As you build your campaign, you’ve probably thought about driving backers to your campaign by posting on social media and PR. But, did you know that single most effective way to convert visitors into backers is actually plain-old email? It’s true. We’ve analyzed hundred of… read more
Before your great idea can take off running, it needs to learn how to walk. This is called the prototyping stage of development, and it’s integral to crowdfunding success. But not all entrepreneurs know just how important a prototype is, or how to make one.… read more
Indiegogo now supports Apple Pay® on the Web! Backers can now use Apple Pay in the Safari web browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to back campaigns on Indiegogo. Paying happens with just a touch and is quicker, easier, and more secure than ever before.… read more
They say money can’t buy happiness—which is true! But capital can buy more chances to bring your entrepreneurial vision to life. For a budding business, a round of funding can lift you from a pit of frustration or set you on the path toward taking… read more
Building a successful business really is a mystery to me. I can barely build a successful breakfast. Thankfully, if any of us go on to start something big, our co-founders have learned a lot of lessons for us. Check out this interview with our co-founder… read more
You are working hard to build a business and bring a product into the world. And now, you need to find the best way to take your product to the next level and usually that involves funding. Funding can be an intimidating or daunting experience.… read more
You have a great idea to share, and you want to start building a product to solve a big problem. Right on! Before you jump in and pour a lot of resources into making it happen – make sure you take a really important step:… read more
Most campaigners understandably focus their time and energy on building an amazing product, project or idea – however, some miss one of the most important keys to attracting an audience to their campaign: PR. Understanding how to build an effective PR plan can often make… read more
Apparently our co-founder, Slava Rubin is a zen-spiration for aspiring entrepreneurs who just need to chill the out. His faith is one of the ways he stays grounded. His quote was so good a few months ago that he was re-quoted as saying: “The entrepreneurial… read more
What do you get when you combine two engineers who geeek out about IPAs? Beer that’s scientifically proven to be delicious. Back in 2001, when Philip Petracca and David McDonald met, they had spent their careers at technology companies—and nerded out about beer on the… read more