EEVblog on Patreon - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 11:01:27 am
content: So it seems a ton of youtubers are now using Patreon as a means of donations income and supporter thread.What would people think if I used this?I don't like the per-video model, as that leads to the inevitable "WTF, you got X thousand dollars to makethateasy video?"So it would just be for another avenue of donations, like I do with PayPal now.Also no exclusive content, but they have a supporters feed that I could use like the Supporter Lounge on the forum here.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 01:12:06 pm
content: You can do it, but I think the ways you have at present do fine. You are probably the only person I use buy online on recommendation. The ucurrent and rulers along with the Tshirts are fantastic.

author: clifford
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 01:53:15 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 13, 2014, 11:01:27 amSubbable and Patreon seem to be the two most important sites for this kind of stuff atm. I have an account on both platforms and would support you on either..Subbable has a per-month payment system. Patreon a per-whatever (month, week, video, etc.) system. For example SMBC  and Red Letter Media  are both on Patreon with a per-month scheme.Most content creators provide early access to content for supporters. But I personally don't care and watch / read / listen to the stuff whenever it comes out regularly. So I personally would not be interested in exclusive content and/or make it a requirement for my financial support. But I prefer to have all my donations managed in one place (or a few places). That's why I don't use the existing paypal donation option on eevblog.com.http://www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersmithhttp://www.patreon.com/redlettermedia

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 02:19:17 pm
content: Quote from: clifford on September 13, 2014, 01:53:15 pmYeah, the idea would be to make it another channel for those who have a Patreon account and don't like PayPal. I support several other bloggers on Patreon already.The early access thing is possible as I'm trying to position myself to have videos cued up ready to go.My latest video for example is already up in the forum supporters section.Certainly no exclusive content though, that's just a big can'o'worms.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 03:03:09 pm
content: Dear Dave:--I think you should try and capture any additional income stream which does not eat up too much time. And I do not think you should completely rule out charging for certain special content. Say for instance a one hour compilation of some of our favorite tech talks.--I was also thinking you could perhaps try to sell a package deal comprised of a DVD of a Lecture compilation plus a PDF file containing a couple of pages of the equations in DaveCad, and perhaps pictures, diagrams or other reference material. Throw in a micro ruler, and a supporters membership to complete the package, and Berta is your auntie.There is a great satisfaction in building good tools for other people to use.Freeman Dyson 1923 -Best RegardsClear Ether

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 03:07:31 pm
content: When you do it, please don't make a big song and dance about it in the intro to all of your videos. Patreon seems to inspire people to do this. I am yet to see it done tastefully.It is fair to say, though, that I hardly watch any (other) youtube.You have to do it. Best of luck.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 04:16:56 pm
content: I would favor as many income streams as possible, bitcoin, Patreon, etc., IIRC the only downside to them is their fees. I have had some big problems with paypal, have removed my verified status and use it only now for eBay.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 14, 2014, 05:54:40 pm
content: Greetings EEVBees:--I do not have the figures but I bet that EEVBlog Videos have rather large number of cumulative views, so another idea for cash flow would be to have sponsorship of each video, with a short ad or mention and picture of the sponsor at the beginning and/or end of of each. Does anyone happen to know what these numbers are, and if they are confidential I completely understand. I know that Dave has decided not to have an introduction bumper at the beginning of each video, so the above suggestion could be accomplished as a picture in picture. I know that everyone loves the way that Dave, of late, gets down to the nitty straight away, so I would not change that. Dave could even edit these PIP ads into old videos if the price were right, for any given run of time.--Dave should remind people more often that when you go to Amazon directly from EEVBlog and then place an order, Dave receives a decent commission. Lastly I would suggest that Dave try to get the same sort of deal with NewEgg, from which I order a lot of stuff for reasons of price."Wish in one hand and whiz in the other, and see which one fills up first."Gator Dundee 1948 -Best RegardsClear Ether