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This is all fantastic advice. I'm guilty of not having enough interest following the project before launch (just launched yesterday) but hopefully will be able to pickup the slack.

Ive also learned that social media plays a big role in Kickstarter...actually it probably plays the biggest role. It is important to have a good idea, but it is also important to have a way to share your project other than solely the kickstarter website. I am guilty of not planning my project around social media, but will be doing so throughout.

Great advice!

So far: have a great product, a great team, good rewards and be able to do what you say

I am currently in the process of starting my campaign. This is an interesting read. Thanks for the topic

Chris

I spent all day preparing my Kickstarter campaign.

Many, many times I checked the changes via the "preview" button.

Then later tonight, all those changes were gone. WTF?

Having started a Kickstarter campaign (which failed, unfortunately) purely as an experiment from nothing, I learned a good amount:

1) Have as much as possible secured beforehand. As unrealistic as it sounds, try to hit your goal on day 1, everything else is a bonus.

2) Prepare everything ahead of time. Running a Kickstarter is a full-time job, and you don't want to cut into your campaign time by preparing updates, fixing anything broken (like a website, or digital download), filming, etc.

3) Communicate early and often. People want to see that you care about your product. Fortunately, I knew this the first time, and because of that, my original backers are still on board with what I want to make.

I've backed a good amount of projects...about 50 on my old profile and 40 on my new one...I always love getting a thank you letter from the project owner shortly after I back the project...it makes backing the project feel more personal.

Oh, that thank you letter idea, I'm so going to do that! Thank you knwldg101 for a great tip. I'm going to write a note to every backer. I haven't launched yet but this will be a high priority when I do.

Connection is key for me! I am PE teacher and all my students parents are sharing, liking, and watching my kickstarter videos. Now I just need them to back it!
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