Preparing for Kickstarter Launch


I have eight days before I launch my kick starter campaign. I have to say that I am both nervous and excited. I sat down this morning and came up with this schedule in preparation for the upcoming launch date.

I hope you find this interesting and/or useful for your own campaign.

Things to do (& do date):

  • Design Kickstarter page outline (Nov 16)
  • Write copy for Kickstarter page (Nov 16)
  • Create graphics for Kickstarter page (Nov 17)
  • First draft of script (Nov 18)
  • Get feedback on everything (Nov 18)
  • Send Newsletter with Kickstarter prep photos & update (Nov 19)
  • Have video done (Nov 20)
  • Ask for feedback from more people (Nov 21)
  • Set-up Animation-A-Day videos from Workshops (Nov 21)
  • Make final touches (Nov 22)
  • Newsletter/blog post promoting big day push (Nov 22)
  • Last minute feedback for mistakes (Nov 22)
  • Launch Day (Nov 23)
  • Newsletter/blog post promoting launch (Nov 23)
  • Facebook Invite people to share campaign (Nov 23)
  • Make Fun Family GIF (Nov 23)
  • Put up giant whiteboard (Nov 24)
  • Plan Marketing for rest of Campaign (Nov 24)
  • Go over 2015 finances (Nov 25)
  • Feedback on Marketing ideas (Nov 25)

Thing to do if I have time:

  • Test title
  • Test headline
  • Design a few ads with headlines
  • Create an email opt-in page
  • Organize contacts & reach out
  • Ask to guest post