Empowering influencers with a community monetization platform
Influencers and content creators often struggle to monetize their audience effectively while maintaining direct engagement. Existing social media platforms limit their earning potential through high fees, algorithmic restrictions, and lack of full control over their content. The challenge was to create a community-driven platform where creators could share exclusive content, engage with their audience, and offer paid subscriptions—all while retaining control over their monetization.
Solution
This platform was built to help influencers connect with their audience and generate income through free and paid content. Using Stripe integration, creators can set up their communities, post exclusive material, and offer subscription-based memberships. Fans can easily subscribe to support their favorite creators, unlocking premium content while enjoying a seamless user experience.
Key Features:
Free & paid content where influencers can post public content or restrict access to paying subscribers
Subscription-based model with Stripe API integration allows secure and automated payments
Community engagement – Fans interact with creators through posts and exclusive content
Scalable and secure – Designed to handle growth, ensuring a smooth experience for users
Results & Contributions
I was responsible for the entire development process, from concept to deployment, ensuring a robust and scalable platform.
My key contributions included:
Developing the full backend using Node, Express, Prisma, and PostgreSQL
Building the frontend with Vue, Naive UI, and Vue Query, ensuring an intuitive and engaging user experience
Integrating Stripe API for payment processing and subscription management
Deploying and managing the infrastructure on DigitalOcean
Implementing automated testing with Jest and Supertest to ensure code quality and reliability
A community-driven platform where influencers share free or paid content, monetize their audience and manage subscriptions with seamless Stripe integration.