# Sponsored site plan

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This site plan is only available to users on our [community plan](https://gitbook-v2-q67etdj25-gitbook.vercel.app/url/gitbook.com/docs/account-management/plans/community).
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The sponsored site plan lets you access all of GitBook’s best docs site features at no cost while displaying a small, relevant ad in the corner of your documentation site. Each view generates revenue for you, turning your documentation into a source of income.

### Apply for the sponsored site plan

The sponsored site plan is designed specifically for **open source projects**. Please not we do not accept cryptocurrency, web3 or related projects for this plan.

View the steps below to learn how to publish your first sponsored site.

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**Create and publish a sponsored site**

Begin by creating a new site from the site wizard and setting up your site with content. By default, any site created on the community plan will be eligible for the sponsored site plan.
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**Submit your site for ad review**

Your site must be [published **publicly**](https://gitbook-v2-q67etdj25-gitbook.vercel.app/url/gitbook.com/docs/publishing-documentation/publish-a-docs-site/public-publishing) for **seven days** before you can submit it for review.

Head to your site’s settings, and scroll down to the **Ads and sponsorship** section. From here, review the ads checklist to make sure your site meets all the requirements before submitting.
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**Wait for review**

After submitting your application, here’s what you can expect:

* **Review process:** Your site will be reviewed, and you can expect an estimated review time of **up to seven days**. Please note that this timeline may be different based on processing delays.
* **Final status update:** After the review, we’ll update your site’s status. Your site will either be marked as **approved** or **rejected**, depending on the review outcome. If approved, ads will be added to your site and you can start earning money!
* If **rejected**, you’ll have the opportunity to update your site and submit for approval again.
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### How it works

Once your site is live, here’s how the sponsored site plan operates:

* **Earning potential:** Every time someone views your documentation, a small, relevant ad will be displayed in the bottom corner of each page. You earn money from every view, which you can use to support ongoing development efforts.
* **Ethical advertising:** At GitBook, we prioritize ethical advertising. Ads displayed on your site will never track or retarget your users, ensuring a respectful experience for your audience.
* **Visibility of content:** Your content remains the focus. Only one small ad will appear on each page, ensuring that your documentation is always front and center.

### FAQ

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<summary>Why was my site rejected?</summary>

Your site may be rejected for the sponsored site plan for several reasons. Common reasons include, but are not limited to:

* Your project is not an open source or not-for-profit project.
* Your project is a cryptocurrency project.
* The site is not published in English as it's **primary** language.
* The site does not contain quality content.
* The site does not reach a minimum number of page views per month.

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<summary>How much money do I earn per view?</summary>

The CPM (cost per 1000) fluctuates, meaning there isn't a set $ amount per view.

After your site is approved, you'll gain access to your ads dashboard, giving you more insights into how your site performs over time.

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<summary>What happens if I don't submit my site for review?</summary>

The sponsored site plan allows you to use ultimate site features to get your site ready before submitting it for review.

Any site not submitted for revierw after 1 month will automatically revert back to a free plan, and any ultimate site features used will be turned off, including things like custom domains, customizations, and more.

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<summary>What happens if I decide to switch back to a free site plan?</summary>

The sponsored site plan includes features that are not available to sites on the free plan. Switching back to a free plan will effectively downgrade your site plan, meaning you may lose access to certain features.

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