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Making a Crowdfunding Video with Zero Budget

Did you know Youtube was the second search engine in the world, just after Google? And why are Hollywood production companies putting so much time on crafting trailers? Videos express in a few seconds what text or pictures express in much more space. They are also more appealing, regardless of race, religion or culture. They motivate a crowd into action. In crowdfunding, statistics prove campaigns with video bring 120% more contributions than those without. Can you afford not to add a video? The following video grabbed the attention of Ese Omene's friends with interesting visuals, as well as simple words...

How do you get bloggers to write about your MAKEACHAMP crowdfunding campaign?

At MAKEACHAMP, we hear this question a lot. Getting an article written about your sports career or crowdfunding campaign is the best way to reach out to a wider audience who will contribute to your goal. Bloggers have a *BIG* influence and reach in this age of the Internet. They hold their audiences with brilliant words and stunning pictures, and their opinion or advice can make or break careers. If you have thought about using bloggers or journalists to help increase the reach of your MAKEACHAMP crowdfunding campaign, you have been thinking right. The problem is getting the attention of...

Crowdfunding the Podium with Maya Laylor, Dustin Cook, Ana-Laura Portuondo Isasi & Aljaž Sedej

Again and again, MAKEACHAMP athletes are winning medals in weightlifting, alpine skiing, judo & track and field. We are proud to support the new generation of crowdfunded champions! Maya breaks Ontario Junior and Senior Weightlifting records Maya Laylor, of Toronto, broke the Ontario provincial Jr. record in in the snatch with 88kg at the OWA WinterLift. After winning the snatch, she continued and broke the junior and senior records in the clean & jerk with 108kg. Watch:

Crowdfunding pays off : Hello new sponsors and funding!

In the past 2 years, sports crowdfunding has been a rising phenomenon, with global champion MAKEACHAMP. For the first time, athletes can get funds directly from their their community, without having to sell chocolate door to door or organize time-consuming charity events. Instead, they can use their social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) as well as other tools, such as email, to get public attention on their objective. MAKEACHAMP : L'usine à champions http://t.co/3eXlVEOaOF #Press — heri (@heri) January 20, 2015 As online platforms develop, in America, Europe, Asia, Brazil, this type of funding is poised for fast growth. Simply,...