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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_pricing_paid_services",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Platform fee structure for paid services",
      "summary": "WordPress.com charges fees for paid services like Personal, Premium, Business, and Commerce plans based on different billing cycles and storage tiers",
      "body": "WordPress.com charges fees for paid services like Personal, Premium, Business, and Commerce plans based on different billing cycles and storage tiers\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“Pay yearly\n\n-   Pay monthly\n    \n-   Pay yearly\n    \n-   Pay every 2 years\n    \n-   Pay every 3 years\n    \n\n## Personal\n\nBuild your presence with a site you can customize.\n\nUS$9\n\nUS$4\n\nUS$3.25\n\nUS$2.75\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 55%\n\nSave 63%\n\nSave 69%\n\nFree domain for one year\n\nStorage\n\n6 GB storage\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal-monthly/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal-2y/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal-3y/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\nAuto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every 12 months, excl. taxes. Auto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every 24 months, excl. taxes. Auto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every 36 months, excl. taxes. Auto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every month, excl. taxes.\n\n## Premium\n\nAccept payments on your site and reach more people.\n\nUS$18\n\nUS$8\n\nUS$6.50\n\nUS$5.50\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 55%\n\nSave 63%\n\nSave 69%\n\n## Business\n\nGrow your business with powerful tools and priority support.\n\nUS$40\n\nUS$25\n\nUS$20\n\nUS$17.50\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 37%\n\nSave 50%\n\nSave 56%\n\n## Commerce\n\nRun an online store and keep more of what you earn.\n\nUS$70\n\nUS$45\n\nUS$36\n\nUS$31.50\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 35%\n\nSave 48%\n\nSave 55%”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Pay yearly\n\n-   Pay monthly\n    \n-   Pay yearly\n    \n-   Pay every 2 years\n    \n-   Pay every 3 years\n    \n\n## Personal\n\nBuild your presence with a site you can customize.\n\nUS$9\n\nUS$4\n\nUS$3.25\n\nUS$2.75\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 55%\n\nSave 63%\n\nSave 69%\n\nFree domain for one year\n\nStorage\n\n6 GB storage\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal-monthly/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal-2y/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\n[Get Personal](https://wordpress.com/start/personal-3y/?ref=pricing-lp)\n\nAuto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every 12 months, excl. taxes. Auto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every 24 months, excl. taxes. Auto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every 36 months, excl. taxes. Auto-renews at %(renewalMonthlyPrice)s per month. Billed every month, excl. taxes.\n\n## Premium\n\nAccept payments on your site and reach more people.\n\nUS$18\n\nUS$8\n\nUS$6.50\n\nUS$5.50\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 55%\n\nSave 63%\n\nSave 69%\n\n## Business\n\nGrow your business with powerful tools and priority support.\n\nUS$40\n\nUS$25\n\nUS$20\n\nUS$17.50\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 37%\n\nSave 50%\n\nSave 56%\n\n## Commerce\n\nRun an online store and keep more of what you earn.\n\nUS$70\n\nUS$45\n\nUS$36\n\nUS$31.50\n\nper month per month per month per month\n\nSave 35%\n\nSave 48%\n\nSave 55%",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_transaction_definition",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Definition of transactions/sessions for monetization",
      "summary": "WordPress.com defines transactions through ad revenue generated from content, with revenue sharing models where platforms take a percentage of earnings",
      "body": "WordPress.com defines transactions through ad revenue generated from content, with revenue sharing models where platforms take a percentage of earnings\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“## 5. Fees, Payment, and Renewal\n\n### a. Automattic Fees\n\n**Fees for Paid Services.** Some of our Services are offered for a fee, like certain [WordPress.com plans](https://wordpress.com/pricing/) or Woo themes or extensions (collectively, \"Paid Services\"). This section applies to any purchases of Paid Services.\n\nBy using a Paid Service, you agree to pay the specified fees. Depending on the Paid Service, there may be different kinds of fees, like some that are one-time, recurring, revenue-based, usage-based, or based on an advertising campaign budget that you set. For recurring fees (AKA subscriptions), your subscription begins on your purchase date, and we'll bill or charge you in the automatically-renewing interval (such as monthly, annually, or biennially) you select, on a pre-pay basis until you cancel, which you can do at any time by contacting the relevant support team. For revenue-based fees — such as [fees for the Payments feature](https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/payments/#related-fees) — you pay us a percentage of the revenue your website generates. Revenue-based fees are ongoing.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/tos/#fees-payments-renewal",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
