Is Indiegogo or GoFundMe better?
Depending on how much money you’re looking to raise – and how confident you are in marketing your campaign – GoFundMe is a perfectly adequate option for fundraising your campaign. Indiegogo is a good option if your project doesn’t fall into the specific categories that other crowdfunding sites cater to.
Are Indiegogo campaigns legit?
It’s been more then a year since I backed the campaign, and there is no indication the product will ever be delivered. Indiegogo did nothing while the campaign ran into the ground. Indiegogo simply does nothing. It is clear by now that the crowdfunding campaign is a scam.
How do I run an Indiegogo campaign successfully?
10 Tips to Boost Your Indiegogo Campaign to Success
- Plan – a lot.
- Be an attention grabber.
- Share rewards generously.
- Use social media to promote your campaign.
- Set a budget for everything.
- Hire an SEO writer.
- Complete your pre-launch checklist.
- Add your personal touch.
Can I sue Indiegogo?
We always encourage our community to resolve disputes without turning to litigation, but if you’re still not satisfied with the alternative you’re offered, you can use our Terms of Use to bring a suit against the campaigner.
What happens if you don’t reach your goal on GoFundMe?
What if I don’t reach my goal? Reaching your goal is not required. With GoFundMe, you keep each and every donation you receive. Your campaign will be able to accept donations even after your goal is reached.
How long can an Indiegogo campaign last?
Indiegogo campaigns are automatically set for a maximum run time of 60 days, but we may choose to offer an extension in our sole discretion. However, we’ve found the sweet spot for campaigns is around 30-40 days- see Choose Launch Date & Deadline.
What happens if you don’t reach your goal on Indiegogo?
If your campaign does not meet its goal by its deadline, all your backers will be refunded by Indiegogo within 5-7 business days. Choose fixed funding only if your campaign objective requires a minimum amount of money to be accomplished, and if you cannot fulfill your perks without raising the full goal amount.
What happens if an Indiegogo campaign fails?
What is not allowed on Indiegogo?
Indiegogo cannot be used to fundraise for political campaigns, political candidates, or political action committees (PACs).