I thought I would share some of my thoughts, experiences, and challenges so far on Kickstarter. In return, please share my project!
My project is the 2-in-1 Kodi Bag - Two bags consolidates into one for all the busy women on the go that you see struggling to carry multiple bags
Check it out!!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/68 ... s-into-oneA lot of my backers have come from friends and family and their extended networks. People sharing my link on FB has been key. Discussing my project with friends and family and warming people up for the launch months in advance really helped. I funded 41% my first weekend bc of this.
Being a new project on KS also helped boost my launch. 16% came from KS search in the first weekend.
What has not helped me much so far has been running FB ads. They helped me build my Kodi FB likes- 4.8% CTR, 1039 followers in 1 month. However, website ads on FB were not worth it- A lot of hype around the ads with comments, likes, and click but very low conversion. Not worth the money.
One thing I am behind on and just now getting into is press. A local, retired reporter has just released a press release to over 400 contacts, local and national, so we shall see. Here it is
http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2014/07 ... -bag-26028I am also reaching out to a ton of bloggers and product sites with my press release, but this takes a ton of time, even if you are copying and pasting a lot. So if you are still planning your KS, start earlier on your press!!! Kicking myself for this!
I am definitely looking for other creative way to reach backers. Any ideas? Other than you sharing it;) I am now towards the bottom of KS search which really does not make sense, but I do think that is hurting me. Tons of projects with no action ahead of me. Ugh! Anyways, I am experiencing the mid project slump. One day could be 0%, then next day 5% increase. Such a roller coaster and SO much work!!!! But who am I kidding, I LOVE IT! Thankfully.
Those are my thoughts for now, I will share more as it comes to me. Feel free to ask me any questions. We should all help each other as much as possible!!! Like you sharing my project!!!
Get the point???
Tootles for Now,
Carol & Kodi
Ps. Sorry for typos! On the fly...........