Deliver a new experience to your users with codoc
An embeddable content monetization platform
What is codoc
codoc enables web services to implement online payment systems, supporting monetization for web users.
Account Integration
By linking a web service account with a codoc account, users can directly create and manage paid content within the CMS of the web service.This integration eliminates the need to switch between services, allowing users to easily sell and monetize content within the platform.
Multiple Revenue Models
We offer various monetization options such as one-off article sales, subscriptions, tipping, free trials, and limited-time offers to suit the needs of creators.Use the revenue model that best fits your audience's consumption style and your content's characteristics.
Implementation Cost
There is no cost to implement codoc into your web service.You can implement account integration by following the documentation we provide.The estimated lead time including testing is about 2 weeks to 1 month.Please contact us separately for details regarding revenue sharing.
Considering providing new value to users
Your users' content has the potential to go beyond self-expression and become a valuable source of income.By integrating codoc’s monetization features into your service, users can easily monetize their content without technical expertise, providing a new revenue-generating experience.
Looking to offer a cost-effective payment system to users
With codoc, users can register for free and start selling immediately, paying only a 15% transaction fee and no system usage fee.For more advanced features, users can consider the paid codoc pro plan.
Worried about payment management and customer support operations
We handle buyer inquiries about purchases, history, and subscription updates so users can focus on content and operators can focus on service management.Inquiries about specific content are directed to the creator via a dedicated system.
Use cases
Hatena Blog
Excite Blog
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.
Revenue Share
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.