Here are 10 points to help you understand and meet YouTube’s monetization requirements:
- Old Threshold Requirements:
- Subscribers: 1,000 subscribers.
- Watch Time: 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months.
- Shorts Views: 10 million views on YouTube Shorts within 90 days.
- New Threshold Requirements:
- Subscribers: 500 subscribers.
- Watch Time: 3,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months.
- Shorts Views: 3 million views on YouTube Shorts within 90 days.
- Active Participation: Ensure your channel complies with YouTube’s monetization policies and does not have any active Community Guidelines strikes.
- Valid Countries: The new threshold is effective in select countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
- AdSense Account: Create a Google AdSense account linked to your YouTube channel to receive payments.
- Original Content: Ensure your videos follow copyright rules and consist of original, engaging content. Avoid reusing unlicensed material.
- Content Quality: Produce consistent, high-quality videos that keep viewers engaged and encourage them to subscribe.
- Engagement Strategies: Focus on increasing engagement by asking viewers to like, comment, share, and subscribe. Interaction boosts visibility.
- Analytics Tracking: Regularly review YouTube Analytics to monitor your progress toward monetization thresholds and adjust your strategy as needed.
- Patience and Persistence: Building a channel to meet monetization requirements takes time and effort. Stay committed to your content creation journey!
Tip: Once eligible, apply for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) to start earning from ads, memberships, and other revenue streams.
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