NEW YOUTUBE MONETIZATION RULES (2024)

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Introduction

Overview of the Update

YouTube has recently rolled out an update to its monetization policy, specifically for limited ads that display a yellow icon on videos. This update is significant because it tackles a long-standing issue for creators: the lack of clarity on what elements (title, thumbnail, or specific content) are causing limited ads and affecting revenue.

New Feature in Beta

The new feature, which has been in beta testing for a while, aims to provide creators with timestamps and information pinpointing the exact issues leading to limited monetization. While this is a step forward, several problems persist:

  1. Availability: This feature is only accessible for videos uploaded from the desktop version of YouTube, not from the mobile app or Creator Studio app.
  2. Third-Party Apps: Videos uploaded through third-party applications are not supported.
  3. Self-Certification: The video must be uploaded through YouTube’s self-certification checks, affirming compliance with partner policies.

Appeal Process

After uploading, the limited monetization (yellow icon) appears, but the issues are not immediately disclosed. Creators must submit an appeal to receive feedback on what specifically caused the limited ads. This process can be frustrating as it doesn’t provide instant clarity or the ability to resolve issues proactively.

Challenges and Criticisms

  • Delayed Feedback: Creators find it inefficient to wait for feedback post-appeal.
  • No Immediate Resubmission: Even after editing out the violations, creators cannot resubmit the video for approval directly.
  • Incomplete Rollout: The feature is being gradually rolled out throughout the year, aiming to reach all monetized creators eventually.

Recommendations and Feedback

While YouTube’s effort to provide more transparency is commendable, the current execution is suboptimal. It would be more beneficial if the diagnostics were available upfront, allowing creators to address issues before submitting an appeal.

The consensus among creators suggests that this feature should have stayed in beta until it was fully functional and met the real demands of users reliant on ad revenue.

Creators are encouraged to share their thoughts on whether this incremental update is satisfactory or if a more refined, fully developed feature would have been preferable.

Keywords

  • YouTube monetization
  • Limited ads
  • Yellow icon
  • Self-certification
  • Appeal process
  • Video compliance
  • Creator feedback

FAQ

Q1: What is the new update to YouTube's monetization policy? A1: YouTube has introduced a feature to provide creators with more clarity on why their videos have limited ads, showing a yellow icon. The update aims to pinpoint specific issues, like problematic titles or content.

Q2: How can creators access this new feature? A2: The feature is only available for videos uploaded from YouTube's desktop platform and must go through self-certification checks.

Q3: What must creators do after receiving a yellow icon on their video? A3: Creators need to submit an appeal to find out the specific issues causing limited monetization. Only after the appeal will they receive detailed feedback.

Q4: Can creators immediately resubmit their videos after making corrections? A4: Currently, no. Even after correcting the issues, creators cannot directly resubmit the video for approval.

Q5: Is the feature available for all creators? A5: The feature is being rolled out gradually throughout the year, aiming to eventually be available to all monetized creators.