Creatives using Linktree as a source of income recently gained access to paywalls through the Payment lock featurebut the web hosting alternative does not stop there.
Also, they already have access to a tip jar via Support me left, but from now on fans and supporters can thank creatives quickly, easily and without an account with the “Buy me a gift” function, which works much the same as Ko-fi (opens in new tab)‘s one-time “Buy a coffee” feature.
Plus build on existing PayPalSquare, and Shopify (opens in new tab) integrations for online shop functionality, Linktree users can now add SendOwl content links (created with an account on the service) to a searchable carousel and display a Bonfire showcase directly on the user’s page to sell merchandise.
The main difference between the existing Tip Jar functionality offered by Linktree’s Support Me links and the new Buy Me a Gift feature appears to be that the value of a “gift” can be set manually by a Linktree user. Fans can then choose one, two, or even three if they choose to support a creator.
Elsewhere, in addition to the new additions of embeddable storefronts, from which supporters can easily purchase individual products or browse all of a user’s products, users will also be able to display some SendOwl links on their Linktree page.
The checkout processes for products purchased through SendOwl and Bonfire are hosted by those services, which should mean they are trustworthy and reliable.
To get started setting up the new integrations, users should explore the “Earn and collect money” section of their Linktree account admin settings (opens in new tab)or read more about the integrations on the Help Center pages SendOwl (opens in new tab) and Bonfire (opens in new tab).