Finding a Sponsor
Are you having trouble finding a sponsor? Getting your game sponsored can be tough work, as it involves actively going out and seeking sponsorships. While good gameplay is the most essential part of getting a sponsorship, there are other things you can do to promote your game and gain that sponsorship. In this series of posts, I will be detailing ways to help you land a sponsorship.
1. Put your game on Flash Game License
2.Learn how to email a sponsor
3. Get the links to over 50 sponsor’s contact forms
4. Sitelock your games so they can’t be stolen.
5. Get feedback on your game and use those tips to improve it.
6. Don’t have a bad thumbnail.
7. Have a good description for your game.
8. Don’t have ads in the game you show to sponsors.
9. Learn the right way to send a pm to sponsors on FGL.
10. Read why you should enable your game for developer viewing on Flash Game License.
11. Discover why you need to complete your game 100% before submitting it to sponsors.
12. Improve your graphics by hiring an artist.
13. Learn the different types of licenses.
14. Find out how to negotiate with a sponsor for higher bids.
15. Develop a good relationship with sponsors.
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March 11th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I completely agree with what you wrote here. I also read “How to email a sponsor” and I have to say that you made a post I wanted to write redundant. :)
Unfortunatelly and from what I could discuss at FGL chat, many developers seem to disagree. Funny that the discussion ended with a developer saying “Sponsors never answer my emails” while all bigger sponsors usually get back to me even if just to say they are not interested.
In my humble opinion, it’s all a matter of courtesy.
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I wrote a post about this on my blog too, it covers much the same points but also shows the various paths you can take when deciding on a final sum of cash for your game.
Check it out here:
http://flashchaz.com/articles/how-to-find-a-sponsor-for-your-flash-game/
if you’re interested in reading extra information about the whole sponsorship thing.
It’s a nice post and all the links are great, sure to help many people out especially with the portals list!
~Chaz
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Thanks Chaz, glad you liked it.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:59 am
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