Craft.ly
We hatched this idea of a Kickstarter + Groupon + Etsy model last week, threw up a super simple landing page that day, then launched a more detailed landing page last night. What do you think of the idea as a whole? The landing page itself? Since the Etsy / crafting world is so large and diverse, we're really trying to focus on the sharing of our site to get the word out. We are doing some minimal google ads and will be doing various tests to see what brings in the best traffic and converts the best. Interestingly enough, good old fashioned twitter searching with hand authored tweets has had…
Craft.ly launched on February 10, 2011 with 10 votes, #49 of 163 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.
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Craft.ly combines crowdfunding, group buying, and marketplace elements for the crafting community. The platform allows artisans and craft enthusiasts to launch projects, offer group discounts, and sell handmade items in one space. The founders are testing various traffic strategies, including Google Ads and Twitter outreach, to reach the diverse crafting audience and optimize conversions.
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