Instagram starts testing creator subscriptions
At the outset, they'll be able to put some livestreams and stories behind a paywall. Those stories, which can be saved to subscribers-only highlights, have a purple ring to make them stand out, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said.and YouTube, subscribers will receive a purple badge next to their usernames. Creators can see the badge in comments, messages and elsewhere. As such, they'll be able to devote more of their attention to subscribers, if they like.
More subscription features may be added in the future. Mosseri also said his team is working on ways for creators to export their subscriber lists and"bring them off of Instagram to other apps and websites built by other companies." Creators will be able to set a monthly price of their choosing and followers can subscribe via a button on their profile. Instagram plans to expand the test to more creators in the coming months and parent company Meta"This will help creators earn more by offering benefits to their most engaged followers like access to exclusive Lives and Stories,"
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Instagram's parent company Meta."I'm excited to keep building tools for creators to make a living doing creative work and to put these tools in more creators' hands soon."
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Instagram is testing paid subscriptions with a small group of creatorsSubscriptions come with exclusive Lives, Stories and badges
Read more »
Here’s How to Get Your Hands on Free at-Home COVID-19 TestsEvery household can order four completely free rapid tests starting this week.
Read more »
The Creator Economy is Booming Thanks to Creator Coins | HackerNoon'The Creator Economy is Booming Thanks to Creator Coins' by AmandaWhitcroft creators contentcreators
Read more »
US labor board reconsiders rule that allow gag orders in arbitration agreements | EngadgetConfidentiality clauses in arbitration agreements can prevent employees from linking up with other workers and from talking to administrative agencies..
Read more »
Tesla driver in fatal California crash first to face felony charges involving Autopilot | EngadgetCalifornia prosecutors filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver in October last year..
Read more »
Amazon sued by family of employee killed in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse | EngadgetAmazon is being sued by the family of delivery driver Austin McEwan who died in the Edwardsville, Illinois warehouse struck by a tornado last month..
Read more »