THE NEW 5 YOUTUBE SHORTS MONETISATION RULES IN 2024
Find below the new 5 Youtube Shorts monetisation rules in 2024. The latest requirements for Youtube Shorts monetisation in 2024.
Written by Mau, a senior YouTube marketing specialist at eDigital.
THE NEW 5 YOUTUBE SHORTS MONETISATION RULES IN 2024
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THE NEW YOUTUBE SHORTS MONETISATION RULES IN 2024
In the last few months, short-form video content has been on the rise, with social media channels such as TikTok and Instagram Reels leading the way.
Then, YouTube introduced its short-form video feature, YouTube Shorts.
On February 1, 2023, the announcement of YouTube Short Monetization made Youtubers happy!
What does YouTube Shorts monetization mean exactly?
It means Youtubers can now earn an income from their videos. Once you’ve joined the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), you can earn money based on how your shorts perform. The more views your short-form content gets, the more money you make.
Find below what rules and requirements you need to meet to be eligible for monetizing your YouTube shorts
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To be considered for the YouTube Partner Program and be able to monetize your Shorts, you must meet the following rules & requirements:
5. Follow YouTube’s content guidelines
Users must follow the platform’s content guidelines. Ensure your content does not violate any of the platform’s policies or guidelines, including containing any form of hate speech, violence, sexually explicit content and more.
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4. Have an AdSense account that is working
AdSense is Google’s advertising program that pays users to put ads on their websites or videos. To create an AdSense account, users must be at least 18 years old and have a Gmail account.
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3. Have at least 1000 subscribers on your Youtube channel
Youtubers must have at least 1000 subscribers.
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2. Have at least 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months
In addition to having 1,000 subscribers, users must have at least 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months. In other words, users need to have a consistent and substantial audience who watch their videos regularly.
For Youtubers who use the Super Chat or Channel Membership monetisation features, they can join the Youtube Partner Program if they have:
- At least 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and
- Either 3000 watch hours in the past year or 3 million Shorts views in the last 90 days.
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1. Meet the technical requirements
You must meet YouTube’s technical requirements to participate in YouTube’s Partner Program. These requirements include having a high-quality camera, microphone and reliable upload process.
YouTube Partner Program members with at least 20,000 subscribers will also be able to join the YouTube Shopping affiliate program.
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THE TOP 8 TIPS ON HOW TO INCREASE SUBSCRIBERS WITH SHORTS
- Relatability. People have to relate to your content to follow you. There are different strategies to achieve that. Some might include producing video stories people normally feel guilty about or can connect to someone who may be guilty so they can experience the pleasure of sharing the story.
- Fun. There is a strong positive association of fun elements with the level of fans, followers and subscribers. An example is the Australian trio SketchSHE which has produced fun videos that their audience likes.
- Great branding: Popular Australian YouTube channels ensure all videos are branded via watermarking each video with a logo, web address and some great cover images for both the channel and the video’s thumbnails.
- Content tilt: As our friends at Content Marketing Institute call it, popular YouTube channels find a unique flavour to tell your stories. One of the most popular videos by an Australian YouTuber in 2016 was the “How to Masturbate” video by the “How to Basic“ channel. The channel offers a different perspective on “how-to’s” which you might find weird, amusing, strange, bizarre or cool.
- Creativity. Most Australian channels with over one million subscribers ensure there is a creative angle not only
- Collaborations with other creators. Flume music producer and Youtube channel collaborate with other popular artists for his music including artists such as Moon Holiday, Jezzabell Doran, Chet Faker, T-Shirt and others.
- Surprise. For example, the “Planet Dolan” channel offers 535 videos with 1.092 billion views in total. Most videos “surprise” people with cool content they might never be exposed to otherwise.
- Youtube branding. Promote the new YouTube logo on all your online properties and link to your YouTube channel.
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THE TOP 3 TIPS FOR YOUTUBE SHORTS MONETISATION
3. Shorts are a great promotional tool.
Shorts collect tons of views—so why not use them to promote your long-form videos? Since longer content monetizes at a higher rate, you’ll earn revenue from multiple sources.
2. Include other revenue streams in your shorts.
Highlighting merch in Shorts is a smart way to capitalise on high views. Make sure any mentions of merch fit naturally within your existing video.
1. Repost TikTok content to YouTube Shorts without watermarks.
Repurposing TikToks enables content production efficiency, but removing watermarks is vital. SnapTik is a great tool for downloading content without watermarks.
The above YouTube Shorts monetization strategies are only the tip of the iceberg – We can help you find new ways to optimise your YouTube channel. Ready to make the most of YouTube for your brand? Contact us.
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THE NEW YOUTUBE SHORTS MONETISATION RULES IN 2024
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