Monetizing Live Streams: Building a Per-Minute Payment System in WordPress

As live streaming platforms mature, per-minute billing emerges as a powerful monetization model where users pay continuously during content consumption. This practical guide demonstrates how developers can implement real-time payment systems using native WordPress and PHP, eliminating the need for third-party services. The architecture shows how to manage user balances, automate billing deductions, and distribute creator earnings—bringing enterprise-grade monetization within reach of independent developers.