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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to purchase additional software licenses and hosting?
All software and hosting is included and fully managed by our team.
Can I use PaywallProject for free?
Yes. The Self-serve plan is $0 a month: you install and configure the plugin yourself, and we take a 10% share of the subscriber revenue it brings in, nothing if it brings in nothing. There’s no setup fee and no cap on subscribers.
If you’d rather we design, build, host, and manage everything for you, the Standard plan is a flat $299 a month with 0% revenue share, you keep everything your subscribers pay.
What is included with website development?
We offer several custom PaywallProject WordPress themes designed specifically for news publishers. You can choose from one of our preferred templates at no extra cost, or bring your own. We apply your branding and get your site up and running fast.
What is proactive site monitoring?
We partner with BigScoots, an industry-leading managed WordPress host, to monitor your site every 60 seconds. If an issue is detected, no matter the time of day, our hosting partner works to resolve it right away.
Do I need to hire a developer alongside PaywallProject?
No. Every aspect of your website and paywall is managed by PaywallProject. Need a highly custom feature? Our development team will provide a free estimate.
Can you migrate our existing site content?
Yes. Regardless of your current CMS, we can migrate your site into WordPress. Contact us for an estimate.
How long does it take to get up and running?
On average, about two weeks or less.
Still have a question? Talk to our team.
Ready to grow with PaywallProject?
See how you can boost subscribers, ads, and revenue with an all-in-one publishing stack.
Up and running in about two weeks. Start free with revenue share, or go flat-fee at 0%.
