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Question about accepting donations

If I want to have a blog, and want to accept donations from readers, is there a way to do that without giving away personal information? Paypal shows my name, and I don't want that information shared. I want to remain anonymous on the blog. Anyone have any ideas?
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pianoisland · 31-35, M
@pone22
https://www.patreon.com/
Its like kick starter, but your pledge is monthly, and the different tiers come with their monthly perks as well. Its great because it is a constant income as long as a good portion of your fans are satisfied.
pianoisland · 31-35, M
@GirlOnAMission

Yeah, the only thing they will see in a google wallet transaction is your "Google Name" You can make this whatever, everything in regards to your real identity and bank account are private in wallet transactions.

Edit: I would recommend Patreon though especially if you are looking for your blog to be a realistic source of income.
pianoisland · 31-35, M
Patreon is good if you are consistently putting out content, kickstarter and gofundme are both temporary.

If you just want people to donate once, and not subscribe through patreon's model you can use google wallet, and set up GirlOnAMissonDonations@gmail.com to recieve donations.
Hdryder555 · 61-69, M
I think it's called fund me
pianoisland · 31-35, M
@pone22

That would be for the OP to decide, I don't have any blog knowledge, that's an ecosystem I never visit on the internet. As for the nitty gritty Patreon details I'm desert dry, maybe contact their customer service or look at a FAQ, that would be more use than me at the moment.
@pianoisland What are the typical recurring amounts that someone would pay to a blog? Does Patreon document that?
GirlOnAMission · 26-30, F
Cameron, don't I need to own a business first? Like a DBA? I don't have anything like that
GirlOnAMission · 26-30, F
pianoisland, will it keep my personal name and other info private when people make donations?
@piano what are the unique features in Patreon? Can you post a link to their site?
cameron · 26-30, M
Can't you set up a PayPal as a business or something? Then they don't see all that stuff
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SW-User
kickstarter i beleive?

 
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