I have thousands of personal contacts (e-mails) from the past that I can reach out to. I'm sure many are stale but also many are active.

I don't want to keep spamming these people (definitely not adding them to MailChimp as "lead"), but I thought one or two e-mail as a "life update" could be a good way to draw some people in.

What are people doing with their personal contacts?

I thought sending out a BCC blast via my personal e-mail when I launch would be the right timing, anything better?

I am a first timer and I am hoping to get some feedback for my campaign page. I am a one woman show and am not too technologically advanced! Thanks!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ringrest/1286377899?ref=8jbrje&token=40290a21

Has anyone done a Kickstarter for this type of game? If so do have any advice for me?

So running with Jellop, I noticed that they are sending out these messages to run a survey, but it starts with how something is related to the backer's order....when it isn't. This has caused several people to reach out to us saying that this sounds like a scam to collect personal data.

I have reached out to Jellop on a few projects, asking them to change their wording on this, but they still do it the same way.....is this same message causing anyone else issues?

Hello, I'm launching my campaign tomorrow and wanted to triple-check if the link on the "promotion" tab of my campaign will automatically redirect to the live campaign when i launch? I assume so, but I can't find a definitive answer. I want to make sure i'm sharing the correct link after launch!

Here's the preview link in case anyone would like to see: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvndsgn/m1-timepiece-collection-by-rvndsgn

I've recently got word that a KS I contributed to has succeeded. It presented me with an Address section and a Question section with a Yes or No answer (whether or not to receive a free bonus by email). I filled out the address, which then said Submitted. Then I clicked Yes, but the Question section still says Required, and clicking Submit My Responses doesn't seem to do anything, there's still a red band at the top saying I still need to respond, and I'm not receiving any confirmation emails. I tried using different browsers at different security levels, but nothing works, and trying to search for the problem didn't get me anything. Anyone experience this before? Any solutions? I kinda want to get what I helped fund and I'm not sure I'm going to.

I recently raised $506 dollars for a Kickstarter but was only paid out $405.

I’m backing the apex legends board game on kickstarter and it’s the first kickstarter I’ve ever backed. Their update today implied I may have to pay customs fee on the product. I’ve never dealt with stuff like this before so I’m hoping someone can help me. The item is shipping from Poland. I’m in the United States. The product is around $302 USD. Does anyone know if I’ll have to pay a customs fee for this? I’m just worried as I’ve never experienced this before so I don’t know what to expect. Thanks for the help in advance

Hi everybody, today's gonna be my first ks project, honestly i think that stuff can go well, but the hurry in the prelaunch phase make me doubt a bit

Hey all!

Just wanted to share a Kickstarter I launched yesterday for a new brand of barefoot shoes called PrimePaw. The reward for the first 2 days is just $80. The outsole is 3mm thin, super flexible, made from recycled material, and produced in Portugal!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/615661657/primepaw-barefoot-shoes

I'd love to hear your feedback on this! Thank you!

First of all I don't want to spend much cash on affiliates or influencers or campaign managers. What is the least costly way to go on about promoting your kickstarter campaign??

Hi everyone, I ran a crowdfunding campaign on a book publishing website called Publishizer where I raised more than $4000 for my e-book. Now I want to follow up that campaign with a kickstarter campaign now that the manuscript is more complete and actually spend some money on marketing, with a focus on converting as much cold traffic as possible.

The biggest sticking point I have is to create a compelling video that gets people excited about the book. In my previous video, it was just me talking in front of the screen but now I'm thinking about redoing the entire script and adding a lot of stock footage. Would it be easy to create a compelling video using stuck video from websites like Videohive and Freepik? Can I create it easily in some application like CapCut or Clipchamp? Is there any formula around to creating compelling crowd funding videos that you can link me to?

Thank you in advance for any advice, I know this topic is important so I wanna make sure I do it right !

Hi guys,

anybody experienced on having a semi-successful kickstarter campaign after 10 days at 80% funding?

