Did you hear? The buzz is all about X's forthcoming premium tiered pricing packages. Leaks suggest not one, not two, but THREE exciting versions of the X Premium package. Intrigued? So are we!
Here's What We've Gathered:
- X Premium Basic: For those budget-savvy users who don’t mind ads - this one’s for you!
- X Premium Standard: The Goldilocks of Premium, with just half the ads.
- X Premium Plus: Pay a tad more and bask in the glory of an ad-free stream. Sweet!
X Premium will be broken up into 3 tiers:
— Aaron (@aaronp613) October 5, 2023
Premium Basic - Full Ads
Premium Standard - Half Ads
Premium Plus - No Ads pic.twitter.com/I0CyaQf2ME
Seems like X is set to dazzle by making it more affordable to join the 'verified' club. But here's the catch – it might not include that alluring blue tick. What’s certain is this revamp targets more than just your wallet – it's all about adapting to European privacy laws.
Mega-players like Meta and TikTok are also on the ad-free bandwagon. Why? It's not just about revenue; it's a strategic pivot aligned with EU's stringent data collection guidelines. Instead of blocking app tracking à la Apple’s iOS 14, these giants are hinting, “Want privacy? Open your wallet!”
And if you think that’s the only motive, hold on to your seatbelts. The dynamic Elon Musk dropped hints last month about revamping X Premium's pricing. All with the ambition to deter bots and AI-spam. His words? “A small monthly payment...to combat vast armies of bots.” Does this mean X might charge all users soon? Only time will tell.
But with all these changes, where does this leave our beloved creators? With potential shifts in ad revenue sharing due to these tiers, X has some rethinking to do, especially if it affects their earnings.
In a Nutshell: X's bold move in redefining its pricing model is like a fresh wind in the social media landscape. Can they strike the right balance between revenue, user experience, and privacy? We’re on the edge of our seats, waiting!