Grow your membership
How Patron Exit Surveys Can Help You Grow
Though it is sad to see a patron go, utilising exit survey data will provide valuable information to help you get to know your audience better.
How to track and improve your patron retention
Patron retention is a fancy way of asking, how long do your patrons tend to stick around for? To learn more about why you should know this phrase, and why tracking it is so important for the health of your membership, read on.
The Top 10 Rewards Patreon Musicians Offer Their Fans
Fun and unique rewards that can help creators engage with and connect to their loyal fanbase.
4 Simple Tips to Turn More Fans Into Patrons
Want to get more patrons? Read this guide to get simple tips on improving your Patreon promotional plan.
What to offer with your Special Offer
Want to launch a Special Offer but not sure what to offer? Read on to see what other creators are offering their patrons.
Video: How to Use Special Offers to Boost Your Launch on Patreon
Special offers are an effective way to gain more traction for your Patreon page launch. Not sure where to start? We have you covered.
Rewards, Community, and Communication: How These Three Creators Use the Patreon Discord Integration
Learn how World Anvil, Kitten Academy, and Printable Heroes all use the Patreon Discord integration to foster community and dole out rewards to their supporters.
How To Measure Success as a Creative Business Person
There are many ways to track and measure success as a creator. We outline some valuable metrics, both financial and otherwise.
Making a Creative Marketing Plan That Works
It’s tough to promote your own work as a creator! You know you’re supposed to “market” and “self-promote,” but how? Here are some simple, foundational marketing ideas for creatives.
Growth Checklist: Are You Doing These Things for Financial and Audience Growth?
Interested in growing your audience and finances? Here are a few tips you won’t want to miss out on.
What Creators Did to Get More Patrons (and More ££) in 3 Months
How to get more patrons on Patreon? We interviewed creators who made it happen. Here are their top tips for breaking free from a financial plateau.
How to Boost your Income on Patreon with a Special Offer
We recently launched our Special Offer feature and are loving seeing creators' success with it! To help you get the most out of Special Offers, we put together a list of Patreon Special Offer best practices.
Artist Turns Authentic Exclusivity Into Special Offer Success
Marshall Short of PrintableHeros explains how he utilises special offers to offer exclusive benefits to his patrons on Patreon.
Super Busy Singer is Still Busy, Still Seeing Results with Special Offers
Rebecca Loebe thought she was too busy to offer something special, but he found special offers easier than she expected.
Special Offer Success That’s Out of This World
Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter shares how Patreon's Special Offer feature helped his community and earnings grow.
Growing your membership globally with new currencies: Euros (€), British Pounds (£) and U.S. Dollars ($)
Read on to learn how to let your patrons pledge in Euros (€), British Pounds (£) or U.S. Dollars ($).
Send Private Messages to your Patrons and Get to Know Your Biggest Fans
Want to send private messages directly to your Patreon patrons? We have you covered.
6 Business Models to Use On Patreon Today
Want to succeed on Patreon? This article dives into what types of business models are currently being used by successful creators. Read the full article to learn more!
Helping you Get and Keep More Patrons, Part 2: Creator Page Updates, and more!
Last month we kicked off some product improvements with two goals in mind: helping you get more patrons, and making sure the patrons you have are happy and sticking with your membership. Today we're back with updates and tips to help you grow your Patreon.
You’re Worth It: Attach Value to Your Work Sooner Rather Than Later
A vital step in your creative career is asking for your fans to support your work. You deserve it! Here are a few creators who did it successfully.
7 Ways to Talk to Your Audience About Patreon
What can you share about your Patreon membership program without feeling like you're constantly asking for support, or even begging? Here are seven ideas.
Use the Early Access Feature to Reward Select Patrons
When we surveyed creators about the feature they want most on Patreon, a whopping 37% chose Early Access. Our new Early Access feature makes it easier than ever for you to reward your patrons with no extra content.
Polling Your Patrons
When you go to create a new post on your Patreon page, you’ll see an option to create a poll. You can choose to make your poll public or for patrons only.
Use Livestreaming to Engage and Delight Your Patrons
Livestreaming is a great way to connect with your Patreon audience in a real-time and personal way. Our tips on getting started with Crowdcast.
Trying to Figure Out Your Best Special Offer? Paul M. Sutter says, “Experiment!”
Paul M. Sutter shares how he grew his patrons and earnings with the Special Offer feature!
Five Ways to Grow Your Fan Base
If you're looking for new ways to grow your Patreon fan base, you have come to the right place. Here are five great ways to grow your audience as a creator.
Selling is Loving: 12 Heart-Driven Steps to Gain New Patrons
Author Ksenia Anske shares how selling with love has helped her gain new patrons.
Try These 6 (Data-Backed!) Experiments to Grow Your Creative Business
What kind of experiments can you run to gain and keep patrons? Check out these six ways to turn your Patreon page into a science lab.