All You Need to Know About Patreon

Oluwafemi Smith
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Nov 01, 2022

Ignorance appears soothing until one experiences the power and mastery of choice. This instance means that you possess information, and you have the luxury of either choosing to use it at a point or disregarding it.

While the first paragraph was not for ignorance and information, but for those who can read between the lines to decipher the riddles of life. I once heard a man say, "Money is the root of all evil; however, have it first before you draw your conclusion."

Too many words, yeah? Where are we going with this post already? Well, it’s the need to own a digital skill and presence beyond being traditional. I mean, you could feign using a traditional form of marketing as your avenue for visibility as working for you, but have you considered the possibility of more with a digital marketing tool, especially for creators?

This post will provide you with a crisp and clear understanding of what Patreon is, its unique features, and its clarity of use as a creator in 2022.

What is Patreon?

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Patreon is a digital membership platform that provides creators with an opportunity to be heard and seen while they get personal royalties for their content from varying audiences.

Patron has provided a digital space that embraces varying creators, an opportunity to interact with a prospective and existing audience and get monetary rewards depending on how each audience rates or requires the creatives.

What must I know about Patreon before getting started?

Patreon was created with the intent to solve the possible hurdle of creators giving their websites their best, yet getting low results. This platform provides you with an edge to get your product or services out to the world.

It was launched in 2013 and currently has over 3 million monthly active patrons and more than 185,000 registered creators. Patreon has continually grown to show off results, which saw its valuation as of spring 2021 at $4 billion.

The Patreon app has accommodated both iOS and Android users, ensuring each patron [paying subscriber] pays a fee for exclusive content from creators.

The content could range from writing, photography, video, and audio.

How can I get started on Patreon?

Well, you need to sign up first of all on the platform. Select a category that defines your craft on the website. You could choose two if you are highly skilled in extra-creative activities that your audience could benefit from.

One of the things to sort out would be your bank details, as you are required to own an account and list them on the platform. Select a preferred currency, and select the option if you also have exclusive merchandise to offer.

And you can have your own URL [Uniform Resource Locator] for your Patreon page.

What are the benefits of using Patreon?

With Patreon, you can enjoy increased visibility for your creatives.
You get to earn uniquely from each client/audience on your feeds.
With Patreon, the creator can advertise his/her creatives on other social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like.
The benefits that come from creating content can come monthly or randomly from your Patrons.
You stand to enjoy a direct URL that leads straight to your Patreon page. With this, you can conveniently share your link with more audiences.
Patreon promotes creators without a fee unless creators start earning.
It has a unique, warm, easy-to-use, and enabling platform for video, audio, text, and images.

Conclusion.

Patreon remains the digital platform that encourages creators to post their content to enjoy and build visibility for free, yet get paid for enjoying what you do.

The process of registration and its rules are not farfetched, as one can easily register and begin the amazing journey into brand visibility and passive income.