How to Create Engaging Content and Earn Bonus Points
Hello Influencers,
The new year will be here before you know it and we’re here to help our wonderful Influencers learn more about earning those coveted bonus points just for creating top-notch content in the community!
The Toluna Team scours the community every single day for the absolute best posts that really get our brains thinking! When we see this super awesome content, we give you some bonus points. Who doesn’t like earning extra points just for having an interesting conversation?
I know you may be wondering… what exactly constitutes as engaging content? We are here to give you some top tips!
How to Create Engaging Content:
- Content should be thought-provoking and induce a conversation among one another. Is it a trending news topic? Is it a life long mystery of the world? If it is a question that makes you really think – then post it!
- It must be a Poll or Topic. As much as we love our Thumbs and Battles, we will no longer be giving bonus points to that type of content. We want to know your thoughts so we will only be rewarding content that includes a written response.
- Include a picture or video in your post to make it look more appealing. That “wow” factor can go a long way from pushing your content from the “recent” to “popular” section of our site.
If your content meets these requirements, we’ll give it a “rank up” meaning it will appear in the popular stream, and you will also receive bonus points for this. It can be anywhere from 100-1000 points. You will also receive a written notification on your wall like the one below letting you know that you received this bonus.
BONUS:
We also are looking for fantastic OPINIONS left on other’s topics. Yep, you read that correctly…. you can even earn bonus points for leaving a thoughtful response to someone else’s question.
Are you ready to see some examples of posts we think knocked it out of the park?
Example 1:
Example 3:
We hope this helps when you are creating your next piece of content on the site or on the mobile app! We look forward to seeing what you create in the community.
See you soon on the site!
The Toluna Team
Win 15,000 Points with #TolunaNature
Hello Members,
Happy October! We’re nearing the end of 2017 and what better way to celebrate than by celebrating the world around us. We want to see some beautiful nature shots, of your back yard, a park, or even a concrete jungle! Anything! Show us pictures of nature and enter in our new Instagram and Twitter contest: #TolunaNature! As always, there will be two winners who take home 15,000 points each – one selected from Instagram and the other selected from Twitter.
To enter, simply:
- Follow @Toluna on Instagram or Twitter, depending on which platform you enter from
- Select a picture of nature, upload it to Twitter or Instagram
- Tag your picture with the hashtag #TolunaNature
- On both Twitter and Instagram, you must follow @Toluna to be eligible
This contest is Instagram & Twitter Exclusive. You must post your photo between October 1 and October 31 to participate.
And we’re proud to announce the winners of #TolunaColor! Among the hundreds of fun entries, a_lexan_dre was selected from the Instagram entries, noriko_kinomoto and was selected via Twitter. They will each be receiving 15,000 points. Congratulations!
Best of luck to those entering #TolunaNature! We look forward to seeing your entries.
See you soon on the site, Instagram or Twitter
The Toluna Team
*Promotion Rules: Winners will be selected at random by November 8 2017 at 5pm EST and must follow directions of the contest. The member must have a Toluna.com account or be willing to create an account to receive the points. The winner will be notified on their Instagram or Twitter entry that they have won. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above
Fall Fashion Poll Promotion
It’s the first day of fall! Cozy sweaters and scarves will be rolling out along with pumpkin everything! Before we get into the yummy food of fall, let’s talk fashion. What’s your favorite, or least favorite, fall fashion styles! Tell us everything!
Here’s how this will work:
– Create a poll with the title “Fall Fashion”
– You must include a photo or video in your content
– You will receive a bonus on your content for 1000 points.
*This contest will be open until Monday September 25, 2017 at 10 AM EST.
Good luck,
The Toluna Team
*Promotion Rules: Open to US & CA residents only. Only one content piece per person will be rewarded. The poll must have the title “Fall Fashion” included, and must be created by Monday, Sept 25th at 9:59 AM EST. Members will earn a 1000-point rank up bonus or direct credit to their account. Points will be awarded to winners within no later than Sept 30 at 5 PM EST. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account
Shiver Me Timbers! Who’s your favorite pirate?
It’s National Talk Like A Pirate Day so of course Toluna needs to get in on this fun. From Caption Hook to Long John Silver, pirates flood our TV and movie screens with the most dramatic and entertaining characters.
Who is your favorite pirate character?
We loved seeing Captain Jack Sparrow visit this hospital in Canada and hang out with the kids for a day. I have to say, for this moment, Captain Jack Sparrow may be my favorite. Take a look at the children’s faces… he may become your favorite after watching this video too!
Daily Theme Contest – September 6, 2017
Art can mean so many different things. Everyone views art differently. From kids having art class to a professional artist creating a a sculpture from everyday items. What does art mean to you? We want to know it all…anything goes!
Here’s how this will work:
– Create a poll, battle, topic, or thumb it with the title “Art”
– You must include a photo or video in your content
– You will receive a bonus on your content for 1000 points.
*This contest will be open until September 8, 2017 at 10 AM EST.
See you soon,
Toluna Team
*Promotion rules: Only one topic per person will be rewarded. Members are allowed. The topic must have the title as given by the Daily Theme Contest post, and must be created within the time frame. Open to US and Canada only. Members will earn a 1000-point rank up bonus or direct credit to their account. Points will be awarded to winners within 24-72 hours after contest close. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above
Back to School Content Contest
September is here, and the first thing I think of is Back to School! There is so much to discuss from back to school shopping to your favorite subjects. Let’s talk about it all!
