When an idea goes to planned, in progress, or made, everyone who voted for it or paid towards it hears about it — without you writing a single email. Right now backing an idea is the last thing a supporter hears. They pay, and then they wait with no idea whether anything is happening. That silence is what makes people ask for their money back, and it is the reason a second boost from the same person is rare. Includes a short update you can write yourself when there is something to say, so “still coming, filming next week” reaches the people who paid for it.

A monthly amount from the people who keep coming back, alongside the one-off boosts that already exist. Boosts are perfect for “I want this specific thing” and useless for planning: your income restarts at zero every month and depends entirely on whether anyone felt like it. A recurring option gives you a floor to work from. Monthly supporters would get their votes weighted, first sight of new ideas, and a named place on the board — so it is worth something to them beyond the goodwill.

Put a target on an idea — “£150 and I'll make this” — and let your audience watch it fill up. A leaderboard tells people what is winning. A goal tells them what their next £5 actually does, and it turns backing an idea into finishing something rather than nudging it up a list. The board would show progress towards the target, tell you the moment one is reached, and let you close an idea to further boosts once it is funded so nobody pays into something already paid for.