This is a very common doubt and one of the most asked questions.
To understand how it works, we need to start from the distribution process.
Step 1: Publishing your release.
After uploading your music to stores from Indiefy.net, you'll have a release date, it means that your music will be published the day you have selected from the distribution process.
For example:
November 15th, 2019
Step 2: Release date.
Once your music has being published, you will start receiving streams from your followers, it is very importar to have a fanbase before the release date in order to increase your streams. Remember that we have Indiefy Network, a tool to get free Spotify followers.
Step 3: Track your streams and downloads.
Inside the Indiefy platform, we have an analytics tool where you can see daily updates about your music and how is it performing. Also remember that you will need a bunch of streams in order to receive royalties, because some stores pays up to 0.002 per stream, and it depends on the listener region, account type, and many other factors. Streams that were made from bots are detected by the stores and don't generate any royalties.
Step 4: Report Schedule.
Most stores have a delay when reporting royalties, if you release date was November 15th, 2019, your first report will be published at least 3 months later (February 15th, 2020).
Why?
Because we receive the report (but not royalties or any payment) from stores after 2 months from the release date. As long your release have been generated streams or downloads. And one month later, we receive the royalties.
We are working hard to solve this issue, we want to provide real-time reports and royalty payments on-time, but most of the time it does not depend on us.
Important:
After receiving your first report, you should get royalty updates at least every two months. If not, feel free to contact our support team in order to give you more information about your royalties.
