Earning Money Through Your Profile
Enable tipping features to collect direct support from fans and followers. Monetize your hoo.be profile and turn your audience into income.
Setting Up Tips
- Go to your page editor
- Click the "+" button
- Select "Tips" or "Monetization"
- Connect your Stripe account
- Set your tip amounts (optional)
- Customize your tip message
- Click "Save" to enable tips on your profile
Connecting Stripe
- Click "Connect Stripe" in the tips settings
- Sign in to your Stripe account or create one
- Complete the verification process
- Authorize hoo.be to process payments
- Your account will be connected
Customizing Your Tips Block
- Tip Amounts: Set suggested amounts or allow custom amounts
- Message: Write a personalized thank-you message
- Position: Place the tips block where it's most visible
- Design: Match the tips block to your theme
Managing Earnings
- View your earnings in the analytics dashboard
- Track individual tips and totals
- Export earnings reports
- Monitor payout schedules
Payouts
- Earnings are processed through Stripe
- Payouts typically take 2-7 business days
- Set up your bank account in Stripe
- Track payout status in your dashboard
Best Practices
- Place your tips block prominently
- Use engaging copy to encourage tips
- Thank supporters publicly (with permission)
- Offer exclusive content for supporters
- Promote your tipping feature regularly
Promoting Your Tips Feature
- Mention it in your bio
- Create content about supporting creators
- Share success stories
- Offer incentives for tips
- Engage with supporters
Tax Considerations
- Tips are considered income
- Keep records of all earnings
- Consult a tax professional
- Report earnings appropriately
Start monetizing your profile today and turn your audience into a sustainable income stream.