How to Create, Publish Google Web Stories and Earn Money

Google Web Stories is a visual storytelling format that allows creators to produce tap-through, full-screen experiences for mobile devices. Here are some key features and benefits:

Overview

Key Features:

1. Visual-centric: Web Stories combine images, videos, text, and audio to create engaging, immersive experiences.
2. Tap-through: Users navigate through stories by tapping or swiping on their mobile devices.
3. Full-screen: Web Stories take up the entire mobile screen, providing an immersive experience.
4. Short-form: Stories are typically 10-20 seconds long, making them concise and snackable.

Benefits:

1. Increased engagement: Interactive, visual storytelling encourages user interaction.
2. Better discoverability: Web Stories appear in Google Search, Google Images, and Google Discover.
3. Improved SEO: Web Stories follow AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) standards, enhancing search engine ranking.
4. Monetization options: Web Stories support advertising, affiliate marketing, and sponsored content.

Creation Tools:

1. Google Web Story Editor (free)
2. Adobe Spark
3. WordPress plugins (e.g., Web Stories for WordPress)
4. Other third-party tools and plugins

Best Practices:

1. Keep it short and concise.
2. Use high-quality visuals and audio.
3. Optimize for mobile devices.
4. Experiment with interactive elements.

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How to Create Google Web Stories?

To create Google Web Stories, follow these steps:

1: Google Web Story Editor (Free)

1. Go to the Google Web Story Editor website (http://webstories.google.com/).
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Click “Create Story”.
4. Choose a template or start from scratch.
5. Add pages, media (images, videos, audio), text, and interactive elements.
6. Customize layout, colors, and fonts.
7. Preview and test your story.
8. Publish and share.

2: Adobe Spark

1. Go to Adobe Spark (http://spark.adobe.com/).
2. Sign in or create an account.
3. Choose the “Web Story” template.
4. Add pages, media, text, and interactive elements.
5. Customize design and layout.
6. Preview and test.
7. Export as a Web Story.

3: WordPress Plugins

1. Install a Web Story plugin (e.g., Web Stories for WordPress).
2. Create a new story in WordPress.
3. Add pages, media, text, and interactive elements.
4. Customize layout and design.
5. Preview and test.
6. Publish.

Other Tools and Platforms

1. Google’s Web Story API (for developers)
2. Third-party plugins (e.g., MakeStories, Story XO)
3. Content Management Systems (CMS) with Web Story integration

Best Practices:

1. Keep stories concise (10-20 seconds).
2. Use high-quality visuals and audio.
3. Optimize for mobile devices.
4. Experiment with interactive elements.
5. Ensure accessibility (alt text, closed captions).

Technical Requirements:

1. AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) compatibility.
2. JSON-LD metadata.
3. Image and video optimization.

Monetization Options:

1. Google Ad Manager
2. Affiliate marketing
3. Sponsored content

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How to Publish Google Web Stories?

To publish Google Web Stories, follow these steps:

1: Google Web Story Editor

1. Sign in to the Google Web Story Editor (http://webstories.google.com/).
2. Select the story you want to publish.
3. Click “Publish” in the top-right corner.
4. Review and confirm story details.
5. Choose publishing options:
   • Public (visible to everyone).
   • Unlisted (visible only via direct link).
   • Private (visible only to you).
6. Click “Publish”.

2: WordPress Plugin

1. Install and activate a Web Story plugin (e.g., Web Stories for WordPress).
2. Create a new story in WordPress.
3. Click “Publish” in the WordPress editor.
4. Review and confirm story details.
5. Choose publishing options:
   • Public.
   • Private.
   • Password-protected.

3: Third-Party Tools

1. Export your story from the third-party tool (e.g., Adobe Spark).
2. Upload the story to your website or content management system (CMS).
3. Configure any additional settings (e.g., metadata, analytics).

Publishing Requirements

1. AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) compatibility.
2. Valid JSON-LD metadata.
3. Image and video optimization.
4. HTTPS encryption (recommended).

Distribution Channels

1. Google Search.
2. Google Images.
3. Google Discover.
4. Social media platforms.
5. Your website or blog.
6. Email newsletters.

Tracking and Analytics

1. Google Analytics.
2. Google Tag Manager.
3. Story-specific analytics (e.g., Web Story Editor).

Monetization Options

1. Google Ad Manager.
2. Affiliate marketing.
3. Sponsored content.

Tips and Best Practices

1. Optimize story metadata (title, description, image).
2. Use relevant keywords.
3. Promote stories on social media.
4. Monitor analytics for performance insights.
5. Experiment with different formats and content.

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How to Track & Analyzing Google Web Stories?

