Summary
- Kickstarter has launched its Pledge Manager to all users, following its beta launch.
- The manager allows creators to handle shipping, taxes and now tariff charges more easily and efficiently.
- The new feature helps creators to apply for and charge backers for the additional costs that may arise from US tariffs.
- The Kickstarter team keeps creators accountable, ensuring they ask for the correct amount and keep backers informed of surcharges.
- The manager is designed to keep communication between creators and backers friendly and transparent.
- The tool seeks to improve the accessibility of the platform to creators and backers alike.
- Following the setbacks caused by the US-China trade war, the Pledge Manager’s purpose is to simplify processes for creators and backers.
- The hope is that this makes the experience of using Kickstarter smoother and more cohesive.
By Andrew Liszewski
Original Article