Mailings just got more powerful

Auto-mailings have already been helping creators reach their audience precisely — sending messages to those who subscribed, unsubscribed, or opened an invoice but didn't pay. With the new update, we're expanding the functionality further.

What's new:

Welcome message. Set up an automatic message for new subscribers — it sends right after they subscribe. Thank them, explain what's coming next, or guide them to their first action.

Mailings for donations. Now you can reach not just subscribers, but donors too. Send a thank-you, a personal offer, or a warm follow-up to everyone who's supported you.

Video in mailings. Add video directly to your messages — announcements, personal addresses, exclusive content, or promo materials. Anything that connects better than plain text.

Test mailing. Before you hit send, preview exactly how your message looks to subscribers. Catch typos, check formatting, go live with confidence.

When managing social media starts taking more time than actually creating content, it becomes a real problem. That’s where Blackflix comes in.

The platform is built as an all-in-one solution to centralize and automate posting across social media — from scheduling and cross-posting to AI-powered tools like reel generators.

We spoke with the team about their approach, the idea behind the product, and what makes it different.

You're competing with well-funded tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, and Later. What's the one thing Blackflix does that none of them get right?

We don’t really see ourselves as direct competitors to them — they’ve already cemented themselves in the market. We’re just trying to bring a different approach, with new ideas and perspectives.

What they mostly don’t have is a fully automated system for scheduling, posting, and cross-posting.

With Blackflix, it’s not just about centralizing posting — we’re also integrating AI and creative tools for creators, like reel generators and brand guideline generators.

We offer a fully automated system where all you need to do is upload your content to Google Drive. The platform will automatically fetch content based on upload date, generate captions and hashtags with AI, and post it at your desired frequency — whether that’s every few hours, daily, or every couple of days.

There’s no need for a community manager to handle scheduling. Humans can forget or make mistakes — automation won’t.

Managing content across multiple platforms is something every creator struggles with. Was there a personal moment of frustration that sparked the idea for Blackflix or did you spot the gap from the outside?

It actually came from a moment of frustration within our team.

We realized that creating content takes less time than managing social media and interactions overall. That’s when we decided to take action.

We tested many scheduling platforms and noticed they all offer very similar services. So we took the best ideas from each and tried to build something better for users — especially for creative agencies managing multiple projects, as well as streamers and content clippers.

How do you monetize Blackflix and what's working best right now: subscriptions, agency plans, or something else entirely?

Right now, Blackflix is monetized through our other ventures, such as Rapidotex and Auraforge.

At the same time, we’re running beta tests with agencies and freelancers we already work with. This allows us to improve the platform based on real feedback before going fully public.

If Blackflix disappeared tomorrow, what would your users miss the most and is that the thing you're most proud of?

The main thing users would miss is the automated content flow — especially the ability to auto-fetch content from Google Drive and fully automate posting. It’s something that was quite complex to build, but it became a real game changer for creators and freelancers.

Right now, we’re still not publicly launched. We work closely with a small group of clients who help us improve the product and close gaps before the official release this summer.

What we’re most proud of as a team is our dedication to building a solution that adapts to different needs and budgets.

Blackflix is also something we built for ourselves — we manage multiple projects, brands, and client work, and existing tools didn’t fully meet our needs.

We were also inspired by teams like Zernio — if they could build something impactful, we believed we could too.

Subscriber left. What's next?

You can always reach out, remind them you exist, and offer something hard to say no to. That's exactly what Tribute's Mailings and Promo Codes features are for — and together they work better than either one alone.

Here's what it looks like in practice:
For new subscribers — send a promo code with a discount on the first month.
A longtime subscriber just left — don't let them go quietly. A Mailings with a personal message and a solid offer brings people back better than any new content ever will.

Retention isn't magic. It's just the right message at the right moment.

Set up Mailings and Promo Codes in your profile.

Last week we introduced digital products — content you can sell directly to your audience inside Telegram.

The question we got most: "But what exactly should I sell?"

Here's what's already working:

A fitness trainer uploads a monthly workout plan as a PDF
A photographer sells presets — download, apply, done
A lawyer records a voice breakdown of common contract mistakes — and sells it over and over
A designer lists templates — buyers customise them on their own
A nutritionist puts together a recipe PDF — created once, sold indefinitely

Any format works: text, audio, video, photos, files. The only thing that matters is that it's useful to your audience.

We're hiring a Senior Content Manager

Tribute is growing — and we're looking for someone to build a content machine. You'll own feature launch communications and sales enablement. And shape how creators, partners, and the team understand Tribute: what it is, why it matters, and how to use it.

