Earnings & Payouts
Track your marketplace earnings and set up payments. Get paid for your templates and plugins.
Earnings Overview
Earnings Dashboard
View your earnings at Seller Dashboard > Earnings:
- Total earnings
- This month
- Pending payout
- Payout history
Earnings Breakdown
See earnings by:
- Individual items
- Time period
- Pricing model
- Geographic region
How Earnings Work
Sale Processing
When someone purchases:
- Payment processed
- Platform fee deducted
- Amount added to balance
- Pending until payout
Fee Structure
| Seller Tier | Platform Fee | |-------------|--------------| | Starter | 20% | | Pro Seller | 15% | | Verified | 10% |
Plus payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30
Example Calculation
$50 sale (Starter tier):
- Platform fee: $10 (20%)
- Processing: $1.75 (2.9% + $0.30)
- Your earnings: $38.25
Setting Up Payouts
Connect Payment Account
- Go to Settings > Seller Account
- Click Payment Settings
- Connect Stripe account
- Verify bank details
Payout Schedule
Choose frequency:
- Weekly - Every Monday
- Monthly - First of month
- Manual - Request when needed
Minimum Payout
- Minimum: $25
- Balance rolls over if below minimum
- No maximum payout
Receiving Payments
Payout Methods
Available options:
- Direct bank deposit (ACH)
- Wire transfer
- Stripe balance
Processing Time
| Method | Time | |--------|------| | Bank (ACH) | 2-5 business days | | Wire | 1-3 business days | | Stripe | Instant |
Payment Currencies
- Primary: USD
- Local currency available
- Exchange rates applied
Tracking Earnings
Real-Time Updates
Your dashboard shows:
- Live sales notifications
- Instant balance updates
- Trend visualizations
Reports
Generate reports:
- Go to Earnings > Reports
- Select date range
- Choose format (CSV, PDF)
- Download
Analytics
Understand your sales:
- Best-selling items
- Peak sales times
- Customer demographics
- Conversion rates
Taxes
Tax Documentation
We provide:
- 1099-K (US sellers, $600+)
- Transaction records
- Annual summaries
Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Reporting income
- Paying applicable taxes
- Keeping records
- Understanding local laws
Tax Information
Required for payouts:
- US: W-9 or SSN
- International: W-8BEN
- Business: EIN
Refunds & Chargebacks
Refund Policy
Standard policy:
- 14-day refund window
- Refund deducted from earnings
- You're notified of refunds
Chargeback Handling
If buyer disputes:
- We investigate
- May request documentation
- Decision communicated
- Earnings adjusted if lost
Minimizing Issues
- Clear descriptions
- Accurate screenshots
- Good documentation
- Responsive support
Earnings Holds
When Holds Apply
Earnings may be held for:
- New sellers (first 30 days)
- High-value sales (review)
- Policy concerns (investigation)
Releasing Holds
Holds released after:
- Time period passes
- Verification complete
- Issue resolved
Growing Earnings
Strategies
- Quality products - Good reviews drive sales
- Regular updates - Keep content fresh
- Promotion - Share your listings
- Bundles - Increase average order
- Support - Happy customers return
Seller Tier Advancement
Improve your tier:
- Starter → Pro: $100 earnings or 50 installs
- Pro → Verified: By invitation
Higher tiers = lower fees.
Next Steps
- Seller Setup - Get started
- Pricing Strategies - Price right
- Reviews & Ratings - Build reputation