UC News announces monetisation plan for self-publishers

• Content providers who meet the set requirements will get commercial rewards for blog posts
• Aims to provide users with a mix of both regular and niche content

UC NEWS, a component of UCWeb Inc, an Alibaba Mobile Business Group Company, has launched a detailed monetary compensation plan for writers, bloggers and self-publishers under its We-Media Program.

From Jan 6, 2017, all content providers who meet the set requirements will get commercial rewards for their blog posts.

UCWeb's We-Media Program, a common platform for self-publishers and key opinion makers, aims to provide users with a mix of both regular and niche content. It has seen major success in other countries and aims to bring viewpoints from celebrities, bloggers, key influencers and   the common man to a single platform.

Announcing the monetary plan, Donald Ru, Head of Indonesian Market, UCWeb said, "With growth in the consumption of Information Feeds, non-conventional News Feeds -- including blog posts, independent write - ups, imagery feeds, videologs, short video content, and more -- have become a huge hit.

Now more than eve r there is increased readership of content from self-publishers and key opinion leaders. This move will help us offer unique content on UC News and further consolidate our role as a content distribution platform."

According to a recent UC News report,  around 3.8% (around three million) of  all active Internet users in Indonesia are bloggers,  which represents a  considerable opportunity for the rise of We-Media, a collective term for those who turn themselves into independent media brands , including independent key opinion leaders, independent publishers and other influential individual content providers. We -Media content consumption in December 2016 was over 6 times higher than it was in September.

"According to our observations, there is potential for user-generated content in Indonesia. Supply and consumption gaps occur in content categories like Entertainment, Sports, Tech, Health and Lifestyle, which generate great opportunity for We-Media to thrive with their crafted content. We believe a good writer deserves rewards along with due credit and have, hence, launched a detailed bonus and rewards system for outstanding content providers. Not just that; UC News will help contributors gain traffic, revenue and followers from our platform. We encourage everyone to start their journey with their first memorable post," Ru added.

The UC News We-Media Program

Self-Actualization

• A profitable platform for everyone who loves writing
• Smart distribution to find the right readers for your content
• Guidance and the most up-to-date information to understand your readers better

Traffic and Exposure

• Huge viewership access with millions of potential readers
• Easier user acquisition and faster popularity enhancement
• Powerful content distribution to enlarge your influence

Revenue

• Weekly ad revenue sharing based on traffic & content categories
• Rewards and compensation for quality and vertical content
• Welcome rewards for new recruitment

Data and Knowledge

• Compressive Dashboard for traffic and readerships analysis
• Trending topics to inspire you for your next article
• Upgraded interaction with your followers and readers

 
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