LODPOST is introducing a new earning opportunity that allows writers, bloggers, freelancers, ghostwriters and content creators to earn money by publishing exclusive articles.
With this feature, writers can decide how much their valuable content should cost. Readers can enjoy a free preview and purchase the complete article when they want access to the remaining content.
Whether you publish educational tutorials, business guides, technology articles, personal experiences or professional knowledge, you can now turn your writing into an additional source of income on LODPOST.
1. Who Can Use This Feature?
The Premium Article publishing feature is currently available to members with an active LODPOST Premium membership.
Eligible members can:
- Create and submit exclusive articles.
- Set their own article prices.
- Provide free previews to attract readers.
- Publish complete content behind a purchase requirement.
- Earn from confirmed article sales.
- Monitor their sales and earnings.
- Request withdrawals of their available earnings.
2. How to Create Your First Premium Article
To get started, log in to your LODPOST account and navigate to the Premium Articles section.
From your dashboard, select Create Premium Article.
You will be taken to a publishing form containing different sections. Complete each section carefully before submitting your article.
Step 1: Enter Your Article Details
Start by providing the basic information about your article.
- Article Title: Enter an attractive and descriptive title that explains what your article is about.
- Category: Select the category that best matches your content.
- Short Summary: Optionally provide a brief description explaining what readers will learn from your article.
Use a clear title and an interesting summary to help readers understand the value of your content.
Step 2: Upload a Featured Image
Every new Premium Article requires a featured image.
Upload an attractive image that represents your article. This image will help readers identify your content when it appears on LODPOST pages, including article listings and discovery sections.
Choose relevant, high-quality images that make your articles more appealing.
Step 3: Write Your Free Article Preview
This is one of the most important parts of the publishing process.
The free preview is the portion of your article that visitors can read without purchasing it.
Use this section to introduce your topic, explain the problem you are addressing and give readers useful information about what they will discover in the complete article.
Important: Your preview should be engaging enough to encourage readers to purchase the complete article. Avoid placing all your valuable information in the free preview.
Step 4: Add Your Complete Article Content
In the Locked Premium Content section, write the complete article that readers will access after making a successful purchase.
This is where you provide the full information, detailed explanations, tutorials, practical steps, resources and other valuable content promised in your preview.
For example, if your article is about starting a business, your free preview could introduce the business idea, while the complete content provides the detailed business plan, startup requirements, expenses and practical strategies.
Make sure your complete article delivers genuine value to readers.
Step 5: Set Your Article Price
LODPOST allows writers to choose their own article prices.
You can select either of the available base currencies:
- NGN – Nigerian Naira
- USD – United States Dollar
Enter the amount you want to charge for your article and select your preferred currency.
LODPOST automatically calculates and displays the equivalent price in Nigerian Naira and US Dollars using the prevailing market exchange rate.
For example, an article priced at ₦500 will display its corresponding USD equivalent. Similarly, an article priced in USD will display its NGN equivalent.
The price you enter is your base article price.
Step 6: Submit Your Article for Review
After completing all the required sections, click the Submit Premium Article for Review button.
Your submission will be reviewed before publication. Once approved, your article can become available to readers on LODPOST.
Remember to check your article dashboard to follow its status.
3. How Readers Purchase Your Articles
When your article is published, readers can discover it through LODPOST's content discovery areas, including article listings, search results and featured stories where applicable.
Readers can open the article, view its title, featured image, author information and free preview.
After reading the available preview, readers who want the complete information can proceed to purchase the article.
Available Payment Methods
LODPOST supports two payment options for purchasing Premium Articles:
- Nigerian Bank Transfer: Readers can pay directly in Nigerian Naira (NGN).
- PayPal: Readers can purchase articles using US Dollars (USD).
The system displays the applicable amount in the selected payment currency before the reader continues to secure payment.
One-Time Purchase and Permanent Access
A reader only needs to purchase an article once.
After a successful payment, the complete article is unlocked on the reader's LODPOST account. The reader can return to their purchased articles and access the content again without purchasing the same article repeatedly.
4. How Writers Earn Money
Whenever a reader successfully purchases your published article, the sale is recorded in the Premium Articles system.
Your dashboard allows you to monitor important information about your publishing activities.
These include:
- Total Articles: The number of articles you have created.
- Published: Articles that have been approved and published.
