Reddit roundup: does Kickstarter bring its own traffic?
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/KelvinorTCG asked whether a board game can take off on Kickstarter's internal traffic, or whether paid marketing is essential.
The answer was nearly unanimous.
What Reddit users said
Almost zero chance of meaningful engagement from internal traffic alone.
Original commentBring your own audience. A strong launch earns some Kickstarter traffic, but only if you bring people first.
Original commentLess than it used to: now it's a message in a bottle in a sea of bottles.
Original commentWas told Kickstarter ranks projects partly on how much outside traffic they get, so external visits drive internal placement.
Original commentLearned the hard way that you need to bring your own crowd.
Original commentSource: Does Kickstarter have its own traffic? (r/kickstarter)
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