Kickstarter is loved by creators and backers alike because it provides the tools to raise funds and connects people looking for the next new thing with creators. It’s no secret that many creators still favor launching on Kickstarter over other platforms because of Kickstarter’s traffic. Kickstarter draws in millions of unique visitors every month, so …
Ever since Kickstarter came out in 2009, product launches have never been the same. Crowdfunding has transformed the process from bottom to top, making it possible to see – in a very dramatic, memorable way – if a market exists for a product before going to the trouble of producing it. This is pretty incredible …
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Imagine making a board game about collecting flowers… …And then raising over $1 million on Kickstarter. That’s what Amy & Dusty Droz, the husband and wife duo behind Dux Somnium Games, did last year. It’s a remarkable story of success, and one which is remarkably grounded, relatable, and repeatable. Not to mention interesting and shareable! …
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Successful crowdfunding comes from putting the same effort into the campaign story as you did the project itself. Your crowdfunding campaign story: Without an engaging story, how will the world know about your phenomenal project? Spread your passion for this project and solidify support with a gripping narrative that grasps readers’ emotions. Crowdfunding campaign stories …
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Let’s say you’re making a board game. Kickstarter’s an awesome place to get published. The publishing model is great for crowdfunding, and Kickstarter got first mover’s advantage. But – and I say this as a serial Kickstarter backer myself – the platform’s not really built with board games in mind. It was built in 2009 …
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Donate. Pledge. Back. These are the sorts of words that people tend to use when they give money to Kickstarter campaigns. And it makes perfect sense because Kickstarter uses phrases such as “bring a creative project to life” prominently on their website. But running a Kickstarter is a business, full stop. And the IRS? It …
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If you want a bunch of attention all at once, launch a Kickstarter. Sure, people don’t just show up at random. You have to make a great product and do a lot of marketing before you launch. But Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Gamefound, and all the others, make it much, much easier to get discovered. And, as …
Imagine you’re an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking business idea, but you don’t have the money to get it off the ground. You certainly wouldn’t be alone – this is a common challenge faced by many startups. But what if you could raise the funds you need, not from venture capitalists or traditional lenders, but directly …
Running a business can be tough because it’s hard to know how much you’re going to sell. But running a Kickstarter can be even tougher, because not only do you not know how much you’re going to sell, but you don’t know how much you’re going to need to manufacture, at least before the campaign …
Understanding how Kickstarter operates is the difference between a dream come true and a bureaucratic nightmare. In this short post, we’ll answer some of the most common questions you likely have about how Kickstarter works. When Does Kickstarter Release Funds? Kickstarter releases funds approximately 14 days after the project’s funding period has ended. The reason …
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