Looking for your advice, feedback and support.
Hey all, I'm in the process of starting a new business called SnapBlocks that specializes in wood prints. Originally I made a few blocks to give as gifts to some of my family members and I was overwhelmed with how much they loved them, so I decided that this was something I wanted to pursue.
I wanted to reach out to the Indie Hackers community to ask for advice, feedback and support as I've currently soft launched snapblocks.com. going on week 2.
I've also setup a Kickstarter campaign to try to gain the necessary funds to better situate our work environment and tools to improve and scale up production. Any support would be appreciated.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snapblocks/snapblocks-beautiful-wood-prints
However, financial support aside, I am more interested in advice regarding a good strategy to get exposure to start making online sales. I'm currently spending the most time trying to build a following on Instagram which I think will have the most impact, but I'm not sure if there's a better way. Your feedback is very much appreciated! Wishing everyone all the best and success to all!
My advice is to start giving before asking.
You gave zero help to the community and came here to ask for help and promote your posting. How does it look like to you?
You are asking people on Kickstarter to backup your project, but you never backed up one. Again, how does it look like to you?
If think that this is an ethical strategy, to basically use people for your goal, then you are wrong. If you think that it's an effective one than you are even wronger.
I appreciate your feedback Luqa. If I came across that way then I apologize. I have no intentions of taking from people without giving back. I'm open to learn, help others and build new relationships. I think the most important thing about business is building great relationships and partnerships and I aim to do my part to contribute to the community. I am here if you need anything. Thank you for your advice!