Our data shows that, on average, campaigns raise the most money during the beginning and end of their timeline. We find that successful campaigns raise, on average, 49% percent of their goals during the first and last 10% of the campaign length. However, even successful… read more
Amanda/Product Let’s Get Jack a Van! Location: Oakland, California Parents work hard to provide for their kids, especially those with special needs. Lou is a rock star! Andrew/Growth Calligraphuck: Exquisitely profane letterpress cards Location: Brisbane, Australia Incredible stationery. Hilarious and well-designed. You won’t be able to walk a… read more
In just a matter of days, the Olympic flame will be lit in London to kick off the 2012 Olympic Games, and whether its in the crowds in the stands or around television sets, the whole world is sure to be watching. These same crowds… read more
Amanda/Product Aldea Baking Project Location: Piura, Peru It’s exciting to see the impact a single oven can have on these orphans and the community that supports them! I am inspired by these volunteers’ commitment to empowering The Aldea. Bret/Customer Happiness Surfer Grrrls Brazil Location: San Francisco, CA… read more
At one of our recent meetups, some of the Indiegogo team met a woman who has donated to a number of campaigns, and I decided to sit down with her and pick her brain to see what goes through the mind of a repeat contributor.… read more
An education in anything from basic computer use to complicated coding can go a long way in helping people find jobs and explore their own creativity. This is especially true for the world’s young people. Several recent campaigns have highlighted Indiegogo’s ability to raise awareness… read more
When considering how to price your perks remember: lower value perks attract more total contributions, while higher value perks raise a higher percentage of total funds. Though each campaign is different, we recommend offering strong perks priced at $25, $50, $100, $500, and $1000. We… read more
After meeting some of our team at an Indiegogo meetup in San Francisco, we invited Eytan Elterman in to tell us a little bit more about his crowdfunding strategies and share his insights with other campaigners. Eytan, a campaign owner and co-founder of iSeeiTravel, is… read more
Andrew/Growth Who Gives A Crap – toilet paper that builds toilets Location: Melbourne, Australia I give a crap! A great viral campaign with an even better cause. Crista/Catalysts CABORCA 2012 SEASON Location: New York, New York It’s great to see this NYC based theater company thinking outside… read more
Going to Comic-Con or live in San Diego? Come find out how to get your project crowdfunded. On July 14th, join us, TR!CKSTER, and fellow creators and fans for a panel and then later for a meetup at Wine Steals — a short walk from… read more