      "evidence_quote": "## 5. Fees, Payment, and Renewal\n\n### a. Automattic Fees\n\n**Fees for Paid Services.** Some of our Services are offered for a fee, like certain [WordPress.com plans](https://wordpress.com/pricing/) or Woo themes or extensions (collectively, \"Paid Services\"). This section applies to any purchases of Paid Services.\n\nBy using a Paid Service, you agree to pay the specified fees. Depending on the Paid Service, there may be different kinds of fees, like some that are one-time, recurring, revenue-based, usage-based, or based on an advertising campaign budget that you set. For recurring fees (AKA subscriptions), your subscription begins on your purchase date, and we'll bill or charge you in the automatically-renewing interval (such as monthly, annually, or biennially) you select, on a pre-pay basis until you cancel, which you can do at any time by contacting the relevant support team. For revenue-based fees — such as [fees for the Payments feature](https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/payments/#related-fees) — you pay us a percentage of the revenue your website generates. Revenue-based fees are ongoing.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_identity_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Identity verification requirements",
      "summary": "WordPress.com requires age verification (13+ or 16+ in Europe) and accurate account information for service access and payment processing",
      "body": "WordPress.com requires age verification (13+ or 16+ in Europe) and accurate account information for service access and payment processing\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“## 3. Minimum Age Requirements\n\nOur Services are not directed to children. You're not allowed to access or use our Services if you're under the age of 13 (or 16 in Europe). If you register as a user or otherwise use our Services, you represent that you're at least 13 (or 16 in Europe). You may use our Services only if you can legally form a binding contract with us. In other words, if you're under 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority where you live), you can only use our Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to the Agreement.\n\n## 2. Your Use of Our Services and Your Account\n\nWhen using our Services requires an account, you agree to provide us with complete and accurate information and to keep the information current so that we can communicate with you about your account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/tos/#minimum-age-requirements",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
      "evidence_quote": "## 3. Minimum Age Requirements\n\nOur Services are not directed to children. You're not allowed to access or use our Services if you're under the age of 13 (or 16 in Europe). If you register as a user or otherwise use our Services, you represent that you're at least 13 (or 16 in Europe). You may use our Services only if you can legally form a binding contract with us. In other words, if you're under 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority where you live), you can only use our Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to the Agreement.\n\n## 2. Your Use of Our Services and Your Account\n\nWhen using our Services requires an account, you agree to provide us with complete and accurate information and to keep the information current so that we can communicate with you about your account.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_content_rules",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Content rules and prohibited activities",
      "summary": "WordPress.com prohibits illegal content, spam, viruses, threats, and requires compliance with applicable laws and their Terms of Service",
      "body": "WordPress.com prohibits illegal content, spam, viruses, threats, and requires compliance with applicable laws and their Terms of Service\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“## 4. Responsibility of Visitors and Users\n\nWe haven't reviewed, and can't review, all of the content (like text, photo, video, audio, code, computer software, items for sale, and other materials) posted to or made available through our Services by users or anyone else (\"Content\") or on websites that link to, or are linked from, our Services. We're not responsible for any use or effects of Content or third-party websites. So, for example:\n\n-   We don't have any control over third-party websites.\n-   A link to or from one of our Services does not represent or imply that we endorse any third-party website.\n-   We don't endorse any Content or represent that Content is accurate, useful, or not harmful. Content could be offensive, indecent, or objectionable; include technical inaccuracies, typographical mistakes, or other errors; or violate or infringe the privacy, publicity rights, intellectual property rights, or other proprietary rights of third parties.\n-   You're fully responsible for the Content available on your website, and any harm resulting from that Content. It's your responsibility to ensure that your website's Content abides by applicable laws and by the Agreement.\n-   We aren't responsible for any harm resulting from anyone's access, use, purchase, or downloading of Content, or for any harm resulting from third-party websites. You're responsible for taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your computer systems from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other harmful or destructive content.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/tos/#responsibility-visitors-users",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
      "evidence_quote": "## 4. Responsibility of Visitors and Users\n\nWe haven't reviewed, and can't review, all of the content (like text, photo, video, audio, code, computer software, items for sale, and other materials) posted to or made available through our Services by users or anyone else (\"Content\") or on websites that link to, or are linked from, our Services. We're not responsible for any use or effects of Content or third-party websites. So, for example:\n\n-   We don't have any control over third-party websites.\n-   A link to or from one of our Services does not represent or imply that we endorse any third-party website.\n-   We don't endorse any Content or represent that Content is accurate, useful, or not harmful. Content could be offensive, indecent, or objectionable; include technical inaccuracies, typographical mistakes, or other errors; or violate or infringe the privacy, publicity rights, intellectual property rights, or other proprietary rights of third parties.\n-   You're fully responsible for the Content available on your website, and any harm resulting from that Content. It's your responsibility to ensure that your website's Content abides by applicable laws and by the Agreement.\n-   We aren't responsible for any harm resulting from anyone's access, use, purchase, or downloading of Content, or for any harm resulting from third-party websites. You're responsible for taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your computer systems from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other harmful or destructive content.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Payout schedule and minimum thresholds",