You need to think strategically and execute hands-on — write, structure, ship.

What matters:
5+ years in content marketing
Strong English — most of the work is in it
Understanding of how content drives activation and conversion
Experience with video formats: scripts, tutorials, onboarding videos — this is a big part of the role

Learn more about the role

Selling guides, checklists, or videos? You can monetize them directly in Telegram — no third-party platforms needed 💸

Digital Products and Services in Tribute is an additional income stream for creators. Upload a file, set a price — and sell your subscribers what you've already created. Works as an upsell to a subscription or as a standalone product.

Why creators love it:
⭐️ Quick setup in 7 minutes
⭐️ Instant delivery to the buyer directly in the bot chat
⭐️ Payment via Telegram in multiple currencies
⭐️ Sell both mass-market products and custom ones — like a personal consultation

How to create a product:

1️⃣ Go to the Digital Products and Services section
2️⃣ Send your content to @Tribute bot
3️⃣ Tap "Create digital product"
4️⃣ Set a price, title, and description

Publish and share the link in your channel

We've updated promo codes — one more tool to earn more

A promo code is a unique discount you share with your audience. Someone enters it when subscribing — they get a discount, you get a new subscriber.

What's new:
Lower the entry barrier for newcomers who haven't subscribed yet and send them a promo code
Offer a discount to active subscribers
Win back former subscribers with a great deal

You can select multiple categories at once and reach different segments with a single promo code.

A promo code can now be tied to a specific billing period instead of applying to all at once. For example, offer a discount on the monthly plan only, leaving the rest unchanged.

As visual storytelling becomes increasingly saturated, building a distinct aesthetic and staying honest within it — is no easy task.

We asked the author of the channel Boudoir PhotoArt few questions about their visual language, their perspective on intimacy, and what really happens when photography stops being just a hobby.

Your work has a very recognizable aesthetic. How did you find your visual language — was it a long journey or did something just click at a certain moment?

’ve been surrounded by images of beautiful women since childhood. My mother collected Helmut Newton’s photography, and our walls were covered with Boris Vallejo calendars, where the nude body was portrayed as a symbol of strength.
Maybe that shaped the way I see things — I simply couldn’t photograph any other way.

At the same time, I don’t feel like I’ve ever truly “found” a style. The moment you do, you start repeating yourself, and that quickly becomes boring. I keep shooting as long as there’s tension inside me. Once it fades, it’s a sign that everything needs to change.

Boudoir photography is often associated with vulnerability. How do you handle working in such an intimate space every day?

Vulnerability is often the first thing people associate with boudoir, but it’s not what interests me.
I photograph women who have already accepted themselves and moved beyond that stage. They’re not looking for approval, and they don’t need it.

For me, intimacy isn’t about access — it’s about distance. About understanding that not everything will be revealed. That’s what keeps you looking closer, noticing details, staying engaged with the image.

I genuinely love what I do. I could work nonstop — the energy doesn’t run out, and neither does the inspiration. Life is short, and I want to leave behind as many strong, beautiful images as I can.

Creative business in photography is hard. What turned out to be the most unexpected thing when your hobby became a profession?

What surprised me most is how irreversible it felt.
It started as something very simple — I was shooting in my living room with backdrops literally nailed to the ceiling. It looked a bit crazy, but it worked perfectly at the time.

Then things grew: studios, a team, bigger productions. But the scale isn’t the most important part. What matters is the shift in perception. At some point, when you’re fully inside the process, reality stops resisting you — it starts adjusting around you instead.

For me, aesthetic nude photography was never really a “career choice.” It’s more like a state where you simply can’t stop creating.

If you could photograph one person (real or from history), who would it be and why?

I don’t have a specific famous person in mind.
I’d rather photograph someone who leaves behind a subtle sense of discomfort — something you can’t fully explain. Those are the images that stay with you the longest.

Happy May Day!

Today the world celebrates Labour Day.
But if you're a creator — every day is Labour Day. You write, film, record, edit, publish. You show up for your audience even when no one's watching the clock. That work deserves to be paid.

Tribute is here to make sure it is 💙

Happy holidays, creators!

Tribute product updates

While you create — we build. Here's what's new:

Private Chats
Monetize every conversation. Paid chat access for a limited time, paid messages inside the chat — voice, files, photos. Subscribers see them locked and unlock only after payment.

Mailing
Send targeted messages straight from your dashboard to people who opened your invoices or were once subscribed but left. The warmest audience you have.

🍎 ApplePay
No card numbers, no billing address. Face ID. Double click. Done.

