Where to Get Kickstarter Backers and Pledges

I can't tell you how often I get this question...where do Kickstarter backers come from? How can you get more? I'll explain it ALL in this video. For more info, check out my free Kickstarter course (www.crowdcrux.com/kickstarter)
I want to make sure that you know ALL of the best crowdfunding practices before you launch. This way you'll make the most of your time on Kickstarter.
I get so many emails from readers and podcast listeners who wished they prepared more before launching. Just hop on my forum, KickstarterForum.org, and you'll see some!
I hope by the end of this KZbin video, you'll have a clear strategy for getting more Kickstarter backers, hitting your fundraising goal, and joining the ranks of crowdfunding success stories.
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- Sal
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[@ChristopherShawnShaw]

Believe it or not, the LARGEST individual donation amounts have come from people I've never met in person but am acquainted with on social media... save one... the largest donation was from a connection of a connection. One big tip... that takes a lot of time... but worth it... one-on-one Facebook Messaging.

[@TimothyCHalverson]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge here. I aimed high for my first kickstarter for my colouring book as I really had nothing but time to lose. I didn't get funded and I am now preparing to launch again asking for a more humble amount to get the ball rolling. I managed to raise half of what my new goal is in the last campaign. So I'm hoping this will get funded. Most of my backers were known to me as you say too.

[@ericward3911]

Salvador, Thank you for the description of where the backers come from! Your excitement is positive energy to give us the kickstarters of the world the power to move toward our future goals! Thanks, Eric

[@daniellyons6269]

Hey Sal! I love your podcast. Good luck on your KZbin channel. I just subscribed. I'm doing my first Kickstarter at the end of this month so your content is so helpful to me.

[@MadhurimaNagIndia]

Great source of information. Thanks! I've been reviewing crowdfunding campaigns for a while now and I totally agree with the multi-tiered approach you discussed here. :) Can't wait for more!

[@novalord611]

Hey Salvador - thanks for the video! I'm running my own campaign and found this super informative. Definitely going to be tuning into future videos.

[@crowdcrux]

Hey NOVALORD, that's great! If you'll need any tips or insights into your campaign, you can book a coaching session with me here: www.crowdcrux.com/coaching

[@stefilane]

Thanks! Great video.

[@mikkey246]

Congrats on the success stories! Wish me luck on my campaign

[@mikewillis2722]

Very useful content. Thanks. We have a really unusual boardgame, the board lays out as you play, literaly billions of possibilities. The game comes on an app, trying to discover words from their meanings. This can be played in lots of languages and various levels of difficulty. We will need some help and guidance with the promotion and kickstarter campaign. The app is built and the game is ready to produce, we will initally plan to launch in the UK and USA This is our next step. A big boardgame in a little box.

[@crowdcrux]

Hey Mike, sounds awesome! If you'd like to discuss your project, here's the link to book a call with me: www.crowdcrux.com/coaching

[@MaryellenDuchesne]

YES DUNKINS.!!! I'm from MA....thanks for the tips. Great job!

[@Interquelproductions]

Hi Salvador: Any suggestions on what to do for a "creative" type crowdfunding campaign that gets little to no response from family and friends (aka the usual source of funding)? What then?

[@kimberleykhodakhah9115]

Hi. Thanks for the great info. I am thinking of using mightycause as my platform. I realize momentum is important but will all sights have the exposure concept you are talking about? If you are raising a lot of money early will other early adopters be able to see it?

[@georgethanos757]

Hi Salvador, thank you for very helpful video. I'm preparing a campaign (my 1st KS campaign) for my board game next November. I have not many friends and my family can't actually help a lot. I have some PR connections and a pool of creative media/game related students (I'm head of a Game Art/Animation department in an international colllege. Do you think that I can rely on (paid) soclal media advertisement, influencers and community building through my blog (starting this month) to build an initial core supporters cohort ? Thank you very much !

[@devonjohnson4433]

Dope Video Bro... Thanks!

[@marthakelly641]

Salvador, thank you for sharing, very helpful video. I need to do a campaign to get my book published.

[@crowdcrux]

Welcome :)

[@beyondfit2366]

Hi Salvador, awesome video as always! I launched my Indiegogo campaign last week and we're already 26% funded. I tried reaching out to targeted reporters and bloggers but I've received just 1 response. I'm not sure what to do to help my campaign grow and not become stagnant. Please make a video on better PR outreach and how to correctly pitch bloggers and reporters. Thanks so much!

