TerraTome – The Most Advanced Free & Paid Voting Platform for Online Contests
Running a successful online contest requires a reliable, feature-rich voting system that engages participants and maximizes revenue. Whether you’re organizing a beauty pageant, photo competition, talent hunt, or fundraising event, TerraTome delivers the most advanced voting solution on the internet.
Why Voting Platforms Matter
Voting is the heartbeat of any contest. It drives audience participation, validates winners democratically, and can become a powerful revenue stream when monetized correctly. According to industry studies, contests with interactive voting see 3x higher user engagement and up to 40% increase in return visits. A robust voting platform ensures:
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Fairness & Transparency – Real-time results build trust.
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Monetization – Paid voting turns passive viewers into active contributors.
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Data Collection – Understand voter behavior and preferences.
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Sponsorship Opportunities – Redirect voters to sponsor pages after each vote.
TerraTome takes these benefits to the next level with an all-in-one solution that supports both free and premium paid contests, seamlessly integrated with WooCommerce.
Key Features of TerraTome Voting Platform
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| Free & Paid Voting Modes | Offer free voting with tiered limits (e.g., 1 free vote per user) or a one-time fee to unlock voting. Alternatively, run fully paid contests where each vote generates revenue. |
| WooCommerce Integration | Accept payments via any WooCommerce gateway (PayPal, Stripe, bank transfers, etc.). Automatic product creation for vote packages and contestant registrations. |
| Unlimited Contests | Create and manage hundreds of contests simultaneously – each with its own settings, voting period, and pricing. |
| Revenue Share System | Set custom commission percentages for registration fees and vote revenue between the platform host and contest organizer. |
| Live Results Display | Real-time leaderboard with progress bars and vote counts, updating every 20 seconds via AJAX. No page refresh required. |
| Smart Redirects | After voting or registration, redirect voters to any URL: a “Thank You” page, sponsor site, donation page, or another contest. |
| Frontend Contest Submission | Allow users to submit their own contests via a simple form. Admin approves and activates the contest – perfect for community-driven platforms. |
| Contestant Profiles | Each contestant gets a detailed profile with photo, bio, video URL (for video contests), and social sharing buttons. |
| Video Contest Support | Embed YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram videos. Popup video player keeps voters on the same page. |
| Customizable Styling | Change button colors, upload background images for contest cards, and use custom button labels per contest. |
| Email Notifications | Automatic emails to contestants and contest submitters with customizable messages. |
How to Set Up a Contest on TerraTome (Step-by-Step)
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Goto services on Terratome and click Voting & Contest Platform.
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Click the Submit Contest button.
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Fill in contest details:
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Contest name, type (image or video), start/end dates.
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Upload a background image for the contest card.
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Provide admin email (contact) and redirect URLs for registration/voting.
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Configure registration settings:
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Enable/disable registration period.
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Set registration fee (optional) and payment requirement.
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Add a contest requirement guide and custom registration question (e.g., “Why should you win?”).
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Configure voting settings:
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Choose free voting (tiered limits or one-time fee) or premium paid voting (price per vote).
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Set voter limit (unlimited or custom).
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Select pages for voting and live results (or use shortcodes).
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Customize vote/results button labels.
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Submit the contest and pay the contest registration fee.
- Wait for admin approval and any additional information.
Ready to launch your own contest? Submit your contest now and start engaging voters today.
Free Voting vs Premium Paid Voting: Which One to Choose?
Free Voting (with Tiers or One-Time Fee)
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Best for: Brand awareness, community engagement, small contests.
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How it works: Voters can cast a limited number of free votes (e.g., 1 per user). Additional votes may require a one-time small fee. Or charge a flat fee to unlock voting for the entire contest.
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Revenue model: Low direct revenue but high participation – ideal for lead generation.
Premium Paid Voting
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Best for: Fundraising, professional contests, revenue-driven events.
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How it works: Each vote costs a fixed amount (e.g., $1, $2, $5). Voters purchase votes via WooCommerce. Contestants with most paid votes win.
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Revenue model: Direct income per vote. TerraTome automatically splits revenue between organizer and platform host Hybrid Approach
Many successful contests combine both: first 30 votes free, then paid. This drives initial momentum and then monetizes popularity.
Revenue Share & Live Results: Why They Matter
Revenue Share
With TerraTome, you can set different commission rates for:
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Contestant registration fees (organiser/host)
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Paid voting revenue (organiser/host)
This makes TerraTome perfect for multi-tenant contest platforms or agencies running contests for clients. Live Results — Transparency drives trust. Live results show real-time vote counts and percentages, encouraging voters to support their favorite contestants. The auto-refresh feature (20 seconds) creates a thrilling “race to the finish” experience.
Start Your Contest Today
TerraTome combines powerful features unlimited contests, WooCommerce payments, redirects, revenue sharing, and live results – into a single plugin. Whether you need a free voting system for a school contest or a premium paid voting platform for a professional pageant, TerraTome scales with your needs.
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