Developer Pricing & Earnings

Transparent, competitive earnings for AI developers. No hidden fees, no complex calculations - just straightforward revenue from relevant ads.

How You Earn

Simple Revenue Model

Your Earnings = Successful Clicks × Payout Per Click

Every time a user clicks a sponsored link from your AI application, you earn the payout amount shown in the ad response. It's that simple.

How Earnings Work

Your earnings depend on advertiser bids and competition:

Factor	Description
CPC (per click)	Set by advertisers through bidding
CTR (click rate)	Varies by relevance and placement
Fill Rate	Depends on advertiser demand for your audience

Example calculation:

Daily users × Messages per user × Fill rate × CTR × CPC = Earnings

Example scenario:
1,000 users × 5 messages × 30% fill × 3% CTR × $X advertiser bid = Your earnings

The actual CPC you earn is determined by our second-price auction - you get paid slightly more than the second-highest bidder.

Payout Transparency

See Earnings Before Clicks

Every ad response includes the exact payout:

{
  "ad_type": "link",
  "payout": X,  // You earn this amount (in cents) per click
  "creative": {
    "title": "Example Promotion",
    "body": "Relevant to user context",
    "cta": "Learn More"
  },
  "click_url": "https://..."
}

The payout field shows exactly what you'll earn per click, determined by the second-price auction.

No Hidden Fees

• ✅ 100% of earned revenue is yours
• ✅ No platform fees
• ✅ No minimum payout thresholds
• ✅ Weekly payment cycles
• ✅ Multiple payment methods (ACH, Wire, PayPal)

Factors Affecting Earnings

1. Content Relevance

Higher relevance leads to better advertiser competition:

Context Quality	Bid Competition	Example
High Intent	Strong competition, higher bids	"I need car insurance today"
Medium Intent	Moderate competition	"Tell me about insurance options"
Low Intent	Lower competition	"What is insurance?"

2. User Engagement Quality

Better UX = Better advertisers = Higher payouts

// 🎯 Best Practice: Natural integration
const response = {
  ai_answer: "Here's what I found...",
  sponsored: {
    label: "Sponsored recommendation",
    content: ad.creative
  }
};

// ❌ Avoid: Disruptive placement
// Ads before answers, popup ads, misleading placement

3. Campaign Competition

Earnings depend on advertiser competition in your niche:

Factor	Impact on Earnings
Multiple Advertisers	Higher prices from auction competition
Quality Score	Better quality = access to premium campaigns
Relevance Match	Higher relevance = higher clearing prices
Time of Day	Peak hours may see more competition

Our second-price auction ensures you get the best possible price based on actual competition.

Optimization Strategies

1. Implement Context-Aware Matching

Provide conversation context for better relevance:

// Basic integration
const ad = await client.decideFromContext({
  userMessage: "insurance"
});

// Better: Include conversation context
const ad = await client.decideFromContext({
  userMessage: "insurance for new driver",
  conversationHistory: [
    "I just got my license",
    "Looking for affordable coverage"
  ]
});
// Context helps match more relevant promotions

2. Optimize Placement Timing

Best times to show ads:

• ✅ After providing value (answered their question)
• ✅ During natural breaks in conversation
• ✅ When user expresses commercial intent

Avoid showing ads:

• ❌ As the first response
• ❌ During error states
• ❌ Multiple ads in succession

3. Quality Score Optimization

Higher quality = Access to premium advertisers

// Factors that improve quality score:
- Clear "Sponsored" labels (FTC compliance)
- Fast page load times
- Mobile-responsive design
- Good user experience metrics
- Low bounce rates on clicked ads

Revenue Projections

Calculation Examples

App Type	Daily Active Users	Messages/Day	Monthly Revenue Formula
Small Chatbot	100	500	500 × fill% × CTR% × CPC × 30 days
AI Assistant	500	2,500	2,500 × fill% × CTR% × CPC × 30 days
Discord Bot	1,000	5,000	5,000 × fill% × CTR% × CPC × 30 days
Enterprise Tool	5,000	25,000	25,000 × fill% × CTR% × CPC × 30 days

Actual revenue depends on advertiser demand, bid amounts, and user engagement

Growth Over Time

graph LR
    A[Month 1<br/>$50] --> B[Month 3<br/>$150]
    B --> C[Month 6<br/>$300]
    C --> D[Month 12<br/>$500+]

Based on typical developer growth with consistent optimization

Payment Details

Payment Schedule

• Accrual Period: Real-time
• Payment Threshold: $10 minimum
• Payment Frequency: Weekly (Thursdays)
• Payment Methods:
  • ACH (US) - No fees
  • Wire Transfer - $15 fee
  • PayPal - 2% fee
  • Cryptocurrency - Coming soon

Tax Information

• US Developers: W-9 required, 1099 issued for $600+
• International: W-8BEN required, no US tax withholding
• VAT: Not applicable (B2B service)

Earnings Dashboard

Track your performance in real-time:

// API endpoint for earnings data
GET /developer-earnings

Response:
{
  "current_month": {
    "impressions": 45000,
    "clicks": 3600,
    "revenue": "$720.00",
    "ctr": "8.0%",
    "avg_cpc": "$0.20"
  },
  "pending_payout": "$180.00",
  "next_payment": "2026-03-06"
}

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I get paid?

Payments are processed weekly on Thursdays for the previous week's earnings. You'll receive payment 3-5 business days after processing, depending on your payment method.

Is there a minimum payout?

Yes, $10 minimum for payment processing. Earnings below this threshold roll over to the next payment cycle.

How accurate are the payout amounts?

100% accurate. The payout shown in the API response is exactly what you earn per click. No adjustments, no clawbacks (except for proven fraud).

Can I set minimum CPC thresholds?

Yes! Use the minPayout parameter:

const ad = await client.decideFromContext({
  userMessage,
  minPayout: X  // Set minimum payout in cents
});

This ensures you only show ads that meet your minimum earnings requirements.

What about refunds or chargebacks?

Advertisers pay upfront - there are no chargebacks. Once you've earned it, it's yours (unless fraudulent clicks are detected).

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