Feb Mini Brief: Where’s Your Travel Case? – Update #025
3D CAD progress report! New power supply in our hands! Travel case sample units in the mail!
Why We’re Launching On Kickstarter Now (Not Indiegogo)
Indiegogo is officially out. Kickstarter is in. But with all those great features, why switch platforms? How does Kickstarter compare vs Indiegogo?
Crowdfunding Resellers – Are These 3 Examples Actually Scams? – Update #20
Let’s set aside the fact that reselling existing products is against both Kickstarter and Indiegogo rules for a minute. Just how harmful are the drop shippers for our favorite crowdfunding platforms?
Secrets They Don’t Want You To Know – Internal & External Funding Goals – Update #019
The truth is, the funding goals that you see on many campaign pages are completely arbitrary. They have nothing to do with the reality of what a campaign actually needs to succeed. In actuality, it’s all about influencing consumer psychology.
How To Spot A Crowdfunding Scam – Update #016
Crowdfunding is based on trust. And since most campaigns are raising funds for projects that don’t fully exist yet, it’s up to each backer to decide if the project is up to snuff.
All About Indiegogo Secret Perks – Update #015
Indiegogo recommends using Secret Perks to offer a special discount and thank loyal subscribers. That’s why we’re sending out a secret link to everyone who signs up for the free email notification and RSVPs to pledge their support in the first 72 hours.
Secret Sale! How To Get Your Visonic Dome for -50% OFF – Update #014
Contrary to popular belief, the prices of the products we buy aren’t just picked out of thin air. There’s actually a basic formula used to decide how much a product should cost.
On average, the retail price of a product equals the bill of materials (BOM) and labor, multiplied by at least four.
More Than A Prototype – Indiegogo Product Stages Explained – Update #013
All physical products on Indiegogo have the ‘Product Stages’ badge at the top of their campaign. In fact, the Indiegogo team personally checks each campaign to confirm that the correct stage was selected and that the creator isn’t lying to backers.
Limited Edition – Why We’re Only Making 1,989 – Update #012
There are 2 main reasons why I’m only making 1,989 for this Visonic Dome Limited Edition: Firstly, to give you, dearest backer, the best crowdfunding experience that I possibly can & secondly, to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of my father’s design the same way that he debuted it.
3 Reasons Why Visonic Dome Is A Kickstarter Exclusive – Update #010
The goal of the Visonic Dome Kickstarter campaign is to start that production up one more time. I’m very close to achieving that goal. But now I need your help.