Sponsored site plan

Learn more about how you can earn money from your documentation site with our Sponsored site plan

This plan is being slowly rolled out to GitBook users. If you don’t have access to publish your site using this plan, hang tight as we continue to roll this plan out to more users.

The Sponsored site plan lets you access all of GitBook’s best docs site features at no cost while displaying a small, relevant ad in the corner of your documentation site. Each view generates revenue for you, turning your documentation into a source of income.

Apply for the Sponsored site plan

The Sponsored site plan is designed specifically for sites. View the steps below to learn how to publish your first sponsored site.

1

Create and publish a Sponsored site

Begin by creating a new site from the site wizard and setting up your site with content. When asked to choose a plan, head to the For open source section, and choose the Sponsored site plan.

2

Submit your site for ad review

Your site must be published publicly for seven days before you can submit it for review.

Head to your site’s settings, and scroll down to the Ads and sponsorship section. From here, review the ads checklist to make sure your site meets all the requirements before submitting.

3

Wait for review

After submitting your application, here’s what you can expect:

• Review process: Your site will be reviewed, and you can expect an estimated review time of up to seven days. Please note that this timeline may be different based on processing delays.

• Final status update: After the review, we’ll update your site’s status. Your site will either be marked as approved or rejected, depending on the review outcome. If approved, ads will be added to your site and you can start earning money!

How it works

Once your site is live, here’s how the Sponsored site plan operates:

• Earning potential: Every time someone views your documentation, a small, relevant ad will be displayed in the bottom corner of each page. You earn money from every view, which you can use to support ongoing development efforts.

• Ethical advertising: At GitBook, we prioritize ethical advertising. Ads displayed on your site will never track or retarget your users, ensuring a respectful experience for your audience.

• Visibility of content: Your content remains the focus. Only one small ad will appear on each page, ensuring that your documentation is always front and center.