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5 alternatives to Patreon and Substack for monetising your audience 💥

Substack and Patreon are the biggest membership platforms, but that doesn't mean they will make you the most money. Here is a breakdown of their fees, and 5 alternatives. Substack and Patreon are the biggest membership platforms, but that doesn't mean they will make you the most money. Here is a breakdown of their fees, and 5 alternatives.

September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022 8 reactions

Why live podcasts are the best podcasts

A live audience makes you a better podcaster. Local news show Radio Spätkauf shares their insights from making the leap. A live audience makes you a better podcaster. Local news show Radio Spätkauf shares their insights from making the leap.

July 15, 2022 July 15, 2022 1 reaction

Offer members-only podcasts with Steady's seamless Spotify integration

With Steady, you can publish exclusive episodes directly on Spotify, so your listeners don't have to leave the app to enjoy their member benefits. With Steady, you can publish exclusive episodes directly on Spotify, so your listeners don't have to leave the app to enjoy their member benefits.

May 6, 2022 May 6, 2022 1 reaction

Interview: The Pod podcast share how they scored 5,500+ members

André Peschke and Jochen Gebauer started their podcast with a mission: gaming journalism 100% independent from advertising, to be funded exclusively by listeners. André Peschke and Jochen Gebauer started their podcast with a mission: gaming journalism 100% independent from advertising, to be funded exclusively by listeners.

April 29, 2022 April 29, 2022 1 reaction

Podcast equipment for every budget in 2023

How to choose the right podcast setup for your show and budget. 3 gear packages for beginners to pros, with advice from successful podcaster Sam Baker. How to choose the right podcast setup for your show and budget. 3 gear packages for beginners to pros, with advice from successful podcaster Sam Baker.

April 22, 2022 April 22, 2022 1 reaction

"I can work on new projects instead of worrying about the rent."

German artist Joscha Sauer is famous for his Nichtlustig cartoons, but he didn't want to just do that. Find out how he expanded his creative horizons in this interview. German artist Joscha Sauer is famous for his Nichtlustig cartoons, but he didn't want to just do that. Find out how he expanded his creative horizons in this interview.

April 19, 2022 April 19, 2022 3 reactions

"My members contribute to a diverse society"

Two years ago, Raul Krauthausen thought that he had exhausted his Steady project potential. But since then, his membership numbers have more than doubled. Two years ago, Raul Krauthausen thought that he had exhausted his Steady project potential. But since then, his membership numbers have more than doubled.

April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022 1 reaction

Churn: How to manage expiring memberships

Reducing the number of expiring memberships, or churn, will help ensure long-term growth for your membership programme Reducing the number of expiring memberships, or churn, will help ensure long-term growth for your membership programme

March 29, 2022 March 29, 2022 1 reaction

2 crises, 2 successful campaigns, twice the memberships

Successful crisis communication enabled Your Correspondent magazine to secure its future by doubling its membership numbers Successful crisis communication enabled Your Correspondent magazine to secure its future by doubling its membership numbers

March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022 1 reaction

Turkish journalist in exile Can Dündar launches newsletter on Steady

Dündar’s newsletter Uprooted will document his encounters with the exile community Dündar’s newsletter Uprooted will document his encounters with the exile community

January 26, 2022 January 26, 2022 3 reactions

MicroMega successfully launches a subscription newsletter

At 35 years young, Italy's MicroMega is dialling up its digital offer, adding a coveted paid newsletter to its arsenal At 35 years young, Italy's MicroMega is dialling up its digital offer, adding a coveted paid newsletter to its arsenal

January 12, 2022 January 12, 2022 1 reaction

Steady Grants: The first 5 projects have been selected

An Insta-Mag, a newsletter, a podcast and more: We're awarding the first Steady Grants to five fantastic projects. An Insta-Mag, a newsletter, a podcast and more: We're awarding the first Steady Grants to five fantastic projects.

December 16, 2021 December 16, 2021 1 reaction

5 tips for attracting new members

Promote memberships as gifts, look back on the year that’s been or make some noise about an end-of-year goal — now is the ideal time to mobilise your community. Promote memberships as gifts, look back on the year that’s been or make some noise about an end-of-year goal — now is the ideal time to mobilise your community.

December 15, 2021 December 15, 2021 1 reaction

Dirk Ippen and BILD: Why we need independent media

Dirk Ippen stopped the publication of the findings of an investigation into German tabloid BILD’s boss Reichelt. We need independent media to report on stories like these Dirk Ippen stopped the publication of the findings of an investigation into German tabloid BILD’s boss Reichelt. We need independent media to report on stories like these

October 20, 2021 October 20, 2021 1 reaction

Three easy steps to monetising your Instagram followers

Maja Wörner earns 5,600 euros each month for offering cleaning tips on Instagram. It’s time you earned money for your work, too. Maja Wörner earns 5,600 euros each month for offering cleaning tips on Instagram. It’s time you earned money for your work, too.

