Question 1

What is Acta?

Accepted Answer

Acta is a pay-per-content platform that lets publishers sell individual articles, videos, and digital content with one-click payments. It embeds directly on your website so readers never leave your site.

Question 2

How does pay-per-article work?

Accepted Answer

You set a price on any article in your CMS. When a visitor hits a paywalled article, they can pay instantly with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay and get immediate access. No account or login required.

Question 3

What CMS platforms does Acta support?

Accepted Answer

Acta integrates natively with Ghost, beehiiv, and WordPress. If your platform is custom, contact us and we can scope a tailored integration path for your workflow.

Question 4

How much does Acta cost?

Accepted Answer

15% of what you earn — and that's it. There are no monthly fees, no setup fees, and no hidden charges. Acta covers all payment processing fees (card fees, currency conversion, etc.), so you never see a separate processing invoice. For comparison, other micropayment platforms typically charge their fee on top of processing costs, which on small transactions like $1–3 articles can add up to 30%+ in total fees. With Acta, 15% all-in means you always know exactly what you keep.

Question 5

Does Acta replace subscriptions?

Accepted Answer

No. Acta is designed to complement subscriptions by monetizing casual visitors who would never subscribe. Publishers typically see it as an additional revenue channel on top of their existing model.

Question 6

How long does setup take?

Accepted Answer

Less than 5 minutes. No coding required. You set pricing directly in your CMS, and Acta handles the rest, including payments, access control, and customer data.

Question 7

Do readers need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No. Readers pay and get instant access to the content. No account, login, or sign-up is required for their first purchase.

Question 8

What payment methods are supported?

Accepted Answer

Acta supports credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and localized currencies. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.

Question 9

Do publishers own their customer data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You own 100% of your customer data. Every purchase gives you the reader's email and transaction details, so you can nurture the relationship, build your audience, and drive repeat engagement on your own terms.

Question 10

Does Acta integrate with my newsletter or membership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Acta integrates with your existing membership so readers can opt in to become newsletter subscribers directly within the checkout experience. Every transaction is an opportunity to grow your list.

Question 11

How is Acta's checkout optimized for content?

Accepted Answer

Acta's checkout is purpose-built for content purchases. The entire flow is designed to be one-click, removing friction that kills conversion on low-ticket items. We apply best practices from the payment industry to maximize engagement and conversion rates, including smart payment method ordering, minimal form fields, and a fully embedded experience that keeps readers in context on your site.

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