Pay-per-post systems allow contributors to prepay for a set number of publishing credits, with each published post using one credit. The source presents this model as an alternative to advertising-funded submissions and recurring memberships, tying revenue to usage and potentially discouraging low-quality submissions because each post has a cost. Suggested applications include directories, job boards, marketplaces, classifieds and contributor platforms.

For WordPress site owners, the model requires a credit balance on each user profile, a payment flow that adds credits after successful payment, and a submission form that checks and deducts the balance. The source notes that Crocoblock users have requested ways to sell post bundles, but does not specify a particular plugin or implementation.

A local-directory example illustrates the workflow: a user pays $10 through Stripe or PayPal for three credits, then spends one per listing. When the balance reaches zero, the submission form is replaced with a prompt to buy more. Credit bundles can also complement subscriptions, serving occasional publishers while recurring plans suit higher-volume users.

Author of the original text: Yelyzaveta Surmilova (Crocoblock)