Reddit roundup: fending off agency spam and riding out the slowdown
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/Fit-Simple9570 hit 800% of goal with 130+ backers in the first days, then saw a slowdown on day five while being flooded with agency emails asking $400+. They told the agencies to work on commission instead.
What Reddit users said
Funding always slows after the launch excitement, then picks up in the final week when Kickstarter sends ending reminders.
Original commentLook at successful campaigns' daily pledge charts on tracking sites; front-loaded funding with a mid-campaign plateau is the norm.
Original commentSlowing after the first days is normal, and the scam services market is just big right now.
Original commentAlso tells agencies to work on commission.
Original commentAt 800% of goal, there's little to worry about.
Original commentThe middle plateau is normal.
Original commentSource: Unsolicited agencies when you refuse their bogus services (r/kickstarter)
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