I need to get this baby over the line and actually need 150% to be somewhere near the actual costs of the project. (self-publishing is costly)

Any adviser would be very appreciated!

https://preview.redd.it/e9uwy87efm1e1.png?width=1560&format=png&auto=webp&s=5fc17b83a72700c0fe6834e81eac971e118e08c7

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theportologist/the-portologist-crafting-port-wine-cocktails?ref=ehyxfv

We plan to go live on thanksgiving, and wanted feedbacks based on the preview page that I have linked with the post.
Background: Ecomilli Inc in US collaborating with Revival Japan has come up with unique espadrille shoes that is stylish chic and sustainable. Sustainably sourced leather scarps from luxury brands and Bangladeshi saree scraps, the espadrilles boast a unique look, that is unmatched.
We adhere to the Noble Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus' three zero concept: zero poverty, zero carbon emission, zero unemployment. We want to make an impact in the fashion industry where items are sourced unethically and not always sustainable and makes a negative impact on the environment. We intend to change that!

Please give us feedback on our preview launch page. thank you in advance!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ecomilli-artforhope/revival-espadrilles-artisan-handwoven-comfort-by-ecomilli?ref=41erpj&token=291665a2

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/avirtual-amoby/amoby-transforming-air-everywhere

Did you know that the air inside your car can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air? 

According to the American Lung Association, “The air quality inside your vehicle may be significantly worse than outdoor levels, especially in heavy traffic.” 

With Amoby, you can drive confidently, knowing you’re breathing cleaner, healthier air.

Amoby: Patented Technology for Pure Air, Anywhere

Effortless, Filter-Free Air Purification for Cars, Offices, and Enclosed Spaces.

Please come check out our project!

Hello everyone,

My name is Alex, I'm an US-American born researcher who has been living and conducting research in Northern Germany since 2018. I have finally nearly finished my first translation into English of documentation surrounding Soviet-era Russian made night vision technology, and have now opened preorders so that I can accurately gauge interest and order copies to be printed in time for the 2024 holiday season.

I would appreciate if people could get the word out to any of their friends or associates who might be interested, as I don't know if I will have the momentum to do more than one print run of these. For this reason, this might be the one and only chance to get your hands on a copy of this translation, and I hope anyone who might even be remotely interested will show their support.

If you like what you've heard so far heres some more information:

My Translation is called:

"Manual for Night Vision Sights for Small Arms and Grenade Launchers"

On Kickstarter it can be found under the title: "Soviet Night Vision Sights for Small Arms"

Originally approved for distribution around 1981, and updated in 1986, this "manual" is actually a comprehensive textbook with over 230 pages of information, many of which are illustrated, that is designed to be read cover to cover in order to prepare Soviet soldiers to effectively operate and fight with what were for the time cutting edge pieces of technology. As such, the entire manual was once considered a classified document, and few copies have emerged for study, especially in the west. I am lucky enough to have gotten my hands on a copy through some contacts I have, and have been working to translate the manual as a project to benefit the community since I realized how little is known in the English speaking and Western European worlds about Soviet night vision beyond the most basic information.

For anyone with an interest in military history, night vision tech, or Soviet-era equipment, this is a first-of-its-kind chance to dive deep into the science and operational use of these systems, now available in English for everyone.

About the Book:
This project is a culmination of my research so far, which includes hands-on work with vintage Soviet night vision hardware like the NSP-3 and NSPU scopes. After experimenting with power issues and even redesigning pieces to restore my scope, I realized how inaccessible the technical information on these systems was for non-Russian speakers. That led me to translate The Management and Use of Night Vision Sights for Small Arms and Grenade Launchers—a Soviet manual that details how these scopes were designed, maintained, and used in combat. This textbook contains informatoin for the majority of serial production models including the NSP-2, NSP-3, NSPU, PPN-1, PPN-2, PPN-3, and PGN-1.

I've partnered with a German based printer to produce a hardcover edition which I find is beautifully printed in a way which offers not only the quality and durability of a modern hardcover; but, also has maintained the original feeling of the original textbook in both overall design, and cover artwork. My translation is complete with restored figures and technical diagrams, with all 80+ technical illustrations, amounting to more than 120 individual, often full page, images that offer insights into Soviet military tech that is rarely seen surviving in complete condition. Every single page has been translated faithfull by hand, and every figure has been delicately restored and in some cases, lightly edited to repair damage or fix printing mistakes found in the original. Historians, collectors, researchers and enthusiasts will certainly find value in this data, and it is my hope that this initial translation will allow me to fund further translations in the future.

Thats all!

Regards
Alex

Kickstarter is trying to send my survey to every backer and i can't find any options to limit it to just users who backed for a reward. There are options to limit individual questions for specific tiers but KS prompts to send the survey to all backers nonetheless. Any experience on this subject?

