Are you just getting started and searching for some cool rewards to offer your fans? In this article, we have gathered some ideas to help you get going on your creative journey on CF Fans.
Note that these are just some suggestions that serve to inspire you. Ultimately, as a creator, you have the freedom to provide any types of rewards you want, as long as they don’t violate our Community Guidelines.
Check out the ideas below and get your creative juices flowing!
Tips and tricks
If you happen to have any crafting or creative tips worth sharing, or if you happen to be an expert in a field, don’t hesitate to share any knowledge or tips you have with your fans! This type of content adds so much value to your subscription because your fans can actually learn something from you and gain valuable knowledge. Share your tips on getting your best print then cut settings with Cricut. Tell your fans how you managed to become a successful graphic artist. This is a great way to inspire and teach your fans something new!
Live sessions or monthly hangouts
Livestream sessions are a powerful way to connect with your fans on a more personal level. There are plenty of things you can talk about during these sessions. It could be a casual monthly hangout where your fans can ask you questions and have a nice conversation with you, or it could be a session where your fans can watch you create a crafting project. This is your chance to strengthen your bond with your fans. Also, if your fans find out that they can learn from you, they will stay engaged. Engaged fans will be more eager to pay for your content and keep supporting you.
You can simply host online sessions via tools like Zoom or Google Hangouts. Make sure to plan and organize it well. Communicate to your fans what topics will be discussed, and when the session will be held and for how long. State clearly what time zone you’re in to avoid any misunderstandings.
The most important thing is that your fans have a pleasant experience. Make sure to let them know that their input counts. You can also learn a lot from them!
Exclusive videos
If you are a video creator, create some exclusive content for your fans. It will make them feel special, and they will love it! Once they have had access to your exclusive videos, they won’t want to miss out.
Bear in mind that you’ll also have to provide quality content. Before you commit to creating exclusive videos, make sure there is room in your schedule for it. Recording and editing videos can be a time-consuming task.
Some ideas for extra video content can be tutorials, vlogs, Q&As, or behind-the-scenes recordings. You can try different video ideas and see which type of content works best.
Special discounts on your products
If you have a business or sell products, for example handcrafted jewelry, digital e-books, watercolor designs, or knitting patterns to name a few, give your fans a special discount as one of their subscription rewards. It’s an excellent way to generate sales while showing appreciation.
You can also use the platform to pre-launch your new products. It’s easy: you can make your products available for your fans one or two weeks before the official launch. This way, you can also get some feedback and see what they think about your products.
Access to your private group
Are you the administrator of a Facebook group? Do you share unique content with your Close Friends on Instagram? Have you considered creating a telegram channel? Getting exclusive access to these forums can be a fantastic perk!
As we’ve mentioned before, closeness is key to a good relationship with your fans. It’s also a great chance for you to receive new inputs, exchange ideas, and learn a lot from them. Interaction between creatives is always a win-win!
Digital downloads
Your creator dashboard comes with a feature that allows you to upload a digital download in a form of a zip file, which your fans can download easily. Utilize this tool to provide any digital files you have. If you’re a graphic illustrator, provide exclusive digital papers to your fans. If you’re a font designer, give your fans a premium font to download every month.
A say in future content
Another potential subscription reward is to give your fans the ability to vote for future content, such as topics to discuss in your future videos or clipart designs you should make next month. You can use the polling feature, an amazing tool to use to engage with your fans and get direct feedback from them on what type of content they want to see from you. This is a great way to show that you care about their input and make them feel special!
Physical items
Just because a lot of things are digital nowadays, it doesn’t mean that you cannot provide physical items to your fans. If you create any handmade crafts e.g. resin tumblers or clay earrings, this would be a very special reward to give to your fans! It’s good to note that providing physical items can be costly and more time consuming than providing digital goods as you have to take care of packaging and shipping, so you need to ensure that doing this will actually be worthwhile.
If you have hundreds or thousands of fans, offering physical items to all your fans might not be feasible. Instead, you could offer your fans an entry into monthly prize draws for a chance to win a special physical good from you. This could be a lovely scrapbook or a cool personalized tote bag made by you.
If you ever want to bounce some reward ideas off us, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d be more than happy to help!
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