I feel seen. Like you, I felt bad about adding a paywall and turned it off completely. I like the idea of “buy me a coffee” in my case a latte😀I’ll try it later today. Will anyone use it, maybe not but it doesn’t hurt to try. Thanks for the suggestion!
SUCH a good idea!! I've been operating under the 'maybe I'll turn paid subscribers on when I have more content' but it just hasn't felt right for me. I'm writing so people going through what I am don't feel as alone as I have. I don't want to put a wall on that, either! This is great, I'm going to work on it today.
Thank you for this! Just bought you a coffee :) This is the perfect happy medium for what I’ve been feeling about paywalls. I will definitely be adding to my posts now!
Although usually you would get limited content (but still loads and a complete game). I used to play Commander Keen, Duke Nukem (the original) and Solar Winds back in the day which were Shareware (the original Doom was too, I think?).
Thank you 🙏 That was great, I’m considering setting it up in the future, I don’t know. I love the idea of making a few bucks even 1$ but at the same time, I didn’t start Substack to make money, it is more of a challenge and discovery for myself. What helped you decide to add the paid option?
I started substack to remember my love of writing and in doing so, I realized (again) how magical, but time consuming, writing is. Speaking for myself, I think I have a little bit of imposter syndrome, where I feel bad for charging someone to pay to read my posts. But if they can read it and then make a decision to give a few bucks, that feels right to me!
I've read your writing and it's amazing. You should set it up, I'd love to give some $!
I love how you detailed everything in this post. I find that things like this sometimes overwhelm me when I think of how to do it. This was really helpful.
I generally try to do the same. As a therapist, I work with lots of folx with anxiety (and have my own) so I try to give clear instructions regarding logistics for appointments etc. I know that it is so helpful when others do that but I think it's pretty rare. I appreciate you.
Yass!! Just added mine yesterday! Thanks to this piece! I’ve not been much active in it, and do the know if I’ll get any support! But the possibility of knowing someone might pushes me to share it! 💛
I feel seen. Like you, I felt bad about adding a paywall and turned it off completely. I like the idea of “buy me a coffee” in my case a latte😀I’ll try it later today. Will anyone use it, maybe not but it doesn’t hurt to try. Thanks for the suggestion!
Lmk when you do it! 🤗
I've set it up and added it to a few of my posts! This feels so much better than a paywall🥺
Yeah even I want to add, but not sure if I should add "buy me a coffee for com button" or kofi dot com button?
I use BMAC but it can be buggy. I like the people. But they sometimes take days to get back to you. Haven't tried Kofi. Hope that helps./
PS: I subscribed :)
I am a latte person too!
SUCH a good idea!! I've been operating under the 'maybe I'll turn paid subscribers on when I have more content' but it just hasn't felt right for me. I'm writing so people going through what I am don't feel as alone as I have. I don't want to put a wall on that, either! This is great, I'm going to work on it today.
Totally!
Mm, this is very helpful because Stripe isn't available in my country and so I can't be paid for my Substack! Going to be giving this a go!
Awesome! let me know how it goes!
Buy Me A Coffee uses Stripe - i just signed up with them is how I know
The funny part for me is my country doesn't have Stripe but does have Stripe Express (which BMAC uses) so I'm like…
The heck? 😭
I chipped in $2 for two reasons:
1) I think this is a way forward. Hoping Substack creates this feature.
2) I wanted to see how easy it was. And it is super simple.
Thank you!
I love this! I'm going to set one up and maybe do "buy me art supplies" 😄
Thank you for this! Just bought you a coffee :) This is the perfect happy medium for what I’ve been feeling about paywalls. I will definitely be adding to my posts now!
Thank you!! Can't wait to check yours out xx
I am reminded of something we called Shareware.
Someone would create a program and it was freely copied and distributed.
The idea was, if you liked the software, you would pay the developer(s). Some paid and some did not pay.
It worked well for some devs.
Ugh I love that (the part where some paid haha). I love when humans are kind.
Those days were exciting. I knew a few developers that did well with their shareware. Back then, the computer industry was exciting.
Although usually you would get limited content (but still loads and a complete game). I used to play Commander Keen, Duke Nukem (the original) and Solar Winds back in the day which were Shareware (the original Doom was too, I think?).
Apogee was my gaming studio of choice back then.
Apps or sites like that reminds me that the world has good souls in it.
Wikipedia, Blender etcetera
What a great example... I for sure have paid for little software things, including a pretty flip clock lol
I addedd a Buy Me a Coffee button to my posts and my site a while ago. No one has ever used it.
Just wanted to express my thanks. I set up a "buy me coffee" link after reading this post. Found this really helpful. All the best.
Amazing! Glad it was helpful
Thank you 🙏 That was great, I’m considering setting it up in the future, I don’t know. I love the idea of making a few bucks even 1$ but at the same time, I didn’t start Substack to make money, it is more of a challenge and discovery for myself. What helped you decide to add the paid option?
I started substack to remember my love of writing and in doing so, I realized (again) how magical, but time consuming, writing is. Speaking for myself, I think I have a little bit of imposter syndrome, where I feel bad for charging someone to pay to read my posts. But if they can read it and then make a decision to give a few bucks, that feels right to me!
I've read your writing and it's amazing. You should set it up, I'd love to give some $!
Thank you for saying that, I definitely experience imposter syndrome. Maybe I will set it up in the near future.
I don't have my paywall turned on yet, I'm new around here, but I did set up a buy me a coffee. I love this idea.
I love how you detailed everything in this post. I find that things like this sometimes overwhelm me when I think of how to do it. This was really helpful.
Thank you! I personally can't deal with Ikea like instructions lol so I try to make everything super clear.
I generally try to do the same. As a therapist, I work with lots of folx with anxiety (and have my own) so I try to give clear instructions regarding logistics for appointments etc. I know that it is so helpful when others do that but I think it's pretty rare. I appreciate you.
Oh I love this!
Thanks!
This is genius - love it! Thanks for the idea and enjoy your coffee 💕
Thank you for being so thoughtful!
Thanks Kalista! Let me know if you end up adding the button!
Yass!! Just added mine yesterday! Thanks to this piece! I’ve not been much active in it, and do the know if I’ll get any support! But the possibility of knowing someone might pushes me to share it! 💛
Every lil support top goes a looongg way! <3
I’m on it :)