Does Buzzfeed Pay for Articles?

And yes, we pay for published pieces! Rates vary depending on amount of reporting or research, turn-around time, and topic expertise.

Do you get paid for BuzzFeed articles?

The payments are based on a sliding scale: For each post that surpasses 150,000 views, contributors who apply for the program will get $150; a post with 500,000 views earns $500; more than 1 million views pays out $2,000; and if your post reaches the highest tier of 4 million views, you'll get $10,000.

How do you get an article on BuzzFeed?

  1. To hit BuzzFeed's front page, don't be greedy - add genuine value to their readers. Click To Tweet.
  2. Increase your BuzzFeed article's early Social Lift with paid social ads. Click To Tweet.
  3. Get influencers to share your BuzzFeed post by mentioning them within it. Click To Tweet.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.