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Creator Handbook

Your complete guide to launching successful crowdfunding campaigns

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1. Planning Your Campaign

Define Your Project

Before you start creating your campaign, clearly define what you're trying to accomplish:

  • What problem does your project solve?
  • Who is your target audience?
  • What makes your project unique?
  • Why do you need crowdfunding?

Research Your Market

Understanding your market is crucial for success:

  • Study similar successful campaigns
  • Analyze failed campaigns to avoid mistakes
  • Identify your competition and differentiation
  • Validate demand through surveys or pre-launch interest

💡 Pro Tip

Use our Idea Validation tool in your dashboard to test your concept before launching!

2. Creating Your Project Page

Compelling Title

Your title is the first thing potential backers see. Make it:

  • Clear: Immediately explain what your project is
  • Benefit-focused: Highlight the main benefit
  • Concise: Keep it under 60 characters
  • Memorable: Make it stick in people's minds

Project Video

Videos can increase your funding by up to 85%. Include:

  • Personal introduction (who you are)
  • Clear problem and solution explanation
  • Product demonstration or prototype
  • Call to action to back your project
  • Keep it 2-3 minutes maximum

Project Description

Structure your description with these sections:

Essential Sections

  • • The Problem
  • • Your Solution
  • • How It Works
  • • Why You Need Funding
  • • Your Background

Optional Sections

  • • Technical Specifications
  • • Timeline & Milestones
  • • Team Introductions
  • • Social Impact
  • • Press Coverage

3. Designing Rewards

Reward Strategy

Create a compelling reward structure that motivates backing:

Low Tier ($5-25)

  • • Digital thank you
  • • Early access
  • • Digital wallpapers
  • • Social media shout-out

Mid Tier ($25-100)

  • • Product at discount
  • • Limited edition items
  • • Beta access
  • • Merchandise bundle

High Tier ($100+)

  • • Exclusive experiences
  • • Personal consultations
  • • Custom versions
  • • Producer credits

⚠️ Important

Always factor in production costs, shipping, taxes, and platform fees when pricing rewards!

4. Setting Your Funding Goal

Calculate Your Minimum

Your funding goal should cover these essential costs:

Production costs 40-60%
Shipping & fulfillment 10-15%
Platform & payment fees 8-10%
Marketing & promotion 5-10%
Taxes & legal 5-10%
Contingency buffer 10-20%

💰 Smart Strategy

Set a conservative goal you're confident you can reach. You can always exceed it!

5. Marketing Your Campaign

Pre-Launch (30 days)

  • Build an email list of interested supporters
  • Create social media accounts and content calendar
  • Reach out to press and influencers
  • Connect with relevant communities and forums
  • Create a coming soon page to capture interest

Launch Phase (First 48 hours)

  • Email your pre-launch list immediately
  • Post on all social media channels
  • Contact friends, family, and personal network
  • Reach out to press with launch announcement
  • Engage actively with early backers

Ongoing Promotion

Content Marketing

  • • Behind-the-scenes content
  • • Video updates and demos
  • • Blog posts and articles
  • • User-generated content

Community Building

  • • Engage with comments daily
  • • Join relevant Facebook groups
  • • Participate in Reddit discussions
  • • Collaborate with other creators

Ready?

This handbook continues with detailed information about launching, communication, fulfillment, and post-campaign success.

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