Meta finally includes Nepali creators in the Facebook Monetization Program

Finally, we have got some great news from Meta as the company has officially launched the Facebook Monetization Program in Nepal. That means Nepali creators will now be able to earn money for their videos and get paid directly into their local bank account. According to a few reports online, many Nepali creators received invitations that allowed them to monetize their content.

What is the Facebook Monetization Program?

In case you didn't know, Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. And this monetization program is Meta's way of paying the creators, similar to YouTube. Now, whether you are making a reel, going live, or even posting text statuses, photos, or stories, you could be eligible to earn money via different monetization features, such as:

• In-stream ads on long videos
• Reels ads
• Subscriptions from fans
• Brand partnerships

Why is this a big deal for Nepal?

Until now, Nepali creators who have talents and also enough followers/engagement have not been able to earn directly from Meta. But with the Facebook Monetization Program available for Nepali creators, it will make things a lot easier.

But hold on. Not everyone can jump directly into monetization. To qualify, you will need to comply with Facebook's "Partner Monetization Policies" and "Content Monetization Policies". There are a ton of policies under these two, but the most important ones you need to know are:

• Comply with all applicable laws and Facebook’s terms and conditions
• Share original and authentic content
• Avoid facilitating or promoting illegal activities
• Avoid static videos, image polls, text montages, and embedded ads

How to see if you are eligible or not?

If you are eligible for content monetization, then you should receive a notification for setting up your monetization process.

Or you can head to your professional dashboard and select the "Content monetization" option. And then set it up by filling in your details.

How will I get the payout?

Meta has kept things simple. Thanks to the Facebook Monetization Program, Nepali content creators can now withdraw their earnings directly into their local bank account. However, we have seen a few reports mentioning how some people have faced issues with payouts being disabled when setting up their accounts.

Final words

The rollout of the Facebook Monetization Program for Nepali creators is a potential game-changer, seeing just how Meta's products are in Nepal. But Meta couldn't have picked a worse time since Nepal government is preparing to ban all social media platforms that aren't registered in the country. Which currently includes Meta.

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