Here are guides to help you with making lists and non-quiz posts, and one for quizzes, too!
If you are a current BuzzFeed full-time employee (including full-time contract employee, freelancer, and intern) or have been employed with BuzzFeed within the past six months, you are not eligible for this challenge. Posts must adhere to the Community Rules and the User Agreement. Entries that violate either of these can be removed and/or disqualified at BuzzFeed’s sole discretion. BuzzFeed is not responsible for any user who is unable to create an account or post for any reason, including technical issues. If you qualify for a payment at the end of the Challenge but fail to provide this information, we will be unable to send the payout your way.
Our editors choose what content can be promoted across the site and social networks. They typically select posts that check at least one of the following criteria: ✅ Fits in with current trends of what’s performing well on the site ✅ Fits with BuzzFeed’s editorial voice and standards ✅ Relevant to a topic that our users are searching for on the site ✅ Fills a content gap that our editorial staff is not currently writing about ✅ Originality and exceptional cleverness in voice, frame, or topic ✅ Does not violate our Community Rules or User Agreement ✅ Is in English We’re thrilled to have so many fantastic submissions but not every post will get promoted. Check out our most recently promoted Community posts for inspiration and keep trying!
➡️ Running on the BuzzFeed.com homepage, vertical feed pages, and site units ➡️ Getting posted to one of BuzzFeed’s social channels ➡️ Posts with high SEO potential will rank on Google However, you can use your own accounts to promote your Community post as well, like making TikToks about your post, putting your list or quiz in your bios, in Facebook groups, or whatever else you can think of! Any post that elicits invalid and inorganic traffic activity that artificially increases the number of pageviews to your post will be disqualified. This includes spam, invalid queries, duplicate posts, invalid impressions generated by any person, bot, automated program or similar device, impressions generated by payment of money or other inducements to third parties, false representation, or any offer to trade views to posts.
How will I know if I’ve earned money? We’ll contact earners via the email address connected to their account. A BuzzFeed Community team member will email you with payout forms by March 20, 2023, no later than 6:00 p.m. EST, if you have earned a payout. This person’s email will end in @buzzfeed.com — please do not provide any information to an address that does not end in @buzzfeed.com. Please also make sure to check your spam. What do I do after receiving an email from BuzzFeed confirming that I’ve earned a payout? You must return the forms within 10 business days of receiving them. These will include a signed affidavit form confirming your eligibility, banking information for ACH payment, and a W-9. If you do not respond within 10 business days, you will forfeit your earnings and be unable to claim payment. Once your information has been provided is verified as valid, our team will process it and get your payment (in US dollars) to you via ACH within 30 days. Please remember that you must be 16 years of age and a legal resident of the US to claim your payment, and this information will have to be verified before your payment is sent your way. In the event that you are at least 16, but still considered a minor in your jurisdiction of residence, BuzzFeed reserves the right to send payment to your parent who will be responsible for fulfilling all requirements. Earnings are subject to taxation. BuzzFeed will disburse a 1099 tax form to all participants who receive a payout, which will be sent postmarked by January 31, 2024. What if I don’t receive an email regarding payment after the challenge? If you do not receive a message by March 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. EST, this means you did not earn a payout, sorry! In the case that you have traffic data on your dashboard for posts that were not removed or disqualified published between January 1 and February 28, 2023, that you believe qualifies you as a recipient of earnings and you have not heard from us by March 20, 2023, please reach out to us at communityhelp@buzzfeed.com no later than March 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. EST.
We’re thrilled to have so many fantastic submissions but not every post will get promoted. Check out our most recently promoted Community posts for inspiration and keep trying!
