--- title: Run Sweepstakes, Increase Sales & Maximize Holiday Profits With ViralSweep description: Run Sweepstakes, Increase Sales & Maximize Holiday Profits With ViralSweep image: https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/viralsweep-logo-1024x297.png --- [![eCommerce Blog](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4-blog.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/) [![shift4shop logo](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4shop-Black.png) |Blog](https://blog.3dcart.com/) [Sign Up](https://www.3dcart.com/freetrial.htm?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog-cta&utm_content=free-trial-cta) [Subscribe](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/run-sweepstakes-increase-sales-maximize-holiday-profits-with-viral-sweep#subscribeBlock) [Apps & Integrations](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/apps-integrations)| 5 min read # Run Sweepstakes, Increase Sales & Maximize Holiday Profits With ViralSweep By [Shift4Shop](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/shift4shop) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/run-sweepstakes-increase-sales-maximize-holiday-profits-with-viral-sweep#comments-listing) ![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/viralsweep-logo-1024x297.png) [![Viral Sweep Logo](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/viralsweep-logo-1024x297.png?width=560&height=163&name=viralsweep-logo-1024x297.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/viralsweep-logo.png) If you want to **maximize visibility, make a sleigh full of money and effectively grow your [ecommerce business](https://www.3dcart.com/start-an-ecommerce-business.html) this holiday season**, than perk up and pay attention because this one’s for you. **[ViralSweep](https://apps.3dcart.com/ViralSweep_p_69.html)** is a brand new ecommerce extension that allows online store owners to **build and run sweepstakes** directly on their website(s). Perfect for every 3dcart merchant, ViralSweep will immediately **drive traffic to your store, increase brand visibility and escalate user engagement**... guaranteed! If you're new to sweepstakes as an e-store owner, don't fret, the ViralSweep team has taken the time to create a **FREE user guide** teaching you how to "**utilize giveaways as your most reliable [marketing strategy](https://blog.shift4shop.com/ecommerce-marketing-strategy)**." To read and/or download the guide, simply click the image below. [![Viral Sweep User Guide](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ViralSweep2.jpg?width=560&height=163&name=ViralSweep2.jpg)](https://www.viralsweep.com/advanced-sweepstakes-guide/?ref=home) Fully equipped with a growing number of features, ViralSweep is quickly becoming a **must-have 3dcart extension**. # **Why you'll love ViralSweep:** **Collect emails ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)** Gather the email addresses of your entrants. You own this data, and ViralSweep will never contact your participants. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Embed on your site** ViralSweep is embedded directly inside your 3dcart store(s) ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)**Custom style** Customize sweepstakes by uploading a background image, logo and product images. ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png) **Mobile optimized** ViralSweep's sweepstakes app is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Real-time analytics** See how many people are entering, sharing, referring friends and visiting your site. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Choose winners** When your sweepstakes ends, you can draw the winners with the click of a button. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Bonus entries** Entrants gain bonus entries for liking you on Facebook, sharing, referring friends and more. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Export data** Export all of your entrant data into a CSV file. You can then download this data any time you want. ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)**Sweepstakes rules** Comply with state and federal laws by using ViralSweep's sweepstakes rules template. ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)**Custom forms** Collect data from your entrants like name, address and phone, or input your own custom fields. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Email integration** Import leads directly into your [Mailchimp](https://www.3dcart.com/shopping-cart-software/mailchimp.html) *(included natively inside 3dcart)* account. **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Fraud detection** Automatically receive an alert when a chosen winner appears to have violated the rules. ***(Note:** The above information was pulled from [https://www.viralsweep.com/)](https://www.viralsweep.com/)* To start running sweepstakes inside your 3dcart store, simply visit [https://apps.3dcart.com/ViralSweep\_p\_69.html](https://apps.3dcart.com/ViralSweep_p_69.html) and get started. "After you create an account, you'll automatically be on the free plan. **You can create and run giveaways on the free plan**, but if you want to export data or have analytics, you will need to upgrade," according to the [ViralSweep website](https://www.viralsweep.com/). If you would like to learn more about premium ViralSweep accounts such as what's offered and how much they cost, please visit [https://www.viralsweep.com/pricing](https://www.viralsweep.com/pricing) After establishing a FREE account with ViralSweep, you can **immediately start building your first sweepstakes**. Doing so only takes a few minutes, and when you're done, you'll be able to showcase your campaign in one of three ways... **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Embeddable widget** The embeddable widget lets you place your giveaway inside any page of your website, like a blog post. [![Viral Sweep Widget](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Viral-Sweep-Widget.jpg?width=318&height=621&name=Viral-Sweep-Widget.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Viral-Sweep-Widget.jpg) **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Full-page widget** The full-page widget takes over an entire page of your site, guaranteeing high conversions. [![Viral Sweep](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ViralSweep-1024x306.jpg?width=559&height=167&name=ViralSweep-1024x306.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ViralSweep.jpg) **![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Pop-up widget** This widget pops up from the lower corner of your website displaying your giveaway. [![Viral Sweep Popup](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Viral-Sweep-Popup.jpg?width=238&height=204&name=Viral-Sweep-Popup.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Viral-Sweep-Popup.jpg) # **Wrap-up** ViralSweep is the perfect 3dcart extension for e-store owners who want to **maximize sales and increase brand visibility during the 2013 holiday season**. No matter what marketing efforts you and your team employ, be sure to [create a ViralSweep account today](https://apps.3dcart.com/ViralSweep_p_69.html) so you can start running professional sweepstakes in no time! For more information about ViralSweep, visit [https://apps.3dcart.com/ViralSweep\_p\_69.html](https://apps.3dcart.com/ViralSweep_p_69.html). 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