I have been updating images to the story page and I notice that the image quality has been terrible lately. I know there was a status report update on KS regarding this issue and that they are addressing it. But is anyone else having this issue?

We are using image files of decent quality, so it isn't with the files themselves being of low quality.

I'm bracing myself for all of the spam everyone talks about.

Im building a platform for Native Plants- Take a look!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/earthscape/earthscape-transform-your-yard-with-native-plants?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=earthscape&total_hits=3

I put my board game on Kickstarter earlier this year (April-May). It succeeded, I manufactured ~400 copies, and have now just about finished distributing them to 250+ backers, with a few extras left. My next objective is to do a 2nd run at least the same size (ideally 500), but distribute them wholesale, ideally to 20-30 customers and start doing runs like this reliably every ~3 months.

I've been approaching retailers, and MAN. It's difficult, as was expected, but I committed to self-publishing my game, and if there's one thing about retailers, it's that they tend to be pretty risk-averse. It's a big planet, so I can keep reaching out to more, but I find that the few that have been a good fit tend to be smaller independent businesses (sometimes online) that tend to be more open to pushing indie games. You can DM me for more info on the game itself, but I'll just say here that it's a 2-player abstract competitive strategy game that's made of wood. There's a Standard Edition priced at $50 and a Deluxe Edition priced at $100, and players often compare it to "chess in 3D". Questions:

1. Given the above info, any idea on what's the best place/way to find and reach out to some of these smaller businesses that might be interested in selling a product like the one described above? Some of them reached out first, but that was mainly through the Kickstarter.

2. I'm exploring different ways of distributing copies, including markets, opening wholesale to individuals (non-retailers), online distributors (Faire?), etc. Does anyone have 2 cents to give on their experience with alternatives to mainstream retailers?

I'm confident in the product. Players love it, it's been proven to sell, and I'm happy with the decision to self-publish, as it's already turned more of a profit than many developers I know who signed on with a publisher. It's just that at this point, I want this to become more passive so that I can begin working on my next title, maybe go outside, even enjoy life. Just like with publishers, I'm sure there are effective alternatives to retailers, but some of them may not be obvious for someone like me who's a newcomer to larger distribution.

3. I'm involved in the Boston and Paris areas. If anyone happens to know of any good markets around those places, let me know! I'd also be curious to hear if anyone ever sold their game at a market in general. What was the fee for you to get a stand? Did you pay a commission? How much volume did you move, how much revenue? And was it worth it?

4. If you think there are other forums/communities worth asking these questions to, lmk. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, i hope this gets through as i have read the rules on posting, happy to answer any questions:)

Legends 2 Launches 12th December on Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gunpowder/legends-2-relics-expansion-for-any-bag-of-dungeon-game

The Kickstarter for Guardian of Aster Fall just launched!

18 more days to make it work!

https://preview.redd.it/nmfv4442xe1e1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=c48b1eed01dfacf3c31ed9394a0560df51d673e3

This is a LitRPG Progression Epic series that's been running for 3.5 years on Amazon with 25,000+ ratings for the series. It has eight books out with the ninth releasing on Jan 29th.

Check out the full story and all the art!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asterfall1/guardian-of-aster-fall-1-2-special-edition-hardcovers

There's all sorts of cool stuff here: an intro video, signed deluxe editions with black faux leather covers and silver foil, character illustrations, and more!

Check out the map of the Stormwrought Kingdom of Aethra, Sam's home on Aster Fall!

We also just got the Project We Love tag on Kickstarter, which is awesome!

Thanks for all the support!

Hi everyone, I have just made a Kickstarter of my book that will be published but I need some help to fully publish it.

https://preview.redd.it/7jpem6nk7e1e1.png?width=1748&format=png&auto=webp&s=a5eddf06253fb7a87d361455aaf4c8f051d02c7d

If you want to know my story and about my campaign, please look at my page with this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aini/aurora-princess-of-the-mythical-land-support-to-publish-0?ref=user_menu

I've backed a project and it is still early times, but hypothetically: Right now the KS has not done any updates except for creator saying in comments they will reply to messages (then never did) My question is if the creator doesn't make any sort of update/comment until the funding period ends, does this break KS TOS and would backers be entitled to refund? I see on KS "rewards aren't guaranteed but creators must regularly update backers" but what does this actually mean in practise? What are the repercussions etc?

Thanks for anyone who could help with my query