Paragraph

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Paragraph provides a platform to publish ideas, reach readers everywhere, and earn directly from readers post-by-post, with no paywalls or subscription treadmill.

Target Customer

{"Writers and creators seeking to publish, distribute, and monetize ideas","Readers who want to discover writing and support writers via subscriptions (email or wallet)"}

Key Differentiator

Open ecosystem that rewards quality writing and enables direct monetization per post, while allowing readers to subscribe via email or wallet and ownership of the audience and writing.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Paid subscriptions force writers into full-time publishing
2Paywalls restrict readership, limit audience growth, and weaken the reach of important ideas
3Sponsorships and click-based ads dilute authenticity, harm the reading experience, and distract writers from their craft

Key Features

1Publish ideas and publish across channels to reach readers everywhere
2Earn directly from readers on a per-post basis
3Grow audience by sharing seamlessly across social and other channels
4Readers can subscribe via email or wallet
5No paywalls or subscription treadmill

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Increased audience reach for writers
2Direct per-post earnings for writers
3Ownership of audience and writing
4Subscription-based reader engagement via email or wallet

Competitive Advantages

1No paywalls or subscription treadmill
2Direct monetization per post (earn what your writing is worth)
3Ownership of audience and writing
4Cross-channel distribution to grow reach
5Quality-focused ecosystem over clickbait-driven platforms

Key Benefits

1Publish and distribute ideas easily

2Earn directly from readers per post

3Grow and own your audience

4Readers can subscribe via email or wallet

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A platform for writers to publish, distribute, and earn directly from readers, aiming to create an open ecosystem that rewards quality writing without paywalls or ads-centric monetization.

Target Market

Writers, thinkers, storytellers, and readers interested in discovering and supporting writing; newsletter creators and content publishers

Unique Value Proposition

Open, fee-free ecosystem that prioritizes quality ideas and direct author-to-reader monetization, with ownership of the writer’s audience and content.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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