# Messaging Services Schemes Flipe Wants to Help the Messaging Expert Earn Money for Their Skills By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messaging-expert References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/flipe-xyz) & [flipe.xyz](http://flipe.xyz/) If you would consider yourself a messaging expert, whether it's one on one, via video or essentially any other medium, you could get paid for it. It makes sense, given that people are making money for [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monetization-apps) posts and other social media promotions, that brands would be interested in messaging as a means to connect with consumers. Especially considering the number of companies offering live chat on websites or text-based customer service. Flipe is a startup that would act as a channel for a messaging expert to sell their services through. It specifically helps those who would sell their skills through a [subscription or usage-based model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourdotpay). Flipe has yet to launch, but interested parties can sign up for their newsletter for updates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Messaging Expert Economy:** The rise of platforms like Flipe indicate the growth of an economy focused on messaging experts who can provide valuable services for businesses. - **Monetizing Messaging Skills:** The ability to earn money for messaging skills presents an opportunity for individuals to showcase their expertise in a lucrative and accessible way. - **Brands' Shift to Messaging:** Brands recognizing the potential of messaging as a communication channel opens up new avenues for marketing and connecting with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Messaging Platforms:** Messaging platforms like Flipe are disrupting traditional service channels by offering a platform for messaging experts to sell their skills. - **Social Media Marketing:** The demand for messaging experts reflects the growing need for businesses to effectively communicate and engage with consumers through social media platforms. - **Customer Service:** The emergence of messaging as a mainstay customer service tool presents an opportunity for businesses to optimize their customer support channels and improve customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expert Advice-Locating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evice-communication-app.md) - [Personalized Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intro-app.md) - [Chat-Based Language Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/language-learning.md) - [AI Dating Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-chat.md) - [Real-Time Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendher-hotline.md) - [Social Messaging Money Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payments-on-viber.md) - [Chat App E-Commerce Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles.md) - [AI-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-messaging-platform.md) - [Expert Speaker Matchmaking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakup.md)