With billions of posts being uploaded daily and so many content creators working hard to keep you entertained, it can be hard to recognize and reward everyone. If you had to pay for every piece of online content you consume, the amount you watch would decrease considerably.
The oversaturation of content available means that some content creators do not get the recognition or money that they deserve. Therefore, we have identified several ways that you can ensure that your favorite creators are rewarded if you enjoy what you see.
Free Appreciation
Most social media platforms will have a free way for you to interact with the content included on the site. From liking the post and subscribing to the creator’s account to commenting on a post, all of these options will show the creator that you like what you see.
If a creator is being paid by the platform that you use for either views or interaction, these simple acts will also benefit them financially. Most creators will advise you of the free ways in which you can support them on each post or video. Alternatively, the social media site will show you how you can support the creators on the site, too.
Using these appreciation methods will not cost you as the viewer anything but can make the difference between the creator receiving a payment that month and not. So, if you enjoy what you see, be sure to let the creator and the platform know so they receive the recognition they deserve.
Paid For Appreciation
Alternatively, there are numerous ways in which you can show your appreciation that will cost. You will often be unable to choose which way you financially support the creator as they will select which platforms they use and which ones charge for additional content.
Some platforms, such as YouTube channel membership or Patreon, will have a monthly fee with set benefits. The creator may be able to create tiers of access so you can choose how much you want to pay each month, depending on what you get for that payment.
Usually, creators will outline exactly what you will get for the money you are paying, with the perks increasing as the monthly payment increases. You can choose based on affordability or based on what you receive for the money you are paying and can cancel at any time.
Alternatively, on some sites, you can purchase rewards such as the Waptap token, which can be used to show your appreciation. Depending on the site, you may receive a number of tokens per month to reward creators, or you can pay per token when you wish to give it.
This option allows you to be more flexible and support various creators throughout the month without having to subscribe to each one with a monthly payment attached to each. If you find that you want to support more than one creator each month but financially cannot subscribe to each, this may be the best option for you.
