So you just launched a Kickstarter campaign and you\u2019re now oh so ready to announce it to your family, friends, and fans (triple F). But before you compose your e-mail or status update, make sure you\u2019re know what ticks people off when it comes to crowdfunding. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n
Using the \u201cWe\u2019re Relatives\u201d card more than once<\/strong><\/p>\n When the world turns its back on you, you know where to go. You know your family and relatives are \u201crequired\u201d to support you. \u00a0Of course, they know that, too. But at the bottom of their hearts, they hate it. That\u2019s still money you\u2019re asking for and they have life problems (that includes money) of their own which they cannot crowd fund. Besides, you\u2019re an adult. Once is okay because they\u2019re still very excited to launch your career. But twice is too much- unless it\u2019s another major break for a bigger career leap, and at least a year later.<\/p>\n Asking too much too soon<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cHow much more do you need?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c$1,000\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen is the deadline?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c Tonight\u201d<\/p>\n Expect him to groan and even roll his eyes. It\u2019s not that your uncle or friend doesn\u2019t have $1,000 to spare. It\u2019s just that your approach is annoying. This will make him feel like you\u2019re using him and abusing his generosity. If you\u2019re asking for a big sum, ask months earlier. If you still need a big amount of money and the deadline is tonight, loan. Don\u2019t ask for donations.<\/p>\n Posting on Facebook 10 times a day<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay, there are just those people who post so many times in one day about their Kickstarter campaign. Don\u2019t be one of them or people will unfriend you. Seriously. No one cares about your art more than yourself. Unless you\u2019re as popular as Amanda Palmer. Which, even so, is still annoying if you post multiple times a day. Just don\u2019t! Resist the urge. Please.<\/p>\n Pleading for cash rather than having the pre-order approach<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t just ask people to give you money. You\u2019re not their kid. You have to do your part by giving them something in return. It\u2019s annoying when people just ask money because they\u2019re creating a masterpiece or something. The best way to answer the \u201c What\u2019s in it for me?\u201d question, is by giving them something from your project. If you\u2019re a filmmaker, give them something physical like a DVD or a t-shirt. Same goes for filmmakers and authors.<\/p>\n Appearing desperate<\/strong><\/p>\n When writing the copy for your Kickstarter project, don\u2019t use desperate words and don\u2019t come up with desperate sentences.<\/p>\n Sending group messages<\/strong><\/p>\n If you really want people to hate you, send a group email to 100 people. They\u2019re likely to leave the thread the next day. Tada! You\u2019re officially on their \u201cannoying people on Facebook\u201d list. If you care about people\u2019s temper and your reputation, send individual messages even if it means your fingers will hurt a little from all the copy-pasting.<\/p>\n Getting \u201cout of reach\u201d once the campaign becomes successful<\/strong><\/p>\n The generous people would like to know the status of your project. Tell them. A simple picture of your album artwork or a blog about your tour would suffice.<\/p>\n Getting money from people so you can do what you love is not an easy feat. It takes guts. You have to be thick-skinned and really skillful in marketing your campaign effectively without turning people off. And, of course, you have to make sure they’ll be impressed with your work because you’re using their hard-earned dollars. Good luck!=)<\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Unified Manufacturing<\/strong>\u00a0is a custom CD\/DVD and Vinyl Manufacturing facility based on both sides of the US. 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