Everything You Need To Know About Patreon
A series of posts covering the best practices for setting up a successful Patreon page.
Over the past couple weeks, we have published a series of posts about Patreon. Patreon is a membership platform that provides business tools for creators to run a subscription content service. The platform not only allows creators to generate monthly revenue, but it also provides a way to build a stronger relationship with their audience.
Though this may sound great, it’s important to mention that Patreon works best if you already have a large and engaged social media following. Like everything, Patreon takes work. But if you do have a great audience, it’s much easier to start generating monthly income quickly.
Below you will find some posts covering everything you need to know about getting started with Patreon. If you have any questions, add a comment below! ⤵️
Post 1: Patreon Basics — Who, What, When, Where, Why & How
In this post we dive into the basics of the platform. We cover how and why Jack Conti & Sam Yam created Patreon. We explain where to go to start your own Patreon account and discover what the platform is all about. If you’re completely new to Patreon, start here!
Patreon is a way artists in the digital age can make money from their followers — it’s like a digital tip jar. 💰
Post 2: How To Set Up Goals, Rewards & Payment Tiers To Optimize Patreon Subscribers
In this post we explain how to set up your Patreon creator page to get the most out of the platform. We cover everything you need to know about goals, rewards and payment tiers. If you’re ready to create your own Patreon page, start with this post!
Overall, communication and transparency is key when you’re starting your Patreon page, so be upfront and honest. The more genuine you are, the more authentic your message and page will be in the eyes of your patrons.
Post 3: How to Convert Social Media Followers into Paying Patrons
The entire point of Patreon is to capitalize on your existing audience and make some money from their support. In this post we examine the best practices for converting your social media audience into paying patrons. If you have set up an account and are looking for some ways to get the most out of the platform, start here!
According to Patreon, over 30% of their platform’s traffic is from social media — so make sure you post often!
Thanks for reading!
Hopefully these posts will help you get started with Patreon. If you have any questions or tips you would like to share, add a comment below!
