How much does a sponsored post cost?
Prices vary with the audience. Here's how they're calculated, and what real pages cost right now.
Facts checked 29 Sep 2026 · by the AdSworn team
A sponsored post should be priced on the readers it reaches. On AdSworn, featured posts run for a year and start at $500; with starter rates they're priced at $40 per 1,000 page views over 13 four-week periods, so a page with 2,000 page views every 4 weeks costs $1,040 a year. Banners start at $25 for 4 weeks. Publishers can set their own prices, and every listing shows the real traffic behind its price.
What real pages cost today
| Page | Audience, 28 days | Banner / 4 weeks | Featured / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 12 Best Online Video Editors of 2026 (Free and Paid)Flocksy | 120 page views | $25 | $2,000 |
| The 8 Best Video Editing Apps for iPhone and Android (2026)Flocksy | 179 page views | $25 | – |
| BlogFlocksy | 256 page views | $25 | – |
How the price is worked out
| Format | Starter rate | Runs for | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner ad | $15 per 1,000 page views | 4 weeks | $25 |
| Featured post | $40 per 1,000 page views | 12 months | $500 |
Advertisers pay the listed price with nothing on top; the publisher pays AdSworn's 15% from their share. See fees.
| Format on “The 12 Best Online Video Editors of 2026 (Free and Paid)” | Advertiser pays | AdSworn (15%) | Publisher gets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner ad / 4 weeks | $25 | $3.75 | $21.25 |
| Featured post / year | $2,000 | $300 | $1,700 |
What you should get for the money
- The page's traffic and searches, from Google, before you pay.
- A clear "Sponsored" label and a
rel="sponsored"link, so the post stays within Google's rules. - A refund if it never runs.
- A report of views and clicks, counted independently.
Straight answers
What is the average price of a sponsored post?
There isn't a meaningful average: it depends on the page's audience. Price it per 1,000 page views over the post's lifetime.
Why do some sponsored posts cost so much more?
More readers, readers closer to buying, longer placement, or a site selling links for ranking. Pay for the audience, not the link.