Dribbble

These are some big changes! What do you guys think about this kind of model?

Dribbble is transforming its business model to help professional designers generate more client work by implementing a new policy that requires all transactions to occur on their platform, aiming to create a safer and more efficient marketplace for design services.

Key Takeaways

• Dribbble now mandates on-platform payments to reduce risks like scams and improve search relevance for designers

• The platform has introduced new advertising products like Promoted Designers and Display Ads to help designers generate leads

• Platform fees range from 2-5% for clients and 0-3.5% for designers, with potential fee waivers for on-platform transactions