Originally posted: August 10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am, once again, looking for a different platform for this blog. The blogging features on Ko\u2011fi are pretty weak. A simple example is the Tags option - I can tag a post by writing something in that field, but I can't easily see what tags I've used before, so I might unintentionally create multiple tags for one topic. I shouldn't have to manually track what I've used, those tags should automatically be available for re-use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also don't like the lack of a way to give free access to paid tiers. I don't want to charge my kids to read my blog, if they want to take the time for that, but the only way I can make it \"free\" for them is to have them pay for a subscription and then reimburse me (or pay in advance; either way, the platform takes a cut which would not happen if access was actually free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another problem is not having a default Audience - which resulted in me posting something for \"Everyone (Public)\" that was intended to be for paid subscribers only. I should be able to set a default and then override it, and I should not be required to set my preference every single time I post something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The styling also leaves a lot to be desired, especially since I seem to have no control over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, this platform is not working out well, so I'm probably going to move again. I rejected Patreon for this purpose before, but I didn't take note of my reasoning (a common problem for me - not documenting or remembering why I rejected a product or service), so I might take another look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What I really want is something that can be styled to my liking, allows easy exporting of content to a reusable format, supports advertising (banner placement) that can be turned off for paid subscribers, and provides a basic subscription option with the ability to grant free access to specific people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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