⭐️ Stars as a gift
Redesigned Stars purchase screen — faster and clearer. New scenario: Stars can now be bought as a gift for someone else.

💵 USD payments — no restrictions
Set prices in dollars for subscriptions, donations, infoproducts and content. Accept payments directly via cards — no @wallet required.

📅 Annual subscriptions — on by default
Now automatically enabled for all creators. Having a longer period in the list increases conversion to shorter ones too.

📈 Flexible first-period pricing
Set a higher or lower price for the first subscription period. For example: first month — $15, from the second — $10. Tribute handles the math.

🎰 Giveaways
Run giveaways with prizes: subscribers earn tickets by joining your channel, buying a product, or sending a donation. Winners are picked automatically.

📦 Digital Products & Services
Sell guides, checklists, videos and templates directly in Telegram.

Monetization in betting isn't about one-off sales. It's a system. At Tribute, we broke down how to build it.

Read the guide

Apple Pay is now on Tribute

No card numbers, no billing address, no "where did I put my CVV." Your subscribers pay the way they already pay for everything else.

Face ID. Double click. They're in.

Connect

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Private Chats. More ways to monetize your communication

Paid chats.
A user pays for access to a chat and communicates with you for a limited time. Want to continue — they pay for a new chat.

Paid messages within a chat.
You send a reply, voice message, file, or photos — the user sees it locked and unlocks it only after payment.

How it works in practice:
A subscriber asks a question → you reply with a voice message for X $ → they pay and listen
Someone wants a consultation → they buy access to the chat → you work together in the chat
They ask for materials → you attach a file as a paid attachment → the subscriber downloads it after payment

Essentially, any format of communication can now be monetized: text, audio, video, photos, files.

Set it up in the "Private Chats" section of your author profile.

One of the biggest myths about monetization: a paid channel grows slower than a free one

Authors who launched a paid subscription on Tribute receive their first paying subscribers within 48 hours of the announcement, on average — purely from their existing audience.

Here's why:
A paid announcement creates buzz — people don't want to miss the moment.
Subscribers who have been following the author for a while see the launch as a signal: this person is serious about what they do.
Scarcity works better than any discount.

The first month is usually the most active. After that, growth becomes steady through recommendations from those already "inside" who want to see the community grow.
A free audience takes years to build. A paying one starts working from day one.

Today, we asked our questions to chicaanonima33 — a creator whose audience doesn't just watch, but writes, returns, and wants more. She has built a community that pays not for content, but for the person behind it. Together with Tribute, she found a way to make monetization feel as personal as the connection itself.

How did you realize that your audience was willing to pay for you specifically, not just for the content?

The answer came through the way people interact — not just watching, but coming back, writing, asking questions, wanting something more personal. That's when it became clear: it's not only about what gets published, but about the connection that forms along the way. That connection means a lot, because it makes everything feel real and special on both sides.

Where do you draw the line — what will you never share with your subscribers?

There's a part of life that stays private — and honestly, that's what makes everything else more authentic and meaningful. What can be said is that everything shared here is done with intention and care, with the person on the other side in mind. The goal is always an experience that's genuinely worthwhile.

How do you deal with the fact that people feel like they know you, even though you've never met?

The experience is kept as close as possible — that's what makes this kind of content special in the first place. At the same time, that balance is something to protect carefully, so it stays beautiful, respectful and enjoyable for everyone. The magic lives in that mix of closeness and desire.

How do you build your monetization and why did Tribute become your main tool?

The approach is built on directness and honesty. Tribute lets those who genuinely want something more personalized get exactly that — clearly and without friction. Being able to give real time and quality attention to each interaction matters, and this tool makes that possible. Everything becomes more exclusive, more intentional, more special.

Got a friend who keeps talking about monetizing their channel but hasn't started yet? Send them your referral link

If they start earning on Tribute, you earn too — up to $60 as a bonus, plus 2% of their income for up to 5 years.

The bonus tiers:
- the creator earns $250 — you get $10;
- the creator earns $1,250 — you get $60.

Valid for new partners through April 30. Learn more.

On April 12, 1961, a single word changed everything

Yuri Gagarin said "Poyekhali" ("Let's go") and humanity left Earth for the first time.

Sixty-five years later, we're going further than ever. Artemis II set a new distance record, sent the first woman around the Moon, and brought back views no human had ever seen — the far side of the Moon, a solar eclipse rising over the lunar horizon.

Every era of exploration begins the same way: someone decides to go.

Tribute is built for that moment. Happy Yuri's Night