Monetize Your Profile with hoo.be

📖 6 min readLast updated: October 2024

💡 Quick Tip: Multiple monetization methods work better together than relying on just one!

Turn your hoo.be profile into a revenue stream. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or influencer, hoo.be offers multiple ways to earn money directly from your audience.

1. Accept Tips

The easiest way to start earning. Let your audience support you with one-time payments.

Setting Up Tips

  1. Go to Settings → Payments
  2. Connect Stripe or PayPal
  3. Enable "Tip Jar" on your profile
  4. Set custom tip amounts ($5, $10, $20, custom)
  5. Write a thank you message for supporters

Tip Jar Best Practices

  • ✓ Explain what tips support ("Help fund my next video!")
  • ✓ Offer thank-you shoutouts for top supporters
  • ✓ Set reasonable minimum amounts ($3-$5)
  • ✓ Promote your tip jar in your content

2. Sell Digital Products

Sell eBooks, courses, templates, presets, beats, and more.

Product Types You Can Sell

  • Digital Downloads: PDFs, eBooks, guides, templates
  • Courses & Tutorials: Video courses, masterclasses
  • Music & Audio: Beats, sound packs, exclusive tracks
  • Photography: Presets, LUTs, photo packs
  • Design Assets: Graphics, fonts, templates
  • Exclusive Content: Behind-the-scenes, early access

How to Add Products

  1. Click "+ Add Link" → Choose "Product"
  2. Upload your digital file or link to hosted file
  3. Set your price
  4. Add product title and description
  5. Upload a product image/thumbnail
  6. Publish

Pro Tip: Bundle related products together for higher perceived value and larger sales!

3. Offer Services & Bookings

Sell your time and expertise with booking links.

  • 1:1 Coaching: Personal consultations
  • Freelance Services: Design, writing, video editing
  • Virtual Events: Workshops, Q&As, masterclasses
  • Content Reviews: Portfolio reviews, feedback sessions

Setting Up Bookings

  1. Connect Calendly, Cal.com, or similar tool
  2. Add booking link to your hoo.be profile
  3. Set your rates and availability
  4. Add clear service descriptions

4. Affiliate Marketing

Earn commissions by promoting products you love.

Popular Affiliate Programs

  • Amazon Associates: Earn 1-10% on products
  • LTK (rewardStyle): Fashion and lifestyle
  • ShareASale: Thousands of brands
  • Brand Partnerships: Direct deals with companies

Affiliate Link Tips

  • ✓ Only promote products you actually use and trust
  • ✓ Disclose affiliate relationships (legally required)
  • ✓ Use descriptive titles: "Shop My Favorite Skincare"
  • ✓ Track which links perform best

5. Memberships & Subscriptions

Create recurring revenue with membership programs.

  • Patreon: Link to your Patreon page
  • YouTube Memberships: Direct to membership page
  • Discord Communities: Paid community access
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Paid Substack or Ghost

Payment Processing

Supported Payment Methods

  • Stripe: Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • PayPal: PayPal balance, cards
  • Cash App: Direct Cash App payments
  • Venmo: Link to your Venmo

Fees & Pricing

  • hoo.be Fee: 5% on transactions (Free plan) or 0% (Pro plan)
  • Stripe Fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
  • PayPal Fee: 2.99% + $0.49 per transaction
  • Payout Schedule: Weekly or instant (for Pro)

Maximizing Revenue

Conversion Strategies

  • Place monetization links at the top of your profile
  • Use clear, action-oriented titles ("Buy My Course" not just "Course")
  • Add urgency with limited-time offers
  • Show social proof ("500+ students enrolled!")
  • Bundle products for higher average order value

Promotion Ideas

  • Announce new products in your content
  • Create dedicated promotion videos/posts
  • Offer launch discounts for new products
  • Run seasonal sales and promotions
  • Share customer testimonials and success stories

⚠️ Legal Note: You're responsible for taxes on income earned. Consult a tax professional for guidance.

Tracking Your Earnings

Monitor performance in your hoo.be Analytics dashboard:

  • Total revenue
  • Revenue by link/product
  • Conversion rates
  • Average transaction value
  • Top-earning products

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