Bluesky's Rose Wang on Subscriptions, Creator Monetization, and More

Bluesky wants to be a new home for creators, on their terms. 🦋 In this episode of Buffer Chat, host Kirsti Lang sits down with Rose Wang, COO of Bluesky, to explore the platform that’s shaking up social media as we know it. Rose breaks down how Bluesky is different, from empowering users with custom feeds to ensuring creators can truly own their audience and content. She also touches on the platform's plans for subscriptions and how a premium account might work. Whether you’re curious about decentralized platforms or looking for ways to grow your personal brand, this episode offers really helpful guidance for both beginners and intermediate Bluesky users. What you’ll learn: 🌀 How Bluesky’s decentralized model works and why it’s a game-changer for creators. ✨ The power of custom feeds, moderation tools, and Starter Packs to create your ideal online community. 🎨 Why Bluesky is a must for creators — from better organic reach to the promise of monetization 💸 How Bluesky's upcoming subscription model is going to work 🏗️ Features coming to Bluesky in 2025 --- 💡 “Imagine a world where you’re no longer tied to the algorithm. You can truly own your audience and create your own apps. That’s the future Bluesky is building.” – Rose Wang -- 🦋 Follow Rose on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rose.bsky.team -- 🌟 Ready to explore Bluesky? Here are some more resources that could help: ► All of Bluesky’s Features (So Far) and How to Use Them: https://buffer.com/resources/bluesky-features ► 7 Bluesky Content Ideas and Tips for Your Next Post: https://buffer.com/resources/bluesky-content-ideas ► The Significance of Bluesky and Decentralized Social Media: https://buffer.com/resources/bluesky-decentralized -- 🔔 Subscribe to Buffer for more social media tips, tricks, and resources for creators, small businesses, and social media managers. ► Get started with Buffer for FREE: https://buffer.com ► Join the Buffer community: https://buffer.com/community -- 👀