Published in January 2019, this guide explains how users of the benicolturali online platform could earn ABC Credits by contributing content to the Italian cultural heritage database.
How Credits Are Awarded
The platform awarded credits for each piece of content submitted. Location entries (Scheda Location) generated 2 ABC credits per submission, while event entries (Scheda Evento) generated 1 ABC credit each. Each credit held a monetary value of €2.50.
Activating Your Account
Users received their first ABC credit upon entering their email address in their profile to activate it. This initial credit allowed users to begin purchasing visibility and other services on the platform using their accumulated credits.
Pro Account Benefits
The Pro Profile subscription, priced at €12 per year (reduced from €48 per year for 2019), offered additional features compared to the free Base Profile. A key advantage was that Pro members earned double the credits: instead of receiving 1 credit per event entry, they received 2 credits. This doubled earning rate made the annual subscription cost equivalent to less than a monthly coffee purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is each ABC Credit worth?
Each ABC Credit has a monetary value of €2.50.
How many credits do Location and Event entries earn?
Location entries earn 2 ABC credits while Event entries earn 1 ABC credit.
What is the cost of a Pro Profile subscription?
The Pro Profile costs €12 per year, with the added benefit of earning double credits on submissions.
