Let's get social!
The Crowdfunder social media hub
So, you’ve set up your project and you’re excited about sharing it with the world. But how do you do it?
In our experience, social media is a fundamental way to get your project noticed by those around you. In fact, promoting and marketing your project to a bigger audience when you're up and running is essential! So we've created a social hub that has everything you’ll need to get started.
Whether you’re new to the world of social or have been on it for years, we’ve got you covered. Our social whizzes have broken things down to make everything as simple as possible.
Our social media
We’re always active on social media, shouting about the latest projects, competitions, and crowdfunding news.
So, first things first, start by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Let us know you’re going live by tagging us in a post! We love to share your news. #CrowdfunderUK is a great hashtag to use.
Click here for some more great hashtagsFollow us!
Marketing library
We’ve created a Marketing Library filled with creative and visual content to share across major social channels such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Our top tips
Add your project link to your bio for easy access and use relevant hashtags to get it seen by people outside of your immediate network. Got more than one link? No worries, we suggest using something like ‘LinkTree’!
Keep sharing your project with your friends and get them to share it too. Don’t forget, Facebook recommends using video content that’s over 3 minutes long.
With only 280 characters, make sure to be clear and concise with your messaging. Use hashtags and tag people in your posts.
Utilise your professional network and ask them to spread the word about your project.
Emailing your network can be a great way to garner support for your project and tell your story.
TikTok
Taking social media by storm, TikTok’s video content can help you tell your story in a fun and vibrant way.
Messaging
What better way to spread your message than by appealing to people directly. You can use WhatsApp, Facebook, or any other messaging service to tell your story.
All
Post, post and post again. Shout from the rooftops about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.
Images and GIFs on social media
Social media posts with eye-catching images are far more effective in building support for your idea but it's not always easy to find the time to create the design bits.
In fact, content with relevant images gets 94% more views than content without relevant images. Not to mention that visual content is 40 times more likely to get shared!
To give you everything you need to get started, we’ve created a marketing library filled with creative and visual content to share across major social channels such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The wonderful world of gifs!
Did we mention that we have gifs? Gifs are a great way to add some fun to your social posts and keep people updated about your Crowdfunder using stories. Plus, everyone loves gifs!
Not sure how to use them? Not to worry! When uploading a story to Facebook and Instagram, you can search for “CrowdfunderUK” in the sticker search bar and our gifs will appear.
You can find us on Giphy or download your own content from our library!
# Hashtags for crowdfunding
#Crowdfunder
#Crowdfunding
#CrowdfunderUK
#Funding
Plus use any hashtags relevant to your project or intended audience. For example, if you’re opening a brewery then make sure to use #Beer #Brewery #Brewing
Marketing Library
Download these pack of images and animated GIFs that you can use while promoting your project.
Announcing your upcoming project
Download these images to let people know your project is coming.
Download .zipSharing your live project
Download this pack to promote your project while it's running, encouraging supporters to make a pledge.
Download .zipTelling the world your project was a success
Download these images to let everyone know that your project was a success!
Download .zipWant to learn even more?
Excitingly, we’ve also got a whole host of amazing courses which have been put together by the Crowdfunder Team. Better yet, you can take them from the comfort of your own home. They're full of tips and tricks to help you to get the most out of your crowdfunding journey.
New to social media? Our “Running your project” course has a section dedicated to social media, marketing and PR!
See the courses