Frequently Asked Questions
- How Does One-Earth.com Work?
- One-Earth.com works like wikipedia and it's free. Anyone--even unregistered users--can view solutions. Registration is required to contribute to or change solutions. 75% of the content on the site are user-generated solutions-these include listings for local businesses, organizations and events. Articles, the other 25% of the content, are created by paid writers. These are generally more in-depth reporting of a particular subject. The articles are always about local issues of sustainability. They're always written by locals with a unique perspective.
- How Much Does it Cost to Use One-Earth.com?
- It's all FREE: Viewing solutions is FREE. Adding and editing solutions is FREE.
- How Can I Write for One-Earth.com and How Much Do You Pay?
- Contributors are paid $25 per article and paid $1 every time someone comments on the article. Learn more here. We’re looking for sustainability mavens who can write about hyper-local issues such as new bike lanes, secret vegan restaurants, and exciting sustainability events... anything interesting and fresh. You know your city better than anyone. It's time you start getting paid for writing about it. Send an email to editor@one-earth.com
- 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 other businesses and events in Brooklyn. It's like Google's advertising system but for small local eco-businesses.
- 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.
