Monetize Your Content with Contour

Looking to turn your creative content into income?

Contour's Premium membership offers a straightforward path to monetization. Here's your comprehensive guide to start earning:

Getting Started: Premium Membership

To begin monetizing your content with Contour, you'll need to:

• Enroll in the Premium System for $9.95 monthly, which unlocks:
• Unlimited video uploads
• Increased storage capacity
• Ad monetization features
• Access to revenue tracking in your creator dashboard

Complete Your Account Setup

Provide all necessary information in your account panel settings. This step is crucial for successfully enabling monetization features.

Enable Monetization

After enrolling in Premium, navigate to your account settings. Locate and activate the Monetization feature.

Detailed Revenue Streams

Ad Revenue Breakdown

• Earn 20% of the net advertising revenue from ads displayed in your content.
• Standard ad performance: $0.01 per view for videos featuring two ads (1-3 minute length).
• Higher view counts translate directly to proportionally higher earnings.
• Revenue calculation is transparent and visible in your creator dashboard.
• All ad revenue is credited to your account balance in real-time.

Short Video Monetization (Earning by Likes)

The 100 likes threshold is the minimum requirement to activate monetization.

Pricing structure:

• $0.0025 per like (which equals $2.50 per 1,000 likes).

Examples:

• 100 likes = $0.25
• 500 likes = $1.25
• 1,000 likes = $2.50
• 10,000 likes = $25.00

These earnings also help you reach your $200 minimum withdrawal threshold.

Account Balance Management

Your earnings accumulate in a dedicated account balance visible in your dashboard.

All revenue sources, including both ad revenue and likes-based earnings, contribute toward your $200 minimum withdrawal threshold.

Balance updates in real-time as your content generates views.

Comprehensive reporting tools show earnings by content piece, time period, and ad type.

Maximizing Your Earnings

Timing Is Everything

The sooner you upload your content, the better chance it has of appearing on the front page.

Videos featured on the front page as "top videos" receive significantly more views.

Early uploads have priority in the platform's recommendation algorithm.

Consistent posting during high-traffic periods can boost visibility.

Strategic Content Approach

• Create consistent, high-quality content.
• Optimize titles and descriptions for better discovery.
• Engage actively with your audience to boost retention and likes.
• Utilize all Premium features, especially the unlimited uploads.
• Regularly analyze performance metrics to refine your strategy.
• Leverage increased storage to maintain a robust content library.
• Target optimal video lengths to maximize ad placement opportunities.

Accessing Your Earnings

Once your account balance surpasses the $200 threshold, you can withdraw any amount at any time.

No secondary minimum applies - withdraw as needed once you've crossed the initial $200 threshold.

Banking and processing fees apply to each withdrawal transaction. These fees vary depending on your chosen payment method.

Processing times for withdrawals depend on your chosen payment method. Regular withdrawal schedule options available for consistent earners.

Additional Benefits

Premium membership provides tools beyond just monetization:

• Enhanced visibility features help grow your presence as a content creator.
• Access to detailed analytics helps optimize your content strategy.
• The ability to build a more extensive content library with unlimited uploads.