Frequently Asked Questions
1. How Does One-Earth.com Work?
One-Earth.com works like wikipedia in the sense that anyone can add and edit solutions. Content is referred to as “solutions” because of the environmental benefit they provide. Anyone, even unregistered users, can view solutions. However, registration is required to contribute or change solutions. 75% of the content on the site are user-generated solutions–from people like you. Articles, the other 25% of the content, are created by paid writers. The articles are always about local issues of sustainability.
1. How Much Does it Cost to Use One-Earth.com?
It’s all FREE: Viewing solutions is FREE. Adding and editing solutions is FREE.
1. How Can I Become a Writer for One-Earth.com and How Much Do You Pay?
Send an email to info@one-earth.com and attach a PDF of your portfolio or links to current work online. We’re looking for writers who can discover new local topics about sustainability in the area in which they live. Alternatively, if you happen to be at an event in Brooklyn and write about it, send it to us, we’ll publish it. We pay per article… enough to buy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the farmer’s market.
1. How does One-Earth.com Make Money?
Advertisements. Ads on One-Earth.com are paid for by small local eco-businesses (after a careful evaluation process). The ads on One-Earth.com are intended to help the user find what they’re looking for. All the ads are local. So, if you’re in the Brooklyn section browsing in the “Restaurants/Cafes” category, you’re only going to see ads for restaurants in Brooklyn.
1. How Can I Advertise on One-Earth.com?
Send an email to advertise@one-earth.com and we’ll help you find the best place for you ad and customize the campaign to align with your budget.
