The wheel we spun for the launch

We set up the giveaway wheel for our small product launch, hoping it would feel like a fair game. It was just a simple way to decide who got the early access code, nothing too flashy. I remember watching the first few names come in, wondering if anyone would even spin it.

Making it feel like a real chance

I wanted the process to be completely transparent, so people knew it wasn't rigged. The wheel just had the entrants' names, plain and simple. It felt important to show that a real person was behind it, not some automated script.After the first day, a couple of people mentioned the prize felt a bit light for the excitement. They were right. So we quietly added a second code to the wheel for the next winner. It was a small adjustment, but it made the whole thing feel more generous.

The quiet moment of the spin

When it came time to pick the winner, I did it live on a quick video call with the team. There was a genuine pause as the wheel slowed down. It landed on a name, and that was it—no fanfare, just a result.We sent the code directly and announced it without any fuss. The whole point was to respect people's time and privacy; they entered, we spun, someone won. Keeping it that straightforward built more trust than any complicated campaign ever could.Looking back, the simplicity was the best part. It was just a fair draw, and everyone seemed to appreciate that clarity. It turned a marketing tactic into a brief, honest moment.