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Thread: April Moneybomb Web Dev, Designer, Promotion and Application Support - Chipin

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    Lightbulb April Moneybomb Web Dev, Designer, Promotion and Application Support - Chipin


    (reposting for those that don't visit grassroots central as often)
    http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...Support-Chipin

    [chipin]a6862411ea0d4df2[/chipin]

    Ron Paul Supporters,

    I noticed the last money bomb didn't really have a website, the creative drive, focused development, promotion and marketing support that it should have had. With regard to the creation of the April money bomb site, graphics, promotion, etc., the project should be elevated above a simple “volunteer assignment” in order to be truly effective. I know normally we would want people to volunteer for web development duty, but this might not be the best way to get the the results we need in terms of fund raising during the next money bomb date. Perhaps a new approach is necessary, and this project should be conceived in the same light as a professionally made promotional event as we've done in the past with our more efficient money bombs, and can grow from lessons learned to make the next one as successful as it can be. To that end, I thought would run this by you guys so that at least the idea would be on the table.

    Both my friend Dave (graphic designer) and I (programmer) would like to work on the next money bomb as we did building out the site and marketing/advertising graphics as well as doing promotion and communications for www.NoOneButPaul.com back in February. In order to do this right we would need to be able to focus on the new site for April for the next few weeks working on it full-time. Below is a quick description for the project and a link to the associated chipin. Indeed, a chipin or other similar fundraising initiative must happen in order to cover of all the costs involved such as paying for email distribution to 10k+ subscribers from all the previous money bombs, advertising and promotion fees, hosting as well as misc expenses and be able to cover us for the next few weeks while we work on the site.
    http://orenbus.chipin.com/moneybomb-web-dev

    (chipin summary)
    Hello Ron Paul Revolutionaries, I'm a programmer by trade and work with a great designer and we both have experience in the web development industry. We are both eager to work on the next money bomb website, graphics and applications come April, however in order to do this we would need to clear our schedules and be able to work on the site full-time for the next couple of weeks. In order to be done correctly we would have to invest quite a lot of time and resources, including what could amount to 100+ hours of work by each of us. Our intention is to create a polished, professional site, graphics and applications from the ground up. Although personal funds were expended for the NOBP Money Bomb that reached over $2 Million in Feb. a more concerted and professional approach with regard to funding is necessary. A realistic budget must be created that would cover the various costs. Some of the things that must be incorporated into this budget include mailing list distribution costs for 10K+ email addresses of Ron Paul supporters, as well as web hosting, and promotion of the MB. Manpower expenditures must be considered as well, because our own bills must be tended to during the few weeks of the site’s development even as we put our concerted, full-time effort to creating site that’s professional and effective. We believe that anything less than a full-time concerted effort would result in a marketing work, graphics, applications and a site that is haphazard, difficult to navigate, and – functionally speaking – unable to meet the demands of a site in which moneys are totaled, traffic is tallied, and buzz is generated to direct to the official site during the money bomb date.

    We need your help in order to allow us to do this critical work by contributing what you can. We are ready to move on the money bomb promotion work, graphics, site, marketing, etc. and to do all the promotion work that would go with it to make sure that supporters across the country know where to go when the time comes. To that end, we plan to build viral applications that would draw supporters to a the site that will be easy to remember, just as we had done with No One But Paul, but this time, we will bring all the tools we can to the table to make sure that the new money bomb will generate more traffic and therefore more fund raising for the official campaign when the time comes. If this start up money can be raised in the next few days we can get started right away. Keep in mind that we are also open to suggestions for effective applications that would augment standard money bomb sites, even those that were used on Black This Out, Tea Party 11, No One But Paul, etc. Money Bombs.

