Use the power of WordPress to crowdfund your own projects!

Crowdfunding for WordPress

IgnitionDeck is a crowdfunding platform for WordPress that allows you to fund projects on your own terms. Whether you’re looking for a Kickstarter alternative outside of the US, or simply looking to get more control over the funding process, IgnitionDeck is designed to help you do one thing and do it well – raise money in order to create something amazing.

So why IgnitionDeck?

Why choose IgnitionDeck instead of a hosted platform, such as Kickstarter or Indie GoGo?

The truth is that both of those are great platforms, as are the dozens of imitators, but there are a few things inherently wrong with their solution to the problem:

  1. They get all the traffic and SEO benefit, while you do all of the work.
  2. They take a cut of your funding. 10% of $1000 is more than double the price of IgnitionDeck.
  3. No entrepreneur should have to ask permission to build something awesome.

We think there’s a better way.

IgnitionDeck is a WordPress plugin that you control. Instead of giving your power to someone else, use IgnitionDeck to fund your projects without asking permission, and without giving away more than you have to.

Features

Here’s what we have ready right out of the box.

  • Accept Payments Securely With PayPalSimple Paypal Integration

    Payments via the world’s most popular online payment system.

  • Mailing List IntegrationUse Your Own Email List

    Integrated with Mailchimp and Aweber.

  • Multiple CurrenciesMultiple Currencies

    Set currency on a per-project basis.

  • Multiple LanguagesInternationalization

    Ready for multiple languages. Help us translate!

  • Social ProofSell More with Social Proof

    Leverage the power of social proof by displaying buyer avatars.

  • Real-Time StatisticsReal-Time Revenue

    Shows money raised, total buyers, and goal amount.

  • Video EnabledImmersive Video

    Simply copy/pasting embed code into the WordPress post menu.

  • Unlimited ProjectsUnlimited Projects

    Custom project landing pages and widgets.

  • Support LevelsMultiple Support Levels

    Offer rewards for multiple contribution levels.

  • ShortcodesSimple Shortcodes

    Easily add pre-styled content.

  • Share With FriendsSocial Sharing Made Simple

    Built in virality via Twitter and Facebook integration.

  • Popup NotificationKeep Users On a Page

    Thanks to Ignition Deck’s pop-up payment and notification system.

  • Pro-Designed ThemesProfessional Theme Design

    Four professional themes.

  • Detailed DocumentationComprehensive Documentation

    Learn how to use Ignition Deck to maximize profit and opportunity.

We’re working on a lot of new features, and when they’re in the hopper we’ll list them as ‘coming soon’.

+ The Project FAQ’s

When do I get a copy of IgnitionDeck?

Right now, IgnitionDeck is in Pre-Release beta. When you pre-order, you’ll receive instant access to our member’s area, where you can download the latest copy of the plugin. You’ll also receive the final 1.0 release as soon as it’s ready.

What License Do I Receive?

Purchase before the final release and receive a multi-site license, discounted by over 50%, and free lifetime updates.

Is this like Kickstarter?

IgnitionDeck has several elements that you might recognize from Kickstarter, such as the way we track & display sales and revenues, but unlike Kickstarter, IgnitionDeck is a DIY launching platform that you can use to fund your own projects without an application or commission.

Is there an application process?

Nope, you simply install the plugin into WordPress, go through a quick setup process, and you’re ready to go. Once you buy IgnitionDeck, it’s yours to use as you please.

Does this work with any mailing list software?

Currently, IgnitionDeck works seamlessly with Mailchimp and Aweber, but we are working on future integrations.

Who made this?

IgnitionDeck is a product of Virtuous Giant, and was conceived by Nathan Hangen and Shawn Christenson, with special credit to Oleg Mokhov.

How Difficult is IgnitionDeck to Install?

IgnitionDeck installs like any WordPress plugin. You simply download the zip, and upload it via WordPress or FTP.

How Difficult is IgnitionDeck to Setup?

Setup is a breeze. You’ll need a Facebook, Twitter, and Mailchimp or Aweber API key, add a bit of information about your project, and save – that’s it. We’re busy creating extensive documentation to guide you through the process.

Why Did You Make This?

Though we love Kickstarter, we felt that going through an application process for each of our fundraising projects would have been tedious, and a misuse of their platform. Also, if we’re going to work hard to send traffic to a fundraising page, we prefer that it’s on a website that we own. Essentially, we needed to use it, so we made it.

Why Do I Need IgnitionDeck?

IgnitionDeck is a quick and easy way to create your own fundraising campaigns, classy product launches, and pre-sell mechanisms. We’re going to be using it to raise money for new T-Shirt printings, fund development of our new iPad game and fundraise for causes close to our values.

IgnitionDeck is perfect for digital and physical goods, and can be customized to work the way you need it to. It’s made for the most popular CMS on the planet (WordPress), looks fantastic, and will help you save money by bypassing fees from other crowdfunding sites.

How Do Updates Work?

Good news. Right now, when you buy IgnitionDeck, you’re entitled to free updates for life. We’ll send you an email when a new package is ready for download, and you can install at your leisure.

I heard something about a special Pre-Release IgnitionDeck Theme?

You did indeed – Look here

+ Updates

January 30, 2011 – IgnitionDeck 1.0 Beta4 is released.

November 24, 2011 – IgnitionDeck 1.0 Beta1 Has Shipped!

October 21st, 2011 – Answering Your IgnitionDeck Questions

October 7th, 2011 – 3…2…1… We Have Ignition!