TutorialCommerce & Earnings
Tips & Subscriptions
Set up and manage creator monetization features
Tips & Subscriptions
Monetize your content through tips and subscription tiers on VYRAL. Keep 80% of all earnings with instant payouts and powerful creator tools.
Enabling Monetization
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Set Up Creator Mode
Enable monetization in 4 simple steps
1
Navigate to Settings
Profile → Settings → Creator Mode
2
Toggle Creator Mode ON
Activate creator features
3
Complete Creator Profile
• Category (content type)
• Bio (what you create)
• Links (website, socials)
4
Enable Monetization
Turn on tips and subscriptions
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Requirements
✓100+ followers
✓Verified email
✓Complete profile
✓Good standing (no violations)
Tips
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Enabling Tips
Allow followers to support your content
⚙️
Setup Process
1.Settings → Monetization
2.Enable Allow Tips
3.Set preferences:
Minimum Tip Amount
Default: 5 VYC
Show Top Tippers
Display leaderboard
Thank You Message
Auto-reply to supporters
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Receiving Tips
📄
On Posts
• Users tap 💰 tip button on threads
• Choose preset or custom amount
• Add optional message
• You get 80% instantly
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On Profile
• Direct tip button on profile
• General support (not content-specific)
• Great for overall appreciation
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During Live Streams
• Virtual gifts sent in real-time
• Animated effects display
• Leaderboard shows top gifters
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Tip Notifications
Instant Alert
When tipped
Tipper Info
Name & amount
Auto-Thank
Optional message
Dashboard
Track all tips
Subscriptions
⭐
Creating Subscription Tiers
Offer exclusive content to paying subscribers
📝
Setup Your Tiers
1
Navigate to Subscriptions
Profile → Subscriptions → Create Tier
2
Set Tier Details
• Name (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Price (monthly VYC, min 100)
• Description
• Color & Icon
3
Define Perks
• Exclusive posts
• Subscriber-only stories
• Priority replies
• Custom badge
• Early access
• Behind-the-scenes
• Monthly Q&A
• Exclusive live streams
4
Publish Tier
Make it live for subscribers
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Best Practice Tier Structure
Basic Tier
Entry Level100-500 VYC/month
Access to exclusive posts and content
Premium Tier
Popular500-1,500 VYC/month
All basic + stories, priority replies, early access
VIP Tier
Exclusive1,500+ VYC/month
Everything + 1-on-1 interaction, custom perks
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Managing Tiers
Edit Tier
• Change perks anytime
• Adjust price (existing subscribers grandfathered)
• Update description
• Can't reduce benefits for current subscribers
Pause/Delete Tier
• Pause: New subscriptions stopped
• Delete: Current subscribers keep access until renewal
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Exclusive Content
1.Create thread normally
2.Before posting, tap Visibility
3.Select Subscribers Only or specific tier
4.Post exclusive content
Supported Content:
✓ Text, photos, videos
✓ Polls and surveys
✓ Premium quality content
✓ Subscriber comments only
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Subscriber Management
View and manage your subscriber base
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View Subscribers
Profile → Subscriptions → Subscribers
See all active subscribers
Filter by tier
View subscription start date
Check renewal dates
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Subscriber Perks
✓Custom badge on profile
✓Highlighted in comments
✓Access to exclusive content
✓Member directory (optional)
Pricing Strategy
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Setting the Right Price
Strategic pricing for maximum revenue
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Research Competitors
•Check similar creators
•See their tier prices
•Evaluate their perks
•Find your competitive edge
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Value-Based Pricing
Price Based On:
•Content quality & frequency
•Exclusive value offered
•Your audience size
•Market rates for niche
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Pricing Tips
•Start lower, increase as you grow
•Test different price points
•Survey audience willingness to pay
•Offer trial periods Coming Soon
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Grandfathering
When you increase prices:
Existing Subscribers
Keep old price
New Subscribers
Pay new price
Loyalty Reward
Early supporters benefit
Growing Subscriptions
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Promotion & Growth Strategies
Build and retain your subscriber base
