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what you’re trying to build. You’re creating a multi-author WordPress news platform where:—✅ Core Features You Want:1. Author Registration & RolesAnyone can sign up and automatically become an author/contributor (based on your settings).2. Post-based MonetizationYou define a pay-per-word rule, like:200 words = ₹5400 words = ₹10(more tiers can be added)3. Author Wallet & Earnings TrackingEach author sees their wallet balance, updated based on approved posts.Balance is calculated automatically from word count + your rate.4. Withdrawal RequestsIf earnings cross a minimum threshold (say ₹100), authors can apply for withdrawal.—🛠️ How You Can Build It in WordPressYou can use a combination of:1. Plugins (for fast implementation)User Registration & Role Management✅ Plugin: WP User Frontend or User Role EditorLets users register and submit posts from the frontend.Frontend Post Submission✅ Plugin: WP User Frontend or Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) + custom formWord Count Based Payment System❌ Not available directly. You’ll need a custom plugin/function that:Calculates word count when a post is published.Applies your rate logic.Adds amount to the user’s wallet meta.Wallet System✅ Plugin: TeraWallet – WooCommerce WalletWith customization, you can credit earnings as wallet balance.Or build a simple custom dashboard showing wallet & withdraw button.Withdrawal RequestsUse a simple form plugin (like WPForms) or custom function.Or allow authors to request withdrawal once they meet ₹X minimum balance.—🧠 Basic Workflow (Custom Function Logic)1. When a post is published & approved:add_action(‘publish_post’, ‘calculate_author_payment’);function calculate_author_payment($post_id) { $post = get_post($post_id); $author_id = $post->post_author; $word_count = str_word_count(strip_tags($post->post_content)); // Your rate logic if ($word_count >= 400) { $payment = 10; } elseif ($word_count >= 200) { $payment = 5; } else { $payment = 0; } // Save to author meta (wallet balance) $current_balance = (int) get_user_meta($author_id, ‘author_wallet_balance’, true); $new_balance = $current_balance + $payment; update_user_meta($author_id, ‘author_wallet_balance’, $new_balance);}2. Display Wallet in Author Dashboard:$balance = get_user_meta(get_current_user_id(), ‘author_wallet_balance’, true);echo “Your current balance: ₹” . $balance;3. Withdrawal Option (Simple Example):Add a “Withdraw Now” button that sends an email or creates a custom post type like withdraw_request.—🧩 Optional Advanced Features (Later)Pay authors per view or per engagementAdmin panel to approve/deny withdrawal requestsAuthor leaderboard or earnings historyRazorpay or UPI integration for actual payout—Would you like me to generate the full custom plugin code for this system (wallet + word-count + withdrawal request), or do you prefer combining plugins with light custom code?