If you’ve run, are running, or are about to run an Indiegogo campaign, then you probably have heard us say that Updates are an important part of any crowdfunding campaign. Our data shows that making regularly use of our update tool can help you raise… read more
In celebration of Vidcon (Indiegogo is a sponsor!), the launch of YouTube’s partner page, and all of the incredible campaigns run by YouTubers on our site, we’re excited to announce a new online resource: “How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel with Indiegogo.” This guide is… read more
We are super excited to exercise those crowdfunding muscles with our weekly campaigner workouts. The topic for our upcoming workout will be: “The Crowdfunding Experience –– Crafting More Than a Campaign.” We will be joined by Indiegogo’s John Trigonis, author of “Crowdfunding for Filmmakers,” and… read more
We are super excited to exercise those crowdfunding muscles with our weekly campaigner workouts. This week we will discuss the benefits of Indiegogo beyond money. Having these benefits in mind will help you structure better campaigns with lasting impact. Bookmark this link to view the live… read more
Once you’ve hit your goal it can be difficult to maintain momentum for your campaign. If you’re interested in continuing to raise funds, and your project is such that you can expand and use the additional funds, then you should consider adding a Stretch Goal… read more
We know that there are a lot of benefits for hardware makers running an Indiegogo campaign, but what about after the campaign ends? To help address this question we teamed up with our partner, Lemnos Labs, to host “From Prototype to Product,” a meetup in… read more
Guest author Nick Baugh is the founder of Teelaunch, which helps crowdfunding campaigners fulfill their perks. After a crowdfunding campaign has ended, one of the most common problems for campaigners is fulfillment. Fulfillment of rewards like shirts, hats, DVD’s, posters, remote vehicles, and games takes… read more
At Indiegogo, we emphasize the importance of being an active campaigner, and a large part of this is spreading the word about your campaign — from shouting off a rooftop to hardcore marketing strategies. We discourage people from a “build it and they will come”… read more
When you think of Indiegogo, you think funding. However, did you know that crowdfunding has numerous additional benefits outside of the money you raise? This is especially true for campaigns where you are allowing people to reserve a physical product, gadget or hardware. 1. Mitigate… read more
Global wealth distribution today is highly unequal. A United Nations University report states that in 2000, 1% of the world’s adults held 40% of the world’s assets. Given this tough economic situation, access to education is paramount to providing opportunity for advancement. Yet combined with… read more