Special offers are an effective way to gain more traction for your Patreon page launch. Not sure where to start? We have you covered.

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.

At Patreon, we talk often about the tools we’re building to help your creative membership business thrive. Our goal is to streamline the…

At Patreon U, you’ll learn all the necessary steps on the path to earning a sustainable income on Patreon.

Though it is sad to see a patron go, utilizing exit survey data will provide valuable information to help you get to know your audience better.

Social media is a very important promotional tool for creatives. Did you know that 40% of Patreon's traffic comes from social media?

Not sure how to get started with building your fanbase on Patreon? Finding a mentor and utilizing social media can help.

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.

Create special offer and challenge campaigns for your Patreon audience to promote your creative business. We have tips to help you get started.

Physical items are some of the best benefits you can offer your patrons. Here we share some tips for managing fulfillment and shipping for your creative business.

Want to send private messages directly to your Patreon patrons? We have you covered.

Have a look at Patreon's App Directory for integrations that make it easy to run your membership program on Patreon and across the web.

Looking for promotion ideas? Here are 5 great ways to share and promote your creative projects and get the word out about your work!

Want to host a patron-only podcast on your Patreon page? You can! We have an option for patron-only RSS feeds.

The ins and outs of managing audience payments in Patreon Manager.

Patreon Lens is a content sharing feature in the Patreon mobile app and web experience that serves as the easiest way to give your patrons exclusive, behind-the-scenes content.

Patreon’s integration with Discord makes it possible for you to reward your patrons with special roles in your Discord server. This post explains how to integrate your Patreon page with Discord.

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.

Here’s hard truth #1: There isn’t a simple way to get featured right now. No amount of emailing or tweeting at us will put you in line for a…

We know there’s a ton of data over on your Patreon dashboard. It can be intimidating, but setting data-backed goals will bring you more…

Have you noticed your Patreon page has three main tabs? When people land on your page, they can click on Overview, Posts, and Community tabs…

Your Patreon dashboard contains a plethora of data and insights -- it’s your one-stop shop for all analytics related to your page, posts…

When we surveyed creators about the feature they want most on Patreon, a whopping 37% chose Early Access. While some creators have managed…

The Patron Relationship Manager is the best way to explore and develop your relationships with your patrons. Similar to a CRM (Customer…

With Patreon's native posting tool, you’re able to easily share your work by posting it directly to your creator page. Whether you want to…

You can feature tags on both the Overview and Post tab of your Patreon creator page to highlight the work you’re most proud of. Featured…

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.

Hooray for Launch Day! Here are 12 ways to make your Patreon launch successful. From messaging, to social media, and more.

So you're launching a Patreon page! Build momentum and improve your page early on by getting fans excited before you launch.

Taxes are no joke, whether or not you are a creator. Here are our tips for getting through tax day. Bottom line: Pay your taxes!

Quick tips for messaging your patrons directly via the Patreon platform.

To help you with integrating Patreon into your marketing efforts, we’ve gathered an assortment of logos and marketing materials that are free for you to use.

Once a fan becomes your patron, they’ll be redirected to your Thank You Page, a super customizable page that allows you to shower your new patron with a little love. This is a great opportunity to welcome your new patron to your community!

Setting milestone goals not only shows your patrons what you will do with the money you make on Patreon, but they will help you stay on track to achieve all the success you deserve.

Patreon is a place where many types of artists can express themselves. We also need to ensure the browsing experience is sensitive to different age groups, cultures and contexts.

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%.

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.

There can be a steep learning curve for managing finances as a creator. Here at Patreon U we’re working to create some helpful guides to make that piece of your business easier.

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.

Making sure you can get paid is a crucial aspect of getting started with your Patreon account. We offer multiple payout methods to get the money from your patrons and into your bank account.

Along with a profile photo, you can also add a cover photo/banner image to the top of your creator page. If you use sites like Facebook and Twitter, then you may already have a cover photo that’ll work great for your Patreon page.

Want to add custom elements to your Patreon page? Here's a guide to adding custom elements such as images, videos, and HTML to your page.

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!

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.

To help make it easy for fans to find your Patreon page, we give you the option of creating a custom URL. This way, potential patrons can simply go directly to your page instead of having to search for it.

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Creators on Patreon are some of the most original humans on the planet and cover a unique range of passions. Previously, creators were…

Your profile photo (or avatar) is a great place to show the world the person behind your page. While some creators choose to keep the…

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