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Patreon

Donation Funding, Money Methods

What is Patreon, and is it for you?

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Create Support at Patreon.

Patreon is a website dedicated to creating a platform of support for creators. Musicians, illustrators, streaming superstars and many other types of artists use Patreon to leverage their fanbase into an income. In the turmoil that is the year 2021, having an alternative funding source to traditional employment or the grind of surviving from the sale of your art could be a literal life saver.

Patreon allows a monthly (or per creation) payment from your fans supporters, to help you continue your work. In exchange they receive rewards in a series of tiers, allowing you, the creator, the opportunity to offer a widely appealing reward for many, such as early access to your work, or exclusive content, and higher tiers can offer this plus more, such as physical copies of prints, signed presses of your latest vinyl album, and so on. A popular method of reward is the inclusion of some or all of the Patreons names at the end of Youtube videos… perfect if that’s your medium.

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Step by Step Guide

How To Set Up A Patreon Account In 2022

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With many people suffering during the Covid-19 pandemic, finding multiple alternatives to traditional income sources is more important than ever. For those with a creative lean, Patreon offers a fantastic opportunity to capitalise on the interest and support of fans of your work. We’re going to take a look at how to set up your Patreon page and optimise it to ensure that your page members know what it is they are supporting and in turn improve the likelihood of them choosing to follow and support you.

What is Patreon?

Patreon (which is a play on the word patron) is a website where creators can receive support from their fans, either by receiving a monthly subscription, or a payment per project. In exchange for donations, creators provide their patrons with a range of rewards. This can take the form of early access to creative content, special gifts or a simply thank you. We cover some examples of reward ideas on our article: What is Patreon?

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