Faq
IdeaPress Standard
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How do I change my mailing preferences?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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What is IdeaPress? How does it work?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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What are the fees? Is there a charge?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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How can I edit my profile? (Name, email, etc.)
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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How does the all-or-nothing crowdfunding model work?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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Who can create projects?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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Where do funders come from?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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Is my project eligible for IdeaPress?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
For project creators
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Can I collect Gift Aid on pledges?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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How do I verify my PayPal/GoCardless account?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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What is verification? How long does it take?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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What do I need to do before launching my project?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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How should I present my project page?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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How do I receive the money I raise? What payment systems do you use?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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How long should I run my campaign for?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.
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Can projects raise more than their goal?
When logged in to your IdeaPress account, click on your name in the top right of the screen from where a drop down menu will appear. Select ‘Notifications’.
In here you can choose to opt in/out of the weekly IdeaPress newsletter. You can also set up notification emails to let you know when a certain type of project or a project in a certain location has been published.
In this tab you can also follow/unfollow projects or Hives that you’ve backed or liked by simply checking/unchecking the tick box.