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BackroadPioneer.com is the subscription platform destination for homestead, off-grid, bushcraft, and traditional living content creators to share knowledge, build connections, and earn sustainable content-driven income.

Welcome to BackroadPioneer.com

A platform designed for content creators who want to share their passion for the homestead, off-grid, and bush-craft and other traditional lifestyles and skills. Invite your followers to join you in daily adventures, interact with your most loyal fans, or post a mixture of attention-getting shorts, longer tutorials, how-to’s, or entertaining behind-the-scenes footage, all without any monthly fees.

Our mission is to help creators generate sustainable revenue while connecting with your audience in ways not possible through typical social media platforms or even YouTube. 
By providing niche-focused tools and support, we help you showcase your content and build loyal followings allowing you to achieve the dream that started you making content in the first place.

Why Should You Host Your Content

With BackroadPioneer.com?

You experience the struggle daily: trying to gain enough followers on Social Media or YouTube to support your content creation. We get it…gaining traction can be hard, and with YouTube constantly changing algorithms and promoting a vast sea of random videos, even covering your creation costs and time can seem almost impossible. Plus, income from YouTube relies on revenue from ads, making incredibly high views and subscriber numbers the only way to win.

And with most other revenue platforms for digital creators focused more on musicians and podcasts while at the same time charging fees that discourage most potential subscribers from signing up, it can seem pretty daunting to imagine ever meeting your dreams of creating a sustainable income through your content creation


With BackroadPioneer.com, we have created a platform that is both subscriber and creator-friendly, creating a community that not only draws your ideal audience but also actively invests in growing your channel.

Note: BackroadPioneer.com is in the development stages. As we receive feedback from content creators interested in hosting with us, we will roll out the fully-functioning hosting site.

A Revenue Structure with You in Mind

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a loyal following, our pricing structure is designed to grow with you. Add in our subscriber bundling options, and your earning potential becomes even greater!
Instead of earning revenue based on video views and subscriber numbers processed through a complex algorithm, revenue is earned monthly per subscriber. Not only does this provide stability, but it also allows you to focus more on creating content your viewers love rather than what YouTube thinks will get more views.
Content creators can choose to post in any one fo three subscriber tiers, depending on channel goals, your experience, and your growth strategy.
1. Revenue Table by Tier Per Month
Tier Price Platform Fee (10%) Transaction Fee Net Earnings per Subscriber
Tier 1 $1.99 $0.20 $0.36 $1.43
Tier 2 $4.99 $0.50 $0.45 $4.04
Tier 3 $6.99 $0.70 $0.50 $5.79

2. Earnings Comparison: BackroadPioneer.com vs. YouTube

Platform Subscriber Monthly Revenue
Youtube 250K -$1,500 to $3,000*
BackroadPioneer.com 600** $2,253
Here’s how your potential earnings compare between BackroadPioneer.com and YouTube
*Based on YouTube RPM of $5.00, 15% subscriber engagement, and 8 videos per month.
**600 subscribers on backroadpioneer.com with 200 for each tier.
Our simple and transparent pricing structure ensures that you keep the majority of your earnings while focusing on what you do best—creating great content.
Why the Difference?
  • On YouTube: Revenue depends on ad impressions, requiring creators to attract millions of views to generate substantial income. A channel with 250,000 subscribers might make only $1,500–$3,000 monthly from ads, depending on engagement and RPM.
  • On BackroadPioneer.com: Revenue comes directly from your subscribers. With just 600 engaged fans across three tiers, you can generate the same income—or more—than a mid-sized YouTube channel with thousands of subscribers.
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Invite Your Followers from Social Media and YouTube into a more personal and engaging way to enjoy and interact with your content.

Your viewers can join the backroadpioneer.com community to discover other creators, search for specific content from multiple creators, and know they are only going to find family-friendly, niche-specific content that meets their standards.
Plus, they can purchase a channel bundle with some attractive monthly discounts, further increasing their loyalty to their favorite content creator…YOU.

These unique characteristics of backroadpioneer.com make it advantageous for content creators to point their viewers from Social Media or YouTube to their to their backroadpioneer.com channels. Subscribers benefit from the focused content, ad-free and family-friendly content, and the enhanced engagement opportunities. Here’s what sets BackroadPioneer.com apart from other platforms

Ad-Free, Family-Friendly Content

Subscribers can explore creators in their favorite niche. No more frustrating ads, un-related videos with random or offensive content, and no more worrying about what the kids may find on the channels! Find your favorite creators, subscribe, and enjoy!

Thematic
Organization

Creators can tag content by project type, skill level, or niche, making it easy for subscribers to dive straight into the content they’re passionate about and narrow their searches for specific content.