    Here is a link to NoOneButPaul.com as sample of the kind of site we can put together for the next money bomb.
    http://www.noonebutpaul.com/

    Chipin so that we can work on the April Money Bomb:
    http://orenbus.chipin.com/moneybomb-web-dev

    Thanks
    Last edited by orenbus; 04-03-2012 at 06:31 AM.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams



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    This is not important ... We have a Zimmerman/Martin case to discuss
    Let them keep thinking Ron Paul supporters are just a little army. Every military strategy manual in the world has examples of the bad things that happen to arrogant commanders of massive armies that underestimate the enemy. They all lose. We will win because the human heart, despite its detractors, is meant for truth and freedom.

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    InToWin2012.com
    InItToWinIt2012.com

    Domains have been purchased.

    Right now we need $30 for an SSL certificate we'll need for a facebook app, please help out if you can.

    http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...Support-Chipin
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Facebook event page is setup, should have graphics in tomorrow afternoon, site is currently being set up, please join the facebook event to show support, thanks.

    http://www.facebook.com/events/384814491548793/
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    don't do chipin, do kickstarter.

    Kickstarter projects are "all or nothing" to prevent the project creator from going "sorry, nobody is getting their money back, and I can't complete the project".

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    By the way, it's a little late to be spending money on money bomb promotion.

    Ask yourself : What media publicity has come from this election's money bombs?
    How much money has the biggest one raised?
    How likely will any of them exceed the biggest one so far? (if not, what is the point?)

    Money bombs are for publicity stunt, if you are not getting any as a result, then donating later, or before, is equally helpful to the campaign.

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    Looking for one or two more facebook event moderators, if you are an established member in the community and are interested PM me, thanks.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlyrp View Post
    don't do chipin, do kickstarter.

    Kickstarter projects are "all or nothing" to prevent the project creator from going "sorry, nobody is getting their money back, and I can't complete the project".
    Work has already started on the project, read my previous posts.

    Here is a link to the current coordination brainstorming thread:
    http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...5th-Money-Bomb!

    Quote Originally Posted by onlyrp View Post
    By the way, it's a little late to be spending money on money bomb promotion.

    Ask yourself : What media publicity has come from this election's money bombs?
    How much money has the biggest one raised?
    How likely will any of them exceed the biggest one so far? (if not, what is the point?)

    Money bombs are for publicity stunt, if you are not getting any as a result, then donating later, or before, is equally helpful to the campaign.
    Agreed people should donate whenever they can and whenever they want to, however one to three million dollars in fundraising each MB should not be taken lightly. Just because a money bomb does not exceed $4 million doesn't make it not worth doing. The official campaign agrees and they have been very supportive of each and every grassroots driven money bomb this cycle, including setting up pledge pages and promoting and adopting themes first conceived by the grassroots, as is the case with NOBP MB back in Feb.
    Last edited by orenbus; 03-30-2012 at 03:37 PM.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams



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    Just invited 1270 friends to the facebook money bomb event page.

    https://www.facebook.com/events/384814491548793/
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlyrp View Post
    By the way, it's a little late to be spending money on money bomb promotion.

    Ask yourself : What media publicity has come from this election's money bombs?
    How much money has the biggest one raised?
    How likely will any of them exceed the biggest one so far? (if not, what is the point?)

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    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Currently at 32% funding please chip in:

    [chipin]a6862411ea0d4df2[/chipin]
    Last edited by orenbus; 03-31-2012 at 12:03 AM.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Quote Originally Posted by orenbus View Post
    Agreed people should donate whenever they can and whenever they want to, however one to three million dollars in fundraising each MB should not be taken lightly. Just because a money bomb does not exceed $4 million doesn't make it not worth doing. The official campaign agrees and they have been very supportive of each and every grassroots driven money bomb this cycle, including setting up pledge pages and promoting and adopting themes first conceived by the grassroots, as is the case with NOBP MB back in Feb.
    They're supportive? Then you have no problem getting them to pay for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlyrp View Post
    They're supportive? Then you have no problem getting them to pay for it.
    You must be new.

