ShortStack, founded in 2010 as a spin-off from a boutique design agency, offers marketers a flexible, code-free platform that transforms audience engagement into powerful lead generation. Originally created by Doug Churchill to help clients build custom Facebook tabs, it evolved into a robust SaaS solution for creating viral contests, sweepstakes, quizzes, and other promotional campaigns—all manageable from a single dashboard .
At its core, ShortStack provides 150+ professionally designed templates—ready for various campaign types, from photo/video contests and instant‑win games to interactive quizzes and referral programs. Its intuitive drag‑and‑drop builder allows users without technical expertise to customize campaign layouts, forms, styles (colors, fonts), and even conditional logic—all without writing a line of code.
Once campaigns are built, users can easily publish them via hosted ShortStack landing pages, embedded website widgets, or pop-up modals triggered by scroll or inactivity timing. It integrates with over 100 third-party apps (like Mailchimp and Zapier), supports email autoresponders, and enables detailed analytics—from submission tracking to conversion metrics .
ShortStack is especially valued by SMBs, agencies, and enterprise brands seeking scalable, interactive marketing tools. It's trusted by more than 1,000 companies and has generated hundreds of millions in entries and page views. The team emphasizes transparency, stellar customer support (available 365 days a year), and consistent product innovation—all while staying bootstrapped and user-focused.
Although the platform offers a free trial and tiered pricing from roughly $49/month (Startup) to customized enterprise plans near $499/month, users note that it's more advanced—and slightly pricier—than some alternatives. However, for teams serious about engagement and branding, its versatility and depth make it a compelling choice. |
