How To Raise Money on Indiegogo 2016 / 2017 What is the reason some projects get to $1M+ on Indiegogo while others fail? I decided to list out some of the core things that are proven to bring in backers through Indiegogo. This is a bite size guide that gives you the tips and tricks of all the $1million+ campaigns. It is built on my experience working hands on with these projects. For more information you can always view the in-depth version http://samitpatel.net/2016/07/12/how-your-startup-can-make-250k-in-just-56-minutes-learn-how/

1. HOW TO RAISE MONEY ON
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 | WWW.SAMITPATEL.NET
BY SAMIT PATEL
2016/2017

2. I’m Samit Patel, and I am a Crowdfunding expert.
I help projects raise money on Crowdfunding platform like
Indiegogo, I've got a proven record of running a number of successful
campaigns.
Here are some of tips and tricks every project should use.
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INTRODUCTION
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3. "Great companies are built on great products"
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BUILD A KICKASS
PRODUCT
ELON MUSK

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When building a product ask yourself this!
+ Does it solve a problem?
= Does the product excite you?
+ Would you use this product?
= Would other people pay you to use it?
+ Does it have unique features?
= Does it have mass appeal?
+ Can you easily explain how it works?

5. "Your most unhappy customers are your greatest
source of learning"
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BUILD EARLY
SUPPORTERS & LEARN
FROM THEM
BILL GATES

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Start promoting your idea from day one, get involved on social
media and don't be scared to tell people about it.
= Build a landing page start collecting emails.
+ Go to pitch competitions relevant to your category.
= Pitch to the press to see your early concepts.
= Talk on forums where your customers hang out.
+ Use Reddit ask for feedback
= Use Quora ask for help
+ Ask friends for feedback (take with pinch of salt)
= Do general testing of your audience on Facebook

7. "Always deliver more than expected"
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GETTING READY TO
LAUNCH YOUR PRODUCT
LARRY PAGE

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Before launching your product you need to do some important
things
= Communicate with your mailing list launch times
+ Create a press release & start contacting press
= Create a Facebook event invite fans & friends.
+ Communicate with all social channels launch date
= Create a list of potential backers
+ Make sure your crowdfunding page is setup
= Setup a Thunderclap event
+ Setup social listening used Sendible

9. "The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as
much energy as the first 90%"
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GOING LIVE ON INDIEGOGO
ROB KALIN (ETSY)

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Once you go live don't just sit back
= Setup a email campaign to message your mailing list.
+ Update press at various goals i.e hit funding goal.
= Message friends & family through Facebook.
+ Message Facebook groups and tell them about your launch.
= Post on Reddit & relevant subs like Kickstarter.
+ Submit your project to Product Hunt.
= Setup Facebook ads.
+ Get back to all comments on social media about your launch.
= Approach similar products and ask about cross promotion.
+ Ask projects to trade pledges.
= Message influencers on social media to share your project.
+ Use incentives to get backers to spread the word and get friends
to purchase.

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LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR
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