Giveaways feel fair when the rules and entries are clear. A wheel spinner makes the selection process visible, but only if you prepare it carefully.
1. Write the rules before you spin
Document what counts as an entry, how many entries each person gets, and how you will announce winners.
- Define entry cutoff time and time zone.
- State if duplicate entries are allowed.
- Explain how rerolls work if a winner is not eligible.
2. Clean the entry list
Remove duplicates and fix formatting so the wheel shows clear, readable names. The List Shuffler can help you strip duplicates quickly before you paste the final list.
- Normalize names to a consistent format.
- Remove trailing spaces and emojis if needed.
- Split large lists into rounds for easier tracking.
3. Load entries into the spinner
Paste the cleaned list into the wheel spinner and verify the count.
4. Run transparent draws
Keep the selection visible and repeatable. If you have multiple prizes, keep the same wheel and remove winners as you go.
5. Document results
Save a screenshot or list of winners for transparency.
6. Follow up with winners
Send a clear message with the claim deadline and verify the response. If you need a reroll, explain why it happened.
Giveaway checklist
- Publish rules first
- Clean entry list
- Confirm entry count
- Remove winners each round
- Save a screenshot