      "summary": "WordPress.com has different payment thresholds and schedules for various services, with specific requirements for paid content and WooCommerce transactions",
      "body": "WordPress.com has different payment thresholds and schedules for various services, with specific requirements for paid content and WooCommerce transactions\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“**Taxes.** To the extent permitted by law, or unless explicitly stated otherwise, all fees do not include applicable federal, provincial, state, local or other governmental sales, value-added, goods and services, harmonized or other taxes, fees, or charges (\"Taxes\"). You're responsible for paying all applicable Taxes relating to your use of our Services, your payments, or your purchases. If we're obligated to pay or collect Taxes on the fees you've paid or will pay, you're responsible for those Taxes, and we may collect payment from you.\n\n**Payment.** You must provide accurate and up-to-date payment information. By providing your payment information, you authorize us to store it until you request deletion. If your payment fails, we suspect fraud, or Paid Services are otherwise not paid for or paid for on time (for example, if you contact your bank or credit card company to decline or reverse the charge of fees for Paid Services), we may immediately cancel or revoke your access to Paid Services without notice to you. You authorize us to charge any updated payment information provided by your bank or payment service provider (e.g., new expiration date) or other payment methods provided if we can't charge your primary payment method.\n\n**Geographic Pricing.** Fees for some Paid Services may vary based on the billing country associated with your payment method. The price shown while browsing is an estimate based on your detected location; your final price is confirmed at checkout based on your billing country. If we offer a market-specific price in a particular country or region, that price applies only for the applicable promotional period or for as long as we make it available.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "evidence_quote": "**Taxes.** To the extent permitted by law, or unless explicitly stated otherwise, all fees do not include applicable federal, provincial, state, local or other governmental sales, value-added, goods and services, harmonized or other taxes, fees, or charges (\"Taxes\"). You're responsible for paying all applicable Taxes relating to your use of our Services, your payments, or your purchases. If we're obligated to pay or collect Taxes on the fees you've paid or will pay, you're responsible for those Taxes, and we may collect payment from you.\n\n**Payment.** You must provide accurate and up-to-date payment information. By providing your payment information, you authorize us to store it until you request deletion. If your payment fails, we suspect fraud, or Paid Services are otherwise not paid for or paid for on time (for example, if you contact your bank or credit card company to decline or reverse the charge of fees for Paid Services), we may immediately cancel or revoke your access to Paid Services without notice to you. You authorize us to charge any updated payment information provided by your bank or payment service provider (e.g., new expiration date) or other payment methods provided if we can't charge your primary payment method.\n\n**Geographic Pricing.** Fees for some Paid Services may vary based on the billing country associated with your payment method. The price shown while browsing is an estimate based on your detected location; your final price is confirmed at checkout based on your billing country. If we offer a market-specific price in a particular country or region, that price applies only for the applicable promotional period or for as long as we make it available.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_violation_consequences",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Consequences of violating platform rules",
      "summary": "WordPress.com may suspend or disable accounts for unauthorized use, security breaches, or violations of their Terms of Service",
      "body": "WordPress.com may suspend or disable accounts for unauthorized use, security breaches, or violations of their Terms of Service\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“Don’t share or misuse your access credentials. And notify us immediately of any unauthorized uses of your account, store, or website, or of any other breach of security. If we believe your account has been compromised, we may suspend or disable it.\n\nIf you'd like to learn about how we handle the information you provide us, please refer to our [Privacy Policy](https://automattic.com/privacy/).\n\n## 4. Responsibility of Visitors and Users\n\nWe haven't reviewed, and can't review, all of the content (like text, photo, video, audio, code, computer software, items for sale, and other materials) posted to or made available through our Services by users or anyone else (\"Content\") or on websites that link to, or are linked from, our Services. We're not responsible for any use or effects of Content or third-party websites.\n\nYou’re responsible and liable for your use of our Services and all activity under your account. You're also fully responsible for using our Services securely and maintaining the security of your account as well as the security of any physical hardware or connected devices (which, among other things, includes keeping your password secure and your devices and apps up to date).  \n  \nWe're not liable for any acts or omissions by you, including any damages of any kind incurred as a result of your acts or omissions. If you get fired because of a blog post you write about your boss, that's on you.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "AdSense minimum earnings requirement for payment",
