How to Make Listener Donations and Memberships Easy for Your Podcast

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And now, this week's episode.

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One of the most effective ways

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to make money with your podcast

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is through listener tips, donations and memberships.

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Especially if you're a podcast

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that doesn't have thousands and thousands of downloads,

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because it's a win-win for both podcaster and listener.

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It gives listeners various options to support your show,

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and it lets you, the podcaster,

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offer some cool rewards for these listeners.

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To be even more effective,

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here are some ways to make it super simple

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for listeners to support you.

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If it's a one-off tip or donation,

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don't overcomplicate with multiple amount options.

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Instead, either make a couple of default amounts,

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or let the listener choose their own.

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If it's a Membership option,

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make every tier different from each other,

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so each one shows a visible change from the previous one.

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And make the benefits of each clear and obvious.

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For memberships, offer a free trial.

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Memberships can still be tricky

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for some listeners to understand,

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so a free trial is a great way to show

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why they'd want to upgrade and pay the premium membership.

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Create a personal message

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and have that on your membership or donation page,

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and be genuine on why you truly appreciate their support.

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And be sure to thank your supporters where possible

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and give shouts in your podcast

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and show your audience their support means something.

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By making the choices easy

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and making sure you recognize those listeners,

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tips and memberships can be one of the best ways

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to monetize your podcast.

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Until the next time, happy podcasting.

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