This isn't as easy as having a well built and clean house being put on the market for vacation rentals. A lot of times things won't sell themselves even if they are very good. How can we overcome this problem? I suppose marketing would help, but marketing can be a challenge. A big problem is simply reaching interested prospects who like your stuff - enough to pay anything, hopefully a decent or large amount.
How to Make a Patreon Popular
- Thread starter Jason76
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So I have a Patreon and I am in the process of trying to grow it.
I have found through research that lower pricing such as the $2/month to $5/month strategy works the best.
I have also found that you need to ask yourself how committed you are to providing benefits to your Patreons based on tier management. Basically, are you offer 1 feature for $3, 2 features for $10 and 3 features for $50? You get my example? But can you provide 1, 2, and 3 features consistently? My strategy is this:
Multiple tiers starting from $3/month to $20/month. All levels get the same benefits. I leave the level up to member wants in terms of how much they want to contribute. If they only want to give $3, that's fine but if they can manage $20 because they really want to help, that's cool too. I put in the information how much I spend on the brand and what the money is used for. I'm transparent to, noting that I am trying to make the brand my day job and that their contributions help make that happen. Never hold secrets from your audience!
As for benefits, be modern about it but again, be consistent.
I'm just starting to offer more benefits. I offer weekly Patreon-only articles on my blog (using a WP+Patreon plugin, which was free). I offer community posts and photos that only Patreon supporters will see. I give a Patreon discount to my merch shop and I even had some keychains made with a 3D printer that I send out to Patreons who donate so much...
The trick is to find benefits that are useful for your Patreons and future Patreons but that don't overwhelm you.
I hope this helps and I'm really curious about what others have to say as well!
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This is really useful information to those looking to maximise the benefit from their Patreon subscription models. I agree that transparency on where and how the money I'd spent often encourages people to sign-up and even sign up to higher-end tiers
Foremost, cultivate patience. Patrons exhibit capriciousness, therefore any miscommunication could prompt their departure in favor of an alternative. Thus, maintain a stream of fresh and captivating content while ensuring its distinctiveness from other content creators. If a specific format becomes wearisome, individuals will swiftly transition to alternative options.
Moreover, authenticity is pivotal in your interactions with patrons avoid perceiving them solely as customers! They have graciously donated funds because they genuinely believe in your endeavors, longing above all else to experience a sense of belonging within your community. Ergo, assimilate their perspective and provide comprehensive updates on your ongoing ventures.
Moreover, authenticity is pivotal in your interactions with patrons avoid perceiving them solely as customers! They have graciously donated funds because they genuinely believe in your endeavors, longing above all else to experience a sense of belonging within your community. Ergo, assimilate their perspective and provide comprehensive updates on your ongoing ventures.
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