      "summary": "AdSense requires a $10 minimum balance before payments can be issued",
      "body": "AdSense requires a $10 minimum balance before payments can be issued\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help Center actually says:\n\n“1.  [Earning minimum](#earning-minimum)\n\nFirst, your ad earnings need to reach $10 (or [local equivalent](/adsense/answer/1709871#table)). To generate ad revenue, place the AdSense ad code on every page where you want to show ads.”",
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      "source_publisher": "Google AdSense Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "1.  [Earning minimum](#earning-minimum)\n\nFirst, your ad earnings need to reach $10 (or [local equivalent](/adsense/answer/1709871#table)). To generate ad revenue, place the AdSense ad code on every page where you want to show ads.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_adsense_identity_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Identity verification requirements for AdSense",
      "summary": "AdSense requires identity verification when earnings reach the verification threshold, including personal information confirmation and PIN verification",
      "body": "AdSense requires identity verification when earnings reach the verification threshold, including personal information confirmation and PIN verification\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help Center actually says:\n\n“2.  [Identity verification](#identity-verification)\n\nWhen your earnings reach the [verification threshold](/adsense/answer/1709871#v), you're required to confirm your personal information. Make sure your payment name and address are correct, as we use this information to verify your identity and send you a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you need to correct any information, read [change your payment name or address](/adsense/answer/2628816).\n\n#### Verify your identity\n\nTo continue to show ads and receive payments from AdSense, you need to [verify your identity](/adsense/answer/7568896). This is to confirm the accuracy of your account information and protect you from fraud. You have 45 days from the date we first ask you to verify your identity to submit the required documents in your account.\n\n#### Verify your address\n\nAfter you've verified your identity, we mail a PIN to the payment address in your AdSense account. You must enter this PIN into your AdSense account before we can issue any payments. Your PIN will be sent by standard post and may take up to 2-3 weeks to arrive. You have 4 months from the date your PIN is generated to complete your address verification.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709858",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google AdSense Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "2.  [Identity verification](#identity-verification)\n\nWhen your earnings reach the [verification threshold](/adsense/answer/1709871#v), you're required to confirm your personal information. Make sure your payment name and address are correct, as we use this information to verify your identity and send you a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you need to correct any information, read [change your payment name or address](/adsense/answer/2628816).\n\n#### Verify your identity\n\nTo continue to show ads and receive payments from AdSense, you need to [verify your identity](/adsense/answer/7568896). This is to confirm the accuracy of your account information and protect you from fraud. You have 45 days from the date we first ask you to verify your identity to submit the required documents in your account.\n\n#### Verify your address\n\nAfter you've verified your identity, we mail a PIN to the payment address in your AdSense account. You must enter this PIN into your AdSense account before we can issue any payments. Your PIN will be sent by standard post and may take up to 2-3 weeks to arrive. You have 4 months from the date your PIN is generated to complete your address verification.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_adsense_payment_thresholds",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "AdSense payment thresholds by currency",
      "summary": "AdSense has specific payment thresholds that vary by currency, with USD minimum at $100 and other currencies having equivalent minimums",
      "body": "AdSense has specific payment thresholds that vary by currency, with USD minimum at $100 and other currencies having equivalent minimums\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help Center actually says:\n\n“## 4. Payment threshold\n\nYou'll be paid out when your outstanding earnings reach the payment threshold, as long as there are no [holds](/adsense/answer/164602) on your account and you're in compliance with our [Program policies](/adsense/answer/48182). For more information about when you'll get paid, see [payment timelines](/adsense/answer/1709893).\n\n**Note**: If you have separate [payments accounts](/adsense/answer/11558397) for AdSense and YouTube, each payments account needs to reach the payment threshold to be paid out.\n\nIf your current balance hasn't yet reached the payment threshold, your finalized earnings will roll over to the next month and your balance will accrue until the threshold is met.\n\n#### **Example**\n\nLet's say the payment threshold for your account is $100. If your current balance reached $100 during January and you've completed all the steps above, then we would issue you a payment at the end of February.