u/RamosAuthor

Looking for the rec you'd love to read for the first time again. One that really changed your trajectory.

I'm looking to build a team of affiliates for my January launch. Obv there are pros & cons to this, but I want to hear from folks who successfully funded a project because of meaningful contributions from affiliates (whether you used a tool like kickbooster or otherwise).

Some context:

• I've helped run aff. programs in my prev marketing jobs, so I can navigate the logistics
• I've been in the newsletter space for 5ish years, and have a few dozen who are ready to help me promote
• The commissions per sale would be $25-50 (so small, but meaningful).

My questions:

• What would you do differently (if anything)?
• What did your highest aff. have in common?
• Did anything surprise you about the process?

Thanks for any insights you can share!

So I've seen campaigns that have a total funding goal of say $500, and a top 1 of 1 tier reward for $350; or a $50k campaign with a $25k top tier reward. (i.e., a single backer can complete 50-80% of your campaign)

I've been scanning Kickstarter for a few months now, and it seems like unless it's a campaign with a massive audience (guaranteed thousands of backers), these don't sell. Which means they're just a distraction, right?

Just trying to wrap my head around them. I know they can be huge wins when they work. But is having them sit there empty a deterrent to lower backers?

Thanks - and sorry this question is a bit rambly!

I've seen pages with the full story laid out, and others with only a single image. Just wanted to know if there's a best practice I should be applying, or if anyone with multiple campaigns can say which worked better for them.

Thank you!

Project: Letterpress book
Launch date: September 2026

Prepping for a Sept launch and checking off the basics (email list, fb ads, etc.) but I'm very curious to see what I can do in-person during my off hours. Looking for any stories that might shed some light.