Viewers should not have to decode the page
The top of a tipping page has one job: reduce uncertainty. A viewer should immediately know they are supporting the right creator and what will happen after payment.
Do not start with a wall of rules. Put the action first, then explain TTS, alerts, refund notes, or moderation details below.
The above-the-fold checklist
Above the fold does not mean cramming everything into a tiny screen. It means the first view should answer the obvious questions before the viewer scrolls.
- Streamer name and avatar.
- One-line explanation of what tips do.
- Amount field or suggested amounts.
- Message box with rules nearby.
- Clear payment button.
Mobile is the real first fold
A streamer tip page is usually opened from a phone, often while the viewer is still watching the stream. If the mobile page starts with a huge banner, vague bio, or buried payment form, the viewer may disappear before they ever see the action.
The first screen should prove the viewer is in the right place and make the next step obvious. Rules matter, but the rules should support the action instead of replacing it.
- Show streamer name, avatar, and one clear promise.
- Put suggested amounts near the amount field.
- Keep TTS or alert rules close to the message box.
- Test the page with one thumb on a phone.
Quick answers
Should suggested amounts be shown?
Yes. Suggested amounts reduce hesitation, especially if each tier maps to a clear on-stream result.
Where should rules go?
Put the most important rule near the message box and the longer policy lower on the page.
Should the page mention alerts?
Yes. Viewers tip more confidently when they know what will happen on stream.