Kickstarter Lessons

If you would like Jamey to look over your Kickstarter project before you launch, please contact him at jamey.stegmaier@gmail.com. In addition, here is a compilation of all of his posts on creating and running a successful Kickstarter campaign. These are roughly in the chronological order that you’ll need to reference them, starting several months before you plan on launching your project.

How to Overfund Your Kickstarter Campaign: Part 1

How to Overfund Your Kickstarter Campaign: Part 2

Viticulture Pre-Orders and Lessons Learned from My Kickstarter Backers (on Jamey’s personal blog)

5 Kickstarter Mistakes We Made That You Can Avoid

Funding the Dream on Kickstarter Part 1

Funding the Dream Podcast Part 2

Kickstarter Lesson #1: Starting and Submitting Your Project Page

Kickstarter Lesson #2: Back Other Projects

Kickstarter Lesson #3: Art and Design

Kickstarter Lesson #4: Accounting and Finances

Kickstarter Lesson #5: Connecting with Bloggers

Kickstarter Lesson #6: The Project Video

Kickstarter Lesson #7: The Funding Goal

Kickstarter Lesson #8: Reward Levels

Kickstarter Lesson #9: Timing and Length

Kickstarter Lesson #10: The Taste Test

Kickstarter Lesson #11: Stretch Goals

Kickstarter Lesson #12: Shipping

Kickstarter Lesson #13: Explaining Why You Need the Funds

Kickstarter Lesson #14: The Value of Add-Ons

Kickstarter Lesson #15: Finishing Touches: FAQ and Preview

Kickstarter Lesson #16: Launch Day

Kickstarter Lesson #17: Treat Your Backers as Individuals, Not Numbers

Kickstarter Lesson #18: Project Updates

Kickstarter Lesson #19: The Daily Dashboard Screenshot

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