How to Share Your Auction With Bidders

Once your auction is set up and ready to go, the next step is getting it in front of bidders.

CharityAuctions makes it easy to share your event using a simple auction link and built-in promotional tools.

There are several effective ways to spread the word and drive participation.

Sharing Your Auction Link

Every auction in CharityAuctions has a unique web address, called the auction URL. This is the main link you will use to invite bidders.

To find and share your auction URL, see where can I find my auction share link. Or follow these steps:

1. Open your auction dashboard
2. Locate your live auction event
3. Copy the main auction URL displayed at the top of the dashboard
4. Share this link anywhere you want bidders to access your auction

Your auction URL is the fastest and most direct way to send people to your event page.

Best Ways to Share Your Auction

You can share your auction URL in many different places to reach as many bidders as possible.

Common and effective options include:

• Posting the link on social media platforms
• Adding the link to your organization's website
• Sending the link in email newsletters
• Sharing the link in text messages
• Including it in printed materials or flyers
• Sharing it with staff, volunteers, and supporters

The more places you share your auction link, the more visibility and participation you will generate.

Using Built-In Promotional Tools

CharityAuctions also provides ready-made promotional materials to help you spread the word more easily.

To access these tools:

1. Log in to your auction dashboard
2. In the left navigation menu, click Design & Promote
3. Select Promote & Links

Inside this section you will find helpful resources such as:

• Shareable links
• Social media graphics
• Email templates
• Website banners
• Prewritten promotional text

These materials are designed to save you time and make promoting your auction simple and professional.

Embedding the Auction on Your Website

If you have your own website, you can promote your auction directly to your visitors.

Options include:

• Adding a button that links to your auction
• Embedding banners or graphics from the Promote & Links section
• Posting a blog or announcement page with your auction details

This helps ensure that anyone who visits your website can easily find and join your auction.

Tips for Maximum Exposure

For the best results when promoting your auction:

• Share your link multiple times leading up to the event
• Post reminders as the auction start date approaches
• Encourage supporters to share the auction with their networks
• Use a mix of email, social media, and text messages
• Highlight popular or high-value items in your promotions

Consistent promotion is one of the most important factors in a successful auction.

If you need help finding your auction link or using the promotional tools, Contact Support is always happy to assist.