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Contest Creation Workflow

This workflow outlines the complete process for organizers to create, configure, and publish a contest on TubeRaker. From initial setup through to going live, every step ensures contests are well-structured and participants are promptly notified.

Organizer Create Contest Wizard Set Title, Description & Rules Configure Categories & Prizes Set Timeline Submit / Vote / Judge Dates Set Entry Requirements Review & Publish? Yes No (Edit) Contest Goes Live Published & Active Participants Notified Email + In-App Alerts Legend Input / Config Step Wizard / System Step Success / Complete Decision / Timeline Rejection / Error Flow Direction

Step-by-Step Explanation

1

Organizer Initiates

The contest organizer (any eligible user or admin) navigates to the contest creation page and launches the Create Contest wizard.

2

Set Title, Description & Rules

The organizer provides a compelling title, a detailed description explaining the contest theme, and a set of rules that all participants must follow.

3

Configure Categories & Prizes

One or more categories are defined (e.g., Best Comedy, Best Tutorial). Prizes are assigned per category, including badges, tokens, or featured placement.

4

Set Timeline

Critical dates are configured: the submission window open/close, the voting phase start/end, and the judging/deliberation period. This ensures a structured and fair contest lifecycle.

5

Set Entry Requirements

Define who can participate (e.g., minimum reputation level, account age), what content formats are accepted, and any file size or duration limits.

6

Review & Publish

The organizer reviews all settings in a summary view. If everything looks correct, they publish the contest. Otherwise, they can go back and edit any section.

7

Contest Goes Live

Once published, the contest appears on the platform, is listed in the contest directory, and becomes open for entries during the submission window.

8

Participants Notified

All eligible users receive notifications via email and in-app alerts about the new contest, including a link to view details and submit entries.