[@raphaelking7898]

Did you succeed?

[@mikkey246]

How did the project go? Mind giving me a shout-out?

[@davedobbschannel]

I've got a channel where I run a timeline and I'd like to get more funding to expand that and update that and wondered what platform I should best use in your opinion as I'm UK based?

[@stephaniecoffey7830]

Hi Salvador, This was so informative and you have such a friendly and approachable video presence! I am entering into my first kickstarter for a short film I want to direct. I am really curious about what social media platforms I should focus on the most and how to leverage them into campaign funders. If you have any videos, podcasts or advice for creative kickstarters I would love to absorbe any knowledge!

[@hoopfilesapp]

Hi Salvador, thanks for the video. The PR angle seems to have the greatest ROI, as it may cost very little, yet have an exponential impact. I'd love to hear more specific approaches to making this happen (really, at the tactical level).

[@myarkit7900]

Great Info Salvador, I got a question, On the area of buying advertising during the crowdfund. Would it be prudent to run a campaign to raise funds for advertising towards your main campaign, then run the main campaign. Would this be tapping the well of supporters to many times or would one explain what the first fundraise would be used for.

[@thomasspiggle9259]

Thanks for the video Salvador, I'm going to try to raise money for a bed-and-breakfast that I would like to buy, I was wondering if you had any advice for a project of that kind when it comes to fundraising. Not only do I need the money to buy it, but I would also need quite a bit of capital to do renovations. Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated.

[@mariyam-sham]

You are amazing!!!! Thanks a lot!!

[@TheOriginalDashCam]

How do you build a crowd if you have no friends or family?

[@peeje]

in my case, with little support from friends and family, the key has been having a low amount of money required, a decent video and product with a conversion rate of 4:1 on video plays - get close friends and family to back in the first few hours, and from there, if you get funded in 2 or 3 days, to my surprise, you'll be able to sit high enough on the rankings to get a steady stream of potential customers. Basically... a decent product and video can get by without friends if the goal is low enough. www.kickstarter.com/projects/1741798269/sock-invaders-fashionable-socks-with-a-pop-culture

[@davidweed924]

peeje how low are we talking here?

[@leosclub9247]

He literally said he had no friends and family hahaha everyone's on a broken record, not everyone comes from middle class. You basically just said as long as you succeed you should have no problem

[@healwithjen]

*laughs* me

[@Meuc-bs1yz]

How can I get you to promote my campaign?

[@collettenebeker8662]

Thank you for sharing this video. I think that it is super important to reach out in multiple ways to a variety of audiences. This helped me a lot. How do you keep the momentum going throughout your campaign?

[@roymcmillan2518]

Salvador, IS there a way to salvage a campaign that is 9 days into a 60 project? We started with an assumption all of this planning had been completed, but we are coming up short.

[@GGRoger345]

awesome guy! cheers

[@alexcatchpole]

Hello mate . I want to do an indigogo for my health food buniess with eco packaging. . Do you have any help or recommendations....

[@EZStreamer]

Hi Salvador, great video and lots of great information! Thanks for taking the time to put this together for new people like myself to Kickstarter. I have a technology product that is ready for Kickstarter and I have a website landing page up, but probably need a good month to create a proper story before launching. My problem is I don't have any social followers or an email list at this time. Is it a good idea to purchase Facebook ads before the launch to acquire possible backer interest at pre-launch?

[@crowdcrux]

Hey EZ Streamer, thanks for your message. I need to know more about your project and goals. If you'd like to discuss your project here's to link to book a call: www.crowdcrux.com/coaching

[@2apitbull]

Hey Salvador, I have a product that is ready for production but as for the Kickstarter I don't have many friends on Facebook and have a hard time making friends because my brain goes a million miles per hour. As for Family it's hard when you're the black sheep. SO what is your best advice for a person like me?

[@kolacao8134]

Maybe if you have a website with engaged followers you could tell them :/

[@roksanawiankowska9751]

Thank you .You remind me about everything, that I want to have in my life . Knowledge, professionalism, positive thinking and living in a entlish - speaking country 😁

[@scottanderson9394]

Great Video, lots of good nuggets, but they key take away is the core group of supports. I heard a great presentation by Kiva, and that is the whole basis of their incredible success rate.

[@vazak11]

Good vid!

[@timemachineeddie1146]

Lodi I love Dunkin Donut Coffee. Great Video and thanks for sharing.

