Making Money on YouTube- A Complete Breakdown (Professional Course)
Making Money on YouTube: A Complete Breakdown (Professional Course)
Introduction
Welcome! This course provides a comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know about making money on YouTube, including the latest rules and requirements.
Earning Without Monetization.
Even without reaching the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), you can still earn money through your videos:
Affiliate Marketing:
Promote products or services you sell off-platform through video links. Ensure you comply with YouTube's guidelines.
Monetization Through YPP
YPP Requirements (Two Tiers)
Tier 1 (Fan Funding):
500 subscribers
3,000 watch hours over the past year (only public long-form videos & live streams)
At least 3 video uploads in the last 90 days
Enables features like Super Chats, Super Stickers, and Channel Memberships
Tier 2 (Ad Revenue):
- 1,000 subscribers
- 4,000 watch hours over the past year (only public long-form videos & live streams)
- OR 10 million YouTube Shorts views over 90 days
- Allows you to run ads on your videos
- Important Details
Subscriber Count:
Every subscriber counts, and there's no time limit to reach the required number.
Watch Hours:
Only watch hours from public long-form videos and live streams count within the last 12 months.
YPP Application:
Once you meet the requirements, you can apply. YouTube will review your channel. Approval typically takes less than a week.
The YPP Application Process.
Agree to YPP Terms of Service (read them carefully!)
Link an AdSense account (create a new one or connect an existing one)
Wait for YouTube's review (human review for channel eligibility)
Rejection and Appeal
Channels can be rejected for various reasons. YouTube provides a vague explanation.
You can appeal a rejection within 21 days or reapply after 30 days. Ensure your channel meets all requirements before reapplying.
Common Rejection Reasons
Reused or repetitive content
Benefits of YPP
Access to new features in the YouTube Studio earnings tab
Ability to enable Super Chats, Super Stickers, and Channel Memberships (Tier 1)
Ability to run ads on videos (Tier 2)
Monetization with Ads
You control whether to monetize individual videos and manually place mid-roll ads.
Even pre-existing videos become eligible for ad monetization upon joining YPP.
YouTube takes a cut of ad revenue (around 45%).
Understanding CPM and RPM
- CPM (Cost Per Mille): The amount advertisers pay per 1,000 views. It varies depending on video topic, viewer demographics, etc.
- RPM (Revenue Per Mille): Factors in YouTube's cut and any Super Chat/Membership earnings. It reflects your actual channel earnings.
- Checking Your Earnings
Go to the Revenue screen in YouTube Studio Analytics.
The estimated revenue displayed is what you'll approximately receive.
Monetization with YouTube Shorts
YouTube's cut for Shorts monetization is complex, resulting in very low earnings per view.
Payments.
Payments are made monthly between the 21st and 26th of the following month.
You'll need a verified AdSense account to receive payments.
You are responsible for paying taxes on your YouTube earnings.
Copyright Claims
Copyright claims can result in demonetization or even channel termination.
Always do your research and avoid using copyrighted material without permission.
Maintaining YPP Eligibility
Falling below requirements won't result in immediate removal, but YouTube may remove inactive channels.
YPP Customer Support
YPP offers online chat support, but its effectiveness can vary.
Conclusion:
This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate YouTube monetization. Now you can focus on creating great content and building your channel!
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