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What a failed Kickstarter taught me about community

What’s an unexpected outreach strategy that worked (or didn’t work) for you?

When launching a Kickstarter project, promotion is absolutely necessary. It’s your opportunity to let folks know that you need their support. There are countless ways to spread the word in a creative…

Imaginary Explosions: How Exploding Kittens plays on their community’s laughter

What do kittens, playing cards, and imaginary explosions have in common? Well, since Exploding Kittens became the most-funded game on Kickstarter, you could say it’s an enthusiastic community…

What is the best advice you have for finding and working with a manufacturer?

Pro Tip: Before launching your Kickstarter, you must take into account manufacturing and shipping costs of your project. Creators Adam J. Kurtz, Taryn Tuss and Jennifer Deluzio share their…

Show & Tell: How to Build an Effective Music Campaign

Hi there. I’m Hayley, Kickstarter’s Music Campaign Strategist. Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of musicians on Kickstarter build community around their new projects, including some of our biggest Music campaigns. I want to share…

Links We Like, 6/18: Your story is the key. 🔑

There’s a story of creativity and passion behind every project on Kickstarter, and we’re constantly in awe of that. No matter how you choose to share your story –– with great images, or a powerful narrative, the links below are sure to inspire.