What is KICKSTARTER ?

Kickstarter is a new way to fund creative projects.

Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. Every week, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields. A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project. All or nothing funding. On Kickstarter, a project must reach its funding goal before time runs out or no money changes hands. Why? It protects everyone involved. Creators arent expected to develop their project without necessary funds, and it allows anyone to test concepts without risk. Each and every project is the independent creation of someone like you. Projects are big and small, serious and whimsical, traditional and experimental. Theyre inspiring, entertaining and unbelievably diverse

KICKSTARTER BASICS

How it Works
Kickstarter belief
They believe that: A good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide. A large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement. Kickstarter is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fullyfunded or no money changes hands

For Users
Areas in which Projects are accepted Art Comics Dance Design Fashion Film and food Games Music Photography Publishing Technology Theater

Who can fund their project on Kickstarter?

Kickstarter is focused on creative projects. A great way for artists, filmmakers, musicians, designers, writers, illustrators, explorers, curators, performers, and others to bring their projects, events, and dreams to life. The word project is just as important as creative in defining what works on Kickstarter. A project is something finite with a clear beginning and end. Someone can be held accountable to the framework of a project a project was either completed or it wasnt and there are definable expectations that everyone can agree to. This is imperative for every Kickstarter project. There are a lot of great projects that fall outside of their scope, but Kickstarter is not a place for soliciting donations to causes, charity projects, or general business expenses. For this Kickstarter has defined project guidelines.

Why do people support projects?

REWARDS! Project creators inspire people to open their wallets by offering smart, fun, and tangible rewards (products, benefits, and experiences). STORIES! Kickstarter projects are efforts by real people to do something they love, something fun, or at least something of note. These stories unfold through blog posts, pics, and videos as people bring their ideas to life. Take a peek around the site and you will see what everyone is talking about.

All-or-nothing funding?
Every Kickstarter project must be fully funded before its time expires or no money changes hands. Why? 1. It's less risk for everyone. If you need $5,000, it's tough having $2,000 and a bunch of people expecting you to complete a $5,000 project. 2. It allows people to test concepts (or conditionally sell stuff) without risk. If you don't receive the support you want, you're not compelled to follow through. This is huge! 3. It motivates. If people want to see a project come to life, they're going to spread the word ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kickstarter school

Kickstarter community Kickstarter school

In this they teach the new project takes the different ways of starting a project and implement them on the real basis so they could succeed in their mission of creativity and fillfilment of their dream. Here in kickstarter school they do it in various steps

Kickstarter School
1. Defining Your Project 2. Creating Rewards 3. Setting Your Goal 4. Making Your Video 5. Building Your Project 6. Promoting Your Project 7. Project Updates 8. Reward Fulfillment

Kickstarter Community Kickstarter community is very active on internet. Its on Facebook, Twitter, Mspace , Youtube and other social media channesl. So that it could spread and make everyones dream come true with social environment. They have some community guidelines.
Spread the word but don't spam Don't promote a project on other projects' pages. Be courteous and respectful. Don't post obscene, hateful, or objectionable content. Don't post copyrighted content without permission. If you don't like a project, don't back it.

Kickstarter Account Here you can make kickstarter account and can create profile and one can use it as an identity on Kickstarter for using various options available to them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Money matters Revenue/Fees

What fees does Kickstarter charge?
If a project is successfully funded, Kickstarter will apply a 5% fee to the funds raised. If funding isn't successful, there are no charges. Amazon is the payment gateway that they have tied up with and every transaction and holding of fund is done through Kickstarter corporate fund and Amazon.

Does Amazon charge any fees?

Yes. When a project is successful, Amazon will apply credit card processing fees, which work out to roughly 3-5%.

Accountabiliy It is very important for project creator to provide each and every information for and he is
accountable for it.
After visiting your project page backers should have a clear sense of: What it is that they are trying to do How they will do it How the funds will be used their qualifications to complete this project The identities of the people on their team (if they have one) How far along their project is The more information they share, the more they will earn your backers trust

If one is unable to complete my project as listed, what should I do?

If project creator is unable to fulfill the promises made to backers, cannot complete the project as advertised, or decide to abandon the project for any reason, they are expected to cancel funding. A failure to do so could result in damage to their reputation or even legal action on behalf of their backers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Backing a Project

Pledging Accountability Rewards Amazon

Pledging: - this is the first step to back of fund a project. You just have to click on Back this
Project and it will take you to the details of the project and the creator details. After that Amazon payment gateway will open in with you have to create your account and then the rest of the processing will be done easily as you do while shopping. Accountability :- creator of the project is accountable to you and you and take any information about the careator as you want. Rewards :- Every creator is responsible for fulfilling the promises of their project. Because projects are usually funded by the friends, fans, and communities around its creator, there are powerful social forces that keep creators accountable. Creators are also encouraged to post regular updates about the progress of their project post-funding. Amazon :- the cash counter to projector and Kickstarter.

Successful Story
The success stories are shared on the website and they are categorized according to various heads.

Staff Picks Popular Recently Launched Ending Soon Small Projects Most Funded Curated Pages

Naked Sea Spencer Tunick Dead Sea Installationby Ari Fruchter

Spencer Tunick's installation will showcase the importance of water in Israel, bringing world attention to the disappearing Dead Sea. o
Tel Aviv, Israel SUCCESSFUL!

193%FUNDED $116,270PLEDGED FUNDEDJUN 06, 2011

Designing Obamaby Scott Thomas

The Design Director of the Obama campaign has collaborated with artists and designers to create a book of art & design from the historic campaign.
Chicago, IL

SUCCESSFUL!

130%FUNDED $84,613PLEDGED FUNDEDNOV 05, 2009

Crania Anatomica Filigre: Me to Youby Joshua Harker

I'm Joshua Harker, I am an artist. I figured out how to make the unmakeable. I want to share it.
Chicago, IL SUCCESSFUL!

15,454%FUNDED $77,271PLEDGED FUNDEDOCT 24, 2011

The Order of the Stick Reprint Driveby Rich Burlew

Help us reprint the out-of-print The Order of the Stick books to reach new readers (and let existing fans complete their collections).

Philadelphia, PASUCCESSFUL! 2,171%FUNDED $1,254,120PLEDGED FUNDEDFEB 21, 2012