YouTube Monetization Update... You NEED to See THIS!
Education
Step 1: Markdown Article
Introduction
2023 YouTubers made some big changes, especially when it comes to monetization. For every creator striving towards that goal, this change impacts you significantly.
Well folks, it's been three months, and my secret mission is complete. The studio is kind of ready, and I'm back. This is what I've returned to—a creator's world where you can now earn ad revenue from YouTube Shorts. How much you can earn is a topic for another time because today I want to focus on the new monetization requirements.
For many years, creators have been obsessed with reaching the milestone of 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time to get monetized. But now, those requirements are slightly out of date. Instead of working towards 4,000 hours of watch time, there's an alternative, yet daunting, figure to aim for: 10 million YouTube Shorts views in 90 days. When YouTube first announced this new requirement, I thought it was a huge red flag. In fact, I'd love to know if any of you have been able to monetize a channel solely on Shorts views. Let us know in the comments below.
All of this means that the new requirement isn't reflected in the old monetization screen. So, it now looks like this:
First, it has a new name and many more sections. You have to scroll down to see your requirement progress and, yes, there’s a new YouTube Shorts views tracker. The best part of this new screen is that it’s now also available from the YouTube Studio app to cater to mobile creators, including the exact same information. Nice job, YouTube!
In a side-by-side comparison of the old and new monetization screens, you can see just how much YouTube has expanded it. But the question is why? The answer is simple—early education. By the way, this scene is quite bland at the moment because I haven't put the shelves up yet, so stay tuned for that.
Creators are often so desperate to get monetized that they don’t actually educate themselves on what they get. These snippets provide a little bit of detail, which you can then click into for dedicated YouTube help pages. By far, the most important thing on this new monetization screen is found at the very bottom.
Yeah, I haven't really drilled this into the wall yet. This is where you'll find a link that guides you through the YouTube Partner Program application process. Not only does it include recent updates, but it will answer all those questions about which watch hours actually count, how to apply, and how long it takes. In short, this is essential—no, actually mandatory—reading for every single YouTube creator who wants to get their channel monetized in the future.
If you've got this far into this video, thank you very much! It's clear that you are passionate about YouTube and want to earn revenue from it in the future. Before you leave this video, as homework, bookmark that link, and to help you, I’ve placed it in the description below.
Oh, and if you want to get a snapshot of how much money you're making from Shorts in YouTube Studio, go to Analytics > Revenue and then switch to Shorts on this panel. If you've never heard of RPM and how it can calculate revenue, you may want to check out the video on screen now. In the meantime, I still haven't figured out where this is going to go in the studio. No, it can't go back in there, can it?
Step 2: Keywords
Keywords: 2023 YouTube changes, monetization, ad revenue, YouTube Shorts, 10 million views in 90 days, YouTube Studio app, YouTube Partner Program, watch hours, RPM.
Step 3: FAQ
FAQ
Q1: What are the new YouTube monetization requirements?
A: Instead of the traditional 4,000 hours of watch time, you now have the alternative to reach 10 million YouTube Shorts views in 90 days.
Q2: Where can I track my progress for the new monetization requirements?
A: You can track your progress on the updated monetization screen in YouTube Studio, which includes a new YouTube Shorts views tracker.
Q3: Is the new monetization screen available on mobile?
A: Yes, the new screen is available from the YouTube Studio app to cater to mobile creators.
Q4: What is the YouTube Partner Program application process?
A: The bottom of the new monetization screen provides a link that guides you through the YouTube Partner Program application process, including recent updates and answers to common questions.
Q5: How can I see how much money I am making from YouTube Shorts?
A: In YouTube Studio, go to Analytics > Revenue, and then switch to Shorts on the panel to get a snapshot of your earnings from Shorts.
Q6: What is RPM and why is it important?
A: RPM stands for Revenue per Mille (thousand views) and it calculates the revenue you make per 1,000 views. It is essential for understanding your earnings on YouTube.