Facebook content creators in Nigeria and Ghana were filled with joy when social media giant Meta announced that Nigerians with 5,000 or more followers would start making money on the platform starting July 1, 2024.
This occurred as the organisation launched Facebook Ads on Reels and In-Stream Ads on Facebook.
Content creators will be able to get paid for making unique videos and building communities, according to a statement made public by Meta.
It further stated that qualifying content creators in both nations would have access to worldwide support in more than 30 languages, enabling them to get paid for their video and reel content.
According to the statement, content producers must be at least eighteen and pass Facebook’s partnership and monetisation criteria to utilise either tool.
Furthermore, in-stream ad makers must fulfil specific prerequisites, like having a minimum of 5,000 followers.
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Tips for Facebook monetisation
In the follow-up to Facebook’s monetisation policy, Techpression Media is here to guide you on some helpful tips so as not to run afoul of Facebook’s monetisation policy and to keep your Facebook monetised. Here are some helpful tips you need to comply with:
Content Creation: Verify that every piece of information is unique and hasn’t been lifted verbatim from anywhere else. To satisfy Facebook’s monetisation requirements, uphold the highest production standards.
Adherence to Community Standards: Steer clear of publishing content that promotes hate speech, violence, harassment, nudity, or sexual behaviour. Respectfully interact with your audience; avoid arguments and foul language while replying to comments.
Sensitive Topics: To prevent divisive content that can go against Facebook’s policies, keep posts on politics, religion, and other delicate subjects to a minimum. When posting anything that can offend someone, use disclaimers to make it clear that you oppose violence and unlawful activity.
Consistent and Regular Posting: Post content regularly to keep your audience interested and fulfil Facebook’s activity requirements. Provide interesting information that inspires conversation among your readers.
Copyright Compliance: Do not use media or music protected by copyright without the appropriate licence. Make use of Facebook’s music library, which is copyright-free. When using copyright-protected content, make sure you give due credit and disclosures.
Prohibited information: Avoid posting any graphic, nude, or sexually suggestive information. Posting recognisable images of children online without permission is prohibited. Content that could damage or exploit children is also prohibited. Posting images of guns, abuse, or violence is discouraged. Also, ensure that any instructional material is correctly labelled with the necessary disclaimers.
Community Building: Promote a friendly and upbeat environment by promoting civil discourse and skillfully handling unpleasant exchanges. Engage your followers in conversation to promote connection and sharing, naturally expanding your audience.
Monitor and Modify: Keep up with Facebook policy modifications and modify your content tactics as necessary. Use Facebook’s tools to track the effectiveness of your content and make the required changes to stay compliant.
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To enable your Facebook for monetisation
Take these easy steps to allow your personal Facebook account to be monetised:
Go to your ‘shortcuts’ menu and switch to professional mode to access the professional dashboard.
Navigate to Ads on Reels and activate it by creating your payment account (the account where Facebook will deposit your cash). It’s not an account in naira.
Your videos will automatically begin to generate revenue with the placement of adverts.
No matter your number of followers, your account is ineligible if you cannot access the professional mode on your app.
You may also be eligible for professional mode but not qualified to start earning. In any case, keep going; Facebook is big enough to compensate enough people. Unless you meet the eligibility criteria, you won’t know what to do next.
They are picky about your profile, so keep it clean and avoid using foul language. If you are eligible, you may receive the notification immediately or choose to check periodically.