Here’s how this will work:
– Create a poll, battle, topic, or thumb it with the title “Toluna Back To School”
– You must include a photo or video in your content
– You will receive a bonus on your content for 1000 points.
*This contest will be open until September 30, 2017 at 10 AM EST
*Promotion Rules: Open to US & CA residents only. Only one content piece per person will be rewarded. The topic must have the title “Toluna Back To School” included, and must be created by September 30 at 9:59 AM EST. Members will earn a 1000-point rank up bonus or direct credit to their account. Points will be awarded to winners within no later than October 10 at 5 PM EST. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
Labor Day Topic Contest- US Only
Hello Members,
It’s Labor Day Weekend! How are you celebrating? Are you attending a cookout? Relaxing at home? We want to know it all! Create a topic on the Labor Day between September 1 -5, and you will receive 3,000 points!
To Participate:
- Create a topic between September 1- 5 about Labor Day
- Your title must begin with “Toluna Labor Day”
- Include a relevant image or video
- All U.S. members only who participate will earn 3000 points
*This contest will be open until Monday September 5, 2017 at 10:00AM EST.
Good luck,
The Toluna Team
*Promotion Rules: Open to US only. Limit one topic created per person. The topic’s title must begin with “Toluna Labor Day” to be officially entered, contain relevant images, and must be created no later than September 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM EST. A 3000 point bonus will be awarded to each member who participates via external credit. Bonus points will be awarded to winners by 5PM EST, on September 15, 2017, and will be uploaded directly to user’s accounts. Points will NOT be awarded for polls, battles or thumbs submitted, this contest is exclusive to topics. Posts must not contain any language or image that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
Win 15,000 Points with #TolunaColor
Hello Members,
We can’t believe it’s already September! Summer is officially over and we have to go back to school, and work! Let’s make this month a bit brighter with our favorite color contest! We want to see your back to school outfits, your colorful lunch….really, anything! Show us pictures of color and enter in our new Instagram and Twitter contest: #TolunaColor! As always, there will be two winners who take home 15,000 points each – one selected from Instagram and the other selected from Twitter.
To enter, simply:
- Follow @Toluna on Instagram or Twitter, depending on which platform you enter from
- Select a picture of color, upload it to Twitter or Instagram
- Tag your picture with the hashtag #TolunaColor
- On both Twitter and Instagram, you must follow @Toluna to be eligible
This contest is Instagram & Twitter Exclusive. You must post your photo between September 1 and September 30 to participate.
And we’re proud to announce the winners of #TolunaGetaway! Among the hundreds of fun entries, h_goods was selected from the Instagram entries, julia_loves_it and was selected via Twitter. They will each be receiving 15,000 points. Congratulations!
Best of luck to those entering #TolunaColor! We look forward to seeing your entries.
See you soon on the site, Instagram or Twitter
The Toluna Team
*Promotion Rules: Winners will be selected at random by October 8 2017 at 5pm EST and must follow directions of the contest. The member must have a Toluna.com account or be willing to create an account to receive the points. The winner will be notified on their Instagram or Twitter entry that they have won. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above
Daily Theme Contest – August 30, 2017
Kids are back to school! Let’s talk all about teaching now that we have some time to ourselves. How do you feel about the school system today? Is it a big change from the time you were in school? What about teaching someone a new skill like painting or woodwork? We can always learn something new, let’s talk about it all…anything goes!
Here’s how this will work:
– Create a poll, battle, topic, or thumb it with the title “Teaching”
– You must include a photo or video in your content
– You will receive a bonus on your content for 1000 points.
*This contest will be open until September 1, 2017 at 10 AM EST.
See you soon,
Toluna Team
*Promotion rules: Only one topic per person will be rewarded. Members are allowed. The topic must have the title as given by the Daily Theme Contest post, and must be created within the time frame. Open to US and Canada only. Members will earn a 1000-point rank up bonus or direct credit to their account. Points will be awarded to winners within 24-72 hours after contest close. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above
Daily Theme Contest- Special!
*** SPECIAL DAILY THEME CONTEST! EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 8/29!***
EARN 3,000 POINTS FOR YOUR CONTENT ON…
Summer is almost over. Kids are heading back to school, vacations are over, and back to the real world we go. What responsibilities have you been slacking on? Do you now have more to do now that summer is coming to an end? Tell us what responsibility means to you. We want to know it all…Tell us anything!
Here’s how this will work:
– Create a poll, battle, topic, or thumb it with the title “Responsibility”
– You must include a photo or video in your content
– You will receive a bonus on your content for 3000 points.
*This contest will be open until August 29, 2017 at 10 AM EST.
See you soon,
Toluna Team
*Promotion rules: Only one topic per person will be rewarded. Members are allowed. The topic must have the title as given by the Daily Theme Contest post, and must be created within the time frame. Open to US and Canada only. Members will earn a 1000-point rank up bonus or direct credit to their account. Points will be awarded to winners within 24-72 hours after contest close. Posts must not contain any language that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above
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