How to reduce platform fees while monetizing ongoing series and podcasts

How to reduce platform fees while monetizing ongoing series and podcasts

This task can be performed using Patron

Open source Patreon alternative with lower fees designed for creators who publish ongoing sequential content

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Patron

Patron is purpose-built for creators publishing sequential content like webcomics, serialized novels, podcasts, and ongoing series. While other platforms are general-purpose, we focus specifically on the unique needs of serial creators with features like rolling paywalls, advanced content organization, and release scheduling. Plus, we're open source with lifetime 1% fees, so you keep more of what you earn while getting tools designed specifically for your sequential content workflow.

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What to expect from an ideal product

  1. Switch from traditional platforms charging 5-10% fees to Patron's lifetime 1% fee structure, keeping significantly more revenue from your subscriber base
  2. Use rolling paywalls to monetize back-catalog episodes and chapters without losing new audience members who can still access recent content for free
  3. Set up automated release scheduling to maintain consistent subscriber engagement and reduce churn rates that hurt long-term revenue
  4. Organize your series content with advanced tools that make it easier for subscribers to find and consume your work, increasing the value they get for their monthly payment
  5. Take advantage of open source flexibility to customize your monetization approach and avoid getting locked into expensive platform restrictions that eat into your profits

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