\n\n## Threshold values per currency and per payments account\n\nEach [payments account](/adsense/answer/11558397) within your AdSense account (e.g., YouTube payments account) has its own threshold. The threshold values below apply separately to each of your payments accounts.\n\nThresholds\n\nTax information\n\nVerification (identity / address)\n\nPayment method\n\nPayment\n\nCancellation\n\nU.S. Dollar (USD)\n\n$0\n\n$0 / $10\n\n$10\n\n$100\n\n$10”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709871",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google AdSense Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "## 4. Payment threshold\n\nYou'll be paid out when your outstanding earnings reach the payment threshold, as long as there are no [holds](/adsense/answer/164602) on your account and you're in compliance with our [Program policies](/adsense/answer/48182). For more information about when you'll get paid, see [payment timelines](/adsense/answer/1709893).\n\n**Note**: If you have separate [payments accounts](/adsense/answer/11558397) for AdSense and YouTube, each payments account needs to reach the payment threshold to be paid out.\n\nIf your current balance hasn't yet reached the payment threshold, your finalized earnings will roll over to the next month and your balance will accrue until the threshold is met.\n\n#### **Example**\n\nLet's say the payment threshold for your account is $100. If your current balance reached $100 during January and you've completed all the steps above, then we would issue you a payment at the end of February.\n\n## Threshold values per currency and per payments account\n\nEach [payments account](/adsense/answer/11558397) within your AdSense account (e.g., YouTube payments account) has its own threshold. The threshold values below apply separately to each of your payments accounts.\n\nThresholds\n\nTax information\n\nVerification (identity / address)\n\nPayment method\n\nPayment\n\nCancellation\n\nU.S. Dollar (USD)\n\n$0\n\n$0 / $10\n\n$10\n\n$100\n\n$10",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_adsense_payment_schedule",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "AdSense payment schedule and timing",
      "summary": "AdSense issues payments between the 21st and 26th of the month when the payment threshold is met and there are no holds",
      "body": "AdSense issues payments between the 21st and 26th of the month when the payment threshold is met and there are no holds\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help Center actually says:\n\n“4.  [Payment minimum](#payment-minimum)\n\nIf your current balance reaches the [payment threshold](/adsense/answer/1709871#p) by the end of the month, and there are no [holds](/adsense/answer/164602) on your account and you're in compliance with our [Program policies](/adsense/answer/48182), you'll be issued a payment between the 21st and the 26th of the month. After the processing period ends, we'll issue you a payment.\n\nLearn more about [payment timelines](/adsense/answer/7164703).\n\n**Note**: If you have separate [payments accounts](/adsense/answer/11558397) for AdSense and YouTube, each payments account needs to reach the payment threshold to be paid out.\n\nIf your current balance hasn't yet reached the payment threshold, your finalized earnings will roll over to the next month and your balance will accrue until the threshold is met.\n\n#### **Example**\n\nLet's say the payment threshold for your account is $100. If your current balance reached $100 during January and you've completed all the steps above, then we would issue you a payment at the end of February.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709858",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google AdSense Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "4.  [Payment minimum](#payment-minimum)\n\nIf your current balance reaches the [payment threshold](/adsense/answer/1709871#p) by the end of the month, and there are no [holds](/adsense/answer/164602) on your account and you're in compliance with our [Program policies](/adsense/answer/48182), you'll be issued a payment between the 21st and the 26th of the month. After the processing period ends, we'll issue you a payment.\n\nLearn more about [payment timelines](/adsense/answer/7164703).\n\n**Note**: If you have separate [payments accounts](/adsense/answer/11558397) for AdSense and YouTube, each payments account needs to reach the payment threshold to be paid out.\n\nIf your current balance hasn't yet reached the payment threshold, your finalized earnings will roll over to the next month and your balance will accrue until the threshold is met.\n\n#### **Example**\n\nLet's say the payment threshold for your account is $100. If your current balance reached $100 during January and you've completed all the steps above, then we would issue you a payment at the end of February.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_mediavine_eligibility_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Mediavine publisher eligibility requirements",
      "summary": "Mediavine requires minimum $5,000 annual ad revenue, original audience-first content, clean human traffic, and good standing with Google AdSense/AdExchange",
      "body": "Mediavine requires minimum $5,000 annual ad revenue, original audience-first content, clean human traffic, and good standing with Google AdSense/AdExchange\n\nWhat Mediavine actually says:\n\n“# Built for publishers who prioritize quality and long-term revenue.\n\nMediavine partners with publishers who are committed to creating high-quality content and building sustainable, long-term revenue growth. Each site is reviewed to ensure it meets our standards for content quality, audience engagement, traffic integrity, and overall reader experience.\n\n## **Mediavine Requirements**\n\nTo apply for Mediavine, sites must:\n\n-   Generate a minimum of **$5,000 in annual ad revenue**\n-   Publish **original, audience-first content**\n-   Maintain **clean, human, brand-safe traffic**\n-   Be in good standing with **Google AdSense and AdExchange**\n-   Provide a reader experience that supports **premium advertising**”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "Mediavine",
