Abeng365 Contributor User Guide
Welcome to the Abeng365 Contributor Network
Welcome to Abeng365.
Abeng365 is building a distributed Caribbean-focused editorial and creator network that combines journalism, analysis, podcasts, commentary, research, and cultural production.
This guide explains the complete contributor workflow — from application through publication, sponsorship participation, and contributor compensation.
1. Becoming an Abeng365 Contributor
Step 1 — Submit an Application
Prospective contributors begin by submitting a contributor application.
Applications generally include:
- Name
- Email address
- Bio or background
- Areas of expertise
- Writing or media samples
- Links to previous work
- Areas of interest
- Optional social/media links
Applications are reviewed by the Abeng365 editorial team.
2. Contributor Approval Process
Once your application is reviewed, Abeng365 may:
- approve the application;
- request additional information;
- request samples or revisions; or
- decline the application.
Approved contributors receive:
- contributor account access;
- setup instructions;
- onboarding links; and
- dashboard access.
3. Contributor Setup Wizard
After approval, contributors complete the onboarding process through the:
/contributor-setup/
The setup wizard guides contributors through:
- Profile setup
- Finance setup
- Terms acceptance
- Admin verification
- Dashboard activation
4. Completing Your Contributor Profile
Your contributor profile represents your public identity within the Abeng365 network.
Contributors should complete:
- display name;
- contributor bio;
- profile image/headshot;
- areas of expertise;
- links/social profiles where appropriate;
- optional public website.
Your profile image may appear:
- beneath published articles;
- on Featured Voices sections;
- on contributor archive pages;
- within contributor directories.
Contributor Profile Image Specifications
Recommended specifications:
- square image preferred;
- recommended size: 400px × 400px or larger;
- minimum size: 300px × 300px;
- maximum recommended upload size: 2 MB;
- accepted file types: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP.
Images should:
- clearly show the contributor;
- use good lighting;
- avoid heavy filters;
- avoid copyrighted material;
- maintain professional presentation standards.
Professional-quality profile images are strongly encouraged.
5. Contributor Terms and Contractor Agreement
Contributors participating in assignments, compensation programs, or revenue-sharing must accept the:
Abeng365 Contributor Terms & Contractor Agreement
Acceptance is completed during Finance Setup.
Terms acceptance records:
- acceptance timestamp;
- agreement version;
- contributor IP;
- setup source.
Contributors who do not accept the agreement cannot become payout eligible.
6. Finance Setup
Contributors seeking compensation must complete a Contributor Finance Profile.
Finance setup may include:
- PayPal details;
- Stripe account information;
- payout preferences;
- legal name;
- country;
- preferred currency;
- payout threshold.
Payment Account Requirements
Contributors should provide:
- a valid PayPal email address; or
- a valid Stripe-associated email address/account.
The payment email provided should:
- be active;
- belong to the contributor;
- be capable of receiving payments;
- remain updated within the contributor profile.
Abeng365 is not responsible for failed payouts resulting from incorrect payout information.
Finance profiles are reviewed by Abeng365 administrators before payout eligibility is unlocked.
7. Contributor Eligibility
A contributor becomes fully eligible after:
- profile completion;
- finance setup;
- terms acceptance;
- finance verification.
Eligible contributors may:
- receive assignments;
- participate in revenue pools;
- receive payout allocations;
- participate in collaborative projects.
8. Creator Dashboard
The Creator Dashboard is the contributor command center.
Depending on contributor role and permissions, the dashboard may include:
- assignment queue;
- workflow items;
- contributor inbox;
- publication tracking;
- audio submissions;
- finance status;
- earnings information;
- payout tracking.
The dashboard is designed to minimize the need for direct WordPress admin access.
9. Contributor Assignments
Contributors may receive:
- article assignments;
- podcast assignments;
- editorial tasks;
- research requests;
- collaborative projects;
- multimedia requests.
Assignments may contain:
- deadlines;
- editorial notes;
- workflow status;
- contributor collaboration information.
Contributors may:
- accept assignments;
- decline assignments;
- submit revisions;
- communicate with editors.
10. Editorial Workflow
Submitted work may go through several stages:
Draft
→ Review
→ Revision
→ Approved
→ Scheduled
→ Published
Editors may:
- request revisions;
- clarify sourcing;
- improve formatting;
- adjust headlines;
- request disclosures;
- update metadata.
Abeng365 maintains editorial independence and public-interest standards.
Publication decisions remain with the editorial team.
11. Contributor Profiles and Author Pages
Published contributors may receive:
- author archive pages;
- contributor bios;
- linked author cards;
- Featured Voices placement;
- profile imagery;
- contributor discovery visibility.
Contributor author boxes appear beneath published articles.
These author cards may include:
- profile image;
- biography;
- contributor name;
- archive/profile links;
- editorial standards notes.
12. Audio and Podcast Contributions
Contributors may participate in:
- podcasts;
- audio reports;
- interviews;
- commentary;
- serialized programming;
- event coverage.
Audio contributors may submit:
- MP3 files;
- metadata;
- descriptions;
- artwork where applicable.