A Community
for Everyone

Creators can offer live sessions with Q&A, or take questions and then create an episode to answer them. Subscribers can choose multiple channels to follow to create a cost-effective bundle, thereby increasing their longevity and loyalty to their favorite creators.

Platform Fees and Payment Details

We believe that fee structures should be as simple as possible. Our fee structures insure the platform can continue to expand and continue to roll out tools and perks for our creators while at the same meet our vision of helping you meet your goals.
Platform Fees:
  • Flat 10% Platform Fee:
    • A straightforward 10% fee applies to all subscription earnings, regardless of tier.
    • No hidden fees—what you see is what there is.
  • Transaction Fees:
    • Standard payment processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction are deducted from subscriber payments.
    • These fees are standard across platforms and ensure secure transactions.
Payouts:
  • Monthly Payouts:
    • Earnings are deposited directly into your account every month.
    • You’ll receive a detailed earnings report, so you always know where your money is coming from.
  • Supported Payment Methods:
    • Payouts are processed through trusted providers like Stripe, ensuring secure and reliable payments.
A Quick Note on Bundles:
We offer bundles to encourage higher subscription rates, less churn, and a premium subscriber experience. The platform bears the cost of offering bundles in the form of lowered revenue. We do not pass those costs on to our content creators.
Getting Started is Easy

BackroadPioneer.com is designed to help you get started as quickly as possible.

  1. Sign Up and Create Your Channel:
  • Register and set up your channel in just a few minutes. Share your story, upload your profile image, and let the world know what you’re about.
  1. Set Your
    Subscription Tiers:
  • Choose from our flexible tiered pricing options to offer content that fits your audience’s needs. Whether it’s quick tips, in-depth tutorials, or premium content, you’re in control.
  • Choose to post in one, two, or all three of the tiers, customizing your offerings based on where you are at in your creator journey and your dedicated fan base.
  1. Start Posting
    Content:
  • Upload your videos, tutorials, or guides, and tag them for easy discovery by fans in your niche.
  1. Grow Your
    Audience
  • Leverage BackroadPioneer.com’s niche-focused platform to attract a community of engaged subscribers who are passionate about your content.
  1. Earn Revenue and
    Get Paid:
  • Watch your income grow as subscribers support your channel!
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Our platform is just the beginning—here’s a glimpse of what’s coming next.

As BackroadPioneer.com grows, we are committed to providing creators with more tools, resources, and opportunities to succeed. As the platform develops, here’s a glimpse of what we’re working toward:

Training Videos for Outsourcing:
  • Learn how to outsource video editing and posting tasks to save time at minimal cost.
  • Future plans include offering an in-platform service for streamlined outsourcing.
Recording and Editing Tips:
  • Discover niche-specific strategies for creating professional-quality videos.
  • From budget-friendly setups for beginners to advanced equipment for growing creators, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Subscriber Growth Tutorials:
  • Access lessons on building your subscriber base, taught by successful creators in their niche:
    • How to successfully start a channel
    • How to grow your channel
    • Tips for interacting with your audience
    • Tips on using the three-tier system to maximize revenue
    • More!
Suggestions for Using a Three-Tiered System Effectively
A three-tier system may seem complicated at first, but it can be a great way to grow your audience and your revenue by offering more value to your most dedicated fans.  For some creators, focusing on a large, Tier-1 audience will be the way to go.  For others, focusing on bringing subscribers into your upper tiers with deeper content will be your chosen road to growth.  For those new to this idea, we’ve created some suggestions that will help you envision how the 3-tiered system can be used on our platform.
Gateway Tier
(Tier 1: $1.99)
This tier is designed to attract a broad audience with minimal cost and offer a “preview” of the creator’s value.  Some creators may never want to move out of this tier, preferring instead to focus on shorter, simpler videos that require less editing and time commitment.
  • Content Suggestions:
    • Short videos (5–10 minutes, or possibly “shorts”) showcasing practical tips, quick tutorials, or project updates.
    • Behind-the-scenes glimpses or previews of upcoming content.
    • Polls or Q&A posts to engage subscribers without requiring significant production time.
  • Goal:
    • Build trust and encourage casual fans to invest in higher tiers by offering valuable but lighter content.
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Engagement Tier

(Tier 2: $4.99)

