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Shannon Ashley

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You need to believe in your purpose and your vision for being here. Then, you need to share your work and look for the folks who believe in you too.

Annamarabella Grumble

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Whether you already have an audience or are working on building one. Take it at your own pace and trust your gut. You’ve got this!

Elle Linton

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Just jump in and have a good play around to get everything set up. Then, don't be afraid to share, share and share some more!

The Peach Stitch

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I completely fell in love with the endless opportunities Ko‑fi has to offer.

Long Cat Media

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The fact that Ko‑fi doesn't take a cut makes it a no-brainer for any independent creator.

Chris Sale

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A lot of my followers were keen to show their support. I did some research into the best ways to collect small donations and stumbled across Ko-fi.

Leafbear Studio

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With Ko-fi, I can make my art available to everyone, while accepting donations from those who want to support me.

Splatonoodles

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I also fell in love with the idea of being able to be given a ‘coffee’ by my supporters.

Me for Queen

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I doubt would have come about without Ko-fi! It keeps me accountable and motivated too.

BombyD

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I love that Ko‑fi takes 0% platform fees and I was excited to set up a crowdfunding goal that people could contribute to through commissions or donating directly.

Eric Campbell

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The streaming setup I have today is all thanks to my supporters & their generosity through Ko-fi. They’re the backbone of everything I do.

Babs Butcher

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Ko‑fi didn't feel aggressive or snobby, it put into perspective the value of the joy that creativity brings others.

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Using Ko-fi With Other Platforms

How to make the most of Ko-fi wherever you have an audience

How to Use Ko-fi With Instagram

Add Your Page Link to Your Instagram Bio
Share Your Ko-fi on Your Instagram Feed
Share Your Ko-fi in Your Instagram Stories
Promote Your Ko-fi Products & Services on Instagram
Share Your Ko-fi in an Instagram Live

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How to Use Ko-fi With Youtube

Add Ko-fi to Your About Section & Channel Banner
Link Your Ko-fi Page in Your Video Descriptions
Set up Ko-fi Stream Alerts
Create a Video Introducing Ko-fi to Your Fans
Mention Your Ko-fi on Your End Screen

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How to Use Ko-fi With Twitter

Add Your Page Link to Your Twitter Bio
Introduce Your Ko-fi With a Pinned Tweet
Update Your Display Name
Update Your Social Preview Image
Share Ko-fi Content Directly to Twitter

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How to Use Ko-fi With Twitch

Create a Ko-fi Info Panel on Twitch
Set up Ko-fi Stream Alerts
Share an Intro Video on Ko-fi
Share Your Ko-fi Link After a Live Stream
Share Your Twitch Clips on Ko-fi

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How to Use Ko-fi With Facebook

Add Your Page to Your Facebook About Section
Introduce Your Page With a Pinned Post
Update Your Social Preview Image
Use Ko-fi as Your Call-to-Action in a Facebook Live
Share Ko-fi Content Directly to Facebook

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How to Use Ko-fi With Discord

Connect Your Discord Server
Assign Roles For Your Supporters & Members
Add Discord Roles to Existing Membership Tiers
Reward Members with Discord Roles & Invites

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How to Use Ko-fi With Medium

Link Your Ko-fi Page in Your Bio
Add Your Ko-fi Link as Your Sign Off
Add a Custom Ko-fi Button
Offer Short Stories in Return For Ko-fi Donations
Crowdfund a Chapter of Your Book on Ko-fi

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How to Use Ko-fi With Github

Add Your Ko-fi Page to Your GitHub Profile
Make Ko-fi Your Funding Link in Your Repository
Add a Ko-fi Button to Your ReadMe File
Share Updates About Your Projects on Ko-fi

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Read tips, get inspiration and learn how 32 creators are making an income on Ko-fi.

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Creator Stories

Sonshine Magazine

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You don't have to know exactly what you're doing before you set it up - my Ko-fi page has grown and changed as the magazine has!

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Shannon Ashley

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You need to believe in your purpose and your vision for being here. Then, you need to share your work and look for the folks who believe in you too.

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Elle Linton

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Just jump in and have a good play around to get everything set up. Then, don't be afraid to share, share and share some more!

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Annamarabella Grumble

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Whether you already have an audience or are working on building one. Take it at your own pace and trust your gut. You’ve got this!

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Lou Yardley

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Start small and build your profile bit by bit, then promote your Ko-fi page wherever you can!

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The Peach Stitch

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I stumbled upon Ko-fi and after seeing how creator friendly and supportive the community is, I felt a spark of motivation and started creating again!

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Long Cat Media

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Allowing listeners to choose between one-off and monthly donations is a big plus. Not everyone wants to give every month, but many do!

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SQUAWKING DEAD

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Implementing Ko‑fi as an extension of our offering has been an audience driver and a stable way to stay in touch with our beloved listeners.

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Leafbear Studio

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My followers like to check out the work-in-progress photos that I post exclusively on my Ko‑fi page.

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Splatonoodles

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I love the idea of someone buying me a ‘coffee’. It just sounds so fun and a more personal way of donating!

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Wildcard Wanderer

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Take your time exploring all of Ko-fi’s tools and features, and identify which of those would fit nicely with your type of content.

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Me for Queen

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I called my Ko-fi a 'Backstage Club' as I wanted people to feel like they were joining something fun!

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Stylusboy

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My Handmade Music Club on Ko-fi is more like an online sketchbook or private journal that members can be part of.

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BombyD

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Start posting content you enjoy making and find a community of people that share your passion!

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Eric Campbell

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You owe it to yourself to share your creative spirit. Take the leap and build your wings on the way down.

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Babs Butcher

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Ko-fi Donations have allowed me to continue my craft while still being able to pay my bills.

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Chris Sale

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I think exclusivity is really important. Ko-fi is the only place where fans can access some of my content, including my webinars.

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Butrix Production

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