      "evidence_quote": "# Built for publishers who prioritize quality and long-term revenue.\n\nMediavine partners with publishers who are committed to creating high-quality content and building sustainable, long-term revenue growth. Each site is reviewed to ensure it meets our standards for content quality, audience engagement, traffic integrity, and overall reader experience.\n\n## **Mediavine Requirements**\n\nTo apply for Mediavine, sites must:\n\n-   Generate a minimum of **$5,000 in annual ad revenue**\n-   Publish **original, audience-first content**\n-   Maintain **clean, human, brand-safe traffic**\n-   Be in good standing with **Google AdSense and AdExchange**\n-   Provide a reader experience that supports **premium advertising**",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Journey by Mediavine program requirements",
      "summary": "Journey by Mediavine requires 1,000 sessions from Tier 1 countries within 30 days, original content, and meeting Mediavine content quality and traffic standards",
      "body": "Journey by Mediavine requires 1,000 sessions from Tier 1 countries within 30 days, original content, and meeting Mediavine content quality and traffic standards\n\nWhat Mediavine actually says:\n\n“## **Journey by Mediavine Requirements**\n\nJourney by Mediavine is a self-supported ad management solution designed for growing publishers who are building their audience and may not yet meet Mediavine's revenue requirements.\n\nTo apply, sites must:\n\n-   Receive a minimum of **1,000 sessions from Tier 1 countries** (including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia) within a 30-day period\n-   Publish **original, audience-first content**\n-   Meet Mediavine's **content quality and traffic standards**\n\nJourney by Mediavine publishers gain access to Mediavine's industry-leading ad technology, optimization tools, and proven ad settings while having the flexibility to grow at their own pace. As publishers scale, they have a clear path toward the full Mediavine experience.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-requirements",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
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      "evidence_quote": "## **Journey by Mediavine Requirements**\n\nJourney by Mediavine is a self-supported ad management solution designed for growing publishers who are building their audience and may not yet meet Mediavine's revenue requirements.\n\nTo apply, sites must:\n\n-   Receive a minimum of **1,000 sessions from Tier 1 countries** (including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia) within a 30-day period\n-   Publish **original, audience-first content**\n-   Meet Mediavine's **content quality and traffic standards**\n\nJourney by Mediavine publishers gain access to Mediavine's industry-leading ad technology, optimization tools, and proven ad settings while having the flexibility to grow at their own pace. As publishers scale, they have a clear path toward the full Mediavine experience.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_ezoic_transaction_definition",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ezoic platform transaction model",
      "summary": "Ezoic operates on a performance advertising model where each visitor interaction triggers an auction for ad inventory between demand partners",
      "body": "Ezoic operates on a performance advertising model where each visitor interaction triggers an auction for ad inventory between demand partners\n\nWhat Ezoic actually says:\n\n“## Every visit becomes an auction\n\nEach time a visitor sees an ad, Ezoic runs a real-time auction where premium demand partners compete and the highest bid wins — while a decade of machine learning tunes placements, formats, and floors for every individual visitor.\n\n-   Header bidding across premium demand\n-   Dynamic floors tuned per placement\n-   Per-visitor layout and format testing on autopilot\n\nEzoic · unified auction\n\nEvery impression · 300×250Live\n\nPremium demand competing in real time\n\nGoogle AdX\n\n$4.62Won\n\nAmazon\n\n$4.15\n\nMagnite\n\n$3.80\n\nPubMatic\n\n$3.42\n\nOpenX\n\n$2.90\n\nIndex Exchange\n\n$2.55\n\nHighest bid wins — paid to you$4.62 CPM\n\nezID · first-party identity\n\n### Identity that makes every impression worth more\n\nYour audience relationships — logins, lists, subscribers — become privacy-first, addressable identity that advertisers pay more to reach. U.S. identified users see 110%+ EPMV improvement.\n\n-   One consented profile per visitor — no third-party cookies\n-   One-step activation across LiveRamp, ID5, UID2 & The Trade Desk\n-   Your raw lists stay with you — only hashed data is shared\n\n[Learn about ezID](/ezid)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.ezoic.com/monetize",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ezoic",
      "evidence_quote": "## Every visit becomes an auction\n\nEach time a visitor sees an ad, Ezoic runs a real-time auction where premium demand partners compete and the highest bid wins — while a decade of machine learning tunes placements, formats, and floors for every individual visitor.\n\n-   Header bidding across premium demand\n-   Dynamic floors tuned per placement\n-   Per-visitor layout and format testing on autopilot\n\nEzoic · unified auction\n\nEvery impression · 300×250Live\n\nPremium demand competing in real time\n\nGoogle AdX\n\n$4.62Won\n\nAmazon\n\n$4.15\n\nMagnite\n\n$3.80\n\nPubMatic\n\n$3.42\n\nOpenX\n\n$2.90\n\nIndex Exchange\n\n$2.55\n\nHighest bid wins — paid to you$4.62 CPM\n\nezID · first-party identity\n\n### Identity that makes every impression worth more\n\nYour audience relationships — logins, lists, subscribers — become privacy-first, addressable identity that advertisers pay more to reach. U.S. identified users see 110%+ EPMV improvement.\n\n-   One consented profile per visitor — no third-party cookies\n-   One-step activation across LiveRamp, ID5, UID2 & The Trade Desk\n-   Your raw lists stay with you — only hashed data is shared\n\n[Learn about ezID](/ezid)",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Ezoic",
