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I built a site for crowdfunding of OSS based on these two observations: (a) businesses have the most money to spend (as you point out), and (b) most money spent

I built a site for crowdfunding of OSS based on these two observations: (a) businesses have the most money to spend (as you point out), and (b) most money spent on software development goes toward maintenance and continued development of existing systems. I admit I haven't done as much as I could to promote the site, but the initial reception it got was decidedly unenthusiastic. So I'm afraid I've let it rot, and will probably shut it down soon. If you want to take a look: https://bountyoss.com/ https://bountyoss.com/ Crowdfunding of OSS still seems to me like a problem that must have a solution. I just don't know what it is.

buovjaga 12y ago
> Crowdfunding of OSS still seems to me like a problem that must have a solution. I just don't know what it is. I'd say with 3rd party platforms the solution is marketing. Look at patreon.com that is mentioned in this thread. It grew from Youtube vloggers. These people know how to get attention :) As a 3rd party FOSS funding platform, you have to provide exceptional quality service and added value. FOSS projects already have their "Donate" pages. You have to convince them and their users that your service is somehow superior. Hence, you need to build a super valuable network of funders through marketing of some kind, be it viral or direct.
- edraferi 12y ago
  I found Patreon when artists I liked announced their participation. The marketing can simply be "hey <big OSS project>, make a profile and put a banner on your site!" Of course, that's.... marketing.