Facebook Performance Bonus Program: How I Earned $4,388 in Just 2 Months!
Intro:
"Ever thought Facebook could pay you real money just for posting content you already love sharing? I did it—and in just 2 months, I earned $4,388 from the Facebook Performance Bonus Program. Here's exactly how I did it, what worked, and how you can start earning too."

✅ What Is the Facebook Performance Bonus Program?
The Performance Bonus is a creator incentive offered by Facebook (Meta) where eligible users can earn cash based on their content's engagement, reach, and growth metrics.

It applies to Reels, posts, video content, and overall Page performance.

Not to be confused with Facebook Reels Play (which is invite-only), the Performance Bonus is broader and has less restrictive criteria.

📝 How I Got Invited
I had a Facebook Page with regular content (mostly Reels + lifestyle tips).

I was consistently posting, engaging with comments, and getting moderate reach (~10K–100K views weekly).

One day, I got a notification:
"You're eligible for the Performance Bonus Program."

Note: This is invite-only—you can't apply manually. But there are ways to increase your chances (I'll cover that below).

💰 My 2-Month Earnings Breakdown
Month   Earnings   Views (approx.)
Month 1   $1,608   ~850,000 views
Month 2   $2,780   ~1.4 million views
Total   $4,388   ~2.25M views

➡️ Niche: Personal development, motivation, and relatable humor.

🧠 What Worked for Me
1. Short Reels (10–30 seconds)
Easy to consume

High retention = better bonuses

Behind-the-scenes, daily motivation, and relatable rants performed well

2. Consistency
Posted 2–4 times per day

Kept the content fresh but within the same theme

3. Trending Sounds & Captions
Used viral sounds with original visuals

Added captions for silent viewers (increased engagement by 30%+)

4. Engaging the Audience
Replied to comments

Used polls and story features to boost algorithmic visibility

🔓 How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Invited
Create a Facebook Page (not just a personal profile)

Focus on video/Reels content (1–2 per day)

Engage with your audience: comments, shares, messages

Keep posting for at least 30 days straight

Make sure your Page follows Facebook's monetization policies

Turn on Professional Mode (if you're using a personal profile)

🚫 Mistakes to Avoid
Reusing watermarked TikToks – Facebook may suppress your reach

Posting copyrighted content – You'll get demonetized

Inconsistent posting – You'll fall off the algorithm radar

Ignoring analytics – Study what's working and double down

💡 Final Thoughts
If you're creating content anyway—why not get paid for it?

The Facebook Performance Bonus Program is one of the easiest ways for small creators to start monetizing. It's not guaranteed income forever, but it's an incredible kickstart to earning as a creator.