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Frequently Asked QuestionsCompetingHow many contests can I enter? You can enter as many contests as you like. Can I enter the same contest more than once? Yes, in almost all cases, but there may be the rare case that a sponsored contest only allows one entry. Do I need to upload a video or photo? For now all of our contests are either video or photo. So, yes, you will need to submit a video or photo, but you don't need to upload it on our site. If you have already uploaded a video to YouTube you can simply import it during the contest entry process. We also offer the ability to record from you webcam, upload from your cell phone or camcorder. We plan on offering audio and text contests very soon. What is the Videoegg publisher and why am I asked to download it? Votigo has partnered with Videoegg to offer you the easiest and fastest way to upload and share video. The VideoEgg publisher is a small website plug-in that makes it simple for end-users to capture, edit, encode, and post digital video online. A "universal adapter" that captures directly from hundreds of devices and reads dozens of formats, the VideoEgg Publisher allows users to painlessly publish videos that anyone can watch without worrying about player compatibilities, encoding settings, or extra software. What's the maximum file size for a photo? 5MB What formats for videos and photos do you accept? Video formats: 3gp, .3gp2, .avi, .dv, .mpg, .mpg4, .mov, .mqv, .wmv, .asf Photo format: .jpg What Operating Systems and Browsers are supported for video upload? Currently, video upload is only available for computers running Windows 2000, ME, or Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3.9+. Mac OS X Supported Browsers: Windows Supported Browsers: How do I find a contest to enter? There are a few ways to find contests. You can click on any of the contest categories on our homepage under the "Browse Contests" section, you can click on the "Contests" tab in our top navigation on all pages or click on any thumbnail image and that will take you to the specific contest for that entry. Can I delete an entry? Yes. You can delete an entry by going to the My Entries sub-page of your profile and clicking "remove" next the entry you want to delete. How do I get people to vote for me? The best way to get more votes it to promote your entries without spamming. Here are a few ideas for promoting yourself: VotingHow many times can I vote in a single contest? You can vote once for each entry per day in a contest. You can vote for as many entries in as many contests as you like. Can I vote for myself? Yes, you can vote for your own entry just like anyone else. Once per day. Can I vote for entries in a contest that I create? Yes, you can vote just like everyone else. How do I know if my vote was counted? Every time you vote for an entry you will see the "Love it" button change to a gray button that says "Thanks for voting". When you see that you can be sure your vote was counted. How many votes does an entry need to win? The entry at the end of the contest with the most votes wins. There is not minimum or maximum number of votes. CreatingHow do I create my own contest? It's easy. Just fill out the simple contest creation form. Do I have to be a business to create a contest? No, anyone can create a contest. If you are a business with specific needs for customization or other features please contact us at bd@votigo.com. Do I need to offer a prize? No, you can create the contests for fun. The winner will get exposure and satisfaction. But if you do want to offer a prize, that's great. Please contact us using our form. How do I get people to enter my contest? The best way to get people to enter your contest is to promote it without spamming. Here are a few ideas for promoting your contests: CommunityHow can I interact with other contestants or fans? You can leave a comment for any user or specific entry. You can also become a fan of someone or add them as one of your favorites. Is there a way to share my entry or contest with my friends? Yes, there are links for you to email contests, user profiles and entries from most pages on the site. Look for "Email this contest", "Email this entry" or "Email this profile". You can use our Address Book Import tool to invite all of your friends in your Yahoo or Gmail contact list. You can also embed your contest entries on you myspace page or any other webpage using our embed feature on your entry page within the contest. Very soon we will be offering our Contest Widget that will allow you to embed an entire contest into another website. Need more help? Contact Us |