October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021 1 reaction

Healthcare fraud: "We have often investigated tragic stories"

MedWatch is an online magazine fighting healthcare fraud. More than 200 paying members currently support its mission to rid the internet of medical quackery. MedWatch is an online magazine fighting healthcare fraud. More than 200 paying members currently support its mission to rid the internet of medical quackery.

October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021 1 reaction

“You feel prouder of your work, now that people are paying for it”

The pandemic gave British music magazine Loud and Quiet the push it needed to start asking readers for financial support. Now the team has a renewed sense of purpose The pandemic gave British music magazine Loud and Quiet the push it needed to start asking readers for financial support. Now the team has a renewed sense of purpose

September 16, 2021 September 16, 2021 3 reactions

When your content's so good your readers offer to pay for it

Marta Ciccolari Micaldi used content marketing to promote her literary classes and tours. Then her community said they’d be willing to pay for her great content, too Marta Ciccolari Micaldi used content marketing to promote her literary classes and tours. Then her community said they’d be willing to pay for her great content, too

August 30, 2021 August 30, 2021 5 reactions

Memberships enable this cross-border magazine to be more responsive

Are We Europe is a non-profit, pan-European magazine marrying memberships and magazine sales, drawing its readers closer in the process. Are We Europe is a non-profit, pan-European magazine marrying memberships and magazine sales, drawing its readers closer in the process.

July 15, 2021 July 15, 2021 4 reactions

700 members pay to access Maja’s cleaning tips on Instagram

More than 11,000 people follow Maja Wörner's ad-free Insta account. She's quit her day job because now she's paid by her fans. More than 11,000 people follow Maja Wörner's ad-free Insta account. She's quit her day job because now she's paid by her fans.

July 1, 2021 July 1, 2021

How this newsletter writer got readers to pitch in on her project

From fact checking to pitching story ideas and proofreading, readers of The First 1000 Days support the newsletter more than just financially From fact checking to pitching story ideas and proofreading, readers of The First 1000 Days support the newsletter more than just financially

June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 3 reactions

4 surefire tips for growing your newsletter community

You want your readers to come for the content and stay for the community. Foster engagement and bring your readers closer with these 4 tips. You want your readers to come for the content and stay for the community. Foster engagement and bring your readers closer with these 4 tips.

June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021 2 reactions

How to start a successful newsletter

Finding your niche, formulating a newsletter concept and your format – make sure your newsletter stands out from the crowd Finding your niche, formulating a newsletter concept and your format – make sure your newsletter stands out from the crowd

May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021 1 reaction

9 tips for attracting your first newsletter subscribers

You don't need to use a lot of money or time to get your first fans You don't need to use a lot of money or time to get your first fans

May 6, 2021 May 6, 2021

How The Quietus nailed memberships: focus on your shared passion

Online music and culture magazine The Quietus has amassed almost 1000 paying members on Steady, thanks to its tailored approach to membership benefits Online music and culture magazine The Quietus has amassed almost 1000 paying members on Steady, thanks to its tailored approach to membership benefits

April 29, 2021 April 29, 2021 2 reactions

Attract more members: Build momentum for your project in just 3 steps

Spring is the perfect time to secure more support for your project. Use the time before the summer slump to launch a small campaign – it doesn't need to be a huge effort. Spring is the perfect time to secure more support for your project. Use the time before the summer slump to launch a small campaign – it doesn't need to be a huge effort.

April 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 2 reactions

6 reasons to start your own newsletter

Go all-in on the topics you care about, escape social media algorithms and earn money for your writing Go all-in on the topics you care about, escape social media algorithms and earn money for your writing

April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021 1 reaction

Reach your fans without social media algorithms – and get paid for it

Tired of fighting algorithms, character limits and background noise on social media? Reach your fans reliably and earn money for your work on Steady Tired of fighting algorithms, character limits and background noise on social media? Reach your fans reliably and earn money for your work on Steady

March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021 3 reactions

Why newsletters are the next big thing for independent media

Newsletters enable media makers to quickly set up their own publication, grow a community and start earning money from their work Newsletters enable media makers to quickly set up their own publication, grow a community and start earning money from their work

March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021 6 reactions

How 5 publishers are fighting representation gaps in mainstream media

Publishers like GAY TIMES and gal-dem are working to address the lack of diversity in their industry. How memberships enable their communities to support this mission Publishers like GAY TIMES and gal-dem are working to address the lack of diversity in their industry. How memberships enable their communities to support this mission

March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021 3 reactions