Digitalocean Spaces Add-on For UpToEarn

Introduction to DigitalOcean Spaces Add-on for UpToEarn

UpToEarn is a popular plugin for WordPress that allows you to monetize your website by displaying advertisements. One of the most effective ways to increase your earnings is by serving ad content from a Content Delivery Network (CDN). DigitalOcean Spaces is a highly scalable and cost-effective object storage service that integrates seamlessly with UpToEarn. In this tutorial, we will show you how to set up the DigitalOcean Spaces add-on for UpToEarn, enabling you to serve ad content from a CDN and increase your earnings.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

1. A DigitalOcean account with a Spaces bucket created.
2. UpToEarn plugin installed and activated on your WordPress website.
3. A valid API key for your DigitalOcean account.

Step 1: Create a DigitalOcean Spaces Bucket

If you haven't already, create a new Spaces bucket in your DigitalOcean account. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Log in to your DigitalOcean account and navigate to the "Spaces" tab.
2. Click on the "Create a Bucket" button.
3. Enter a name for your bucket, select the region you prefer, and click "Create Bucket".

Step 2: Generate an API Key

To use the DigitalOcean Spaces add-on for UpToEarn, you need to generate an API key for your DigitalOcean account. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Log in to your DigitalOcean account and navigate to the "API" tab.
2. Click on the "Generate a New API Token" button.
3. Enter a name for your API token and select the permissions you want to grant (in this case, "Spaces" is sufficient).
4. Click "Generate Token" to create the API key.

Step 3: Configure UpToEarn

Now that you have your DigitalOcean Spaces bucket and API key, you need to configure UpToEarn to use the add-on. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the "UpToEarn" settings page.
2. Click on the "Add-ons" tab and select "DigitalOcean Spaces" from the list of available add-ons.
3. Enter your DigitalOcean Spaces bucket name, API key, and region in the corresponding fields.
4. Click "Save Changes" to save your configuration.

Step 4: Configure Ad Settings

Now that you have configured the DigitalOcean Spaces add-on for UpToEarn, you need to configure your ad settings to use the CDN. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the "UpToEarn" settings page.
2. Click on the "Ad Settings" tab and select the ad format you want to use (e.g., "Display Ads" or "Native Ads").
3. In the "Ad Settings" section, select the "Use CDN" option and choose your DigitalOcean Spaces bucket from the dropdown list.
4. Click "Save Changes" to save your ad settings.

Step 5: Test Your Setup

Finally, test your setup by visiting your website and checking that the ads are being served from the CDN. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Visit your website and check that the ads are being displayed correctly.
2. Use a tool like BrowserDevTools or Chrome DevTools to inspect the ad content and verify that it is being served from your DigitalOcean Spaces bucket.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully set up the DigitalOcean Spaces add-on for UpToEarn, enabling you to serve ad content from a CDN and increase your earnings. Remember to regularly monitor your ad performance and adjust your settings as needed to maximize your earnings.