Memberships promise you a recurring income along with an unbreakable bond with your fans. You can create as many membership levels as you’d prefer and offer multiple rewards at each level.

In this article, we are diving deeper into how to get started with membership levels. Finally, you will end up owning a creator page that works best for every one of your fans.

Guides:

• Setting up a membership level

• Offering rewards to your fans

• Limiting your members

• Creating a welcome message

Extras are a great way to offer something in return for all the support you receive. It's also a great way to sell something, anything. There are no limits to what you can sell or share using extras.

If you have anything that you think would come in handy for another person, turn it into an Extra! Here are a few examples of Extras that you can offer:

• One-on-one consultations/meetings

• Art Commissions

• Ebooks

• Exclusive videos

• Zoom backgrounds

• Maybe even Zoom cameos?

• Invites to Whatsapp, Telegram, Viber or Discord groups

• Social media mentions

• Newsletter shout outs

• Dedicated blog posts or sponsored content

• Literally, anything you can think of

Before we dive into the steps of setting up your first extra, make sure you check out their extras use-cases for more ideas and inspirations. ✨

Commissions are personalized services you can offer to your followers or members. With Buy Me a Coffee Commissions, you can sell a wide range of services, from personalized essays to engaging 1-on-1 video calls. It's the perfect feature to connect with your audience and provide unique experiences tailored to their needs. Let's learn more about this process.

How to add your listings?

To create a Commission first you should add your listing. Here is how you can do that.

1. Click on the "Commissions" tab.

2. Select "Add Listing" from the options.

3. You can provide the necessary information on the form that appears:

   a. Name: Give your listing a name that describes the service you're offering.

   b. Description: Write a clear and informative description of what the commission entails.

   c. Information from the buyer: Specify any extra information or requirements you need from your followers who may be interested in this commission.

4. Add a Preview Image: Choose an image that represents your commission well and helps attract attention.

5. Set the Price: Decide on a fixed price for your commission.

6. Add-ons: If you offer any additional options, then specify them here.

7. Additional Options: You can choose to include additional options like shipping (if applicable), a thank you message, set a limit on the number of slots available, and specify the delivery time.

8. Fill in all the necessary details and options. Then review your listing to ensure all information is accurate and complete and now click on the Publish button. You have created your first Commission.

What additional features does Buy Me a Coffee offer on Commissions?

Rename Commissions: In the settings section under commissions on your dashboard, you can change the title of the tab that appears on your page. This allows you to choose a name that best describes what you're offering, such as requests, services, bookings, or readings.

Enable Slot Limits: If you want to limit the number of commissions you can take on, you have the option to enable "Limit slots across all listings." When this feature is activated, all your upcoming commissions will be closed once the overall number of slots is reached.

Add Your Terms: Under this section, you can provide specific details about your delivery options, what you will deliver, return policies and other relevant information. These terms apply to all of your commission listings.

Special Discount for Members: By enabling this feature, you can set a percentage discount that will be applicable to all tiers of membership. This discount will be visible on your page and can be a great way to provide special benefits to your loyal members.

Do you still want some inspiration?

Here are some examples from fellow creators.

• https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Molongski/commissions
• https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PrimalStatus/commissions
• https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garveydynaF/commissions
• https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PernellBobby/commissions

Your wishlist can be anything you'd like to buy or goals that require funding. Setting up your wishlist only takes a few minutes. Here's how -

Step - 1

From your account dashboard, click on the Wishlist tab.

Step - 2

Tap on "Add a wishlist item," and a form will pop up.

Step - 3

Fill in the required details, such as the item's name, price, and image.

You'll also find a few more options to customize your wishlist; we have explained them below.

Add a note - Tell people why you need this product and what you intend to use it for. The more details, the better. It all helps supporters get as excited as you are.

Confirmation message - ADD a thank you message to be displayed when someone funds your wishlist.

Notify followers - Use this option to announce your wishlist to followers. We will send them an email with the details of your wishlist.

Step - 4

Hit publish when you're done. Your item will be added to the wishlist tab on your page. Enjoy your gift! 🎁

• How can I promote my wishlist?

Copy your item link to your social bios (Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, etc.). You can also directly promote it to your Facebook and Twitter pages.

• Can I enlist an item without an image?

Yes, but showing people what they'll be helping you buy is inspiring and motivating! Your product image is what others will see when your wishlist is shared and will help make an excellent first impression.

• What can I add to my wishlist?

Your wishlist can be anything that helps your creative journey. It could be a book, hardware, or a piece of equipment... pretty much anything you dream up can find a place on your wishlist.

• How to edit/remove a wishlist item?

Head over to the wishlist tab in your account dashboard. Find the wishlist item, and click on the hamburger menu on the right to find the edit/deactivate options. Deactivated items will no longer be displayed to your page visitors. However, if you wish to bring them back, you can use the reactivate option (Click on the hamburger menu next to the deactivated item).