Audio File Specifications
Recommended audio standards:
- preferred format: MP3;
- alternative formats: M4A, WAV;
- recommended bitrate: 128 kbps or higher;
- maximum upload size: 100 MB;
- recommended maximum duration: 60 minutes unless otherwise approved.
Audio should:
- avoid clipping and distortion;
- contain minimal background noise;
- include accurate titles and descriptions;
- avoid copyrighted material without permission.
Podcast Artwork Specifications
Recommended artwork standards:
- square image format;
- recommended size: 3000px × 3000px;
- minimum size: 1400px × 1400px;
- accepted formats: JPG, PNG, WebP;
- maximum recommended size: 5 MB.
Podcast artwork should remain readable at small mobile sizes.
Article Image Specifications
Contributors submitting article imagery should follow these standards:
- preferred orientation: landscape;
- recommended minimum width: 1600px;
- accepted formats: JPG, PNG, WebP;
- maximum recommended upload size: 5 MB.
Contributors should:
- avoid copyrighted imagery without permission;
- provide attribution where required;
- avoid heavily compressed images;
- avoid misleading or manipulated imagery.
Recurring podcasts may later participate in sponsorship programs.
13. Sponsorships and Editorial Independence
Abeng365 supports:
- section sponsorships;
- podcast sponsorships;
- recurring feature sponsorships.
Sponsors support public-interest media and community access.
Sponsors do not:
- control editorial conclusions;
- select stories;
- approve reporting;
- influence contributor opinions.
Contributors must never promise favorable coverage in exchange for payment or sponsorship.
14. Contributor Earnings
Abeng365 may compensate contributors through:
- assignments;
- contributor pools;
- sponsorship allocations;
- grants;
- collaborative revenue sharing;
- editorial retainers;
- event participation.
Compensation structures may evolve over time.
Not all contributions are automatically compensated.
15. Earnings Pools
Some revenue streams feed:
Contributor Earnings Pools
These pools may be funded by:
- sponsorships;
- media partnerships;
- audio sponsorships;
- platform revenue;
- grants;
- events.
Pools may distribute revenue among:
- contributors;
- editors;
- operational reserves;
- platform growth funds.
16. Payout Eligibility
Contributors become payout eligible only after:
- finance verification;
- terms acceptance;
- approval by administrators.
Contributors may see statuses such as:
Pending
Under Review
Eligible
Queued
Paid
Held
Payouts may be delayed for:
- fraud review;
- incomplete information;
- payment processor issues;
- sponsor payment disputes;
- policy violations.
17. Fraud Prevention and Artificial Traffic
Abeng365 monitors for:
- bots;
- artificial traffic;
- fake engagement;
- manipulated listens;
- coordinated click inflation;
- payout abuse.
Contributors must not artificially inflate:
- views;
- listens;
- clicks;
- engagement metrics.
Violations may result in:
- payout reversal;
- suspension;
- contributor removal;
- permanent account termination.
18. Community Standards
Contributors are expected to maintain professional conduct.
Abeng365 prohibits:
- harassment;
- hate speech;
- plagiarism;
- impersonation;
- unlawful activity;
- malicious misinformation;
- abusive behavior.
Contributors should engage respectfully with:
- editors;
- collaborators;
- audiences;
- sponsors;
- interview subjects.
19. Security and Account Access
Contributor accounts should be secured with:
- strong passwords;
- updated email access;
- secure devices.
Contributors should never share credentials.
Abeng365 may implement:
- login gateways;
- hidden login paths;
- access restrictions;
- verification systems.
20. Payments and Processing
Payments may be issued through:
- PayPal;
- Stripe;
- approved payout methods.
Contributors are responsible for:
- tax reporting;
- regional compliance;
- banking fees;
- payment processor limitations.
Payout schedules may vary depending on:
- revenue cycles;
- sponsorship clearance;
- assignment approval;
- editorial processing.
21. Contributor Lifecycle Summary
The standard contributor lifecycle is:
Application
→ Approval
→ Contributor Setup
→ Profile Completion
→ Finance Setup
→ Terms Acceptance
→ Verification
→ Dashboard Access
→ Assignments
→ Publication
→ Earnings Eligibility
→ Payout Processing
22. Future Expansion
The Abeng365 contributor network may expand to include:
- collaborative reporting teams;
- multilingual publishing;
- public contributor pages;
- live events;
- paid video events;
- regional partnerships;
- educational initiatives;
- creator communities;
- contributor grants.
23. Contact and Support
For contributor support, contributors should contact the Abeng365 editorial/admin team through the designated contributor communication channels.
Areas of support may include:
- onboarding assistance;
- dashboard access;
- assignment clarification;
- payout questions;
- technical issues;
- sponsorship concerns;
- editorial questions.
Closing Note
Abeng365 is building a contributor-centered media network grounded in editorial independence, collaboration, public-interest journalism, and sustainable creator participation.
Contributors are not simply submitting content — they are helping build a long-term Caribbean-focused publishing and media ecosystem.