Why Supporting Live it up, Las Palmas! on BuyMeACoffee Matters
If you have ever used the Live it up, Las Palmas! Slack to find a café, a school, a lawyer, a hiking trail, a room to rent or simply some calm clarity when Spanish paperwork strikes again, then you already know this community is something special. It feels personal, welcoming and genuinely helpful in a way that is rare online.
But here is the quiet truth behind it.
A community of thousands does not magically run itself. It runs on research, writing, updates, moderation, fact checking, guiding newcomers and answering questions that range from beautifully simple to surprisingly complex. And all of that takes real time and care.
Live it up, Las Palmas! is a passion project. The person behind the scenes also has a separate full time job, so every guide, article and update is created in the hours in between. Even though we write as a community, the reality is that everything you see here is created and maintained by one person.
That is why supporting Live it up, Las Palmas! through BuyMeACoffee makes such a meaningful difference. Whether you choose a one time contribution or join as a monthly member, your support helps this whole project stay up to date, useful and welcoming for everyone.
Here is what that actually means.
☕ What Your Support Helps Create
Every guide you read, every blog post updated, every question answered in Slack and every helpful link shared sits on a foundation of hours spent behind the scenes.
Your BuyMeACoffee support helps with:
- Researching and updating articles when Spanish rules change yet again
- Writing new guides that help people move, settle and feel at home on the island
- Keeping the Slack space organised, moderated and friendly
- Improving the website so it is easier for people to find what they need
- Creating resources that make life in Gran Canaria simpler for newcomers and long term residents
Your support makes all of that sustainable.
💛 Why BuyMeACoffee Is the Easiest Way to Help
BuyMeACoffee is simple, flexible and does not tie you into anything. You can support once whenever you feel like it, or you can join as a monthly member if you want to help keep things stable and growing.
Monthly supporters are especially helpful because they give the project a predictable base of support. That means more time for new guides, more updates and more energy for answering the constant flow of questions from people trying to navigate life here.
It is like buying the community a round of cortados, except the energy boost turns into more content and better resources for everyone.
💸 A Clear and Friendly Note About Ads
Since we introduced ads on the website, a few people assume that must be enough to finance everything. Here is the honest version.
Ads are a small bonus, not a real source of income. They help, but they do not even come close to covering the time spent researching, writing and managing the community.
Your BuyMeACoffee support fills the gap that ads never will.
🌴 The Community Is Free, And We Want It To Stay That Way
Slack is free. The articles are free. The guides are free. That has always been part of the Live it up, Las Palmas! spirit. We want people arriving on the island to have access to calm, trustworthy and practical information without obstacles.
But free for the user does not mean free to create.
Supporting through BuyMeACoffee helps keep this project open for everyone, including those who need it most when they first arrive with no idea where to start.
🌟 What You Get Out Of Supporting
You are not buying a product. You are investing in a space that exists to help you and thousands of others navigate life on this island with confidence.
Your support means:
- More accurate information
- More guides and blog posts
- Faster updates when things change
- A cleaner and better moderated Slack
- A community that stays warm, friendly and genuinely helpful
And of course, the quiet satisfaction of knowing you helped keep something good alive.
✨ One Time or Monthly? You Decide
On BuyMeACoffee you can:
- Make a one time contribution
- Join as a monthly member and support the project on an ongoing basis
Both are appreciated, both make a real difference, and both help keep Live it up, Las Palmas! thriving.
If this community has helped you settle in, find your way or simply feel less alone in a new place, becoming a supporter is one of the kindest ways to give back.
🌞 Final Word
Live it up, Las Palmas! has grown into a trusted home for thousands of people navigating life here. It has answered questions, offered guidance, eased confusion and helped countless newcomers feel grounded on this beautiful island.
If you believe in this project and want it to continue helping the next wave of people arriving with sun in their eyes and questions in their pockets, supporting on BuyMeACoffee is a lovely way to keep it going.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for reading.
And thank you to everyone who chooses to support. It truly makes a difference.
