💸 Why Monetize Your Discord?
With audiences spending 3+ hours daily in Discord, turning your knowledge or fandom into income is easier than ever.
🪜 Step 1: Define Tiered Access
Start with:
- 🟢 Free Tier: Announcements + General chat
- 🟡 Supporter Tier: Early drops, polls, bonus content
- 🔴 VIP Tier: Private VC rooms, coaching calls, AMAs
Use bots like Guilded, Ko-fi, or LaunchPass.
🧰 Step 2: Tool Stack
| Goal | Tool |
|---|---|
| Payments | Ko-fi, Patreon |
| Role Automation | Sx Bot, YAGPDB |
| Content Gating | Ticket Tool + Roles |
| Scheduling | Sesh, Zapier |
🔒 Step 3: Secure Access & Protect Value
- 🔐 Lock premium channels with role-gated access
- 🧑💼 Use stealth channels for inner-circle chats
- 📉 Monitor leaks or rule-breakers using logs & webhooks
📈 Bonus: Retention Tactics
- 🎁 Monthly drops (PDFs, icon packs, templates)
- 🔁 Community challenges
- 🗳️ Member-only polls & decision-making
“Our $9/month server now earns $4,200 MRR with just 600 members.”