Pinned Posts Feature for Patreon Creators

Pinned Posts Feature for Patreon Creators

Summary: Many Patreon creators face challenges in keeping important information visible on their pages, leading to lost context for new patrons. Introducing a pinning feature for posts would allow creators to highlight essential content permanently, ensuring easy access and reducing repetitive communication.

Many Patreon creators struggle to keep important information visible on their pages. While they can make temporary announcements, there's no way to permanently highlight key posts like membership guidelines or FAQs. This means critical details often get buried, forcing creators to repeatedly share the same information while new patrons might miss essential context.

A Simple Solution for Better Content Organization

One approach could be introducing a pinning feature that lets creators keep 1-3 posts permanently visible at the top of their page. These pinned posts would stand out visually (perhaps with a colored background or badge) while respecting existing tier-based visibility settings. Creators could easily rearrange or swap out pinned content as needed - a post meant for premium patrons would remain accessible only to those members, even when pinned.

The system might include:

  • A simple "pin this post" option in the post menu
  • Clear visual distinction between pinned and regular posts
  • Drag-and-drop functionality for ordering pinned content

Benefits Beyond Better Information Access

Unlike pinned posts on platforms like Facebook or Twitter which mainly highlight temporary announcements, this approach would serve Patreon's unique needs. It could save creators significant time while helping patrons quickly find the information they need most.

The feature aligns well with stakeholder interests:

  • Creators reduce repetitive communication
  • Patrons enjoy immediate access to key resources
  • Patreon could see increased patron retention

A basic version could launch with just the core pinning functionality, allowing for testing before potentially adding more advanced features like analytics or special pin categories.

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Skills Needed to Execute This Idea:
User Experience DesignSoftware DevelopmentUI/UX PrototypingProduct ManagementWeb DevelopmentDatabase ManagementData AnalysisAgile MethodologiesVisual DesignContent ManagementStakeholder EngagementTesting and Quality AssuranceTechnical Documentation
Categories:Digital Product DevelopmentSocial Media ToolsContent Management SolutionsUser Experience EnhancementCreator Support ServicesSubscription Platform Innovation

Hours To Execute (basic)

200 hours to execute minimal version ()

Hours to Execute (full)

250 hours to execute full idea ()

Estd No of Collaborators

1-10 Collaborators ()

Financial Potential

$10M–100M Potential ()

Impact Breadth

Affects 1K-100K people ()

Impact Depth

Significant Impact ()

Impact Positivity

Probably Helpful ()

Impact Duration

Impacts Lasts 1-3 Years ()

Uniqueness

Moderately Unique ()

Implementability

Moderately Difficult to Implement ()

Plausibility

Logically Sound ()

Replicability

Moderately Difficult to Replicate ()

Market Timing

Good Timing ()

Project Type

Digital Product

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