Epidemic Sound Guides Users on X/Twitter Monetization Requirements
Epidemic Sound has released a guide detailing the requirements and methods for content creators to monetize their presence on the X social media platform. The guide clarifies eligibility criteria for direct revenue sharing and other earning opportunities.
Epidemic Sound, a company specializing in music licensing for creators, has published a comprehensive guide on how to utilize monetization features on the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. The publication aims to demystify the platform's revenue-sharing program, introduced in 2023, for content creators.
The guide outlines that X/Twitter offers two primary revenue streams: Creator Revenue Sharing and Subscriptions. Access to these features necessitates an X Premium or Verified Organizations subscription.
To activate monetization, users must meet specific criteria. These include having an active account for at least three months, a complete profile with verified email and two-factor authentication, and a verified Stripe account for payouts. Furthermore, creators need a minimum of 500 followers and must have accumulated at least 5 million impressions on their posts within the last three months.
The company emphasizes that maintaining eligibility requires adherence to X's rules and creator monetization standards. Loss of followers or impressions could lead to the revocation of monetization privileges. The guide also touches upon alternative monetization strategies, such as affiliate marketing and brand sponsorships.