You never know when your writing professor is going to visit your IndieGoGo page to make a contribution, so make sure your copy is as A+ as that final essay you wrote in college. Proofreading your written pitch is crucial. It shows that you took… read more
Projects use IndieGoGo's fundraising, audience-building and discovery tools to mobilize their fans and customers into funders. We're continually adding new tools; so here's a current list for easy reference. Pitch Clip to keep your campaign personal. Share your project and your personal story! Read… read more
"Aim high, but be humble…I appreciated every single donation that came in as if that was the last I was going to receive." –Lauren Lemon Phoot Camp, an invite-only weekend-long creative retreat and photography workshop hosted by Laura Brunow Miner, started a benefit fundraiser on… read more
If you're not sure whether your idea is worth crowdfunding for, this one's for you. Are you a creative? It's always been pretty tough for artists to sell their work, but with IndieGoGo, you can raise money to cover some start-up costs of your next… read more
1. Use Groups and Answers A few months ago LinkedIn changed the way its users connect and converse using the Groups and Answers feature. By joining groups or joining discussions on LinkedIn, you can connect with professionals who may not be directly connected to the… read more
"…recognize that raising money is an art that requires you to be persistent and unrelenting…be sensitive that you are intruding in other people's lives to ask for them to to spend their hard-earned money on your project." –Cortt Dunlap Cortt Dunlap is the proud… read more
“ A key element in the spread of ideas is their visual element.” -Seth Godin Recently we talked about The Importance of a Pitch Clip on your Campaign, so today we're gonna touch on the role your choice of image plays in your campaign. … read more
"…the perfect way to include our fans in what we are up to, make enough money to finish our record, and do it in a really positive way." –Conor Gaffney on utilizing IndieGoGo From Germany to Argentina, the loyal fans of "roots-based rock" band… read more
"A picture is worth a thousand words, but a video is worth a million." One of the most important elements of every IndieGoGo campaign is the Pitch Clip. It reveals the story behind the story and provides a peek into who is making the project… read more
So you're done with your campaign, and now it's time to fulfill your perks. Want to know where to get your contributor details? It's all on your Dashboard. How to Navigate to your Fulfillment tab on your Dashboard: When it's time to fulfill your perk,… read more