I Built a Free, Zero-Commission Linktree

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dougmnuel

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dougmnuelAuthor

3 months ago

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Hi everyone, I'm a solo developer and entrepreneur. For a while, I've been frustrated seeing creators and influencers pay high fees or monthly subscriptions just to have a simple page for their links and receive tips. The platforms that are supposed to empower them are taking a cut of their earnings.

So, I decided to build my own solution: TipsTo.me.

It's a modern, fast "link in bio" platform with a key difference: we take 0% commission from the creator. Tips are sent directly to their Stripe or PayPal accounts. Our platform is supported by an optional tip from the donor, not by taking a piece of the creator's income.

You can add all your social links, embed Spotify playlists, YouTube videos, showcase products, and, of course, get tipped. It's completely free, with no premium tiers.

I'd love for you to check it out and hear your feedback. The goal is to build a tool that truly supports the creator economy.

Thanks for your time!

dougmnuelAuthor

3 months ago

A bit more background: I'm originally from Venezuela and now based in Georgia, USA. Building this has been a journey, balancing coding with running my other businesses. Happy to answer any questions about the tech or the entrepreneurial side of things.

dougmnuelAuthor

3 months ago

¡Hola a todos! Soy un desarrollador y emprendedor. Durante un tiempo, me ha frustrado ver cómo los creadores de contenido e influencers tienen que pagar altas comisiones o suscripciones mensuales solo por tener una página para sus enlaces y recibir propinas. Las plataformas que deberían apoyarlos se están quedando con una parte de sus ingresos.

Por eso, decidí crear mi propia solución: TipsTo.me.

Es una plataforma de "link in bio" moderna y rápida con una diferencia clave: cobramos 0% de comisión al creador. Las propinas van directas a su cuenta de Stripe o PayPal. La plataforma se mantiene con una propina opcional que el donante puede añadir, no quitándole una parte al creador.

En su perfil pueden añadir todos sus enlaces, insertar playlists de Spotify, videos de YouTube, mostrar productos y, por supuesto, recibir donaciones. Es totalmente gratis y sin planes "premium".

Me encantaría que le echaran un vistazo y me dieran su opinión. El objetivo es construir una herramienta que de verdad apoye a la comunidad de creadores.

¡Gracias por su tiempo!

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