[@edwardavelar9479]

How would one know what platform to use if it could fall into a few of them

[@benjaminwu4830]

Thank you Sal for sharing this video! As I am preparing to launch my kickstarter campaign, I am thinking of how to get backers and pledges. How do I get hold of your company for press release?

[@crowdcrux]

You can email me here: [e-mail]

[@benjaminwu4830]

@@crowdcrux Thank you!! I have sent you an email!!

[@mehdidoor5024]

hey buddy, we have a innovative consumer product(we have done the prototype). we've got interest from VC's. we don't know to go with them or do the crowdfunding first. but many people says you may bread the fundraising crowdfunding history record with our hardware product.

[@mightyplayer6977]

very cool music...

[@EvanVarsamis]

keep it up 🎉

[@DrRobinAJones]

I need help getting started.

[@clareblanchard7452]

Hi Sal, I'm interested in using a crowdfunding campaign for my next fiction series as an urban fantasy author.

[@somethingict7721]

Hey Salvador! Can you recommend indiegogo PR agency that take % form risen money. Please

[@crowdcrux]

Yes. Get in touch: www.crowdcrux.com/coaching

[@rkfsearchresults3832]

With Indiegogo supporting FB Pixels and Kickstarter not, how much of a deal breaker that is for Kickstarter?

[@paulstewart6835]

How do I contact my backers on Kickstarter so I can send them the reward?

[@pauliefindshisforeverhomebook]

My family and friends refuse to share my Facebook page regarding my pending Kickstarter campaign. Plus, I post interactive posts on Facebook and no one says a word. I'm beyond frustrated.

[@TheButchBerryCompany]

Salvador, I did all that and only got $250 of $25k that I asked for, so there must be more to it. Where can I get that information?

[@TheButchBerryCompany]

1. yes, but how do you get that? What do you say and when? How do I set up my campaign? What should it look like and say? What should the rewards say and be? 2. How do I figure out if I have a produce that people actually want to buy into? And who can help me set that up? What I don't have 5000 people to send a campaign to? I listened to your latest podcast (thanks for the link)I took some notes on what that guy did and the resources he used, but it still didn't answer any of my questions specifically. Do you think I can get the questions answered above from the resources listed in the podcast?

[@lajoskranicz7352]

Can I raise funds in Budapest Hungary?

[@KevinAlbert]

Hi Salvador, What do you think about patent your product before to launch your crowdfunding campaign? Regards, Kevin Albert

[@crowdcrux]

Smart but also difficult to enforce patents globally.

[@KevinAlbert]

What do you mean exactly, Salvador?

[@ignusa749]

hey @@KevinAlbert the patents can be looked at by folks in other countries like china or other places where the USA patent law may not reach... also a patent case in court can bankrupt a good idea before it gets a good start!! or a patent can be buried by big biz!!

[@KevinAlbert]

IGNUSA So, your advice is not to patent a new product?

[@pencilgun4934]

Its also a great way to see if your friends are for real or not.

[@cyntianancy6500]

Your choice and affordable price #usa #kickstarter #donor #backers #crowdfunding #campaign

[@arunghosh596]

I am from India and want to raise fund for my dream project that is about making violin a musical instrument. Can you guide me please?

[@oh6961]

I created a science show for children featuring a puppet host and I'd like to take it to KZbin but I don't want to skimp on production values how do I get a show started 🤔

[@jonmazzola3388]

I have my first line of high end Japanese made eyewear. How do I find someone who can build and run a campaign for me?

[@crowdcrux]

Hey Jon! I offer coaching sessions if you're interested. I'll take a more in-depth look at your project. See: www.crowdcrux.com/coaching

[@janspringer9544]

how do this Find backers

[@fbguy1990]

Thank you for the content. The music makes it hard to concentrate on what you're saying.

[@amandarassier8777]

I need help getting backers because I don’t have a lot of friends and family.

[@sodapop341977]

So I am an Openly Gay Male who is a Singer and would like to start Creating Music and videos that Celebrates the Gay Community! in Your opinion what should be my first strategy in creating a kickstarter campaign?

