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How does the multi-platform release matrix work?

Add a Markdown Table block to any post or game-landing page in VeloCMS's TipTap editor. Each row is a platform: Windows, Mac, Linux, Switch, Steam Deck, iOS, Android. Columns cover: current build version, release date, store link (Steam / itch.io / Epic / Nintendo eShop / App Store / Play Store), and platform-specific notes. When a new build ships to one platform, edit the post, update that row's version number and date, and save. The matrix is always current at a single URL — link it from your Steam page description and itch.io devlog. No separate spreadsheet, no Discord pin to update.

Can I embed a Steam widget or itch.io frame on my game's page?

Yes. For Steam, use the Steam widget embed code from store.steampowered.com/widget/<app_id>. In TipTap's editor, add an HTML block and paste the iframe embed directly — it renders inline in your game's landing page. For itch.io, use itch.io's embed widget (the </> Embed button on any itch.io page) in the same way. Both work in any theme including Cyber Synthwave. If you'd rather link than embed, a Button block with your store URL works just as well — cleaner on mobile, faster to load.

How do paid early-access tiers work with BYOK Stripe?

In Admin → Settings → Membership, you connect your own Stripe account via OAuth. You define membership tiers — price, billing interval, name. Any post or page in VeloCMS can be gated to a specific tier: early-access devlogs, beta build download posts, patron-only design documents, Discord invite codes. When a reader clicks the gated content, they're redirected to Stripe Checkout (your Stripe, your branding). After payment they get a member login and can access the gated content. VeloCMS charges 0% platform fee. Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 is the only transaction cost — vs. Patreon's 5% platform fee plus Stripe's fee on top, which totals 8–12% of every pledge.

Why is Cyber Synthwave the recommended theme for game devs?

Cyber Synthwave was designed with the gaming aesthetic in mind — neon accent colors, dark surface with glowing card effects, typography that mirrors the indie-game visual culture on itch.io and game jams. It reads immediately as 'this is a game developer's site,' which builds credibility with the audience that matters most: other devs and players who want to support indie work. The Engineering theme is a compelling alternative if your game has a technical, systems-heavy audience (simulation games, strategy games, modding communities) — its structured tables and monospaced numerics fit changelog-heavy content better. Hackerstack fits the raw build-in-public tone if your devlogs are direct and technical.

Can I migrate my r/IndieDev or itch.io devlog history?

Yes, via copy-paste and TipTap's Markdown import. For Reddit posts, save the raw post text before migrating — Reddit doesn't provide an export tool, so copy each post manually or use a browser extension to export your post history. For itch.io devlogs, each devlog post in itch.io is Markdown-compatible: open the devlog editor, copy the body, paste into TipTap (which accepts Markdown pasted directly). Images need re-uploading to VeloCMS's media library (Cloudflare R2). The migration takes 30 minutes to a few hours depending on your archive length. Set the published date on each migrated post to the original date to preserve your timeline.

How does the patch-number release-notes template work?

There's no locked-in template — VeloCMS is a content editor, so you build the structure once and reuse it. Create your first release-notes post with a version tag in the title (Patch 1.2.3 or v1.2.3), then add four Heading 2 blocks: Added, Changed, Fixed, Known Issues. Under each heading, add your bullet points. Save this post as a browser bookmark or duplicate it for each new patch. The post publishes at /blog/patch-1-2-3 automatically. Tag all release posts with 'changelog' — the tag archive page (/blog/tag/changelog) becomes your full version history, sorted chronologically. Link this archive URL from your Steam page description and itch.io devlog sidebar.

Does VeloCMS take a cut of my paid early-access supporters?

No. VeloCMS charges 0% platform fee on all membership revenue. The only transaction cost is Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 per successful charge — the same rate you'd pay using Stripe directly, without any additional platform markup. For comparison: Patreon charges a 5% platform fee on top of Stripe's payment processing fee, totaling 8–12% of each pledge depending on the tier. For a dev with 500 supporters paying $5/month ($2,500/month total), keeping that extra 10% means $250/month that currently goes to Patreon. BYOK Stripe on VeloCMS keeps it in your studio.

Can I still post devlogs to r/IndieDev while running my own site?

Absolutely — and that's actually the recommended workflow. Post your devlog to VeloCMS first (your canonical URL, SEO-indexed), then share the link to r/IndieDev, Twitter, Mastodon, and any other channel you use. The Reddit post drives traffic back to your canonical devlog. Comments and discussion happen on Reddit; your content lives permanently on your domain. Over time, your devlog domain builds search authority: when someone Googles your game's title plus 'devlog' or 'patch notes', your VeloCMS site is what ranks — not a 6-hour-old Reddit thread. Cross-posting is the strategy; your own domain is the anchor.