    There are legal limitations on how the official campaign can coordinate with grassroots especially when it comes to fundraising as the FEC specifically looks into these types of activities where the official campaign is involved. There is a difference between working directly for the campaign and having them pay for things as opposed to grassroots projects and initiatives. I'm not sure if you were around since 2007, however there are many cases where grassroots can accomplish things much more effectively than the official campaign because of resources and expertise of talented individuals that the campaign would not otherwise be able to tap into directly, while not having to worry about red tape. The difference in campaign organization with a grassroots supplement is the difference between having a true top-down structure and a mesh network which is what makes the Ron Paul grassroots unique from any other traditional campaign.

    Thanks for your input however, anything constructive to add?
    Last edited by orenbus; 03-31-2012 at 07:06 AM.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Can't you just whore the PAC's for funds?
    "Time is catching up with me." -Ron Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simple View Post
    Can't you just whore the PAC's for funds?
    Because monies donated to a Super PAC follow specific guidelines that have to be accounted for by the FEC those funds would be considered in kind contributions to the official campaign and there would need to be a line item comparison in the accounting to make sure the individuals did not exceed total allowable donations to the campaign if they were expended on fund raising activities for the official campaign. Candidates can raise funds for PACs, but the reverse does not work out as clearly due to FEC regulations in regards to campaign financing and laws regarding PACs which is why you never see a PAC raising funds directly by supporting money bombs for candidates, instead they raise their own funds and expend them as they see fit as long as it's not in coordination or directly or indirectly funding the candidates official campaign.
    Last edited by orenbus; 03-31-2012 at 09:45 AM.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams



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    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Final logo for official site promotion:



    So far these have been the comments on the logo:

    reminds people of:
    1. Rocky
    2. Atlas Shrugged
    3. V for Vendetta
    4. Warcraft Leveling
    5. Ron Paul
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    The black background needs to go....It is spring, can't we use a color of renewal.....some combination of red or blue.

    .

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    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Hi All,

    Need a little help here, we need a few people to make a introduction video (kind of what Alexa did back in Sept.) for a couple of contests we are going to promote with cash prizes for first and second place.

    The contests will be for best money bomb PROMOTION VIDEO and for best money bomb AVATAR

    Originally we got in touch with someone that helped us to communicate with Mary from Los Angeles to create a video for us, but we've lost contact with the person that was talking with Mary and the videographer, not sure what's happened but we need to move forward with this. It may also be beneficial to have more than one person create a video so that we can make the contest go viral through social media to find those creative individuals that are interested in participating.

    I don't own a camera else I would do this, but I'm hoping one of you can just prop the camera to point to you and read the following script so that we can get the video up on the InToWin2012.com site as well as include it in an announcement email we will be sending out to 10k+ users as well as getting it posted on major Ron Paul websites, etc.

    Here is an example of what we need for those that missed Alexa's video back in Sept:



    Here is the script you would be following, this is very general if you see anything we may want to change let me know otherwise feel free to add in your own style etc. when creating the intro video.

    If you can please include this image at the end of your video:



    Thanks in advance, and please do this ASAP we need to get the word out fast!

    Please PM or contact me once video is available here:
    noonebutpaul [at] gmail [dot] com


    Hello, Ron Paul supporters. There’s a new MoneyBomb coming up. It happens on April 15. That’s right around the corner… so I’m calling on every one of you to put your creative skills to use!



    See, in order to get as many people to donate to the Ron Paul campaign on that day, we need to spread the word. Virally. From banners, to avatars to youtube videos, there are many ways to get the word out. And here we are with a contest to kindle that creative energy. It’s a little competition that will get the grassroots talking, while, at the same time, the fruits of all our creative efforts will help get the word out that this money bomb is happening.



    So, we have a video contest and an avatar contest.

    The first contest is a video contest.

