A patron count does not say what a tier is actually worth
A tier list promises things. It does not prove any of them actually show up on time, that early access is actually early, or that a creator answers the comments on a patron-only post. Somebody deciding whether three, five, or twenty dollars a month is worth it is trusting a stranger's word for all of that. A current patron saying what they actually get is the only real answer.
When to ask
Right after a patron-only drop or a perk actually gets delivered.
Send the link then, not in a follow-up a month later. A review is written in the mood the buyer is in when they get the link, and that is the mood you want on the page.
What to ask
The form has one box, and what goes in it depends on what you asked. These get an answer a stranger can use. “Great seller” does not.
- Which tier are you on, and what made you join?
- Does the tier deliver what it promises?
- What would you tell somebody deciding which tier to pick?
What lands on your page
An example, written to show the shape. The name, the tags and the verified mark come from the reviewer and the link they used, and nothing shows until you approve it.
Example
Joined the top tier for the monthly video call and she actually shows up and remembers what everyone is working on from last time.
Worth knowing
Pin the link in your Patreon's welcome post so it is the first thing a new patron sees.
◆ Free
Pick the name at the end of your address and it is yours. Send the link, approve what comes back, and the page is live.
Make an accountWhat Supporter adds is on the pricing page.