TapKat sweepstakes sites are designed so that donors can learn about your prize, your nonprofit, and quickly and easily make a donation. We’ve tested the heck out of these pages to make sure they are optimally designed! All you have to do is use our straight forward, drag-and-drop system to plug in images and text that help you donors really “see” themselves winning the prize.

But what if writing isn’t your strong suit, or you simply want help making sure that the text you put on your sweepstakes page speaks right to your donors? ChatGPT to the rescue!

One disclaimer: While ChatGPT is incredibly useful and will certainly make your job easier, it’s crucial that you go back and proof read the text before it goes live on your sweepstakes site. Make sure that everything you’ve promised about your prize is actually true. We all know that ChatGPT has a bad habit of hallucinating, so it’s up to you to ensure that you’re drafting up a description that actually matches the real prize.

Without further ado, let’s dive in…

Use Prompts to Capture Great Language for Your TapKat Sweepstakes Site

The best way to use ChatGPT is in synthesizing language you already have, so it’s a good idea to gather any information you have about your prize before you sit down to craft the text.

Let’s say that your prize is a $5,000 gift certificate to Crate & Barrel. Maybe you have a few bullet points already in mind for things you want to include on your sweepstakes site. Head over to ChatGPT and enter something like this:

Put these bullet points together to write three paragraphs about how great this sweepstakes prize is:

Win a $5,000 gift certificate to Crate & Barrel
You can finally redecorate your bedroom, bathroom, living room, and more!
Furniture, tableware, kitchenware, home decor
Make it cozy and welcoming

When you plug this prompt into ChatGPT, you’ll get something like this (which was generated using ChatGPT and the exact prompt above):

Imagine transforming your entire home with a $5,000 gift certificate to Crate & Barrel! This incredible sweepstakes prize gives you the chance to update your space exactly the way you've always envisioned. Whether you're looking to refresh your bedroom, revamp your living room, or add a touch of elegance to your bathroom, this gift certificate allows you to bring your home decor dreams to life.

With Crate & Barrel's extensive selection of high-quality furniture, tableware, kitchenware, and home decor, the possibilities are endless. You can finally invest in that stylish sofa you've had your eye on, pick out chic dining sets for entertaining, or find the perfect accents to give your space a fresh, new look. This prize opens the door to a complete home makeover, where every room can reflect your personal style.

Picture creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes every guest feel right at home. From plush bedding to elegant dinnerware, you can curate a space that is not only functional but also beautiful and inviting. Enter now for your chance to win and transform your living space into a place you'll love coming home to every day!

That’s a darn good start on creating compelling text for your sweepstakes site! Notice how paragraphs two and three are somewhat redundant, and will need some editing. That’s where you come in — make sure that your text is viewed by human eyes and edited if necessary before posting it anywhere.

Here are some good prompts to use when engaging ChatGPT:

Rewrite these bullet points into two paragraphs.
Make this prize sound really fun and appealing.
Integrate these bullet points with lots of adjectives to help the reader visualize themselves with this prize.

Don’t forget that if you’re not entirely satisfied with the results, you can tell the AI to try again with a slightly different emphasis. You can say, “This time, use more descriptive words,” or, “Rewrite this and help the reader envision themselves winning this prize.”

Take Advantage of Image Captions and the Prize Description Sections on Your TapKat Sweepstakes Site

Sometimes over looked or under valued, the image captions on your sweepstakes site are very important! Donors who are interested in entering your sweepstakes will definitely be looking at the images you’ve included, and very likely reading the image captions. Don’t forget to include clear, exciting captions for each photo.

The prize description is also important. Depending on your prize, the provider may include text you can use (for instance, if your prize is a vehicle, or if you work with one of our consignment prize providers). Don’t let this stop you from expanding on and enhancing the text with ChatGPT (just so long as whatever you write is still accurate).

Finally, we’ll say it again: You must proof read the text to make sure that everything on your sweepstakes site is accurate to your prize! The last thing you want to do is promise something that you can’t deliver.

Focus on creating a great experience for your donors, and don’t forget to have fun while building your sweepstakes site!

TapKat sweepstakes are a fun and exciting way to get your donors excited, to bring in new donors, and to generate cash flow for your nonprofit. Ready to get started? Apply for a free TapKat account today!

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