Auto-Reward Documentation

Auto-Reward Gift Points Item Settings Documentation

An Introduction To Auto-Reward Gift Points

Automatically reward Gift Points to Reviewers of an item using the Auto-Reward Gift Points setting found within the item creation and edit screens. Reviews must be 250 Characters or more to qualify for the automatic award. Qualifying reviewers will be rewarded the Gift Points automatically and instantly from your personal Gift Point account.


Other Benefits Of The Auto-Reward Gift Points Function

To help members find items that provide Auto-Rewarded GPs for reviews, Writing.Com provides a listing of all items that pay reviewers for their efforts. The found at the top of each page links directly to the complete listing of these items.

In addition, all public listing areas can be re-sorts to "Best Reward First". Under each item that Auto-Rewards GPs, the system will display:
          Auto-Reward: Item's author pays reviewers X,XXX GPs per review

Don't forget that the Auto-Reward system supports both the Writers of Writing.Com as well as Writing.Com itself. We all appreciate the support of those members who take advantage of this functionality!


Costs To Use The Auto-Reward Gift Points Function

Writing.Com will keep a fee equal to 25% of the Auto-Reward GPs. For example, if you set your Auto-Reward to 100 Gift Points, 75 GPs will go to the reviewer and 25 GPs will be taken by Writing.Com. Included with this fee is additional advertising space and exposure for these items.


Requirements For The Auto-Reward Gift Points Function

When setting up an item for Auto-Rewarding of Gift Points, your account must contain at least five (5) times the amount of Gift Points that your auto-reward is set to give. For example, if you wish to set the auto-reward for 500 GPs, then you must have at least 2,500 GPs in your account. Visit Our Store ( http://www.writing.com/main/store ) to purchase more Gift Points and support Writing.Com at any time!


Questions and Answers:

Q. If I'm not happy, not satisfied, or disagree with a review that was auto-rewarded GPs, can I get my gift points back?

A. That is not possible. Using the auto-reward system, you are offering Gift Points for any opinion sent through the review system that is 250 characters or more. Under no circumstances will auto-reward GPs be recredited to an item's owner. If you wish to evaluate feedback and reward authors based on its quality, please use the return review system and send GPs using the review email once you have reviewed the review.


Q.How can I set my already created items to Auto-Reward system?

A.To activate the Auto-Reward system, "Edit" any item you wish to Auto-Reward with and enter the GP amount you wish to provide within the Auto-Reward GPs area.


Q.How do I turn the Auto-Reward GPs system off for my items?

A. To disable the Auto-Reward GPs function, leave the field blank or enter "0" within the item form.


Q.Are Auto-Reward GPs given for public reviews?

A. Yes, Auto-Reward GPs are given for both public and private reviews.


Q.Are Auto-Reward GPs given for private reviews?

A. Yes, Auto-Reward GPs are given for both public and private reviews.




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