Fanhouse recently announced that they were acquired by Passes. As part of that change, you have the option to migrate to Passes, or look for a new platform. While change can be scary (especially when that change impacts your livelihood), it’s important to remember that you have time to do what’s best for you and your community. Our team has worked with some Fanhouse creators to prepare this blog post about the options for you and your community.
Fanhouse is not shutting down immediately, so you can continue to post your content there until you decide on a transition plan. This will not only remind your superfans about why they’re a part of your community, but it will also give you time to decide your next move. It’s important to remember to be transparent and communicative with your fanbase. Some supporters might not know of the news that Fanhouse is closing its doors. Consider keeping them in the loop, letting them know how you feel, and giving them an early heads-up on your next steps.
If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend following this 3-step guide:
If you’re a Fanhouse creator and aren’t sure what this change means for you and your community, we recommend that you read the Passes x Fanhouse Q&A.
The right platform for you likely depends on the features that you rely on for income:
This mostly depends on which platform you chose in step one:
As a final step, you’ll have to migrate your members to a new platform. We recommend that you do the following:
By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to transition members. If you’re curious about examples of creators that have done this in the past, we’ve linked to two case studies about creators that have seamlessly migrated their audience from one platform to another:
While these strategies were specific to creators that moved to Fourthwall, you can follow the same approaches to any platform that you choose.
If you’re a creator that’s thinking of switching to a platform that isn’t Passes, you should try to make this decision before the end of July 2023 to give your community enough time to move over.
We know that this may be a hard time for you, and if you’re a creator that’s looking for tips on how to best manage the transition, our team is always happy to help (regardless of the platform you choose). Join our Discord community, and we’ll help support you in finding the best place for your community! We’ll also be dropping advice and loads of other content over on our Twitter.
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