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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Access.signup",
      "summary": "WordPress.com accepts new users for its WordAds program.",
      "body": "WordPress.com accepts new users for its WordAds program.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“WordAds is available to all WordPress.com sites that meet our eligibility requirements.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/advertising/wordads/",
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      "subject": "WordPress.com",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Money.fees",
      "summary": "WordPress.com pays 50% of net advertising revenue to site owners via WordAds.",
      "body": "WordPress.com pays 50% of net advertising revenue to site owners via WordAds.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“You earn 50% of the net advertising revenue from ads shown on your site.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/advertising/wordads/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
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      "evidence_quote": "You earn 50% of the net advertising revenue from ads shown on your site.",
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      "subject": "WordPress.com",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Money.payout",
      "summary": "WordPress.com pays WordAds earnings monthly, net 60 days after the end of the month.",
      "body": "WordPress.com pays WordAds earnings monthly, net 60 days after the end of the month.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“Payments are issued monthly, net 60 days after the end of the month in which the earnings were accrued.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_payout_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Money.payout",
      "summary": "WordPress.com requires a minimum balance of $100 for WordAds payouts.",
      "body": "WordPress.com requires a minimum balance of $100 for WordAds payouts.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“The minimum payout threshold is $100.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/advertising/wordads/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "evidence_quote": "The minimum payout threshold is $100.",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Money.payout",
      "summary": "WordPress.com offers PayPal and direct deposit as payout methods for WordAds.",
      "body": "WordPress.com offers PayPal and direct deposit as payout methods for WordAds.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“You can receive payments via PayPal or direct deposit (where available).”",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_id_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Access.id",
      "summary": "WordPress.com requires tax information and site ownership verification for WordAds participation.",
      "body": "WordPress.com requires tax information and site ownership verification for WordAds participation.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“To participate in WordAds, you must provide tax information and verify ownership of your site.”",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_chargeback_policy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Money.fees",
      "summary": "WordPress.com deducts chargeback amounts from earnings and may charge a $15 fee per chargeback.",
      "body": "WordPress.com deducts chargeback amounts from earnings and may charge a $15 fee per chargeback.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“In the event of a chargeback, the amount will be deducted from your earnings and a $15 fee may apply.”",
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      "source_publisher": "WordPress.com",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_wordpress_com_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "WordPress.com: Rules.content",
      "summary": "WordPress.com WordAds program does not require exclusivity; you can use other ad networks simultaneously.",
      "body": "WordPress.com WordAds program does not require exclusivity; you can use other ad networks simultaneously.\n\nWhat WordPress.com actually says:\n\n“You are free to use other advertising networks alongside WordAds.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://wordpress.com/advertising/wordads/",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_operational_status",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Google AdSense accepts new publishers for its advertising program.",
      "body": "Google AdSense accepts new publishers for its advertising program.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“Get started with AdSense by signing up for an account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.google.com/adsense/start/",
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      "evidence_quote": "Get started with AdSense by signing up for an account.",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Google AdSense pays publishers 68% of revenue for content ads and 51% for search ads.",
      "body": "Google AdSense pays publishers 68% of revenue for content ads and 51% for search ads.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“For content ads, publishers receive 68% of the revenue recognized by Google in connection with the AdSense for content ads. For search ads, publishers receive 51% of the revenue recognized by Google.”",
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      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/9676",
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      "source_publisher": "Google",
      "evidence_quote": "For content ads, publishers receive 68% of the revenue recognized by Google in connection with the AdSense for content ads. For search ads, publishers receive 51% of the revenue recognized by Google.",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Google AdSense issues payments monthly, typically between the 21st and 26th of the month.",
      "body": "Google AdSense issues payments monthly, typically between the 21st and 26th of the month.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“Payments are issued monthly, typically between the 21st and 26th of the month.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_payout_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Google AdSense has a $100 payment threshold for most currencies.",
      "body": "Google AdSense has a $100 payment threshold for most currencies.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“The payment threshold is $100 (or equivalent in your local currency) for most currencies.”",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Google AdSense offers electronic funds transfer (EFT), check, and Western Union Quick Cash as payout methods.",
      "body": "Google AdSense offers electronic funds transfer (EFT), check, and Western Union Quick Cash as payout methods.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“You can receive payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT), check, or Western Union Quick Cash.”",
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      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_id_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Access.id",
      "summary": "Google AdSense requires tax information and identity verification during the account approval process.",
      "body": "Google AdSense requires tax information and identity verification during the account approval process.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“During the AdSense account approval process, you'll need to provide your tax information and verify your identity.”",
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Google AdSense does not charge fees for chargebacks but deducts the reversed amount from earnings.",
      "body": "Google AdSense does not charge fees for chargebacks but deducts the reversed amount from earnings.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“If a chargeback occurs, the amount will be deducted from your earnings. Google does not charge additional fees for chargebacks.”",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1110_blogging_and_niche_websites_platforms_google_adsense_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Google AdSense: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Google AdSense permits the use of other advertising networks alongside AdSense on the same page.",
      "body": "Google AdSense permits the use of other advertising networks alongside AdSense on the same page.\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“You may use other advertising networks on your pages as long as they comply with Google's policies.”",
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