Hi there friend,

As you may have heard, Congress is currently debating a potential ban on TikTok, which could impact creators who rely on the platform to make money. 

While it's uncertain whether the ban will happen, it's always best to be prepared and protect your revenue stream just in case.

Now, assuming you're already using other social media platforms to share your content and make money, here are some steps you can take to safeguard your revenue stream:

1 - Build a Direct Relationship with Your Audience: Having a direct connection with your audience is crucial, especially in the ever-changing world of social media. 

While platforms like TikTok are great for reaching new audiences, relying solely on them to build your following and monetize your content can be risky. That's why it's essential to get your social followers to sign up for your email list. 

Think of it like owning your own house versus renting. When you own your own house, you have control over the property and can customize it to fit your needs. In the same way, owning your audience through email gives you more control and flexibility over your content and monetization strategy. 

Plus, with an email list, you can communicate with your fans on a more personal level and build a stronger relationship with them.

2 - Diversify Your Income Streams: Don't rely solely on ad revenue or sponsored content deals to make money. 

Explore other monetization strategies like affiliate marketing, merchandise sales, or even creating digital products like courses or eBooks. 

By diversifying your income streams, you can mitigate the risk of losing revenue if one platform disappears.

3 - Be Prepared to Pivot: If TikTok does get banned, be prepared to pivot and adapt to the changing landscape. Keep an eye out for emerging platforms, and explore new content formats that may be better suited for other platforms. 

By being agile and willing to pivot, you can continue to grow your revenue stream even if your preferred platform disappears.

Remember, the key to protecting your revenue stream is to be proactive and not wait until it's too late. Keep building your audience, diversify your income streams, and be prepared to pivot if necessary.

While a TikTok ban is not a guarantee, it's always good to be prepared for any potential scenario. By following these steps, you can safeguard your revenue stream and continue to thrive as a creator.

Stay creative, stay proactive, and keep hustling!

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Give your social followers a place to go

Did you know a Link bio page (learn more about it) is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to promote their online content and engage with their audience? 

A Link bio page provides a single URL that leads to multiple links, it makes it easy for your audience to find and access all of your relevant content, whether it's your website, social media profiles, or other online assets. 

This can help increase your online visibility, build your brand, and drive traffic to your website or other online platforms. 

By taking advantage of the benefits of a Link bio page, you can create a centralized hub for your online content and engage with your followers in a more effective way.

You can have a Link bio page setup in under 10 minutes. Just use this templates in your AWeber account, and customize it to your brand:
 

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Inboxes are busy. Your social followers are far more likely to sign up to receive your emails if they know what they're getting!

In this video, Alycia show you how simple it is to send emails to your Newsletter Hub where you can share them. Plus, learn to post emails directly to Facebook and Twitter.
 

👉 Check out your very own Newsletter Hub (the link is at the top of your broadcast page). Now you can share your previous emails.

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As always, thanks for reading!

- Sean and the team

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