Changing to A "Charge Up Front" Model?
Added 2017-05-09 14:33:20 +0000 UTCHey guys. I've been wondering about the new "Charge Up Front" model Patreon has, and wanted to know if that's something you'd be comfortable with, if I changed to this method. First off...
What is "Charge Up Front"?
Charge Up Front is a new pledging option that allows content creators to charge their patrons up front as soon as they pledge. The change to Up Front is permanent, meaning once the creator chooses to charge their patrons through this method, it cannot be undone. Currently, I'm a "per creation" creator and will not be able to switch back to this method if Up Front is chosen.
How "Charge Up Front" Changes How You Pledge
New Patrons - New patrons are charged on the day they become patrons, giving instant access to all the content otherwise locked to their respective reward tier. On the first of each following month, the new patrons will simply return to being charged at the beginning of the new month.
Existing Patrons - Existing patrons will be charged on the 1st of each month like usual. Since the campaign will essentially change to monthly for those it concerns, I encourage you to increase your pledge amounts to match your monthly maxes.
The Benefits of "Charge Up Front"
Patrons Can Get Their Rewards Faster - Since the creators will receive their pledges sooner, they can fulfil their rewards closer to when the patrons pledge, rather than having to wait until the month's end.
Patrons Will Not Be Able To Sample "patron-only" content - Some Patrons have been able to become a patron of a monthly creator to check out the content, then delete their pledge before they are charged at the beginning of the month. With "charge up front" enabled, only paying patrons can view the creator's "patron only" content.
So the question is: would you be comfortable with the campaign changing to a "Charge Up Front" model?