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Promote Your Tiers
On Platform:
•Mention in posts
•Showcase exclusive previews
•Live stream promotions
•Highlight subscriber benefits
Off Platform:
•Share on other socials
•Email lists
•Website/blog
•YouTube/Podcast mentions
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Content Strategy
Deliver Value:
•Consistent exclusive content
•Quality over quantity
•Listen to subscriber feedback
•Over-deliver on promises
Engagement:
•Reply to subscribers first
•Monthly subscriber Q&A
•Polls for content ideas
•Thank new subscribers
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Retention
Keep Subscribers:
•4+ exclusive posts/month
•Special subscriber events
•Appreciation posts
•Surprise bonuses
•Community building
Reduce Churn:
•Deliver promised value
•Respond to feedback
•Stay consistent
•Add new perks
•Recognize loyalty
Payment & Billing
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How It Works
Payment processing and earnings
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How Subscribers Pay
1
Choose your tier
2
Pay monthly in VYC
3
Auto-renewal each month
4
Can cancel anytime
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Your Earnings
Payment Schedule:
• Charged on signup date
• Monthly renewals
• 80% to you immediately
• 1% burned (deflationary)
• 19% platform operations
Revenue Tracking:
• Real-time subscriber count
• Monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
• New vs. churned subscribers
• Lifetime value per subscriber
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Failed Payments
If subscriber's payment fails:
Retry 3 Times
Over 7 days
Subscriber Notified
Update payment
Access Continues
During retry period
Auto-Cancel
If still fails
Analytics
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Subscription Analytics
Profile → Analytics → Subscriptions
Key Metrics
Total Active Subscribers📈
New Subscribers (This Month)➕
Churned Subscribers➖
MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)💰
Retention Rate🎯
Average Subscriber Lifetime⏱️
Revenue per Subscriber💵
By Tier Analytics
Subscribers per tier
Most popular tier
Revenue by tier
Conversion rates
Optimize Based on Data:
• Which tier converts best?
• What content retains subscribers?
• When do most subscribers join?
• Why do they cancel?
Best Practices
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Success Guidelines
Do's and don'ts for subscription success
✅ DO:
Set clear expectations
Deliver consistent value
Engage with subscribers
Offer exclusive access
Price competitively
Promote authentically
Track and improve
❌ DON'T:
Over-promise, under-deliver
Ignore subscriber feedback
Post irregularly
Make all content subscription-only
Constantly increase prices
Spam promotions
Content Balance Strategy
Free Content
70-80%• Builds audience
• Showcases quality
• Drives subscriptions
Exclusive Content
20-30%• Premium value
• Subscriber-only
• Worth the price
Additional Features
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Subscriber Perks & Features
Rewards and special features
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Member Directory
Optional
• List of all subscribers
• Filter by tier
• Networking opportunity
• Privacy-controlled
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Subscriber Badges
Automatic
New subscriber
3-month subscriber
6-month subscriber
1-year+ loyal subscriber
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Milestones
Celebrate Growth
10 subscribers🎉
100 subscribers🚀
1,000 subscribers⭐
10,000 subscribers👑
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Gift Subscriptions
Coming Soon
Gift subscriptions to others
Special occasions
Corporate gifting
Promotional campaigns
Managing Cancellations
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Handling Cancellations
Reduce churn and win back subscribers
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When Someone Cancels
Access continues until period end
Can re-subscribe anytime
Send exit survey (optional)
Win-back campaign (optional)
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Reducing Cancellations
Deliver consistent value
Engage regularly
Ask for feedback
Improve based on input
Offer pause option Coming Soon
Compliance
⚖️
Legal & Tax Compliance
Important considerations
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Tax Reporting
Subscription income is taxable
Export earnings reports
Consult tax professional
Keep detailed records
What's Next?
💰
Earning VCoin
Maximize your earnings
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Withdrawing Funds
Cash out your earnings
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Creator Analytics
Track your performance
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Pro Tip
Your first 100 subscribers are the hardest. Focus on creating amazing exclusive content and promoting consistently!