{"id":21606,"date":"2021-02-09T11:14:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T02:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waca.associates\/en\/?p=21606"},"modified":"2021-03-02T10:38:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T01:38:05","slug":"%e3%80%90kit%e3%80%91easy-steps-on-how-to-start-your-first-crowd-funded-project-yumi-nakahara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waca.or.jp\/en\/articles\/%e3%80%90kit%e3%80%91easy-steps-on-how-to-start-your-first-crowd-funded-project-yumi-nakahara\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010KIT\u3011Easy steps on how to start your first crowd-funded project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Cover photo provided by unsplash<\/em><\/p><p>Crowdfunding &#8211; at least once or twice you would&#8217;ve heard of it. <\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p>But how do we actually start a project and get funded? Those people who successfully received enough funds make it seem so easy to start a project. Is it truly easy? Or is it much more complex than we imagine?<\/p><p>Well, after you read this article, I&#8217;m sure you will start a project in no time and achieve success. <\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Do research<\/strong><\/h2><p>You should not just create a project that popped into your head. Thorough research is necessary.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t forget to check similar projects to yours on various crowdfunding platforms so that you can understand strategies that led them to success\/failure. <\/p><p>When doing research, do not just focus on success only. There&#8217;s a lot to learn from a failure, so don&#8217;t forget to cover both and find out the difference between them. I am sure this will help you a lot.<\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Plan your project<\/strong><\/h2><p>When you start a crowdfunding project, you will probably be posting it on a certain crowdfunding platform. Therefore, it is crucial to check the guidelines, FAQs, terms and conditions of the website. <\/p><p>Also, if you would like, some crowdfunding services provide consulting services, where they will give you advice about your project to ensure success. They are basically experts on crowdfunding, so don&#8217;t miss the opportunity!<\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p>During this planning phase, make sure you specify your target. In order to get funded, you have to attract a certain type of audience to achieve your goal. You can use different kinds of marketing strategies out there to choose a certain market and narrow down your targets.<\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Write a description of your project<\/strong><\/h2><p>Now it&#8217;s time to actually verbalize your project. <\/p><p>There are certain formats that are effective when writing a crowdfunding description, which we will introduce you to in another article. <\/p><p>Storytelling is the key to the project&#8217;s success. Stories attract people. Make sure you have a clear and attractive storyline. <\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Prepare a reward<\/strong><\/h2><p>Although there are different types of crowdfunding, it often comes with a reward for those who funded your project. So, if the project you&#8217;re planning should come with a reward, make sure you have the idea clear and also make it very attractive. <\/p><p>A crowdfunding project without a valuable reward is a failure. Look at projects that you did research on and see what kind of rewards they provide. <\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. 3..2..1..launch and market<\/strong><\/h2><p>After you have successfully verbalized your project. You are all set to publish it on the crowdfunding platform. <\/p><p>Although your project might grow using the platform&#8217;s algorithm, it is better if you do some marketing so that people will acknowledge it and actually provide some funds. <\/p><p>Share it on your social media and ask others to share it for you. In no time, you&#8217;ll see how effective it is. <\/p><div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact us for more&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2><p>Still need further assistance for your projects? Well don&#8217;t worry, we are here anytime for you to successfully achieve your dream. <\/p><p>Contact us via email or Facebook to schedule a call with us and we can further discuss about crowdfunding and how we can implement it for you!<\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cover photo provided by unsplash Crowdfunding &#8211; at least once or twice you would&#8217;ve heard of it. But how do we actually start a project and get funded? Those people who successfully received enough funds make it seem so easy to start a project. Is it truly easy? Or is it much more complex than we imagine? Well, after you read this article, I&#8217;m sure you will start a project in no time and achieve success. 1. Do research You should not just create a project that popped into your head. Thorough research is necessary. 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