I will be launching a Kickstarter campaign in November for a Cat Product - what's the best way to sh

garrettmarvel said:

 
I will be launching a Kickstarter campaign in November for a cat feeder product i've developed and I don't want to spam forums or email people I don't know, so what's the best way to share with Cat owners?

Its a great new feeder product that is completely new, and I've submittted for patents on it, so I want cat owners to know about it when the campaign is launched....

Anybody have any thoughts? 

Thanks!

Garrett

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StephenQ said:

 
It's possible you can get a lot of interest by advertising on facebook.  They allow targeted ads.

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Anne said:

 
Facebook ads have a bad reputation, actually. You really need to know what you're doing there to make them work for you.

I can tell you what not to do though. Spamming forums and online communities with links won't fly, at least not here 

 

So, it's a good thing that you're asking and are willing to learn. I have lots of tips about the Do's and Don't's here on TCS. They may provide some more general guidelines as well - 

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/so-you-want-to-promote-your-service-product-or-website-here

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garrettmarvel said:

hi anne - thanks for your feedback and insights.  i did see some survey links in the past on this site that were allowed to stand, which i thought might be a no no, but it seems its maybe a bit of a grey area on posting links depending on who does them, how, and for what purpose.

i do genuinely think my product will help owners and pets to make them healthier and happier, and i posted this question in an honest manner to get genuine feedback, which i do appreciate.  it seems if there are ways to advertise here or other places so cat owners can view and determine a product is of value to them, that will be the best route to go, mostly based on my limited amount of time, and cat expertise.

=)

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StephenQ said:

Just take note that the rules about ads here are clear and strictly enforced! Good luck with your product!

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garrettmarvel said:

 
Thanks Steve....

What are the contests that can be sponsored?  I'd love to get more details on these to possibly sponsor or promote.

Thx!  Garrett

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garrettmarvel said:

 
i did see some survey links in the past on this site that were allowed to stand, which i thought might be a no no, but it seems its maybe a bit of a grey area on posting links depending on who does them, how, and for what purpose.

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