codoc
FOR PUBLISHERS

Don't rely on ads alone.
Bring reader revenue to your media.

Add Individual Sales and Reader Plans with a single tag. A monetization platform for Publishers, where everything from payment to reading happens within your site.

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WHAT IS CODOC

What is codoc

codoc supports Publishers' content monetization on both the feature and the support side.

No development, live in as little as 5 minutes

No development, live in as little as 5 minutes

Set up by pasting an article tag or installing the WordPress plugin. No review, contract, or upfront development to start selling. Keep your existing media's design and flow, and start charging.

Multiple Monetization Models

Multiple Monetization Models

Individual Sales of articles, Monthly and Annual Reader Plans, Tips, free trials, limited-quantity sales, and more. Mix and match freely to fit your content and how your readers consume it.

codoc handles Purchaser support for you

codoc handles Purchaser support for you

codoc handles Purchaser inquiries about how to buy, payments, and subscription renewals and cancellations. There is no need to stand up a new customer support team.

Email to your readers

Email to your readers

Segment your audience by Reader Plan or time period and send messages in bulk. Use it to announce new content and keep an ongoing conversation with your readers.

Onboarding consultation and hands-on support

Onboarding consultation and hands-on support

A free pre-launch consultation to understand your media's needs and propose a fit. We can also handle setup and design customization for you and provide a test environment for validation. *Some of this requires a codoc pro contract.

Extensions tailored to your media

Extensions tailored to your media

Add features specific to your media, such as capturing Purchaser email addresses, an embeddable login widget, API integration, and private accounts. *Requires a codoc pro contract.

SOLUTION

New Revenue Streams Beyond Ad Revenue

For Publishers facing declining ad revenue, codoc brings reader-funded revenue models, such as Individual Sales, Reader Plans, and Tips, to your media as it is. Here are answers to the questions and requests we hear most often, from launch through operation.

We want recurring subscription revenue
Monthly and Annual Reader Plans create steady cash flow that doesn't swing like ad revenue. You can combine them with Individual Sales and Tips, so you capture everyone from casual to core readers.
We want a payment flow readers won't drop out of
Sending readers to an external site mid-payment or asking for complicated steps makes many of them drop out. With codoc, everything from payment to reading the content stays within your media's page, keeping checkout drop-off to a minimum.
We want to start with minimal cost
No setup costs and no monthly fee. You only pay a 15% fee per sale (payment processing included), so you pay nothing until you make a sale. When you need more advanced features, you can add codoc pro (9,800 yen/month).
No development resources to spare
Just paste a tag into your existing media to get started, with no system development required. If you don't need additional customization, you can start selling within a day of signing up.
I want to know the timeline for getting started
If you only need to place the tag, you can start selling the same day you create your account. For design customization or setup assistance, plan on roughly one to two weeks. Start with a free consultation (inquiry, then email reply and online meeting) where we'll review your requirements and propose the best approach.
I'm concerned about payments and personal data
Payments are handled by the online payment service Stripe, which stores card and other payment details on its side. codoc only manages user codes, email addresses, and nicknames, so your media never has to handle payment information.
No staff to spare for operations
codoc handles purchaser inquiries about how to buy, payments, and subscription renewals or cancellations. You can check your sales anytime in the Dashboard, with CSV export available. Your editorial team can stay focused on creating content, just as before.
I want to start by testing just a few articles
You can paywall content on a per-article basis, making it easy to start small. Beyond the free trial feature for Reader Plans, we also offer a test environment (codoc pro) so you can validate everything before going live.
HOW TO START

Get Started in 4 Steps

1

Create an Account

2

Register Content on codoc

3

Get the Delivery Tag

4

Paste the Tag on Your Site

1

Install the codoc Plugin on WordPress

2

Register/Link Your codoc Account in WordPress

3

Write Articles and Set Prices on WordPress

4

Publish Articles and Start Selling

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CASE STUDIES

Use cases

Trusted by media and publishers across every industry.

DeepEdge
Delivers paid content to members through two Reader Plans, Monthly and Annual
Koku Shimbun
Sells each article via Individual Sale as the web edition of Koku Shimbun
Kinpusha
Sells e-books using codoc's Individual Sale feature. Readers can read the book on the web immediately after purchase.
Sportiva
Combines the Individual Sale feature with the Tip feature
Tokyo Minpo
Combines Individual Sale with a Reader Plan (Monthly) that uses a free trial
Nikki
Text: Sells access to exam-prep materials using a one-time Payment that grants viewing for one month only, with no recurring charge
Futoukou Online
Uses codoc as a paid membership system via Reader Plans (recurring billing).
Sponichi
Used codoc’s one-time sale feature to bundle and sell past series.

Kotobank, an online encyclopedia that aggregates dictionaries and encyclopedias from multiple publishers, introduced ad-free paid plans using codoc—offering 7-day and monthly ad-free plans to generate new revenue while improving user experience.

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PRICING

Pricing Plans

Start for free. Move up to codoc pro when you need more advanced features.

codoc
Free
  • Standard Sales Features
  • Gift Content Feature (Limited Quantity)
  • Send Messages to Buyers (Limited Quantity)
  • Inquiry Form for Creators
codoc pro PRO
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
  • Sign in Widget for Embedding on Site
  • Access to Test Environment
  • Custom Terms of Service
  • API Access
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use it with my own custom CMS?
If you can edit your site's HTML, you can use it simply by pasting a tag. We offer a dedicated plugin for WordPress, and with the codoc pro API you can build deeper integrations with your own CMS.
What APIs are available?
We provide a REST API for managing articles and Reader Plans. Using the API requires a codoc pro contract, and we provide the documentation once you sign up.
Can I customize the design?
In addition to the 12 color designs codoc offers, you can customize with CSS. With a codoc pro contract, we can also design the Paywall and the Purchaser Dashboard to match your site (¥9,800/time).
Can I integrate with an existing membership system?
Yes, you can use them together. If UI adjustments are needed, we can propose approaches tailored to your media setup, such as integrating with your existing membership system via private accounts or the API, or granting viewing access to existing members.
Can I manage multiple media under one account?
We recommend one account per site, so please create a separate account for each media property. Each account requires a different email address.
How do I receive my earnings?
Register your bank details in the Dashboard and request a Payout from the Payout screen, and we'll transfer the funds to your account. You can request a Payout once your available balance reaches ¥1,000.
Can I export sales data?
You can export CSV files from the Sales screen in the Dashboard. It also supports charts for custom date ranges, making it useful for accounting and reporting.
Can I use codoc internationally?
codoc is available in several countries (the US and Europe). To start selling content there, you'll need an overseas bank account, ID, and similar documents. Please contact us for details.
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.

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