Articles and Columns
Articles and columns are Webify's creator-economy layer.
Posts are good for discussion. Knowledge base is good for references. Articles and columns are for deep content, paid content, and continuous publishing. They help creators earn and communities build long-term value.
Articles
Articles are best for standalone deep content, such as:
- Industry analysis
- Project research
- Tutorials
- Investment frameworks
- Tool guides
- Community announcements
- Event summaries
Access permissions can include:
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
| Public | Open to everyone |
| Community-only | Available after joining community |
| One-time purchase | Available after single payment |
| VIP-only | Available for VIP members |
| NFT-gated | Available for holders of specific NFTs |
Columns
Columns are for series-based content that updates regularly, for example:
- Weekly market observations
- Project research series
- Startup playbooks
- Web3 security guides
- AI tooling updates
- DAO governance analysis
Creators can apply for columns and publish after admin approval. Columns can be public, community-only, or subscription-based.
Monetization Modes
Webify content monetization can support:
- One-time payment per article
- Monthly column subscription
- VIP discounts
- NFT-gated access
- Free for community members, paid for external users
Paid content should focus on durable quality, not short-term conversion only.
Revenue Split
Recommended base split:
| Revenue Source | Creator | Community | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid article | 70% | 20% | 10% |
| Paid column | 70% | 20% | 10% |
This model aligns incentives for all three sides.
Subscription and Refund Policy
For monthly subscriptions, instant refund at any time is usually not ideal.
A practical policy:
- No refund by default within current billing cycle
- Auto-renew can be canceled for next cycle
- Special disputes are handled by platform/community moderation
- High-risk content can use delayed settlement
This protects creators while keeping dispute handling possible.
Community Impact
Articles and columns improve community professionalism and monetization capability:
- Attract new members
- Increase membership value
- Build paid content products
- Accumulate high-quality knowledge
- Strengthen brand and project influence
In Webify, creators are not side roles. They are core value producers for the community network.