Yeah, social media is big. Just how big? Well, this recent story on Mashable about sums it up.

Two singer-songwriters used Kickstarer.com, a social media funding platform for creatives, to raise money for a West Coast tour. Their initial goal was to raise $20,000. However, in just 48 hours they raised $65,000. Not bad.

The Internet is a big, wild place. But when harnessed and used socially, sites like Kickstarter can take the communication and passion that the Internet provides, focus and harness it, and help to take ideas to a whole new level.

If you haven’t heard of Kickstarter, check it out. There may be some ideas out there that appeal to you!