The Clock Ticks
We have to admit, it's been a pretty awesome past few days! The article in Wired generated a ton of great buzz, and we learned these statistics about it's performance as of yesterday:
"the wired article posted 1489 page views and 1368 unique visitors, or about 3.7% of the daily flow of all Wired articles. To put it in perspective, our front page typically gets about 7-8% of all traffic.."
Something else that was extremely radical, is that Danielle Corsetto of Girls With Slingshots wrote a very complimentary blog post about us! In a really unfortunate stroke of bad-timing, the company that hosts her site had their servers attacked (which are still down) and so it was only up for a day. We just so happen to have a super-secret copy of the text, which you can read:
"Justin and Benedict talked to me about their app ideas at least a year ago (perhaps even earlier?) and their dreams are finally becoming a reality... with your help, that is!
Ink'd will be more of a comics publishing platform, which means that if you love webcomics, there will be tons to read, and if you create webcomics, you'll have a place to start publishing on mobile devices. Wired recently featured a heartwarming article about what Ink'd could mean for budding creators. I'm offering my own incentive for people who donate; for $125, you'll get an original GWS strip from me (shipping included), personalized as you wish. You can either request a certain character(s) and I'll look for an original with him/her/them in it, or you can request a specific strip and I'll check to see if I still have its original for you. :) There are only three of these, so act fast!
I hope you'll help them out! If nothing else, it'd be nice to validate them for their hard work on this project, which has been created with webcartoonists in mind (they've mined my brain for feedback numerous times while they were designing the app, to make sure it would help us creators rather than hurt us!)." - Danielle Corsetto
The thread we posted on Reddit got some excellent action as well, and had an impact on pledges. Thanks for helping us pump it up! We posted another one today that has not only generated some good up-votes, but also some great discourse. Drop us some Karma if you have a quick second: redd.it/17jklg
Another cool moment was getting the attention of Andrew Hyde (Founder of Startup Weekend!) who dropped us a pledge and tweeted the campaign out to his people! If you'd be so kind as to retweet it for us to your folks, that'd be super cool of you: http://bit.ly/TbVI7w
In these last several hours (30 to be exact) it's still important to bring in as many pledges as we can, as all of those who've pledged (you wonderful people, you!) become a support mechanism for us going forward no matter the outcome of the campaign. So, it means a lot to us that you've decided to pledge, and need your help sharing it with anyone you see fit. Here's a direct link to the campaign: http://kck.st/ZUBXE6
Thanks again for being involved, and we'll talk to you tomorrow! Always feel free to leave comments and/or ask us questions on the campaign page, through twitter, or email via contact@inkd.me! :)
The Inkd Team
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on January 31.
Funding period
Dec 20, 2012 -
Jan 31, 2013
- First created · 8 backed
- Benedict Jones 2101 friends
- Website: inkd.me
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63 backers
#1 [SUPPORTER] Be granted access to a special Donors Forum, with exclusive offers, pre-releases of works, and other great things! Along with feeling an outrageous sense of generosity, you will also have our never-ending gratitude AND receive a virtual high-five, hug, or other celebratory action via Twitter!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $15 or more
21 backers
#2 [THE STICKY SUPPORTER]: All Previous + We will send you a variety envelope with an I <3 Webcomics Sticker plus a spicing of other buttons and stickers from some of our partnered creators (including Chicken Outfit, Caffeinated Toothpaste, & Time Samplers).
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $20 to ship outside the USPledge $30 or more
4 backers Limited (11 of 15 left)
#3 [CHICKEN OUTFIT by Joe Deagnon & Kirby Sasnya] A beautiful 11 x 17 full-color poster of the cover of Chicken Outfit Issue #1 Cover, signed by the Authors just for this campaign! www.chickenoutfit.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $30 or more
4 backers Limited (16 of 20 left)
#4 [SNOW DAZE by Marcus Kwame & Leonardo Faierman] A Promo Issue of Snow Daze featuring first 9 pages of Issue # 1, character bios, and other info, signed by the creators! www.snowdazecomic.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $35 or more
4 backers Limited (1 of 5 left)
#5 [STALE BACON by Kevin Coulston] A copy of the Stale Bacon Book (collected edition of strips), signed by the Author Kevin Coulston! www.stalebacon.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $35 or more
8 backers All gone!
