Associated Content pays writers through upfront payments and performance payments.  Upfronts pay for the article after acceptance, whereas performance payments are continuous payments made for articles that gain page views.
Associated Content and Upfront Payments
Upfront payments are the most favored aspect of Associated Content.  Writers submit articles that meet Associated Content’s guidelines–only unique, opinion-free content is accepted–to receive a one time acceptance payment.
This is called the upfront payment.  The typical range for upfronts range from a mere $1.00 to $12.00, but usually fall within $3.00 to $6.50.  Associated Content pays the …