As a prolific platform boasting over 300 million monthly active users, Twitter presents immense opportunities for creators to build engaged communities and monetize their content. Over the years, Twitter has introduced various features allowing influencers to earn directly from their tweets and interactions.
This guide will explore the ins and outs of Twitter‘s current monetization offerings. It outlines step-by-step instructions for changing your payout settings to start earning from your viral content. Buckle up for an in-depth look!
Overview of Monetization Methods
Unlike YouTube or Instagram which rely heavily on advertising, Twitter has implemented some innovative ways for creators to generate revenue. They allow fans to directly fund the accounts they love.
Tips
Introduced in 2020, Tips enable followers to send small sums of money as tokens of appreciation. Creators have full ownership over what payment services to enable, with no middleman cuts from Twitter.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions take the concept of patrons funding creators to the next level. Fans pay a monthly fee for exclusive content and interactions. Twitter only takes a small percent of earnings.
Ticketed Spaces
Ticketed Spaces allowed creators to host private audio conversations with subscribers. However, this feature has been deactivated for now.
Below is a comparison of the two active monetization methods:
| Feature | Tips | Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Direct payments from followers | Monthly subscriptions for extra content |
| Eligibility | Any user over 18 | 10K+ followers, >25 tweets/30 days, other rules |
| Earnings Split | 100% to creator | 97% to creator |
| Payment Platforms | Varied by country | Set by Twitter |
Now that you know the landscape, let‘s get into the step-by-step process for updating your payout settings…
Changing Tips Settings
Enabling tips simply requires toggling on the feature and selecting payment services. Here is how to access the right settings menu across devices:
On Mobile:
- Tap your profile icon > Edit Profile
- Scroll down and select Tips
- Review and agree to General Tipping Policy
- Toggle Allow tips to ON position
- Choose desired payment methods
You‘re all set! Follow these same steps to add or remove payment platforms later on.
On Web Browser:
Unfortunately tips are not configurable on the web just yet. This is only possible via Twitter‘s mobile application.
Tips FAQs
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions around receiving tips:
Are tips anonymous?
No, you can see exactly who sends you money directly on the transaction.
When will I receive the tip money?
Payout timing depends on the payment platform used, but is usually instantaneous or within a few days.
Can I tip private accounts?
No, you‘re only able to tip public accounts with visible follower numbers right now.
Changing Subscription Settings
Managing your Creator Dashboard for subscriptions is done through Twitter‘s Professional Tools. Here is how to access the central hub for your earnings and content:
On Mobile:
- Tap your profile icon > tap More
- Choose Professional Tools
- Select Monetization
- Click on Subscriptions > Manage
This is where you can check subscriber numbers, earnings, and eligibility.
On Web Browser:
- Click your profile icon
- Select More > Professional Tools > Monetization
- Choose Subscriptions then Manage
You‘ll land on the same Creator Dashboard as the mobile process!
Subscription Eligibility
To qualify for Super Follows, you must:
- Have at least 10,000 followers
- Be 18+ years old
- Post 25+ tweets in last 30 days
- Have US residency
- Have compliant content
Check your unique eligibility requirements under the Learn More tab.
Subscription Tips
Here are some top tips for optimizing your subscription program:
- Set competitive pricing – $5-10 monthly fees work best
- Offer exclusives like community access, custom content, etc.
- Promote it everywhere – tweets, bio, highlights etc.
Final Takeaways
And that‘s a wrap! You now have a complete overview for updating your Twitter monetization settings. Follow the step-by-step processes outlined above to start earning money from your profile and tweeted content.
The options are still expanding, so stay tuned for more subscription tools and new features down the line. In the meantime, focus on building that loyal community and crafting content they‘d be excited to fund.
Happy monetizing!