#7 [THE FRESH SUPPORTER] All Previous + your choice of our extremely stylish and comfortable "I <3 Webcomics" American Apparel T-shirts OR one of our fabulous "I <3 Webcomics" Coffee Mugs! Let your dork flag fly!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $36 or more
13 backers
#7A [THE FRESH SUPPORTER] INKD SWAG (Forum Access & Stickers) + your choice of our extremely stylish and comfortable "I <3 Webcomics" American Apparel T-shirts OR one of our fabulous "I <3 Webcomics" Coffee Mugs! Let your dork flag fly!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $45 or more
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
#8 [COUSIN HAROLD by Denny Riccelli] A Cousin Harold Vol. 1 Book with Custom Cousin Harold Sketch (done for this campaign only) inside! Signed by the Author, Denny Riccelli! www.cousinharold.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $52 or more
4 backers Limited (46 of 50 left)
[THE RIDICULOUS BROWNIE/COOKIE PACKAGE] You heard it right, it's ridiculous, and it ROCKS! At this level My Dad (yes, my personal father, not some dude I simply call Dad) will physically bake you, from scratch (not a mix) One AMAZING batch of Brownies (like those pictured here: http://bit.ly/VEx4eb) numbering 18-22 actual delicious brownies (OR Oatmeal/Choc. Chip Cookies) sent right to your door, fresh as can be. You might think we're joking, but we're not. These baked goods are SERIOUS! People clamour, brawl, scratch, and beg for these things! We have pictures to prove it. Fill your tummy :) You ALSO get Levels 1 + 2 for this price. If you know my Dad, you'll know what a treat this is. DONT WAIT!! He's a codgery old man with little patience!!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $54 or more
6 backers
#9A [THE ALPHA NERD]: ALL INKD SWAG (Forum, Stickers, & T-shirt) + You will gain early access to the Alpha version of our Inkd Publishing Tool & iPhone App! Be among the first to test out our product, and help shape the future of it!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $55 or more
2 backers All gone!
#9 [THE ALPHA NERD]: All Previous + You will gain early access to the Alpha version of our Inkd Publishing Tool & iPhone App! Be among the first to test out our product, and help shape the future of it!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $55 or more
1 backer Limited (14 of 15 left)
#10 [CAT & MERINGUE by Nich Angell] Collected Books of Cat & Meringue, Vol. 1, 2, AND 3, in a slip case with badge, signed by the Author Nich Angell! www.catandmeringue.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $65 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
#14 [SNOW DAZE by Marcus Kwamae & Leonardo Faierman] Your choice of ONE of two signed pieces of 9 x 12 Original, Watercolor Washed Artwork from the Authors of Snow Daze! www.snowdazecomic.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $65 or more
1 backer Limited (24 of 25 left)
#17 [THAT COMIC THING by Darrel Troxel] This custom 11 x 17 Hand Screen Printed piece done by Darrel Troxel for this campaign! Limited edition, signed and numbered. www.thatcomicthing.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $35 to ship outside the USPledge $65 or more
3 backers
#19 [YOU GOT A MUG IN MY SHIRT! YOU GOT A SHIRT IN MY MUG!] ALL INKD SWAG (levels 1-4) One of our fabulous "I <3 Webcomics" T-shirts AND Coffee Mugs!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
7 backers Limited (493 of 500 left)
#20 [AUTHOR PACKAGE] We will place your Webcomic in the Featured Section of the Inkd iOS App (once launched) for 1000 impressions! (delivery speed subject to app traffic) Perfect for anyone starting a new series, or looking for extra visibility.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $95 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
#21 [COUSIN HAROLD by Denny Riccelli] Denny Riccelli will Feature A Fan as guest star/villain in a mystery that Cousin Harold solves! Donor would have to be drawn as an animal of the Authors choosing, and donor would have some input as to the character and story-line. First name used only. The Author has never featured a fan before, and there's only 1 available! Donor will also receive a signed print of the strips in which they appear! www.cousinharold.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $95 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
#22 [CITY FOLK by Ryan Klassan] A Custom Illustration from the Author of City Folk, signed & numbered! www.cityfolk.ca
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $120 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
#23 [CAFFEINATED TOOTHPASTE by Josh Bauman] A 1-Hour Custom Drawing Session done by the Author of Caffeinated Toothpaste, guided with input from the Donor! www.caffeinatedtoothpaste.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $125 or more
5 backers Limited (245 of 250 left)
#24 [GOLD AUTHOR PACKAGE] We will place your Webcomic in the Featured Section of the Inkd iOS App (once launched) for 2000 impressions! (delivery speed subject to app traffic) Perfect for anyone starting a new series, or looking for extra visibility.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $125 or more
3 backers All gone!
[GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS BLUE-LIGHT SPECIAL] Sound the alarms!! Danielle Corsetto, a maven, a darling, an icon of the Webcomic community has offered up to 3 (and only 3, donors choice!) pieces of ORIGINAL ARTWORK from her beloved Webcomic, Girls With Slingshots!! Danielle will ALSO add in a little 'personalization from the artist' for some special flavor. Our brains are trying to wrap themselves around just how awesome this is. For those of you who know, we don't have to tell you! And if you don't know, we encourage you to pledge for one and find out! You will also get Levels 1 + 2, but act quickly!! :) www.girlswithslingshots.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $130 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
#25 [INSERT IMG by Wes Molebash] The Original Artwork from the September & October Strips of Insert IMG, signed by the Author Wes Molebash! Choose from one of 4 strips produced in September & October..first come, first served! www.insertimg.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $175 or more
1 backer All gone!
#26 [INSERT IMG by Wes Molebash] TWO 9 x 12, Custom Inked pieces (one of Miles & one of PJ), drawn with blue pencil & archival inks on Bristol Board. Only one set available!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $175 or more
2 backers All gone!
#27 [CITY FOLK by Ryan Klassan] Ryan Klassan will Feature A Fan in City Folk! At this level the Author will draw the donor into a City Folk webcomic strip, who will recur in appearance over several strips across a story-line. Donor will also receive a signed print of the strips in which they appear! Only 2 available! www.cityfolk.ca
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $175 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
#28 [THE UTOPIAN: FOUNDATION by Pj Perez] 1 Page of Original Artwork from The Utopian: Foundation (donors choice) autographed by the author Pj Perez! Pj will also do one 11 x 14 Black & White commission piece, of whatever you want! Wow!! Only 1 Available!! www.theutopiancomic.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $30 to ship outside the USPledge $175 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
#29 [TIME SAMPLERS by Thomas Gorence & Many Others] Feature A Fan in Time Samplers! Your likeness will be Featured as Background Character (2 Avail) or Sheeple (1 Avail), in low detail that matches the style of the comic, but will be recognizable! Plus, a Sound Scientists CD will be tossed in. You will also receive a printed copy of the Time Samplers Issue in which you appear to serve as an everlasting memory! As..a sheeple-character! www.timesamplers.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $35 to ship outside the USPledge $190 or more
2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)
#30 [FRENDEN SPECIAL by Ray Frenden] Famed artist and illustrator Ray Frenden will draw a digital sketch portrait of you as a monster of your choice, and send you a signed print! Ray has never offered such a thing for sale, and rarely does commissioned work, so don't miss out! www.frenden.com
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $35 to ship outside the USPledge $350 or more
2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)
#31 [PLATINUM AUTHOR PACKAGE] We will place your Webcomic in the Featured Section of the Inkd iOS App (once launched) for 2500 impressions! (delivery speed subject to app traffic) AND we will do the work of archiving your previous issues for you (must provide us with a Zip file) + you will also be listed in the App Credits as a Founding Author! Be known right out the gate as a premier Author and Supporter!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $2,500 or more
0 backers
#32 [OH YES, WE CAN BE BOUGHT] ALL INKD SWAG + We will FLY to you, or you can fly to us (your choice, ticket paid) and we will provide you with 10 Hours from Justin Salsburey (Designer, justinsalsburey.com) + 10 Hours from Benedict Jones (Consultant, nov.as) to use at your discretion! Do you have a business you want to start? Need help with a current one? Need a website or other design and marketing work? Just want to hang out with us and do something fun? Poke around our websites, learn some things about us, and get a sense for our wide range of talents. If you like our campaign, we're hoping you'd find our time valuable; in which plenty of business, but also tons of hugs, high-fives, and possibly some jumping around may ensue. "Your bidding, Sire?"
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers
#33 [VERY IMPORTANT PERSON PACKAGE] ALL INKD SWAG + You get OH YES, WE CAN BE BOUGHT + You & One Guest will receive VIP Status, Airfare & Hotel (3 nights) to the Inkd Launch Party in Chicago! Get wined, dined, and entertained by our special gathering of Webcomic Pop Icons, spend the weekend in beautiful Chicago, and be forever enshrined as a Founder in the App Credits!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers
#34 [INTERNATIONAL VERY IMPORTANT PERSON PACKAGE] ALL INKD SWAG + You get OH YES, WE CAN BE BOUGHT + You & One Guest will receive VIP Status, International Airfare & Hotel (7 nights) to the Inkd Launch Party in Chicago! Get wined, dined, and entertained by our special gathering of Webcomic Pop Icons, spend the weekend in beautiful Chicago, and be forever enshrined as a Founder in the App Credits!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
Comments
Creator Bravarian Paw Studios on January 31
In time like this it is when I want to win the lottery.