Of course going full on exclusive mode off the start would be a bad idea if you're already settled into established outside revenue streams. Getting support on this platform in its current form involves staked tokens and upvotes.
See that 50 bucks or so up there under your post? Those of us who voted share in half of that amount. Your fanbase can be in on that 50% provided they own staked Hive (It's called Hive Power).
Platforms like Youtube and Twitch take a hefty percentage when something like tips or donations roll in. Consumers here can spend that same amount of money staking tokens, not get ripped off, and in a sense get a 'return on donation' for upvoting your content in the same way I'll get a share of the profit for doing that very thing here today on your post. They can also have some, most, or maybe more of their money back if they decide this isn't for them, which is a good deal if throwing that money away was the plan to begin with. Of course factors like token value play a role as well.
It's not the easiest business model to explain in a few sentences. There's a lot to say. A lot to know, especially when it comes to marketing or advertising to consumers. You can get them to sign up but their votes won't be worth anything without at least some skin in the game. Of course there's nothing wrong with opening the door so they can at least get a feel for the place first. Each consumer/fan/follower/whatever gets 10 votes to give out per day so that element can be beneficial to a group such as yourselves as well.
Probably too much info on your first day...
HAAAAAAAA!
I think Hi! I am here to help, works well on the first day :D
sorry I could not help but tease you!
So happy to see you here and commenting!! I have been a tad in my own world so will have to go check your blog now that I know you are posting again.
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LOL! Who has time for small talk these days?