Content Selling Service for Web Media
codoc helps monetize your website with just a tag. It offers features such as individual sales, subscriptions (membership), tipping, affiliate programs, and a WordPress plugin.
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Paywall-Based Monetization
A paywall partially restricts content access, showing it only to paying users. Users can view the content directly on your website without downloading or navigating to another screen.
Just Paste a Tag
No complex system setup is required—just copy and paste a tag. Your content will be securely delivered to purchasers via the paywall’s built-in payment and authentication features.
Proven Track Record & Reliable Support
Since launching in 2019, codoc has offered simple, user-friendly sales features to both sellers and buyers. We provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and handling inquiries from purchasers.
Anyone Can Start Instantly
Start Selling Paid Content
For Sites Built with WordPress
A Dedicated Plugin is Also Available!
A Dedicated Plugin is Also Available!
With the codoc WordPress plugin, integration with WP—including user registration—can be completed through a simple setup wizard. You can configure pricing, subscriptions, and other sales settings directly from the post editor.
Get Started in 4 Steps
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Create an Account
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Register Content on codoc
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Get the Delivery Tag
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Paste the Tag on Your Site
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Three Ways to Sell Distributed Content
Used to sell specific articles, images, or videos behind a paywall on blogs and similar platforms.
You can use either 'Pay-per-view' for each content item, or 'Pay-what-you-want' where users choose whether to pay.
You can use either 'Pay-per-view' for each content item, or 'Pay-what-you-want' where users choose whether to pay.
This method bundles multiple pieces of content into a single package for sale.
Supports one-time payments ('Pay-per-view') and recurring subscriptions ('Recurring payment') on a monthly or yearly basis.
Supports one-time payments ('Pay-per-view') and recurring subscriptions ('Recurring payment') on a monthly or yearly basis.
Content is offered without restrictions, and the user decides the price. This is a tipping-style 'Pay-what-you-want' model.
Watch a Video for a Detailed Explanation of Sales Methods!
Watch a video explaining how users purchase or subscribe to content.
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Content Can Be Packaged into Subscriptions
One-time Sale
The amount of content is predetermined.
The user pays only once.
The user pays only once.
Ongoing Addition
The amount of content varies over time.
The user pays monthly.
The user pays monthly.
| Payment Method | Sales Method | Price Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Subscription | Support | ||
| Pay-per-view | ● | ● | 1USD/EUR ~ 500USD/EUR | |
| Pay-per-period | ● | 1USD/EUR ~ 500USD/EUR | ||
| Pay-what-you-want | ● | ● | 1USD/EUR ~ 100USD/EUR Single item sales are limited to a maximum of 500 USD/EUR | |
For Various Types of Content Sales
Online Courses
Crowdfunding
Online Communities
With codoc, which works on most websites, you can offer online courses that combine videos and text with subscriptions, launch crowdfunding campaigns, or create online communities when combined with chat tools.,
PricingThe service is free to use; a fee applies only to paid transactions.
Free
Usage Fee
10% of Sales Amount
Sales Fee
Including Payment Processing Fee
3USD/EUR
Transfer Fee for Sales Proceeds
Transfers can be made at any time of your choosing
Common Challenges in Monetizing Content
I want to monetize part of my images or text, but...Setting up a payment system is too much hassle...
Register your paid content on codoc, generate a JavaScript tag, and paste it on your site—monetization is done.
I want to sell content, but internal policy prohibits hosting it on an external site...
codoc hosts your paid content, but displays it via a JavaScript tag on your own website, so you can offer paid content directly on your domain.
Even if I monetize content, promoting and selling it myself is hard...
codoc offers an affiliate feature where third parties can promote your paid content, and receive a reward when it's sold through their referral. You (the site owner/creator) can set the reward rate.
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Featured Sites Using codoc Introducing websites that sell content using codoc’s single purchase, subscription, or support (tipping) options. -
Promote Content via Affiliate Affiliate features are available to content purchasers or users invited by the creator. You can set the reward rate and freely determine the payout for each referral sale.
I want to gather users as members of my own service and sell content to them.
This is possible with codoc pro. By using the API, you can link your service’s accounts with codoc accounts and implement single sign-on (SSO).
What APIs are available?
codoc provides REST APIs for managing articles and subscription data. Documentation is available upon request after subscribing to codoc pro.
Can I use codoc internationally?
codoc is available in several countries including the U.S. and Europe. An international bank account and ID may be required. Contact us for more details.
Can I customize the design?
In addition to 12 preset color themes, you can customize via CSS. codoc pro users can request custom styling for the paywall and buyer interface for 9,800 JPY per request.
Can I integrate with an existing membership system?
Integration is possible. If the UI experience is not ideal, we can suggest solutions like linking your existing system or granting access rights to current users.
Can I manage multiple media under one account?
We recommend one account per site. Please create multiple accounts as needed. Each account requires a unique email address—duplicates are not allowed.
How long does it take to start selling?
You can start selling within 5 minutes after registering and uploading content. A test environment is also available for trial purposes.*To use the test environment, a codoc pro subscription is required.
Can I use it without my own website?
Even without your own site, you can use codoc by embedding the tag in your blog. You can also register your article on codoc and share the public URL on social media.
How do I receive my earnings?
Register your bank info in the codoc dashboard and request a transfer from the 'Transfer' screen. Transfers are available for balances of 1,000 yen or more.
Can I combine subscriptions and individual article sales?
Yes, you can. Free (monthly/yearly) and paid (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly) subscriptions can be combined with individual sales and support(tipping).
Can I change the design of the purchase button?
Yes. Choose from 12 theme variations in 6 colors in the dashboard. CSS customization is also supported.
I want to promote content via affiliate marketing
codoc offers an affiliate feature where third parties introduce paid content, and creators provide rewards when content is sold through them. The reward rate is set by the creator.
Are there any contact methods other than email?
We can support integration using tools like Slack.Please feel free to let us know if you’d like that.
Can I always check the sales status?
Yes, the latest sales data is reflected in the sales dashboard of the agency account.
How can I receive revenue share?
Register your bank info in the codoc dashboard and request a transfer from the 'Transfer' screen. Transfers are available for balances of 1,000 yen or more.
Can I export sales data?
Yes, CSV export is available on the 'Sales' screen in the codoc dashboard.
Where is purchaser personal information stored?
Card and address information obtained via extensions is stored by Stripe, our payment service provider.We manage user codes, email addresses, and nicknames.
How much does it cost to implement?
If standard implementation is sufficient, there is no setup fee.A 300 yen transfer fee is deducted per payout of revenue share.No additional payments are required, as the service itself is free to use.
Will the paid portion of the article be recognized by Google?
The free portion of the article is recognized, but parts not publicly visible due to being paid are generally not indexed.Please note that this cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of crawler behavior.
How is content registered in WordPress managed in codoc?
With the codoc plugin installed, paid‑content updates in WordPress sync automatically to codoc.Conversely, edits in codoc update the corresponding WordPress article.
API linkage keeps WordPress content and codoc entries paired 1‑to‑1.
Does the codoc WordPress plugin support the classic editor?
Yes, it supports both Gutenberg and the classic TinyMCE editor.
How do I manage revenue?
Log in to codoc to view revenue graphs for any period.15% of the price is a service fee; the remaining 85% is paid to your payout account (timing follows card‑processor rules).
What if I set no price?
Fees apply only when priced content is sold; free content costs nothing.
A tipping feature is available for creators providing free content.Display a tip box below articles to encourage reader support.