A Guide to Kickstarter Shipping Costs

Every Kickstarter creator thinks about how they’re going to reach their goal. But the most successful ones think about what comes afterward. The minute you take even a dollar of campaign funds, you’re on the hook to ship. And shipping costs can make or break your campaign’s profitability. If you’ve backed your fair share of campaigns, you’ve probably seen it: creators who lose thousands because they underestimated costs. Others will try to make up for the shortfall by charging backers surprise shipping fees—something which basically never goes over well. But the good news is that all of this trouble is avoidable, as long as you do proper planning upfront. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to estimate, budget, and communicate shipping costs to your backers. The Basic Components of Kickstarter Shipping […]

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