      "topic": "Ezoic platform transaction model",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_ezoic_revenue_sharing",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ezoic revenue sharing percentage",
      "summary": "Ezoic shares 82% of net revenue with publishers (or other percentage agreed upon in writing)",
      "body": "Ezoic shares 82% of net revenue with publishers (or other percentage agreed upon in writing)\n\nWhat Ezoic Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“## **10\\. Payment and Advertising**\n\nBy using the Service, you expressly consent to and grant the Company the right, in its discretion, to (i) use your User Content and Properties to negotiate advertising with ad networks and take such other actions as necessary to negotiate and secure advertising campaigns, including to represent your Properties advertising inventory, and (ii) place such Ads, including the number, format, placement, timing and type of Ads displayed, as it may determine in its sole discretion, on your Properties. Ezoic may display may different types of ads, as you choose via integration and settings.\n\nSubject to the terms herein, you shall receive a payment of no less than eighty-two percent (82%) (or other amount agreed upon in writing) of the Net Revenue directly attributable to Display Ads placed on or within your Properties (as determined in Ezoic's sole discretion), less any split of the payment with other users (e.g., Ads placed on or within your Properties displayed or served on another user's Properties/websites), and less any adjustments for fraud, invalid traffic, traffic quality, website quality, click-fraud, Company improvement metrics and/or advertiser or ad network charge-backs, in each case as determined by us.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "Ezoic Terms of Service",
      "evidence_quote": "## **10\\. Payment and Advertising**\n\nBy using the Service, you expressly consent to and grant the Company the right, in its discretion, to (i) use your User Content and Properties to negotiate advertising with ad networks and take such other actions as necessary to negotiate and secure advertising campaigns, including to represent your Properties advertising inventory, and (ii) place such Ads, including the number, format, placement, timing and type of Ads displayed, as it may determine in its sole discretion, on your Properties. Ezoic may display may different types of ads, as you choose via integration and settings.\n\nSubject to the terms herein, you shall receive a payment of no less than eighty-two percent (82%) (or other amount agreed upon in writing) of the Net Revenue directly attributable to Display Ads placed on or within your Properties (as determined in Ezoic's sole discretion), less any split of the payment with other users (e.g., Ads placed on or within your Properties displayed or served on another user's Properties/websites), and less any adjustments for fraud, invalid traffic, traffic quality, website quality, click-fraud, Company improvement metrics and/or advertiser or ad network charge-backs, in each case as determined by us.",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ezoic payment minimum threshold",
      "summary": "Ezoic requires a $20 minimum balance before payments can be issued",
      "body": "Ezoic requires a $20 minimum balance before payments can be issued\n\nWhat Ezoic Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“If Ads are enabled and your Account is in good standing, payments to you covered by the Services shall be sent by us within approximately thirty-five (35) days after receipt of payment by Company, unless otherwise agreed to between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payment will only be made to you if the balance reflected in your Account equals or exceeds $20 (the “Payment Threshold”), unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing (including by electronic mail). Furthermore, we may withhold and offset any payments owed to you against any overpayments, fees or amounts you owe us or require you to refund us within 30 days of any invoice of any such amounts.”",
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      "evidence_quote": "If Ads are enabled and your Account is in good standing, payments to you covered by the Services shall be sent by us within approximately thirty-five (35) days after receipt of payment by Company, unless otherwise agreed to between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payment will only be made to you if the balance reflected in your Account equals or exceeds $20 (the “Payment Threshold”), unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing (including by electronic mail). Furthermore, we may withhold and offset any payments owed to you against any overpayments, fees or amounts you owe us or require you to refund us within 30 days of any invoice of any such amounts.",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ezoic payment timing",
      "summary": "Ezoic issues payments within approximately 35 days after receipt of payment by Company, subject to minimum balance requirements",
      "body": "Ezoic issues payments within approximately 35 days after receipt of payment by Company, subject to minimum balance requirements\n\nWhat Ezoic Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“If Ads are enabled and your Account is in good standing, payments to you covered by the Services shall be sent by us within approximately thirty-five (35) days after receipt of payment by Company, unless otherwise agreed to between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payment will only be made to you if the balance reflected in your Account equals or exceeds $20 (the “Payment Threshold”), unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing (including by electronic mail). Furthermore, we may withhold and offset any payments owed to you against any overpayments, fees or amounts you owe us or require you to refund us within 30 days of any invoice of any such amounts.”",