[@customkittyliners]

Smart

[@mariannepetersson6322]

Not sure HOW Crowdfunding would work for me. I NEED TO GET OUT OF DEBT, RESUME HAVING A LIFE, after having been shafted BIG-TIME. Looked after an elderly very sweet and generous gentleman for 8.5 years, with promise of reimbursement for his final expenses after his passing; even though I was named his Personal Representative in the Will, things did not work out. Dealt with an international situation; both his out-of-country sister and brother-in-law due to age and health issues were unable to inherit, while SWL's nephew (Heir #3), who had never even met his uncle, only became interested AFTER he found out about a million dollars were involved. He then turned "the matter" over to his UK financial counselor, and 'poof' bank accounts and investments left the US, with me responsible for all the debts. The nephew was a real "skunk', could care less about his uncle, me, or even his own parents - who are now also deceased!!

[@RedandGrandma]

Can you help me with mine, I make MEMORY BEARS FROM LOVED ONES CLOTHES THAT PASSED AWAY

[@crowdcrux]

Hey Melinda, sounds interesting. If you'd like to discuss your project, here's the link to book a call with me: www.crowdcrux.com/coaching

[@singledance1807]

how do you know what the best name would be to call your video--quick break down--I have gofundme account for Lori Pooler. She has got 6 weeks to live unless we come up with funds for experimental treatment. . Also I just, with the power and the ability to use my words to have the maximum impact, was able to help her son get out of jail on a tether(which I have to come up with a way to pay for, because they are broke) for a while so he can be with her in her last weeks. He will be told tomorrow, when he gets out, that she is dying----so I got him out, but it is too hear he is going to get devastated. Strange thing---- I am actually the victim of her sons crime that put him in jail to begin with. Home Invasion of the 1st degree-----I am the Victim but I tried and played a part i him getting out tomorrow on tether=====her son was my son's best friend--------I believe when he committed the crime, it was due to an addiction and it was the addiction that robbed me, not this person. I myself am going through a financial hardship and am going to need a gofundme account for me soon. How strange So very strange circumstances. If I did not know his mom was sick a few years ago, I would not have started to care for him, (I did not like him) so, got close, he has an addiction. I made him go to his first AA meeting and it was that night, at 4 in the morning, he got so messed up, he came and stole my pills. Him and his friend were very suicidal because that summer,---- their good friend, very good friend, was on the news an missing. I got so involved, the mother thought I was maybe hiding the girl out because the mother did not know me. the girl was found in the pond in the same complex that she ran from 12 days before threatening to take a hand full of pills.---i get robbed by my sons suicidal friends, I believe to commit suicide----I even told the police to check the pond, they might go there to die. There so depressed, their addictions get the best of them, they don't understand the magnitude of this disease. They get messed up and rob me and then here we are, at the end------------------I sent him to jail, I got him out---I told him his mother would be fine----she finds out a few days after he is in jail, that she only has 6 to 8 weeks. He is getting out, only to be told she is dying and spend weeks with her,-- but he will get rehab--- will still serve some time. Sad all the way around. No won wins-- The victim, cause she has to set up a gufundme account and is going to pay for the tether, -and has to ask her son to forgive his friend he just lost so my son loses also.Lori loses, because has cancer, her daughter loses when her mother goes and her brother, then goes back to jail, Jason loses because he had an addiction and does not know tomorrow, he is going to get the worst news of his life. Maddy, who died in the pond. And a little of piece of soul or spirit was taken from everyone. This is a Devistating story which addresses not one, but two MAJOR, IGNORED, proplems, that need so much more attention and research and different laws inacted. AWARENESS TO IMPORTANT ISSUES, INCLUDING LOSS OF COMPASSION, to be brought to the forefront. One day it will be this way I got cancer and the devil whispered in my hear" better"" hunker down, there a storm a comin, and I turned and whispered in the devils ear "BABY, I AM THE DAMN STORM and are now nothing but a mere raindrop WHAT DO I NAME THIS CRAZINESS, YET NEED FOR HOPE

[@amandarassier8777]

I need help getting people that will donate to my business because I don’t have a lot of friends or family that can donate

[@janspringer9544]

how get help from you very nervous scared contact you important need sucess very badly

[@crowdcrux]

shoot me an email. [e-mail]

[@janspringer9544]

no network forumm

[@moodagency]

we're campaigning: www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativespotlight/creative-spotlight-documentary-series

[@Loulydollx3]

The music is so annoying

[@paulgoodier3777]

What's wrong with your voice?

[@stephaniecoffey7830]

Hi Salvador, This was so informative and you have such a friendly and approachable video presence! I am entering into my first kickstarter for a short film I want to direct. I am really curious about what social media platforms I should focus on the most and how to leverage them into campaign funders. If you have any videos, podcasts or advice for creative kickstarters I would love to absorbe any knowledge!