How to Monetize
Your Custom GPT with Ads
Earn passive revenue from your AI app with contextual advertising powered by Koah Labs - no code changes required
CalStudio has partnered with Koah Labs to bring contextual advertising to your AI applications. This powerful integration allows you to monetize your Custom GPT through intelligent, relevant ads - all without writing a single line of code.
Koah Labs Contextual Ad Network
What makes Koah Labs different:
- Automatically analyzes conversation topics in real-time
- Serves highly relevant ads matching discussion context
- Non-intrusive inline ad placements
- No code changes required - just toggle it on
- Transparent earnings tracking and monthly payouts
How Contextual Ads Work
Intelligent Ad Selection
Koah Labs analyzes your users' conversations to understand the topics being discussed. Based on this context, it serves relevant ads that feel natural and helpful rather than intrusive.
Example: Travel Planning GPT
User discusses Paris vacation → Ads for hotels, flights, travel insurance appear contextually
Example: Fitness Coach GPT
User asks about protein intake → Ads for supplements, workout gear are shown
Example: Legal Assistant GPT
User asks about contracts → Ads for legal services, document tools appear
Example: Recipe GPT
User browses Italian recipes → Ads for kitchen equipment, ingredient delivery shown
Privacy First
Koah Labs only transmits the context necessary for ad selection. Conversation transcripts are not retained by CalStudio. The system returns structured payloads containing creative assets, relevance tags, and tracking identifiers - nothing more.
Requirements
Before enabling Koah Labs ads, ensure you meet these prerequisites:
CalStudio App
Any deployed application is eligible for monetization
Koah Labs Account
Accept terms when enabling the feature
Stripe Connection
Required once per workspace for payouts
Active Traffic
Ads serve when conversations meet thresholds
Step-by-Step: Enable Koah Labs Ads
1 Connect Stripe for Payouts
First, you need to connect your Stripe account to receive ad revenue payouts. This only needs to be done once per workspace.
- Navigate to Workspace Settings in your CalStudio dashboard
- Go to Billing & Payouts
- Click Connect Stripe and complete Stripe's onboarding process
Powered by Stripe
One Stripe connection covers all monetized apps in your workspace:
- Secure, industry-leading payment processing
- Automatic monthly payouts
- Detailed earnings statements
- Support for 135+ currencies
2 Enable Koah Ads in App Settings
Now enable contextual ads for your specific app:
- Open your app in the CalStudio dashboard
- Navigate to App Settings → Monetization
- Find the Koah Ads toggle
- Toggle it to "On" and accept the terms
Instant Activation
Once you toggle Koah Ads on, ads will automatically render at chat response endpoints. Changes take effect immediately - no deployment or code changes needed.
3 Test the Integration
Verify that ads are working correctly in your app:
- Launch your app in preview mode
- Start conversations on specific topics
- Observe ad panels appearing when context matches Koah's categories
- Notice how ads update dynamically as conversation topics shift
Testing Tip
Try different conversation topics to see how the contextual matching works. Ads will appear more frequently when discussions align with Koah Labs' advertiser categories.
What Ads Look Like
Here's an example of how contextual ads appear in your app - clean, relevant, and non-intrusive:
Revenue Tracking & Payouts
How You Get Paid
Monthly CSV Statements
Receive detailed monthly statements via email showing:
- • Total impressions served
- • Click counts and CTR
- • Effective rates (eCPM)
- • Payout amounts
Analytics Dashboard
A dedicated dashboard within CalStudio:
- • Real-time earnings tracking
- • Analytics → Monetization section
- • Historical performance data
- • Revenue optimization insights
Payment Schedule
- Frequency: Monthly payouts
- Timing: Deposits arrive 2-3 business days after monthly statements
- Method: Direct deposit via Stripe
- Memo: Payments appear as "CALSTUDIO · KOAH ADS"
Important
Ad service will pause if your Stripe account becomes disconnected or unverified. Keep your payment information up to date to ensure uninterrupted earnings.
Combine Ads with Other Revenue Streams
Koah Labs ads work alongside CalStudio's other monetization options. Create a diversified revenue strategy:
Ad-Supported Free Access
Offer your GPT for free to maximize users, monetize through contextual ads.
Hybrid Model
Show ads to free users, offer ad-free premium subscriptions.
Maximum Revenue
Charge subscriptions AND show relevant ads for dual income streams.
Tips for Maximizing Ad Revenue
Build Around Popular Topics
GPTs focused on high-value verticals (finance, travel, health, technology) tend to attract better-paying advertisers.
Encourage Longer Conversations
More conversation context means better ad targeting. Design your GPT to encourage detailed, topic-rich discussions.
Drive Consistent Traffic
Ads serve when conversations meet qualifying thresholds. More active users means more ad impressions and revenue.
Keep Stripe Connected
Verify your Stripe account stays connected and in good standing. Disconnection pauses ad service.
Start Earning Passive Revenue Today
With Koah Labs contextual advertising, monetizing your Custom GPT has never been easier. Toggle on ads in your app settings, connect Stripe once, and start earning passive revenue from every conversation. The best part? It's completely hands-off - Koah Labs handles all the ad selection, placement, and tracking automatically.
Quick Start Checklist
- Connect Stripe in Workspace Settings → Billing & Payouts
- Enable Koah Ads in App Settings → Monetization
- Accept the Koah Labs terms of service
- Test in preview mode to verify ads appear
- Watch for monthly earnings statements in your email
