Facebook content monetization for creators

Content creators can take advantage of the Facebook content monetization options to easily create, publish and earn from their works on Facebook. The social media giant has introduced a different means of monetization to help creators and publishers earn on Facebook.

Once the audience, the kind of content published would determine the Facebook monetization options that are good for you.

For a page on Facebook to qualify for monetization, Facebook would have to indicate that you meet the basic requirements however monetization of your Facebook page will not be automatic because you have to meet additional requirements, get reviewed and approved through an email.

Once you submit your Pages for review and they meet the requirements, you can go ahead to complete relevant tasks using the monetization tools available to you per Facebook’s assessment.

Facebook content monetization facts to know

One of the Facebook monetization options available is the Instant Articles Monetization which is a fast-loading native format that resonates with many readers on Facebook. Monetize your articles with this fast-loading, native format preferred by readers. However, those seeking to take advantage of this would need to meet extra requirements for in-Stream Ads for On-Demand, Fan Subscriptions, Stars, In-Stream Ads for Live and Brand Collaborations.

If you use Instant Articles, you and if applicable, the entity you represent must comply with our Statement of Rights and Responsibilities (SRR), Facebook Page Terms, and the following policies.

Creators are advised to read and understand Facebook’s content policy and also ensure websites submitted are stable, complete, easy to navigate, and user-friendly and further reflect a positive experience devoid of broken links. Although only old sites are eligible, Facebook has not indicated how old a website should be to qualify for monetization. For new sites, owners must ensure their sites are functioning and with a well-established presence before they opt for the Instant Articles. This will ensure that they get approval from Facebook.

Websites or blogs that require visitors to log in before they are permitted to access content are also not eligible unless your “website’s content is only available to people with paid subscriptions.” according to Facebook. There are several Facebook monetization options that creators can benefit from but in creating content for Facebook, care must be taken not to breach the violation policies.

Content that must be avoided when using Facebook content monetization

According to Facebook, publishers would be penalized if they include but not limited to “pornography, adult products or services, sexual tips or fetishes, casual dating, violence, hacking or cracking, weapon sales, online real money games of chance or skill, work-at-home schemes, spy cameras, fake news or anything that falls within any other categories that are prohibited by the Facebook Community Standards, with the exception of apps or sites that display news editorials featuring the above content or if you have our prior written permission.”

Content that does not meet our Content Guidelines for Monetization may be ineligible for monetization.

For the purposes of payment, users will have to provide additional information such as their tax info, routing, and bank account numbers when setting up the account. Users who are not conversant with the routing and bank account should contact their local backing for the exact routing account for a problem-free and prompt payment.

One of the important requirements of Facebook is that publishers must only monetize content that they have created themselves. Only websites owned by you can be monetized. The registration process will require that the creators prove they actually own the website (Claim Domain) they want to monetize on Facebook.

A publisher is also required to furnish Facebook with sample articles and the page for a final review. This will creators to “Add 10 Production Articles for Review” according to Facebook.

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Creators are also warned against several unacceptable behaviour and actions. This includes avoiding confusing or misleading experiences in Instant Articles.

Check the FB terms and conditions section for monetization to read more.

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