- Awaiting Review: Articles that are still undergoing review.
- Confirmed Sales: Successfully confirmed article purchases.
- Rejected: Submissions that were not approved.
- Writer Earnings: Your recorded earnings from confirmed sales.
Writers can also access dedicated sections for their articles, purchased articles, earnings and withdrawals.
Separate Earnings Wallet
Premium Article earnings are maintained separately from your ordinary LODPOST wallet.
This means your earnings from article purchases are tracked independently, making it easier to monitor your writing income.
Your dashboard displays your available earnings in:
- Nigerian Naira (NGN).
- United States Dollars (USD).
5. How to Withdraw Your Earnings
When you have available earnings, you can navigate to the Premium Article Withdrawals section of your dashboard.
This section allows you to request payment of your confirmed and available writer earnings.
The withdrawal page provides separate balances for NGN and USD.
To request a withdrawal:
- Open your Premium Article Withdrawals page.
- Check your available balance.
- Select your preferred withdrawal currency.
- Enter the amount you want to withdraw.
- Complete the required withdrawal information.
- Submit your withdrawal request.
Your Premium Article withdrawal balance is separate from your ordinary LODPOST wallet balance.
6. How to Manage and Promote Your Articles
Publishing an article is only the beginning. You should also help readers discover your content.
LODPOST provides an article management dashboard where you can monitor your published articles and their performance.
You can also share your published articles with your audience to attract potential readers.
Here are some useful strategies:
- Share your article links on WhatsApp and Facebook.
- Promote your tutorials through YouTube videos.
- Share useful excerpts without revealing the entire paid content.
- Write attractive titles and summaries.
- Publish practical content that solves real problems.
- Build an audience that trusts your knowledge.
The more people discover your content, the more opportunities you have to generate confirmed sales.
7. What Kind of Articles Can You Sell?
You can use this feature to publish valuable information across different topics and categories.
Some examples include:
- Technology: Smartphone tutorials, software guides and technical solutions.
- Education: Study materials, professional guides and learning resources.
- Business: Business plans, marketing strategies and entrepreneurship guides.
- Finance: Financial education, budgeting and money management tutorials.
- Agriculture: Farming guides, livestock management and agricultural business plans.
- Health: General health education and informative wellness guides.
- Freelancing: Skills development, ghostwriting and online work tutorials.
- Personal Experience: Detailed lessons, practical experiences and valuable knowledge.
Always ensure that your content is original, accurate, useful and properly presented.
8. Important Things Every Writer Should Know
- An active LODPOST Premium membership is currently required to publish Premium Articles.
- A featured image is required when submitting a new article.
- Every article must have a free preview and complete article content.
- You choose the base price of your article.
- Articles are reviewed before publication.
- Only confirmed sales contribute to recorded writer earnings.
- NGN bank transfers and USD PayPal payments are supported.
- Premium Article earnings are separate from your ordinary LODPOST wallet.
- Readers receive permanent access to articles they successfully purchase on their accounts.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
Can free LODPOST members publish Premium Articles?
Currently, publishing is available to members with an active LODPOST Premium membership.
Can I choose my own article price?
Yes. You can set your preferred base price in NGN or USD.
Can readers preview my article before paying?
Yes. Readers can access the free preview before deciding whether to purchase the complete article.
Can international readers purchase my articles?
Yes. PayPal payments in USD are supported, allowing eligible international readers to purchase your content.
Will my article earnings enter my ordinary LODPOST wallet?
No. Premium Article earnings are maintained in a separate earnings balance.
Can readers access purchased articles again?
Yes. A successful purchase unlocks permanent access to the complete article on the reader's LODPOST account.
Do I need to promote my articles?
Promotion is encouraged. Sharing your article links can help more readers discover your content and increase your opportunities for sales.
Conclusion: Your Knowledge Has Value!
LODPOST is creating more opportunities for writers and content creators to benefit from the knowledge, skills and experiences they share.
You no longer have to depend only on traditional article publishing opportunities. With this new feature, you can create exclusive content, determine its price, attract readers and earn from confirmed purchases.
Whether you are a blogger, freelancer, ghostwriter, educator or experienced content creator, your knowledge could become something readers are willing to pay for.
Log in to your LODPOST account, explore the new feature and start turning your knowledge into opportunities.
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