Guest Posts & Interviews
Eager to learn more about order fulfillment, eCommerce, or crowdfunding? We’re always working on up-to-date information to keep you in the know.
Creator Hangouts: Don Moyer and Lynnette Kelley of Calamityware
After running 10 successful Kickstarters, we think it’s pretty safe to say that Don Moyer of Calamityware is something of an expert in running a crowdfunding campaign or two.
How To Build An Audience for Kickstarter (with Jamey Stegmaier)
Maybe you’re thinking about running a crowdfunding campaign – where do you start? There are a hundred websites and guides which count down the steps to successful crowdfunding, but what about the abstracts, such as building community and engaging with them?
How To Manufacture Board Games: Q&A with Panda Game Manufacturing
Creating a board game can be really difficult! First, you have to create a design and play-test it until it's a great game. You have to build a business around it in order to raise funds, market, and eventually sell it. Of course, then there's the small matter of actually...
How to Market Your Shopify Store on Social Media
Social media can be a great way to market your Shopify store – but only if you know how to use it. You can reach new customers, build relationships, and grow your brand – but only if you go in with a plan. That’s why a good social media strategy...
How Launchboom Works (Interview with Will Ford at Launchboom)
You want to launch a Kickstarter. [ez-toc] And, maybe this goes without saying, but you actually want to fund, right? Everybody’s telling you “build an audience” and “generate leads.” But what if you don’t know how to do that? Or what to do when you’re live? What if you want...
A Crash Course in Board Game Manufacturing (Interview w/Tyler Lipchen at Panda Game Manufacturing)
You want to make a board game. But how do you…make a board game? I’m not talking about play-testing or art or any of that. I’m talking about manufacturing. How do you work with a manufacturer to turn that beautiful idea in your head or on some index cards covered...
3 Simple Ways To Rank Higher on Kickstarter
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...
What You Need To Know Before Shipping To Canada (Interview w/InterFulfillment)
Canada is really big. And the population is the size of California. So how do you ship to such a big country in a cost-efficient, timely way? That's a big question, and that's why we've brought on Adayra Lopez from InterFulfillment to shed some light on this question! https://youtu.be/bKAhV9SLAy8 Transcript...
Social Media Savvy: Attracting Customers to Your Consumer Goods Brand
Launching your brand is exciting, but the journey to attracting customers can be daunting. Luckily, social media allows you to connect with your target audience and build a loyal following of potential purchasers all at once. But how do you navigate the vast world of social media effectively? Fear not,...
How Botany Kickstarter Funded in 15 Minutes (Interview with Dux Somnium Games)
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...
Optimizing Customer Acquisition: A Roadmap for Online Business Growth
Did you know that 40% of businesses struggle more with customer acquisition than retention? To entice someone to click the "buy now" button in this commotion may seem like conquering Mount Everest. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, customer acquisition is the lifeblood of online businesses. Businesses prioritize customer acquisition...
How to write a compelling crowdfunding campaign story
Successful crowdfunding comes from putting the same effort into the campaign story as you did the project itself. Your crowdfunding campaign story: Is the first impression you give potential supporters, Persuades readers to engage with your campaign, and Encourages them to share your campaign with their networks. Without an engaging...
