Did you know that in 2020, the highest-paid YouTube stars made between $15 million and $29.5 million? As more people are realizing that YouTube can offer a steady income, they are trying to find ways to monetize their videos. You can also read about how much does a YouTuber make with 1 million Subscriber?
But how can you do this effectively?
Let us look at how to monetize YouTube videos so that you can start earning.
How to Monetize YouTube Videos: Learn the Requirements for Partner Program
When you join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), you get access to special features on the platform. Becoming a partner means being able to earn money through ads.
To become a partner, you have to have at least 1,000 subscribers to your channel and you have to have had at least 4,000 hours of watch time on your videos in the last 12 months. This means that people have to watch video content on your channel.
If you are accepted, you will be able to offer channel membership perks, merchandise, and much more.
Have an AdSense Account
Before you can join the partner program, you will have to have a Google AdSense account. An Adsense account makes it possible for you to receive revenue from ads, either as pay-per-click or cost-per-view.
Advertisers will bid for space on your channel depending on your niche and you get paid for the impressions your videos generate. This can be when a viewer watches the ad or clicks on it.
In this blog article, you can learn more about AdSense.
Track Your Progress
Check to see how close you are to meeting the YPP requirements. You can do this by logging in and going to the YouTube Studio (which you can find when you click on your profile). Click on Monetization on the left navigation menu.
This page will track your progress towards the 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time. When you reach these numbers, you will see a blue button that will allow you to “Apply Now”.
Apply to the Partner Program
Once you reach the milestones YouTube requires, you can apply to YPP. It can take up to a month for YouTube to make a decision because it is not an automatic process. Someone will actually review the channel.
If it takes longer than a month for YouTube to approve the channel, it will likely be considered for further review. That can take anywhere from 3 to 12 months.
If you are rejected from the partner program, YouTube will give you a reason and you can reapply in 30 days. Many times, the issue is copyrighted content or a violation of YouTube guidelines.
Boost Your Views and Your Revenue
Make your YouTube channel work for you. By joining the partner program and AdSense, you will be able to get more views and get the revenue you need to continue creating excellent content.
If you want to know more about how to monetize YouTube videos or want to read about the latest tech news, turn to our How-To and Technology pages for help!
You might also like
How to Make YouTube Videos Private – A Complete Guide
