https://github.com/adenlall/writeearn

Write articles, Earn money. (Blog Subscription Platform with Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Sharing)
https://github.com/adenlall/writeearn

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Write articles, Earn money. (Blog Subscription Platform with Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Sharing)

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/adenlall/writeearn
• Owner: adenlall
• Created: 2025-02-08T15:05:24.000Z (7 days ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-02-08T15:12:50.000Z (7 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-02-08T16:24:01.410Z (7 days ago)
• Topics: blog, laravel, nextjs, payment, subscription
• Language: PHP
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• Size: 141 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Still in development stage

# Blog Subscription Platform with Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Sharing

## Core Features

### User Roles:

- **Publisher**: Can create and manage blogs, set subscription plans, and view earnings.

- **Reader**: Can browse blogs, subscribe to them, and access premium content.

- **Admin**: Manages the platform, monitors transactions, and handles disputes.

### Blog Management:

- Publishers can create, edit, and delete his blogs.

- Each blog can have a free preview (e.g., first paragraph) and premium content.

### Subscription Plans:

- Publishers can define dynamic pricing (e.g., monthly, yearly, or custom plans).

- Platform takes a percentage (e.g., 10%) of each subscription fee.

### Payment Integration:

- Stripe/Paddle for handling subscriptions and payouts.

- Automatic revenue splitting between the platform and publishers.

### Dynamic Offers:

- Publishers can create limited-time discounts or promotions.

- Readers can view available offers before subscribing.

### Content Access Control:

- Premium content is only accessible to subscribed readers.

- Expired subscriptions revoke access automatically.

### Analytics:

- Publishers can view subscription stats, earnings, and reader engagement.

- Admin can view platform-wide metrics (e.g., total revenue, active blogs).

## Tech Stack

### Backend (Laravel):

- **Authentication**: Laravel Sanctum for API auth.

- **Database**: SQLite for relational data (users, blogs, subscriptions).

- **Payment Integration**: Stripe SDK for subscriptions and payouts.

- **Revenue Sharing**: Calculate and distribute earnings using Laravel Queues.

- **Caching**: frequently accessed data (e.g., blog lists).

- **API Endpoints**: RESTful API for Next.js to consume.

### Frontend (Next.js):

- **UI Library**: Tailwind CSS + DaisyUI5 for styling.

- **State Management**: Zustand for managing app state.

- **Authentication**: JWT or session-based auth for secure access.

- **Dynamic Routing**: Next.js dynamic routes for blogs (`/blogs/{id}`).

- **Server-Side Rendering (SSR)**: Pre-render blog pages for SEO.

- **Subscription Management**: Stripe Elements for secure payment forms.

## Database Schema

Here’s a simplified schema for your project:

### Tables:

- **Users**:

  - `id`, `name`, `email`, `password`, `role` (publisher/reader/admin), `stripe_customer_id`, `stripe_account_id` (for publishers).

- **Blogs**:

  - `id`, `title`, `description`, `content`, `preview_content`, `publisher_id` (foreign key), `created_at`, `updated_at`.

- **Subscription Plans**:

  - `id`, `blog_id` (foreign key), `price`, `duration` (e.g., monthly/yearly), `discount`, `is_active`.

- **Subscriptions**:

  - `id`, `reader_id` (foreign key), `plan_id` (foreign key), `start_date`, `end_date`, `status` (active/canceled).

- **Payments**:

  - `id`, `subscription_id` (foreign key), `amount`, `platform_fee`, `publisher_earning`, `status` (success/failed).

- **Offers**:

  - `id`, `plan_id` (foreign key), `discount`, `start_date`, `end_date`.

## Workflow

### Publisher Workflow:

- Sign up as a publisher and connect Stripe account for payouts.

- Create a blog and define subscription plans.

- View earnings and subscription stats.

### Reader Workflow:

- Browse blogs and view free previews.

- Subscribe to a blog using Stripe.

- Access premium content during the subscription period.

### Admin Workflow:

- Monitor platform activity (e.g., new blogs, subscriptions).

- Handle disputes or refunds.

- View platform earnings and payouts.

## Advanced Features

- **Trial Periods**: Allow publishers to offer free trials for their blogs.

- **Referral System**: Reward readers for referring others to subscribe.

- **Content Recommendations**: Use AI/ML to recommend blogs based on reader preferences.

- **Multi-Language Support**: Allow publishers to create blogs in multiple languages.

- **Webhooks**: Use Stripe webhooks to handle payment failures, cancellations, etc.

- **Email Notifications**: Notify readers about new posts, subscription renewals, etc.

## Monetization Ideas

- **Platform Fee**: Take a percentage of each subscription (e.g., 10%).

- **Featured Listings**: Charge publishers for promoting their blogs on the homepage.

- **Advertisements**: Allow publishers to display ads on their blogs (split revenue with the platform).

# 👋 Welcome to any contribution!