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Monetizing fans on social media

by Dario2
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I was researching how people earn money on TikTok. Mostly it's brand deals or selling merch. I couldn't find any direct way of monetizing fans.

I asked few influencers about how do they monetize their fans directly, answer was that they don't do that. So I took some time to find out how they can monetize their fans directly:
- Cameo - creating personalizing videos
- Patreon - donation platform
- OnlyFans - ok mostly for adults, but still can be used for premium content

There could be other ways like: DM with influencer and pay for it, request some stunt from influencer and pay for it and so on. I was reading about how TIkTok influencers go live and ask their fans to send them virtual gifts. Those gifts need to be bought by fans and then later on influencers can convert gifts to money. Basically influencers are exploiting their fans.

What do you think, what are the best ways for TikTok influencers (those are mostly kids) to monetize their fans.
#fans #media #monetizing #social
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  • Profile picture of the author Matthew Stanley
    yeah - increasingly, seems like the "creator economy" mandates that creators are able to directly monetize their fan bases (a good thing imo). The platforms you mentioned above offer this - as, of course, do YouTube and Twitch (some ad rev, tips, etc) - along with new, buzzy ones like Clubhouse. For TikTok specifically, like you said, in addition to selling merch, campaign work (agencies like Fanbytes facilitate this), and the rest of the 'usual suspects,' creators with a big enough following (1k+) can earn "Coins" during a live broadcast that are redeemable via PayPal (as "Diamonds"), TikTok takes its cut, of course, but the ease of creation there, the size of its user base, and the meritocracy of its algo certainly makes it a tantalizing proposition for young creators..
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  • Profile picture of the author Veysel Söker
    If your interaction and viewing is at a good level, outside brands will pay for promotion.
    If your interaction is good, you can make money by shortening the link.
    Those who want to make money need interaction the most.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Jonas Phil VA
    If you're streaming on YouTube, you can restrict chat to members-only. In order to become a member, you need to pay a subscription. You can also enable super chats.
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    Hire a Filipino virtual assistant and make your business better through outsourcing.
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    • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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      If I'm not wrong, YouTube has paid channel subscriptions no?

      Originally Posted by John Jonas Phil VA View Post

      If you're streaming on YouTube, you can restrict chat to members-only. In order to become a member, you need to pay a subscription. You can also enable super chats.
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      • Profile picture of the author Matthew Stanley
        Believe so. For 1k+ subscriber channels who aren't in the kids category...
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  • Profile picture of the author Charlotte Rosenberg
    Monetizing an infleuncer account filled with kids requires an in-depth strategy because even if they have the desire to buy.

    They won't be capable to buy.

    You can just sell a product that will entice their parents.

    Something thank if they inform their parents about. It will Interest the parents.

    You can use that strategy as a Tiktok influencer.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dario2
      Originally Posted by Charlotte Rosenberg View Post

      Monetizing an infleuncer account filled with kids requires an in-depth strategy because even if they have the desire to buy.

      They won't be capable to buy.

      You can just sell a product that will entice their parents.

      Something thank if they inform their parents about. It will Interest the parents.

      You can use that strategy as a Tiktok influencer.
      Why do you think so? Many teens do have various payments app on their phones. They cannot pay a lot, but can $5-10
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  • Profile picture of the author hindimehelp
    It's not too hard to monetize your social platforms. You can earn more money through your facebook pages and many social profiles.
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  • Profile picture of the author Johnhilugz
    I always wonder how people monetize tiktok as a social media platform. It is not a platform you can make money as a online marketer, it is better you focus on other platforms like facebook, instagram and twitter e.t.c.
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  • Profile picture of the author Serene Carmen
    Hi Dario

    Why would TikTok influencers be any different from Instagram influencers who charge brands for product promos and shout outs?
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    • Profile picture of the author Dario2
      Originally Posted by Serene Carmen View Post

      Hi Dario

      Why would TikTok influencers be any different from Instagram influencers who charge brands for product promos and shout outs?
      THere is no difference, they are the same. TikTok is more hype right now
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