How to be a YouTube Partner

Please take the time to read the video description.

First there are two ways you can earn money on YouTube. One is through the Youtube Account Montetization Program and the other is through their Partner Program. Each pay differently http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72903

First this is the basics of the monetization program. It is currently by invite only and to trigger the invite usually requires getting a few hundred views on your videos on a regular basis. You will get a notice in your email or on the front page YouTube inviting you to earn revenue from your video.

First and foremost remember that this invite is automated and it does not mean that your videos will be approved for monetization. Second of all it requires that you have an adsense account. For the love of Vegeta's pink shirt do NOT attempt to create an Adsense account until you are prompted to do so by YouTube. Furthermore you MUST be 18 years or older and live in one of the following countries.
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?answer=82839

When applying for the adsense account use your YouTube channel as your URL such as www.youtube.com/happycabbie. Notice that I removed the http:// from that. There have been a few cases where adsense will reject an applicant for domain ownership. If that happens fill out this form
https://www.google.com/support/adsense/bin/request.py?hl=en-GB&contact_ty...

Going through the steps of setting up account monetization you can track your progress here http://www.youtube.com/account_monetization?feature=asml

Many times the final step is an email from YouTube telling you to wait 48 hours for a response from Adsense. Due to a current backlog on Adsense's part there have been reports of people waiting 2 weeks or longer. So please be patient.

Once you are all set up your account should look like this
http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/HappyCabbie/?action=view&curren...
And
http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/HappyCabbie/?action=view&curren...

When submitting a video for monetization it is important that you only submit the videos you own the copyrights to. Don't submit things like TV shows or music videos. If you attempt to monetize content that you do not own YouTube will revoke your monetization abilities.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/youtube/thread?tid=4a37a3597153e2d1&...

Also remember that for those new to monetizing YouTube will closely monitor what you attempt to place ads on. Click here for more details
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=117739

For those interested in the Partner Program anyone can apply at http://www.youtube.com/partners

They must live in one of these countries
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?answer=82839

As stated before you must create an Adsense account but do NOT create one until prompted by YouTube. Also remember that you are allowed one Adsense account per lifetime. You can have multiple YouTube channels but only one Adsense account and you can link them all. To link a second channel either apply for the partner program or get enough views to trigger an invite to the account monetization program.

Some people, because they did not know any better, mistakenly tried to create a second Adsense account for their second channel and got turned down. If that happens click here to fix it.
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1708652

Here are a few links from YouTube about video games and software videos.
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?answer=138161
How to monetize video games and software videos tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZaLZ4Y64FE

Do remember it is always best to get written permission when using content from someone else. Failure to secure permission could place your channel at risk of a DMCA. Learn more by going here
http://www.youtube.com/copyright_school

Here is what you need to know to protect your Adsense account
Learn how to protect yourself against clickbombing
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?answer=1112983

Log into Adsense every day at http://www.adsense.com and check your earning and monitor your CTR your click through rate. If you notice a sudden jump in clicks your account may be the target of a click bomb attack. Report your findings here
https://www.google.com/support/adsense/bin/request.py?hl=en-GB&contact_ty...

Learn more about invalid clicks and concerns here
http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=62472
If you run a blog or a website read check these links out
http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=115995&a...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFRuUUpghCU

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• happycabbie
• youtube
• partner
• partnership
• account
• monetization
• revenue
• sharing
• money
• adsense

[TheStainlessFish]

why should some1 not click ur ads?

[HappyCabbie]

@TheStainlessFish you don't want to lose your Adsense do you?

[TheStainlessFish]

@HappyCabbie what do u mean ? hw am i gonna loose my adsense if someone clicks on my ad?

[HappyCabbie]

@TheStainlessFish remember we are talking about encouraging clicks. Adsense is very smart in this as money is on the line. So make sure that you don't click your ads, your family doesn't click your ads, your friends don't click your ads. Make sure everybody knows to NEVER click your ads.

[TheSuperMotoHooligan]

judging by your recent view counts. you don't meet the criteria to be a partner anymore.

[HappyCabbie]

@TheSuperMotoHooligan I agree

[whatagoof100]

lol i thought the hole was dust on my screen and i wiped it

[prince170591]

@Bubbles070Cp huh it takes longer now, more than six mouths. believe me

[kautschukmedia]

I got partnered three days ago.

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