A Creator’s Guide to Paywall-Free Community Platforms: Lessons from Digg’s Public Beta
communitydiggengagement

A Creator’s Guide to Paywall-Free Community Platforms: Lessons from Digg’s Public Beta

ppatron
2026-01-26
9 min read
Advertisement

How creators can monetize open communities: lessons from Digg's 2026 public beta on donations, merch, memberships, and retention.

Advertisement

Related Topics

#community#digg#engagement
p

patron

Contributor

Senior editor and content strategist. Writing about technology, design, and the future of digital media. Follow along for deep dives into the industry's moving parts.

Advertisement

Up Next

More stories handpicked for you

Future Predictions: Creator Commerce & Microcations — 2026 to 2030
trend•10 min read

Future Predictions: Creator Commerce & Microcations — 2026 to 2030

From Recording to Revenue: The Role of Kobalt’s Partnership with Madverse in Artist Opportunities
music industry•7 min read

From Recording to Revenue: The Role of Kobalt’s Partnership with Madverse in Artist Opportunities

Cross-Promoting Twitch Streams with Bluesky LIVE Badges: A Step-by-Step Growth Playbook
live-streaming•10 min read

Cross-Promoting Twitch Streams with Bluesky LIVE Badges: A Step-by-Step Growth Playbook

2026-01-26T01:01:32.655Z