Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CrowdSpark's public pay-to-rank board. Can't find your answer? Email hello@crowdspark.me and we'll respond within 24-48 hours.

General Questions

What is CrowdSpark?

A public ranking board where you pay to claim positions. Pay $1 more than the current #1 to take the top spot. Display your name, optional URL, and optional note.

How much does it cost?

Minimum $1.00 if the board is empty, or current #1's amount + $1.00. You can pay more than the minimum if you want.

Is this a subscription?

No. It's a one-time payment via Stripe. No recurring charges, no monthly fees.

Do I need an account?

No. Just fill out the form and pay via Stripe. No account creation, no login, no password required.

Rankings

How do rankings work?

Rankings are ordered by recency of validated payment. The newest payment becomes #1. Previous #1 moves to #2, and so on. All entries are permanent.

Can I be removed from the board?

No. All entries are permanent once payment is confirmed. Your entry will never be deleted.

What if someone pays the same amount at the same time?

Our system uses database transaction locks to handle this. The first payment to complete validation gets the rank. The second payment would be rejected (and not charged).

Can I update my entry after payment?

No. Entries are immutable after payment is confirmed. Make sure your name, URL, and note are correct before paying.

Payment

What payment methods are accepted?

Stripe Checkout supports credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other methods depending on your region.

What if my payment fails?

You won't be charged and won't appear on the board. You can try again with a different payment method or card.

Can I get a refund?

No. All sales are final. You're purchasing a ranking position which is delivered immediately upon payment confirmation.

Is there a maximum amount I can pay?

No maximum. You can pay as much as you want, as long as it's at least the current minimum (current #1 + $1).

URLs and Notes

Can I include any URL?

URLs must use http:// or https:// protocol. The URL becomes a clickable link on your entry. Make sure the URL is correct before submitting.

What can I put in my note?

Anything up to 140 characters. Notes are displayed publicly on the board. Common uses: taglines, descriptions, announcements, or messages.

Are URLs and notes required?

No. Only your display name is required. URL and note are completely optional.

Use Cases

What is this for?

Whatever you want. Common use cases:

  • Link to your project, startup, or portfolio
  • Make a public statement or announcement
  • Support a cause or share a message
  • Compete with friends or colleagues
  • Claim bragging rights for being #1

Do you guarantee traffic or views?

No. This is purely a ranking position. We make no promises about traffic, views, impressions, or engagement. You're buying a spot on the board, not advertising metrics.

Is this advertising?

You can use it that way if you want, but we don't provide advertising metrics, targeting, analytics, or performance guarantees. It's just a public ranking board.

Contact & Support

How do I contact you?

Email hello@crowdspark.me for questions, issues, or inquiries. We aim to respond within 24-48 hours.

Can I report inappropriate content?

Yes. Email hello@crowdspark.me with details. We review all reports.