How to Use Flattr on YouTube

Not all websites support Flattr buttons but there are a different solutions to still give your viewers, readers, followers, fans to flattr your content on these sites. This post explains how to add a Flattr button to video on Youtube.

To add a link to flattr from your YouTube videos follow these 3 steps:

1. Manually submit a link to the video on flattr.com. When the thing is created you’ll be directed to the things page, use this URL in the next step.

2. Add the URL you got from step one to the video description on YouTube.
This can be done with an added message like “Support us via Flattr”, or whatever fits.

3. Done! YouTube will now automatically make the URL into a Link.

To get support from your crowd you need to let them know now.

If you feel this is not enough, ask @youtube if they can implement Flattr!

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