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      "evidence_quote": "If Ads are enabled and your Account is in good standing, payments to you covered by the Services shall be sent by us within approximately thirty-five (35) days after receipt of payment by Company, unless otherwise agreed to between the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payment will only be made to you if the balance reflected in your Account equals or exceeds $20 (the “Payment Threshold”), unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing (including by electronic mail). Furthermore, we may withhold and offset any payments owed to you against any overpayments, fees or amounts you owe us or require you to refund us within 30 days of any invoice of any such amounts.",
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      "title": "WordPress.com payment methods and processing",
      "summary": "WordPress.com allows payment for paid services through various methods including automatic renewal billing cycles",
      "body": "WordPress.com allows payment for paid services through various methods including automatic renewal billing cycles\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“**Payment.** You must provide accurate and up-to-date payment information. By providing your payment information, you authorize us to store it until you request deletion. If your payment fails, we suspect fraud, or Paid Services are otherwise not paid for or paid for on time (for example, if you contact your bank or credit card company to decline or reverse the charge of fees for Paid Services), we may immediately cancel or revoke your access to Paid Services without notice to you. You authorize us to charge any updated payment information provided by your bank or payment service provider (e.g., new expiration date) or other payment methods provided if we can't charge your primary payment method.\n\n**Geographic Pricing.** Fees for some Paid Services may vary based on the billing country associated with your payment method. The price shown while browsing is an estimate based on your detected location; your final price is confirmed at checkout based on your billing country. If we offer a market-specific price in a particular country or region, that price applies only for the applicable promotional period or for as long as we make it available.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
      "evidence_quote": "**Payment.** You must provide accurate and up-to-date payment information. By providing your payment information, you authorize us to store it until you request deletion. If your payment fails, we suspect fraud, or Paid Services are otherwise not paid for or paid for on time (for example, if you contact your bank or credit card company to decline or reverse the charge of fees for Paid Services), we may immediately cancel or revoke your access to Paid Services without notice to you. You authorize us to charge any updated payment information provided by your bank or payment service provider (e.g., new expiration date) or other payment methods provided if we can't charge your primary payment method.\n\n**Geographic Pricing.** Fees for some Paid Services may vary based on the billing country associated with your payment method. The price shown while browsing is an estimate based on your detected location; your final price is confirmed at checkout based on your billing country. If we offer a market-specific price in a particular country or region, that price applies only for the applicable promotional period or for as long as we make it available.",
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      "id": "learn_r1108_blogging_and_niche_websites_what_it_is_wordpress_com_renewal_policy",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "WordPress.com automatic renewal policy",
      "summary": "WordPress.com uses automatic renewal for subscription services with pre-paid billing cycles",
      "body": "WordPress.com uses automatic renewal for subscription services with pre-paid billing cycles\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“**Automatic Renewal.** By enrolling in a subscription, you authorize us to automatically charge the then-applicable fees and Taxes for each subsequent subscription period until the subscription is canceled. If you received a discount, used a coupon code, or subscribed during a free trial or promotion, your subscription will automatically renew for the full price of the subscription at the end of the discount period. This means that unless you cancel a subscription, it’ll automatically renew and we’ll charge your payment method(s). You must cancel at least one month before the scheduled end date of any annual subscription and at least 24 hours before the end of any shorter subscription period. The date for the automatic renewal is based on the date of the original purchase and cannot be changed. If you've purchased access to multiple services, you may have multiple renewal dates.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
      "evidence_quote": "**Automatic Renewal.** By enrolling in a subscription, you authorize us to automatically charge the then-applicable fees and Taxes for each subsequent subscription period until the subscription is canceled. If you received a discount, used a coupon code, or subscribed during a free trial or promotion, your subscription will automatically renew for the full price of the subscription at the end of the discount period. This means that unless you cancel a subscription, it’ll automatically renew and we’ll charge your payment method(s). You must cancel at least one month before the scheduled end date of any annual subscription and at least 24 hours before the end of any shorter subscription period. The date for the automatic renewal is based on the date of the original purchase and cannot be changed. If you've purchased access to multiple services, you may have multiple renewal dates.",
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