Being a content creator on social media is a new profession, with stats showing that about 200 million people consider themselves creators. A big part of them prefer Instagram as the platform to share content and earn money. Instagram's monetization program, Instagram Subscriptions, allows creators to make money by sharing exclusive content with their followers.
In a recent blog post, Meta revealed that since broadening access to more creators earlier this year, there are now over 1 million active subscriptions through Instagram Subscriptions. Most recently, subscriptions were introduced for creators in an additional 35 countries.
However, 1 million is not such a huge number, considering Instagram has more than 1.2 billion users, which probably is why Meta is introducing new ways for creators to attract subscribers and earn more money.
The tech giant is currently testing an exclusive holiday bonus on Instagram, available by invitation only for creators in the United States, South Korea, and Japan. This holiday bonus goal is to reward creators for showcasing their creativity through reels and photos.
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A select group of creators will receive invitations to test this new bonus until the end of the year. Those who receive an invitation can activate the holiday bonus to initiate monetization. Earnings for creators will be determined based on the number of plays for reels and views for photos during the bonus period.
To help creators expand their subscriber communities even more, Meta has introduced new promotional tools like featuring the Subscribe button when followers see content in the Feed. To prove that subscriptions work, the company gives an example with creator Kimberley Haberly, who says her subscription is generating approximately AUD 31,000 per month, thanks to her 3,000+ subscribers (not too shabby, if you ask me).
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Right now, Meta is giving creators a break by waiving subscription fees for both Instagram and Facebook, and it promises to send creators a heads-up with a six-month notice before making any changes to this approach.
Subscriptions aren't just an Instagram thing; you can find them on Facebook too. Meta's on a roll, expanding access to millions more creators in the upcoming months. It is adding more ways for followers to subscribe, like through Reels and Stories on Facebook. Plus, creators can now offer free 30-day subscription trials to their fans.
The company is also rolling out more control over pricing so creators can change the price of their subscriptions over time. It is also making it easier for creators to participate in ads by showing additional ad eligibility information when creating Instagram Stories.
Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.
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