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Here you can find the latest news about Crowdify as well as valuable tips on crowdfunding (only for our networked project initiators).
Sourcing - everything but money

Sourcing - everything but money

Do you need not only financial support, but also talents, locations or things for your project? We'll help you find that, too. Enter your other project needs and they will appear on our new Sourcing page . You can do this during the project submission, but you can also add it later in the project dashboard. Tip: A good picture will also get you more attention here.  Maybe you'll already find a suitable offer for what you're looking for on the Sourcing page .    
Target amount – remain realistic

Target amount – remain realistic

With the following calculation you can determine your target amount: The actual amount you need to realize your project + 5% reserve + cost of goodies (incl. shipping) + budget for PR / marketing of project (optional) + platform comission (around 10%) = Target amount for crowdfunding   But consider carefully whether your target amount for your crowdfunding is realistic. If the amount is not collected within the specified period, all collected money will be returned to your supporters. (All-or-nothing principle.) In Switzerland, the average target amount of successful projects is around CHF 10,000. Higher target amounts are of course possible, but require a particularly great project and a great deal of commitment on the part of the project initiators. Crowdify also offers the possibility of a stage funding . This allows you to divide your target amount into several sub-targets and reduce the risk of your project failing completely. However, this only makes...
The preview image - the face of your project

The preview image - the face of your project

The preview image (main image) is the first thing a booster sees of your project. That's why it's very important to choose a suitable image. This means that fonts and small print are not optimal. The thumbnail should be appealing, arouse curiosity, and should be eye-catching immediately to stand out in the crowd. The same applies to the project itself: the more visually appealing the project, the better.