The end is not the end. It’s where you either become a brand… or become a cautionary tale. The final 48 hours: don’t be shy This is when procrastinators convert. Do: daily countdown posts email “last chance” sequences “we’re this close to unlocking X” rally moments remind people pricing goes up after campaign Post-campaign: keep selling (smartly) Indiegogo is famous for continuing sales after the campaign through its “keep raising / keep selling” model (commonly done via InDe

The campaign has three emotional arcs: Launch spike Mid-campaign “oh no” Final 48-hour surge The winners plan for all three. Launch day: treat it like a product drop Your goal is a Day 1 surge that creates social proof. Launch day checklist: email list blast (morning) creators post within first 24 hours paid ads + retargeting turned on comment section engagement (reply fast) first update posted early (celebrate + next milestone) Mid-campaign: manufacture mini-spikes Momentum

Seven figures usually isn’t “tons of backers.”It’s often good conversion + high average order value . Your reward ladder (simple and deadly) You want 4–6 core tiers, not 18. A common tech gadget ladder: Super Early Bird  (limited quantity) Early Bird  (still strong discount) Standard Campaign Price Duo Pack  (2 units) Family/Team Pack  (3–5 units) Retail / Distributor Pack  (10+ units) This is where millions get made: bundles. Use scarcity properly (not annoying) Scarcity sho