Fully Automated Revenue
Set it up once and start earning. PAID inserts ads into all your episodes automatically, including your entire back catalog. No manual work, no sponsor outreach, no complex negotiations. Just activate the feature in your dashboard and ads start running based on real-time demand.Low Entry Barrier
Qualify with just 10 downloads per month. That's it. While other hosting platforms require thousands of downloads or limit you to specific countries, PAID is available to podcasters worldwide wherever PayPal is supported. At RSS.com, we believe your creative work has value, regardless of your audience size.Complete Control
Choose where ads appear: pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll. Let the system find natural breaks automatically, or manually mark specific ad positions using the waveform interface. Filter out ad categories that don't align with your show's values. You stay in control of your listener experience.
How PAID Works
PAID uses programmatic ads to place ads in your episodes based on listener location, device type, language, and content category. The system selects ads through a real-time auction, ensuring you get the highest-paying ad available for each impression.
Revenue Split
RSS.com offers a generous revenue split. You earn 70% of advertising revenue and RSS.com keeps 30% to cover ad system management, technology, and partnerships. In some cases, you may benefit from more favorable splits up to 90/10 based on specific advertiser contracts we've secured
Your Earnings Dashboard
Track your income with three key metrics:
- Estimated Balance: Preliminary earnings updated every few days, subject to validation
- Available Balance: Confirmed earnings ready for automatic monthly payout
- Lifetime Withdrawals: Total earnings since you started using PAID
Validation Period
Earnings go through a 60-day validation period to ensure legitimate ad impressions and detect fraudulent activity. Once validated, funds move to your available balance and pay out automatically at the end of each month via PayPal.
Setting Up PAID in 3 Steps
Activate PAID
Navigate to your RSS.com dashboard and click "Activate PAID ads." If you don't see the banner on your main page, check the Monetization tab. You will need 10 downloads before this feature is available to you
Accept Terms
Review the PAID terms covering revenue sharing and program guidelines, then accept to continue.
Add PayPal Email
Enter your PayPal email for payouts. RSS.com validates your account by sending one cent to confirm it's active. Once validated, you'll receive confirmation and your ads go live.
Why PAID Stands Out
- No Geographic Restrictions: Available worldwide wherever PayPal is supported. You're not limited to four countries like other platforms.
- No Arbitrary Minimums: Just 10 downloads per month qualifies you. There's no minimum episode count. If your podcast is active and people are listening, you can start earning.
- Your Entire Catalog Earns: Every episode you've published generates revenue. New content and your back catalog both work for you, creating a compounding effect as your show grows.
- Set It and Forget It: No manual campaign management. No sponsor pitches. No contract negotiations. PAID handles everything automatically while you focus on creating content.
What PAID Does
- Automatically inserts programmatic ads from a large ad marketplace.
- Selects the highest-bidding ad for each impression through real-time auctions.
- Allows you to choose ad positions (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll).
- Real-time analytics: Track your audience engagement and optimize your content for growth.
- Generates revenue from both new episodes and your entire back catalog.
What PAID Doesn't Do Yet
- You cannot upload your own host-read ads at launch
- You cannot individually approve or reject specific ads
- Manual control is limited to position and category filtering
We're actively developing features including host-read ad functionality, planned for a future update.
Who PAID Is For
New Podcasters
Start monetizing from day one instead of waiting until you hit arbitrary download thresholds. Your early episodes can generate income while you build your audience.
Niche Podcasters
Your specialized content has value even with a smaller, dedicated audience. PAID doesn't require massive download numbers to participate.
Established Shows
Add another revenue stream without additional work. PAID complements your existing monetization strategies like sponsorships, donations, or premium content.
International Podcasters
Break free from geographic restrictions. PAID works worldwide, not just in a handful of countries.
FAQs
Get Started With PAID Today
Stop waiting to monetize your podcast. PAID makes it easy to start earning from your creative work, regardless of your audience size or location.
Already have an RSS.com account? Log in to your dashboard and activate PAID in the Monetization tab.
New to RSS.com? No credit card required to start.
Additional Monetization Features
PAID is just one of several ways to monetize on RSS.com:
Value 4 Value
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