Many Ghanaian social media users were in a joyful mood over claims that Ghana is now eligible for Facebook monetization.
A few days ago, a lot of social media platforms went agog with the news of Facebook monetization eligibility finally reaching people living in Ghana.
Since the inception of monetization on Facebook, a huge number of Ghanaians who have not travelled to eligible countries are finding it difficult to meet the requirements or qualify for monetization.
Even if you have a massive following and meet other requirements, Facebook will tell you that you do not reside in an eligible country, a situation many people have complained about.
Those who may have access to set up their tools for monetization will be stuck—by having their accounts being on pre-enrolled.
But on Friday, June 28, 2024, the majority of Ghanaian social media users had their accounts changed to “You reside in an eligible country”. This development spread like wildfire.
People jubilated over this, as they think of how to set the ball rolling by following the steps to monetize their pages.
However, there were other people who needed education on how their accounts could be monetized. This opened a box of opportunities for those who are knowledgeable about Facebook monetization to school these people who needed assistance.
Acclaimed Facebook monetization experts made a series of posts to educate others—while some of them were live on the platform.
Amid the jubilation, Facebook is yet to make any official announcement. For now, a check on the Facebook blog (Help page) indicated that Ghana has not been added to the list of eligible countries.
Which countries are eligible for Facebook Monetization?
In the interim, the countries which have been officially announced to be able to monetize with Facebook’s in-stream ads include the United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, The Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, and Thailand.
What monetization tools do Facebook have?
Apart from the popular In-Stream ads, Ads on Reels, Stars, Subscriptions and Brand Collab are ways that people can make money on Facebook.
How many followers do you need to monetize your Facebook page?
You will need a minimum of 5,000 to 10,000 followers before you can monetize your Facebook page. If you want to earn money through in-stream ads, you would need to have 60,000 views on your videos in the last 60 days.
How to know if your Facebook account is eligible for monetization?
While on your Facebook page, click on professional mode if you are using mobile. Swipe to the left side and click on the “Monetization” tab. You will see whether you are eligible for Facebook monetization or not. The requirements which you are yet to meet will remain untick—but immediately you meet them, they will turn to tick. In case they do not change, give it about two days before contacting Facebook support.
How long does it take for Facebook to approve monetization?
Facebook’s monetization process typically takes a few days to weeks. The timing is affected by many factors. These factors include the type of content you have, the number of followers, and your adherence to the monetization requirements. In some cases, you will be asked to review details and make certain adjustments before you get approval.
How do I receive money from monetization on Facebook?
When you are setting up your tools for monetization, you will have an option to input your payout details. You can add your bank account details and receive your payment. Facebook pays every 21st day of the month if you meet a minimum earning threshold of $100.
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