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Tips to Make your Submission Great
There are just over three weeks remaining in the HelloSign Go Paperless Hackathon! Submissions are due September 26th by 5 pm EDT
Start your submission now
Starting a submission is a good way to make sure that your app meets the requirements. There’s nothing worse than getting to the deadline, only to realize that you’re missing a key component.
Remember: once you submit a project, you can keep editing it as needed at any time prior to the submission deadline. Need a primer on how the submission form works? Head over to our submission form tutorial.
Prepare your video
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, however, the submission video needs time too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your submission, showcasing your software and talent:
- You have five minutes to make an impression; make it count!
- Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include:
- which SDK you used
- how your project innovates on paper signing
- Explains the features and functionality of your app
- Demo your project in a way that shows judges how real-world users will interact and benefit from it
Time-Saving Tip
Write out your script and practice it before you record to ensure you cover everything in the time limit without diminishing the quality of your explainer
Pro(crastinator) Tip
We CANNOT stress this enough: Don't wait until the last minute to upload your video! Due to file size, format, and your Internet connection, uploading a video to Facebook Video, YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku could take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours
There have been many times a submission becomes ineligible due to errors with video rendering and uploading
Wow the judges with a live Demo link for them to test your app!
Best of luck and we can't wait to see your ideas!