This tier is ideal for delivering deeper value to subscribers who are more engaged with the creator’s content.  This is where highly motivated creators with content experience can really begin to monetize their efforts. A combination of Tiers 1 and 2 can be a great way to grow.
  • Content Suggestions:
    • Long-form videos (15–30 minutes) with detailed tutorials, step-by-step guides, or in-depth projects.
    • Exclusive discussions or interviews related to the niche (e.g., homesteading methods, off-grid challenges, bushcraft innovations).
    • Early access to full-length content before it’s available on Tier 1 as partial videos.
  • Goal:
    • Position this tier as the main source of high-value content, encouraging most subscribers to move here.
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Premium Tier
(Tier 3: $6.99)
This tier is for the creator’s most dedicated fans who want exclusive access and are willing to pay for it. This is where the most experienced content creators can showcase detailed training videos, in-depth how-to’s, and leverage other ways to connect with their audience.
  • Content Suggestions:
    • Further interaction opportunities, such as live group Q&A sessions with subscribers.
    • Exclusive content, such as advanced tutorials, detailed breakdowns of projects, or niche-specific challenges not addressed in the other tiers.
    • Time-sensitive offers like downloadable guides, blueprints, or templates.
  • Goal:
    • Reward the creator’s most loyal followers with personalized, exclusive access that builds deeper connections.
Q&A Section:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about BackroadPioneer.com, all in one place.
1. General Questions About the Platform
What is BackroadPioneer.com?
BackroadPioneer.com is a subscription-based platform designed for creators in homesteading, off-grid living, and bushcraft niches. It provides tools for creators to share their content, connect with fans, and earn sustainable income.
  • Compared to YouTube:
    • Unlike YouTube, where earnings depend on ad revenue, BackroadPioneer.com allows creators to earn on a per-subscriber basis.
  • Compared to Patreon:
    • We offer lower subscription tier pricing options, making it easier for subscribers to support multiple creators without high costs. Patreon’s higher minimum subscriber fees can discourage casual fans.
    • BackroadPioneer.com focuses on a niche audience, providing tailored discovery tools and support for homesteading, off-grid living, and bushcraft creators. Patreon serves a broader audience, so it lacks this level of focus and community.
  • Compared to Ko-fi:
    • Ko-fi is more of a monetization tool that creators integrate into their existing websites or profiles. It does not act as a centralized hub for fans to discover creators in specific niches.
    • BackroadPioneer.com is a destination platform where fans can easily find and subscribe to creators within their niche of interest. This built-in audience reduces the creator’s reliance on external promotion.
    • Our tiered pricing structure and bundling options encourage long-term engagement, whereas Ko-fi focuses on tips and one-time payments.
2. Fees and Payments
BackroadPioneer.com takes a flat 10% platform fee from your subscription earnings, regardless of tier.
Payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) are standard and deducted separately from your earnings.
Creators receive payouts on a monthly basis via PayPal or Stripe. You’ll receive a detailed earnings report with each payout.
3. Getting Started
All you need is a profile image, a brief bio, and at least one piece of content ready to upload. You’ll also set your subscription tiers during setup.
Most creators can set up their channel very quickly, thanks to our intuitive platform and step-by-step guides. If you have already picked a profile photo and have a bio and content ready to upload, your channel can be up and running in a few minutes to under an hour.
Yes, you can adjust your tiers and pricing at any time to better suit your audience and content strategy.
4. Content and Community Guidelines
We support all family-friendly content related to homesteading, off-grid living, and bushcraft. Explicit, graphic, or non-family-friendly material is not permitted.
You retain full ownership of all the content you post. BackroadPioneer.com only displays it to your subscribers.
Absolutely! Collaboration is encouraged and can help grow your audience through shared exposure.
5. Growing Your Channel
Utilize our niche-specific discovery tools by accuratey tagging your posts, create engaging content across all tiers, and promote bundling options to your subscribers to attract new fans; as everyone supports each other, the overall subscriber base will continue to grow! We will also be providing tutorials and tips to help you grow.

Yes, BackroadPioneer.com actively promotes creators through curated discovery tools and subscriber recommendations.

We are planning to roll out analytics tools to help creators monitor subscriber growth, engagement, and earnings.
Yes, BackroadPioneer.com will be investing in advertising the platform to both content creators and subscribers. Our goal is to attract a growing audience, ensuring that every content creator has the opportunity to expand their subscription base and reach more fans both from within the platform itself and from outside the platform.
6. Future Features
Yes, future updates include advanced analytics, in-platform outsourcing services, and tutorials on recording, editing, and growing your audience.
We welcome your feedback! Contact us via email with your ideas, and we’ll consider them for future rollouts.
7. Technical Support
Our dedicated support team is just an email away. We’re here to help resolve any issues you may encounter.

Yes, we provide step-by-step video tutorials and written guides to help you navigate and make the most of the platform.

BackroadPioneer.com is in the development stages and we look forward to feedback from you!

Based on this landing page, would you be interested in hosting a channel on backroadpioneer.com? If YES, drop your email address below so that we can notify you when we are ready to host channels!


    Contact  Us:

    If you would like to hear more about the platform or talk directly with Aaron Harbidge, the platform founder, please reach out by email to:
    Location: Enilda, AB, Canada
    Backroad Pioneer

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