Steady

Steady is a platform designed to assist creators in building a membership program that connects with their community and supports their creative work. According to the vendor, Steady provides a range of tools for content creation, monetization, community engagement, accounting, and management, as well as marketing and promotion. The platform is targeted towards independent creators of various sizes, including individuals and small teams. It is used by professionals in industries such as podcasting, YouTubing, social media influencing, publishing, journalism, visual arts, and photography.

Key Features

Content Creation: According to the vendor, creators can publish blog posts, send newsletters, host podcasts, and more using Steady, all at no cost. The platform offers an editor that enables the creation and sharing of members-only content. Additionally, Steady allows for seamless integration with other platforms like Spotify, Podigee, and Audio RSS-Feed.

Monetization: Steady claims to provide creators with the ability to generate sustainable income through memberships. The platform offers flexibility in setting pricing and member benefits to meet individual needs. Creators can offer exclusive content to members and accept payments from supporters with ease, according to the vendor.

Community Engagement: Steady aims to help creators build a community of fans who financially support their work. The platform provides newsletters and email tools to facilitate engagement with members and foster a sense of belonging and connection. Creators can also create private forums or groups for members to interact with each other, as stated by the vendor.

Accounting and Management: Steady simplifies accounting for EU-based creators by taking care of invoices, payments, and tax-related matters, according to the vendor. Creators can access detailed analytics to track membership growth and revenue. The platform also allows for the importation of existing members and newsletter subscribers.

Marketing and Promotion: According to the vendor, Steady offers features to effectively promote membership programs. Creators can run discount campaigns and trial offers to incentivize sign-ups. The platform provides email and social media templates to engage with the audience. Additionally, Steady helps creators reach a wider audience and gain exposure.

Creative Independence: Steady aims to empower creators to produce content independently without relying on advertisers. By offering memberships, creators can focus on their craft and create meaningful content without the pressure to produce clickbait content to meet algorithmic demands, as claimed by the vendor.

Longevity of Projects: According to the vendor, Steady ensures the longevity of creators' projects by providing financial stability and ongoing support. The platform allows creators to continue producing content that their audience values and provides a sustainable source of income.

Concrete Benefits for Members: Steady enables creators to offer exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, or other perks to their members. These benefits serve as incentives for members to join and show appreciation for their support. Members enjoy additional value and engagement through these exclusive benefits.

Income Stability for Creators: Steady claims that memberships provide creators with a reliable and consistent income stream, reducing financial stress and allowing them to focus on their work. The platform offers a sustainable source of income for creators, according to the vendor.

Community Support: Steady enables members to support creators they admire and align with, according to the vendor. Members contribute not only financially but also with their time, expertise, and ideas. Creators receive support from a committed and engaged community.