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#KnowYourGrowth Social Media 101: TikTok
The #KnowYourGrowth: Summer of Social Media workshop was a 4-workshop series that provided a deep dive into today’s biggest social media platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. As a follow-up to that series, we’ve created these Social Media 101 guides for each platform to help you grow your brand and expand online. What is TikTok? […]
#KnowYourGrowth Social Media 101: Instagram
The #KnowYourGrowth: Summer of Social Media workshop was a 4-workshop series that provided a deep dive into today’s biggest social media platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. As a follow-up to that series, we’ve created these Social Media 101 guides for each platform to help you grow your brand and expand online. What is Instagram? […]
#KnowYourGrowth Social Media 101: Twitter
The #KnowYourGrowth: Summer of Social Media workshop was a 4-part workshop series that provided a deep dive into today’s biggest social media platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. As a follow-up to that series, we’ve created these Social Media 101 guides for each platform to help you grow your brand and expand online. What is […]
Beating Creator Burnout: 5 Tips for Managing Stress
Have you ever experienced creator burnout? Here are five things you can do to manage your stress and get back on track.
16 Patreon Rewards for Illustrators To Offer Patrons
Are you an illustrator looking for reward ideas to offer your fans? This article compiles some of the most lucrative and popular rewards for illustrators to offer on Patreon.
Figuring Out How Much You Might Make on Patreon
Trying to figure out what your Patreon earnings will be? You've come to the right place. Here are some formulas to help you figure it all out.
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.
The 18 Best Patreon Benefits Video Creators Can Offer
Over 2,000 video creators make more than $1,000/mo each on Patreon. We dive into the best Patreon benefits those video creators offer so you can learn from their success.
19 Patreon Rewards for Podcasters to Offer Their Fans
Have you ever wanted to know what top podcasters do to incentivise and reward their loyal fans? This article pulls together 19 of the most lucrative rewards that podcasters can offer through a membership-based business model.
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.
How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Side Hustle Creator
Is your creative work your side hustle? If so, learn how to find balance, make a schedule, and build a creative life that works for you.
How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Part-Time Creator
How do you balance your creative work with all the other aspects of your life, including a 9-5? Our creative community gave us a little insight into how they manage their time.
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.
Kati Morton’s Top 13 Ways to Identify and Deal with Creator Burnout
Burnout doesn’t look the same on everyone. Patreon creator Kati Morton explains what it is and how to deal.
How to Find a Work-Life Balance as a Full-Time Creator
Wondering how to live a full life while also working full-time as a creator? We’ve checked in with three different Patreon creators to hear how they make it work.
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.
How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Creator
How do you balance your creative work with all the other aspects of your life? Our creative community gave us a little insight into how they manage their time.
Getting Started with Goals
Milestone goals are funding and engagement checkpoints that will help keep you motivated and give you something to work towards. They’re also a great way to get potential patrons excited about becoming a patron!
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.
How to Sell Your Page in Your About Section
The About section of your Patreon page is one of the most important parts of your page, as it gives potential patrons an idea of what to expect when they join your Patreon community.
Making an Intro Video that Converts
Your Patreon intro video is a very important part of your page! Video is one of the highest ways to convert viewers into buyers, and including video in a landing page can increase conversion by up to 80%.
Tiers and Benefits Best Practices
Offering tiers and benefits provides patrons with something of value in exchange for their ongoing payment. Set yourself up for success with these best practices.
Talking About Patreon
Not sure how to talk about Patreon to your friends, fans, and the occasional Lyft driver? This article has got you covered.
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.
Launch Day Checklist
Hooray for Launch Day! Here are 12 ways to make your Patreon launch successful. From messaging, to social media, and more.
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.
5 Patreon Reward Ideas You Can Offer Your Fans Today
Every full-time creator faces a critical question: What rewards and benefits should I offer my fans in exchange for monthly, monetary support?
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.
20+ Patreon Features & Integrations That Make Life as a Creator So Much Easier
We believe in doing things the easy way and saving time when possible, so here’s a list of features and integrations with Patreon that make life as a creator easier. You'll soon be on your way to better communication with and between fans.
Making Your First Post
After you click “launch” and before your big promotional launch, it’s a good idea to add a few posts to your page so that potential patrons can get an idea of what to expect from you when they become your patron.
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.
Successful Business Models and Letting Your Fans Pay You
To be successful on Patreon, you need to tell your audience that you are committed to making awesome things your fans love AND will pay to have you keep it up. Here are 3 business models for success on the Patreon platform.
Membership 101 | The 15 Best Practices To Launch and Grow Your Patreon Program [Video!]
New to running a membership program? No problem. We've gathered the top 15 things you need to know about membership programs to help set you up for success.
Deciding Whether You’d Like to Charge Monthly or “Per Creation”
One of the hottest topics among creators as they set up their Patreon pages is how, exactly, to charge patrons. Here at Patreon U, we’re asking successful creators how they do it, and look forward to sharing that insight with you soon.
How Illustrator Fran Meneses Went from Unemployed to Full-Time Artist (and How You Can, Too)
Self-taught illustrator Fran Meneses, aka Frannerd, shares her tips for turning a side-hustle into a full-time business.
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.
Painter Lioba Brueckner on quitting her day job to focus on art full time
After studying painting at an art academy in Germany, surrealist painter Lioba Brueckner didn't feel prepared for a career as an artist. To find out how she went from having a day job to being a full-time painter, read on.
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.