Creator Launch Checklist

1) Account & Identity Setup 0/0

• Verify identity & tax info in platform payout settings
• Choose creator name, bio, and profile image
  Keep brand consistent with the niche.
• Decide niche & boundaries (Do/Don’t list)
• Set subscription price (start $5–$12) and intro discount
• Enable privacy protections: alt email, remove photo metadata, disable location

Tip: Consistency wins. Choose a persona you can sustain for months.

2) Content Strategy 0/0

• Pick 2–4 content types you’re comfortable creating
  Examples: themed photosets, short videos, voice notes, behind‑the‑scenes.
• Plan 4–6 weeks of ideas (batch into shoot days)
• Set weekly cadence: 3–5 feed posts, daily stories, 3–4 DMs
• Outline DM pay‑per‑view message ideas
• Create a content calendar

Tip: Leave room to pivot based on what fans actually buy.

3) Production Basics 0/0

• Phone + ring light or soft window light
• Tripod; simple, clean background
• Batch record multiple looks per shoot day
• Edit with Lightroom/CapCut; export safe sizes
• Create a reusable list of poses & prompts

Tip: Simplicity beats perfection. Good light + clear audio go far.

4) Growth & Marketing 0/0

• Create external socials (X/Twitter, Reddit, IG/TikTok)
• Post PG‑13 teasers; keep explicit content on platform
• Schedule 3–5 promo posts weekly (use Canva templates)
• Test collaborations with adjacent creators
• Track referral links to see what converts

Tip: Think like a funnel: tease → subscribe → PPV → custom.

5) Monetization 0/0

• Subscriptions: set price, run limited‑time promos
• PPV messages: create 5–10 evergreen offers
• Custom content: define boundaries + premium pricing
• Bundles & tips: pin a “Start here” offer
• Monthly review: what sold best → do more of that

Tip: Ask paying fans what they want more of, then price it.

6) Safety, Privacy, Legal 0/0

• Use creator alias; separate email/phone
• Strip EXIF/metadata; disable geotags
• Watermark content; understand takedown process
• Track income/expenses for taxes
• Schedule online hours to avoid burnout

Tip: Boundaries protect both safety and creativity.

7) Goals & Metrics 0/0

• Month 1: launch, reach first 50–100 subs
• Month 2–3: refine niche based on paid engagement
• Month 6: increase ARPPU with customs/PPV
• Track conversion rates from each social channel
• Quarterly review + pivot if needed

Tip: What gets measured gets improved. Keep it lightweight.

8) Starter Tips 0/0

• Lead with personality; mystery sells
• Stay consistent instead of perfect
• Batch create to reduce stress
• Respect your limits; say no when needed
• Celebrate small wins weekly

Tip: This is a marathon. Protect energy for the long run.