Flattr as a payment(wall) on news sites
It’s a well known fact that news organizations over the world are discussing when and how they should start using a paywall, if they already haven’t. Certainly inevitable if you look at the trends in newspaper industry, where revenue from … Continue reading
When you flattr somebody that isn’t a flattr user – unclaimed flattrs
With the ability to Flattr all users on services you hang out on, you can flattr a creator that hasn’t signed up to Flattr. Some people have misunderstood how it works. This is how it works First of, we are … Continue reading
How to be flattrable – a guide to Flattr for creators
We know it’s a hard time to get paid for the stuff you make online. Especially the everyday creations and communication you have with fans. We want to help you make that part easier. Musicians, @flattr now works w/@soundcloud. You … Continue reading
Gender, Technology, Diversity and Creativity
The mission of Flattr is to make it easy to give to creators of all types by providing a quick, ubiquitous, and simple to use platform. We want to see the greatest diversity possible in the numbers of people and … Continue reading
Guest post: Open letter to pirated artists
This guest post is written by the Belgian Pirate Party member, Lionel Dricot. He was 14 votes away of becoming the first Pirate elected in Belgium. He blogs on www.ploum.net and is a Flattr advocate since 2010. Dear artists, A year ago, in … Continue reading
I got mail
Last month we enabled creators to stay in touch with supporters by sending them updates. A great way to show thankfulness, brief about what the Flattr money has been used for and to give inside info about what’s next. I just … Continue reading
Treat your supporters with some extra topping!
Are you a creator getting money from your fans? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to give them something back to them? A chance to tell them what you are doing next and thank them for their support, even … Continue reading
Flattr bombs as birthday celebration
This is a guest post by podcaster Toby Baier who makes the “Fall asleep Podcast” (Einschlafen Podcast). It tries to be so boring it helps you fall asleep. On October 18th, the Einschlafen Podcasts has its 2nd birthday. To celebrate … Continue reading
Help us translate
We don’t like that the majority of homepages are in English, anyone should be able to use it regardless of English skills. So we offer our site in a several different languages. The actual translation is done through a community … Continue reading
The importance of connections
Today we added another connection to Flattr, 500px. More connections will be over time so it’s time to explain why we are doing this and how it will be a core part of Flattr in the future. Two core issues … Continue reading
