FOR BLOGGERS / For Bloggers

Readers can directly pay for your ideas and expressions

A content sales service for creators

What is codoc

codoc supports monetization for individual site operators and bloggers by providing an online payment system.

Easy to Set Up

Start selling content in as little as 5 minutes after registering. Just paste the article tag on your site or use the WordPress plugin—no review or contracts required. Focus on content creation and monetization without time-consuming setup.

Flexible sales options

We offer a variety of sales methods tailored to creators, including one-off article sales, subscriptions, tips, free trials, and limited quantity sales. Combine methods to suit your audience and content style.

We handle customer inquiries for you!

We respond to questions about purchase methods, purchase history, subscription renewals, and more from buyers, allowing you to focus on content creation. For content-specific inquiries, buyers can contact creators directly.

Your content, turning into future revenue

Content created for hobbies or sharing information can go beyond self-expression and become a valuable source of income. By offering your insights and ideas to those who need them, you create additional value. codoc helps you monetize without requiring technical skills or expertise.

Want to use a payment system with minimal cost

codoc allows you to register and start selling for free, with only a 15% transaction fee per payment. There are no platform usage fees. For advanced features, consider the paid codoc pro plan.

Want stable income through subscriptions

With the subscription feature, you can sell content (text, video, audio, documents) via monthly or yearly plans. This method is ideal for those seeking predictable revenue. Combining it with one-off sales and tipping is also popular.

Already using another blog service

If you're using Hatena Blog or Excite Blog, you can create and sell paid content directly on your blog. For other blog platforms, you can create content on codoc and embed it in your blog. *Some services may not be supported. Contact us for details.

Get Started in 4 Steps

Standard Flow WordPress Plugin

Create an Account

Get the Delivery Tag

Paste the Tag on Your Site

Install the
codoc Plugin on
WordPress

Write Articles and Set Prices
on WordPress

Publish Articles and
Start Selling

Use cases

Used codoc’s subscription model to run a paid membership system.

Used codoc’s one-time sale feature to bundle and sell past series.

Enabled writer support through codoc’s tipping feature.

Built a three-tier membership site using codoc’s subscription system.

Uromaga

Sells columns and diaries via two subscription plans

Api Mama Biyori

Latest articles are offered through two subscriptions; past articles are bundled for sale

Work techniques of 'HitoCare' (Solo Care Manager)

Shares paid content about work skills and starting a care management office, based on 10+ years of experience

Blog of a Gentle High School Teacher

Sells educational insights learned over 10 years as an English teacher as standalone content.

Pricing Plans

Pricing：Free

Standard Sales Features
Gift Content Feature (Limited Quantity)
Send Messages to Buyers (Limited Quantity)
Inquiry Form for Creators

Pricing：9,800 JPY/month

Standard Sales Features
Gift Content Feature (Significantly Relaxed Limits)
Send Messages to Buyers (Significantly Relaxed Limits)
Inquiry Form for Creators
Relaxed Pricing Limits
Access to Buyer Email Addresses
Customizable Buyer UI
Private Account
Login Widget for Embedding on Site
Access to Test Environment
Custom Terms of Service
API Access

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to monetize part of my images or text, but...
Setting up a payment system is too much hassle...

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.

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).

Full-Scale Content Sales with codoc pro codoc pro combines extended features and technical support, enabling full-scale content sales.

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.