Number of Seats/Users: Make My Contest offers discounts based on the number of users or seats. A higher volume typically leads to a better discount structure, especially for enterprise-level usage.

Commitment to a Long-Term Contract: Discounts are often provided to companies that commit to using the service for a longer period (e.g., 1-year or 3-year contracts). A longer commitment shows Make My Contest that the company is serious and willing to invest in the platform long-term.

No Active Discounts: Companies that are not already receiving other active discounts may have a better chance of qualifying for additional discounts from Make My Contest. Make My Contest reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: Make My Contest offers discounts if you agree to a minimum amount of usage or transaction volume. This could be based on data storage, transactions, or other metrics tied to how much you will use the platform.

Enterprise-Level Negotiation: Companies that qualify as “enterprise” due to their size or complexity (e.g., having large teams, multiple departments, or geographical presence) may be eligible for additional discounts from Make My Contest. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Make My Contest often offers discounts if you renew early or prepay for the entire contract period. This is a common approach to securing a lower price.

Here at Spendbase our internal data shows that Make My Contest performs very well for nonprofits that want to boost fundraising through photo and video contests.

From what Spendbase clients share, a few themes stand out:

1) Ease of use and setup
Our internal data shows that usability is one of the strongest points:
– Simple admin setup: sign up, create a contest, add basic pages, and launch.
– Straightforward experience for participants and voters.
– Low learning curve even for small nonprofit teams with limited tech skills.

2) Fundraising impact
Spendbase clients repeatedly mention strong financial results:
– “Thousands of dollars in donations” raised through contests.
– Real-time voting and visible leaderboards help keep engagement and donations flowing.
– The “piggy bank” / bids model is seen as smart for reducing transaction fees and increasing net donations.

3) Value for money
Our internal data shows that pricing is considered favorable compared with alternatives:
– Lower administration costs than other contest platforms.
– High ROI for nonprofits, especially when contests are tied to calendars, rescue groups, and similar campaigns.

4) Product features
Key appreciated features include:
– Support for photo and video contests.
– Voting tied directly to donations.
– Simple content structure (Home, Rules, Prizes, Login, Signup) that covers most needs out of the box.

5) Support and reliability
Spendbase clients are especially positive about support:
– Fast response times (often within a few hours).
– Helpful guidance on contest configuration and fundraising strategy.
– Continuous product improvements over time.

6) Downsides and minor friction
Our internal data shows very few functional complaints. The only notable negative mentioned is:
– A dislike of a specific cat-eye graphic on the main site, which felt off-putting to one Spendbase client.

Overall, Spendbase clients see Make My Contest as:
– A cost-effective fundraising tool,
– Easy to roll out and manage,
– Backed by responsive, hands-on support.

For nonprofits with limited budget and staff, it looks like a strong fit when the goal is to turn engagement (photos, videos, logos) directly into donations.