Introducing the Creditable Leaky Paywall Addon for Wordpress

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How to Add Creditable as a Pay-Per-Article Option to Your Leaky Paywall in Wordpress

As the digital media landscape continues to evolve, publishers are seeking flexible, reader-friendly ways to monetize content. Subscription models work well for loyal readers, but what about casual readers who may not be ready to commit to a full subscription? This is where pay-per-article models come into play, offering publishers an additional revenue stream and readers the flexibility to access content on a per-article basis.

Creditable, an innovative pay-per-article system, can now be integrated into your Leaky Paywall, providing your readers with the option to pay for individual articles using a universal credit system. This integration offers flexibility for both readers and publishers, and it comes with added benefits such as affiliate revenue for theme builders.

In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to integrate Creditable Pay-Per-Article as an option within your Leaky Paywall.

Steps to Add Creditable to Your Leaky Paywall in Wordpress

Step 1: Install the Creditable Paywall Plugin for WordPress

If you’re running Leaky Paywall on a WordPress site, the first step is to install the Creditable Paywall Plugin. This plugin enables Creditable’s pay-per-article functionality and ensures that your Wordpress website can offer pay-per-article access to your premium posts.

Go to your WordPress dashboard.
Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
In the search bar, type "Creditable Paywall Plugin" and click Install Now.
After installation, click Activate.

Step 2: Configure Creditable Settings

Once the Creditable Paywall plugin is activated, you’ll need to configure your Creditable Paywall.

Create a free Partner Account at https://partner.creditable.news.
Login to your dashboard at https://partner.creditable.news and add your WordPress website as a mediatitle (publication).
An apikey will be generated for each mediatitle you add.
Navigate to Settings > Creditable Paywall in your WordPress dashboard.
Submit the Creditable Api key into the ‘Creditable Paywall Settings’

Step 3: Install the Leaky Paywall Creditable Addon

Once the Creditable Paywall plugin is activated and set, you’ll need to install the Creditable Leaky Paywall Addon to integrate Creditable into your Leaky Paywall.

Go to your WordPress dashboard.
Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
In the search bar, type "Creditable Leaky Paywall Addon" and click Install Now.
After installation, click Activate.

Step 4: Integrate with Leaky Paywall

Now that the Creditable plugin is configured, it’s time to integrate it with your Leaky Paywall. This step ensures that readers can choose between traditional subscription access (by sigining in) or pay-per-article via Creditable.

Go to Leaky Paywall > Settings in your WordPress dashboard.
Under the General tab, you will find the "Subscribe or Login Message". Add the shortcode for the creditable button: [creditable-paywall-button]
Under the General tab, you will find the "Upgrade Message". Add the shortcode for the creditable button: [creditable-paywall-button]
Use HTML to position the button the way you want. For instance you can type "<hr>[creditable-paywall-button]" to align the button below a horizontal line.

Step 5: Test the Pay-Per-Article System

Before going live, it’s important to test the system to ensure everything is working correctly. Make sure your paywall offers both subscription and pay-per-article options and that readers can easily purchase credits and access articles using the Creditable system.

Open a private browser window and visit your site as a reader.
Attempt to purchase an article using Creditable credits and ensure the process is smooth and intuitive.
Verify that earnings from each article show up in your Creditable account as expected.

Step 6: Promote Pay-Per-Article to Your Readers

Once the Creditable integration is live, let your readers know about this new option! Highlight the benefits of pay-per-article for those who want more flexibility and aren’t ready to subscribe.

Consider adding a banner or pop-up on your site to introduce Creditable to your readers. You can also send out an email or post on social media explaining how they can purchase and use credits to access individual articles.

Final Thoughts

Adding Creditable as a pay-per-article option to your Leaky Paywall is a powerful way to engage casual readers while providing them with flexibility in how they access your content. With minimal setup and seamless integration, Creditable allows you to diversify your revenue streams while still supporting your loyal subscribers.

Whether you’re a blog, magazine, or news site, offering this pay-per-article option through Creditable can help you tap into a broader audience and make your content more accessible to readers who are hesitant to commit to a subscription.

By combining the flexibility of pay-per-article with the power of Leaky Paywall, you can truly create a reader-friendly monetization strategy that meets the demands of today’s digital audience.

For more information on Creditable and how to integrate it into your Leaky Paywall, visit www.creditable.news or reach out to us for support.

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Introducing the Creditable Leaky Paywall Addon for Wordpress