Understanding Your Earnings as a Guest Author

A comprehensive guide to managing and tracking your revenue share on blogs.

Overview of Guest Earnings

As a guest author, you have the opportunity to earn a share of advertising revenue from the blogs you contribute to. This revenue is settled automatically on the 15th of each month. You can track your earnings, view active revenue shares, and see past settlements through your dashboard.

  • Ensure your email notifications are enabled to receive updates on revenue share changes.

Accessing Your Earnings Dashboard

To view your earnings, navigate to the 'Guest Earnings' section in your dashboard. Here, you will find a summary of your current balance, lifetime settled earnings, and pending settlements. The dashboard provides a clear overview of your financial status as a guest author.

  • Check your dashboard regularly to stay updated on your earnings.

Understanding Revenue Share Percentages

Each blog you contribute to may offer a different percentage of revenue share. In the 'Your Revenue Share' section, you can see the percentage assigned to you for each blog. This percentage determines how much of the advertising revenue you will receive.

  • Contact the blog owner if you have questions about your revenue share percentage.

Viewing Settlement Details

Your dashboard lists all settlements, categorized by status: 'Pending', 'Processing', and 'Paid'. You can filter these settlements using the buttons provided. Each settlement shows the blog name, settlement period, total amount, and status. Clicking on a settlement will provide more detailed information.

  • Use filters to quickly find specific settlements.

Revenue Calculation and Payouts

Revenue is calculated based on the number of views your articles receive relative to the total views on the blog. The percentage share you have determines your portion of the revenue. Payouts are attempted when your accumulated earnings reach a minimum threshold of $1.00. If a payout attempt fails, the amount remains in your balance and will be retried in the next cycle.

  • Ensure your payment details are up-to-date to avoid payout issues.

Handling Payout Issues

If a payout fails, you will receive a notification, and the amount will remain in your balance. The system will automatically retry the payout in the next cycle. Ensure that your KYC status is verified and your payment details are correct to facilitate successful payouts.

  • Contact support if you encounter repeated payout failures.

What's next?

Now that you understand your earnings as a guest author, explore other features of your dashboard to maximize your contributions and earnings potential.