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FAQs for Podcasters

Buzzsprout Subscriptions, who are they for?
Buzzsprout Subscriptions is for any podcaster who wants to give their listeners an easy way to contribute to their podcast monetarily.

Am I eligible for Buzzsprout Subscriptions?
As long as you are on a paid Buzzsprout plan, then yes, you are eligible!

What type of subscriptions are there?
There are two different subscription types, Recurring Support & Premium Content. You can only select one type at a time, but if you decide to change things up, you can switch between the types. 

  • Recurring Support gives your listeners the ability to contribute to your show with a recurring payment. They can subscribe using a credit card and choose between $3, $4, $8, and $10 per month. A listener can stop their support at any time.
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  • Premium Content will allow you to create premium content specifically for your supporters. You will be able to set the monthly subscription fee and determine what additional content the listener will get. For example, you could release bonus episodes each month, or give your supporters early access to regular episodes.
Premium Content.png How do I mark episodes as premium content?
If you decide to use the Premium Content option, then you can mark your episodes are premium content within the episode details page. Just click the Edit button on the episode and then check the box beneath the player to make the episode subscriber only!
CleanShot 2023-01-20 at 11.45.00@2x.png How much money does Buzzsprout take?
The revenue split with Buzzsprout is 85% / 15%. You will retain 85% of your monthly revenue and we will take just 15%. As your payments come in, you will see that revenue added to your Buzzsprout Wallet automatically.

How do I cash out my earnings?
As you begin to earn revenue through Buzzsprout subscriptions that will show in your Buzzsprout Wallet. You can access the wallet on your Subscriptions page or by going to Settings > Wallet. There you will have the option of applying your revenue to your monthly Buzzsprout charges or cashing out via PayPal.

How do I track my monthly support?
Once your subscription is published, you can track your supporters and monthly earnings by going to Monetization > Subscriptions. There we will give you all your supporter info, your monthly earnings, and your predicted earnings for the upcoming month.

Can I turn off subscriptions?
Once you have subscribers on your podcast, you won't be able to disable the subscription on your end. You will need to email Buzzsprout Support and we can help you disable the subscription from our side.

Will my supporters be notified if I cancel my subscriptions?
No, we will not notify your supporters for you. You will need to share this information with your supporters before you turn off the subscription or cancel your account. 

Can I contact my supporters?
You will be able to export all your supporter information on the Subscriptions page in your account. Just click the Export button below your supporter list and that will allow you to export your supporter names, emails, and giving info as a .csv file.