Tracking and analyzing Google Web Stories is crucial to understanding your audience’s engagement and optimizing your content. Here’s how you can do it:

Setting Up Tracking

To start tracking your Web Stories, you’ll need to add your Google Analytics tracking ID to the Web Stories settings page. If you’re using the Site Kit by Google WordPress plugin, you can set it up there too.

Google Analytics Integration

Google Analytics provides essential event tracking capabilities for Web Stories. You can view key performance metrics like:

• Story Starts: The number of users who started reading your story.
• Time Spent: The average time users spend reading your story.
• Story Pages Viewed: The number of users who read each page in your story.
• Story Completions: The number of users who completed your story [1).

You can find these metrics in the Events report in Google Analytics, under Behavior > Events > Overview [1).

Data Studio Integration

For a more visual representation of your Web Stories’ performance, use the Web Stories Insights dashboard template in Data Studio. This template provides an overview of your Web Stories’ performance, including:

• Key Metrics: Story Starts, Page Views, Time Spent, and Completion Rate.
• Audience Metrics: Age, Gender, and Device breakdown across all stories published.
• Top Stories: Your top 10 stories during the selected time period, sorted by Story Starts [1).

UTM Tracking Codes

To track how many people are heading to your website through your Web Stories, set up UTM tracking codes. Add the UTM code to the end of the URL on your blog that you want users to click on within your Web Stories.

Google Search Console

To see how your Web Stories are performing in search results, head to your Google Search Console account. Under Performance, click on Search results, then select the New button and click on Page. Select “URLs containing” and type in web-stories.

How to Monetize Google Web Stories?

Monetizing Google Web Stories is a fantastic way to earn some extra income from your online content. Here are some ways to do it:

Display Ads
You can use Google AdSense to show ads in your Web Stories. These ads are immersive, full-screen, and don’t distract users from your story content. To set up display ads, create an ad unit for Web Stories in your AdSense account, and then embed the ad unit in your Web Story using the tag [1).

Affiliate Links
You can place affiliate links within your Web Story that redirect readers to a shopping site, subscription page, or membership platform. Use the page attachment feature or embed links directly into the Web Story page.

Direct Sold Ads
Use Google Ad Manager to display custom creative ads within your Web Story.

It’s look like regular ads. It need special skills:

• Technical expertise (coding)
• Design expertise (visual creation)

They’re customized ads that require extra know-how.”

House Ads and Sponsored Brand Deals
Highlight your own product or sponsored brand deal by styling an individual page within your story to appear like an ad. This gives you total control over ad placement and appearance.

Derivative Ad Traffic
Web Stories drive incremental traffic to your site, which can lead to downstream monetization. Any ads shown on your site are attributed back to the referral source of traffic – the Web Story.

Ad Networks
Use ad networks like Google AdSense, AdManager, or third-party ad tech companies to serve ads in your Web Story. These networks act as brokers between publishers and advertisers.

Remember, monetization strategies may vary depending on your niche or vertical. Experiment with different methods to find what works best for you!

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Google Web Stories:

General FAQs

1. What are Google Web Stories?
   • Immersive, interactive, and visual storytelling format for mobile devices.
2. How long can Web Stories be?
   • 10-20 seconds recommended. It can be up to 60 seconds.
3. Are Web Stories searchable?
   • Yes, they appear in Google Search, Google Images, and Google Discover.

Creation FAQs

1. What tools can I use to create Web Stories?
   • Google Web Story Editor, Adobe Spark, WordPress plugins, and third-party tools.
2. Can I use custom fonts and colors?
   • Yes, most creation tools allow customization.
3. How do I add interactive elements?
   • Use tools like polls, quizzes, and hotspots to engage users.

Publishing FAQs

1. How do I publish Web Stories?
   • Through Google Web Story Editor, WordPress plugins, or third-party tools.
2. Can I publish Web Stories on my website?
   • Yes, embed Web Stories using iframe or JavaScript.

Monetization FAQs

1. Can I monetize Web Stories with ads?
   • Yes, using Google AdSense, AdManager, or third-party ad networks.
2. Are affiliate links allowed?
   • Yes, use affiliate links to earn commissions.

Analytics FAQs

1. How do I track Web Story performance?
   • Use Google Analytics, Data Studio, or third-party analytics tools.
2. What metrics can I track?
   • Story starts, time spent, pages viewed, completion rate, and more.

SEO FAQs

1. Do Web Stories improve SEO?
   • Yes, Web Stories follow AMP standards, enhancing search engine ranking.
2. How do I optimize Web Stories for SEO?
   • Use relevant keywords, meta tags, and high-quality content.

Miscellaneous FAQs

1. Are Web Stories accessible?
   • Yes, Web Stories support accessibility features like alt text and closed captions.
2. Can I use Web Stories for e-commerce?
   • Yes, use Web Stories to showcase products and drive sales.

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