GoPetition - How to Create a Petition

Before you create a petition...

Creating a petition is not as difficult as you might think.

You first need to decide whether to create a paper-based petition, an e-petition or both. This short note addresses how to start an e-petition.

Factors to consider before you create a petition

You need to take into account a number of issues including the requirements of your target, proper research, clear communication, and how you will market your petition.

Target requirements

Before you create your petition, we recommend that you ask your target for petition rules (if the target is a government organization, legislature or parliament). But please note that many petitions do not need to comply with any guidelines because many petitions are written to organizations and groups that do not have guidelines.

Accurate research before you create your petition

A petition should begin with a request, followed by well researched reasons for making the request. Each petition should provide a description of relevant circumstances and links to documentation or facts that support that description. Importantly, a petition should contain information that suggests its request is feasible.

Ultimately a petition will request specific action or a call for someone (or some group or organization) to refrain from specific action(s).

Clear  communication

Don't clutter your petition with background or requests that have no essential connection with the main message. Proofread your petition carefully. Make sure it:

(1) describes the relevant circumstances,
(2) suggests what is needed, and
(3) explains why it is needed.

Be clear and concise with your message.

There are many examples of high quality petitions at GoPetition. So we suggest that you read some of our more popular petitions and use these as templates before you create your petition. For further advice on how to write a petition, don’t hesitate to contact us.

How to create a petition with instant access now!

GoPetition has advanced edit software that allows you to add updates, news items, photos, videos and other material to your petition at any time. You may also link to your website from your petition. A free forum facility is also provided with every petition.


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How to market your petition

How you promote and market your petition will have a critical influence on the outcome of your campaign. Please refer to our help page or contact us for a free consultation.

Customer service

We are committed to quality customer service and advice. If you have any queries about petition creation or how to write a petition, or you need help to write a petition, please contact us and we will reply as a matter of priority. If you need help to create a petition we can assist with petition writing advice and provide feedback on how to write a petition. In short, we can advise on how to create a petition and how to market your petition.

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