    Make sure it contains the Money Bomb Date of April 15. That’s right
    around the corner. Come up with an idea and put it on film. It can be
    serious, inspirational, motivational, or funny. You must also include the
    words “Moneybomb” and “in it to Win it.’ That’s it. Use the video to rally
    support for the newest moneybomb.
    Make sure you tell people where to pledge and promote the money bomb, and that’s at www.intowin2012.com. There will be cash prizes for first and second place.
    It can be any length you want.
    Remember, entries must be posted on the intowin2012.com/contest in by April 14.

    Yes, April 14.

    We also have an avatar contest. I’m not talking about the movie, folks. I’m talking about those little pictures that appear with every
    post found on message boards, and twitter and facebook! I want you to submit avatars that will promote this moneybomb! The words Money Bomb must appear in the image, as well as the date of the money bomb itself! Write the date out, or use numbers, but the date is so important. Keep your avatars at a size no smaller than 180X180. The date is April 15.
    As with the video contest, there will be prizes for first and second place.

    The deadline, again, is April 14.

    (pause)
    (shrug)
    You’re still here?
    Why aren’t you already working on it?
    For more information about the contest go to www.intowin2012.com/contest.
    Remember, Ron Paul is in it to win it, and so are we!
    edit: Also if anyone is interested in helping out with increasing the cash prizes we will be giving out for the contest please chip in here:
    http://orenbus.chipin.com/moneybomb-web-dev
    Last edited by orenbus; 04-04-2012 at 07:05 AM.
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    Our Website/Money Bomb promotion costs Chipin is at 38% still need help if you can.

    Additional Funding needed to go towards buying facebook ads, contest prizes for Video/Avatar MB contest, SSL Certificate, and other expenses please help out if you can.

    http://orenbus.chipin.com/moneybomb-web-dev
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    For those of you that have twitter please spread the message as well, here are a few premade messages you can use:

    #############################################

    Ron Paul Is In It To Win It, Are You Behind Him? Pledge Today: http://mrkt.ms/Hf8h7s #ronpaul #ronpaul2012

    #############################################

    RON PAUL is IN IT TO WIN IT and so am I Pledge to the April15th moneybomb! http://shar.es/rmIbM

    #############################################

    Donate to Ron Paul on April 15th, 2012 for the In-It-To-Win-It moneybomb! http://shar.es/pT9kC

    #############################################

    Pledge Today to #Donate to #RonPaul on April 15th, 2012 for the In-It-To-Win-It moneybomb! http://shar.es/r01BZ

    #############################################

    #Donate to #RonPaul on April 15th, 2012 for the In-It-To-Win-It moneybomb! http://shar.es/rm8mV

    #############################################
    In-It-To-Win-It Money Bomb for #RonPaul! April 15th, 2012 http://shar.es/ra9rr

    #############################################
    Donate to #RonPaul on April 15th, 2012 for the IN-IT-TO-WIN-IT MONEYBOMB! http://shar.es/pLIU0 Give what you can. He will not quit!!

    #############################################
    Ron Paul is In-It-To-Win-It #moneybomb for #ronpaul in 2012. #pledge to #donate now! http://www.InToWin2012.com #RETWEET #teaparty

    #############################################
    Ron Paul - In It to Win It Moneybomb - April 15th http://www.intowin2012.com #RonPaul2012 #tcot #tlot http://twitpic.com/94xua7
    It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -Samuel Adams

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    How much are you guys going to be spending on hosting?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Xhin View Post
    How much are you guys going to be spending on hosting?
    0(THE FREAKING MESSAGE YOU ENTERED IS TOO SHORT.....MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS)
    Today I decided to get banned and spam activism on this forum...

    SUPPORT RANDPAULDIGITAL GRASSROOTS PROJECTS TODAY!

    http://i.imgur.com/SORJlQ5.png

    For more info. or to help spread the word, go to the promotion thread here.



    Quote Originally Posted by orenbus View Post
    If I had to answer this question truthfully I'd probably piss a lot of people off lol, Barrex would be a better person to ask he doesn't seem to care lol.




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