The FanPearl blog
Plain notes on how creators and fans connect: subscriptions, free trials, community, fees and payouts.
How do creators build a closer community with their fans?
Practical habits that turn followers into a community: replies, a steady posting rhythm, small promotions and respect for privacy.
How do creator payouts work from sale to bank?
What happens between a fan's purchase and your payout: gross and net, the 7-day hold, requesting a payout and what to keep track of.
What fees do creator platforms charge, and what does a creator keep?
The layers between a fan's payment and a creator's balance: platform commission, payment processing, service fees and holds, and how to compare them.
How does a free trial with a creator work?
What a free trial is, how it differs from a paid trial, when the first charge happens and how creators decide whether to offer one.
How does supporting a creator with a subscription work?
A plain walk-through of what happens when you subscribe to a creator: what you pay, what you get, how renewal works and how to stop.