Youtube Shorts Monetization Changes: Make the most of them now before they’re gone!

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This YouTube update is going to have a huge impact on how your channel monetizes and how much money you make. The changes are coming in phases and not every channel will be impacted by all of them at once. This means it’s still possible for you to adjust before they become too big of an issue. But if you don’t, the ramifications could be detrimental to your entire channel’s revenue potential. So what are these changes? Well, the first one is that new videos will now earn a lower payout than older ones. Theoretically, this should help reduce the number of spammy channels that only exist for the sole purpose of making money, as well as helping revenue-generating creators make more revenue from their higher-quality content instead of just re-uploading old videos over and over again so they can earn more ad revenue from those views. The second change is that ads will no longer play before some videos on your channel (unless you choose to turn on ad revenue with Google Preferred). Instead, YouTube will show users suggested videos based on what they watched and other algorithms, which should give creators new ways to keep viewers interested in their content instead of feeling like ads are interrupting it every time they watch it. Read below for more details about both these changes, tips on how to prepare now so you aren’t negatively impacted later, and strategies on how to handle them once they do come into effect:

What changes will YouTube make to its monetization program?

New videos will now earn a lower payout than older ones. Theoretically, this should help reduce the number of spammy channels that only exist for the sole purpose of making money, as well as helping revenue-generating creators make more revenue from their higher-quality content instead of just re-uploading old videos over and over again so they can earn more ad revenue from those views.The second change is that ads will no longer play before some videos on your channel (unless you choose to turn on ad revenue with Google Preferred). Instead, YouTube will show users suggested videos based on what they watched and other algorithms, which should give creators new ways to keep viewers interested in their content instead of feeling like ads are interrupting it every time they watch it.The new lower payout for new videos will help reduce spam and improve quality over time. Theoretically, this should help reduce the number of spammy channels that only exist for the sole purpose of making money, as well as helping revenue-generating creators make more revenue from their higher-quality content instead of just re-uploading old videos over and over again so they can earn more ad revenue from those views.

When will these changes happen?

Beginning on April 10th, all new videos will have the lower payout. So if you have any planned videos on that day, they should have the lower payout too.The second change, in which ads will no longer play before some videos on your channel (unless you choose to turn on ad revenue with Google Preferred), will happen over time as YouTube and its advertisers adjust.The new suggested videos feature is expected to take a few months to fully rollout. So once the new algorithm has been perfected and tested, this should begin in earnest. So if you want to get your hands on some of the new features, you may want to plan to use them in the near future.

Strategies on how to prepare for the new monetization program

– Be selective about which videos you upload and when.- If you’re not sure when a video you have planned will be published, hold off.- The most important step to take is being selective about which videos you publish. The more low-quality ones you upload, the less YouTube will want to feature your content in the first place, which means you’ll end up with fewer views and fewer subscribers.- When uploading a video, ensure you upload your highest-quality one. Lower-quality videos will be less likely to be featured and earn you views and clicks. This will prevent you from making any money off them.- Next, carefully choose the times you publish new videos. There’s no need to publish a ton of videos all at once.- If you want to make an extra buck, consider creating your own spinoff channels for your other popular content.- Monitor your stats at least once a day. You can often find them on your YouTube account page.- If you find that you’re getting a lot of views but not a lot of clicks or revenue, consider taking a break and doing something else for a while to let things rest and reset.- If you’re eager to get started monetizing your new channel, you can start with one of the suggested partners listed below.

Tips on making the most of the new ad avoidance feature

– Make sure your ad avoidance settings are set to “on.”- When you first log in to your account, click on your main account icon and select “monetization.”- Scroll down to the section titled “Ad avoidance.” Make sure it says “on” and click “save changes.”- You should also consider adding a few monetization partners on your own. YouTube already has a ton of options, but you’ll want to make sure you get ones that aren’t too focused on selling you products or subscriptions.- If you have other channels you regularly monetize, consider switching to the new format and using the suggested partners as a test run.- Try using a different browser or downloading a different browser extension to see if that fixes any ad issues.- If nothing else works, consider hitting your favorite app store (where you have access to the extensions) and downloading an ad blocker.- If you are using an ad blocker and you don’t see ads playing before videos, don’t worry. YouTube is testing this new ad avoidance system, too. And it should work as soon as you turn it on as well.- Start off with a couple of your strongest channels and experiment with different settings and partners.

Tips on handling ad avoidance once it happens

– Don’t panic. This should be a gradual change over time and each of these changes should help YouTube improve its service overall, not make it worse.- If you find that your video views are down (or you’re only seeing ads for your own videos), don’t panic. Google should be adjusting your videos to show fewer views and fewer ads over time.- If you find that your revenue isn’t quite as high as usual after a new update, don’t panic. That’s just because new videos are earning a lower payout. That’s not an indication that your other videos aren’t doing as well.- Keep an eye on your analytics. That’s the best way to tell how your channels are doing.- If you notice a significant drop in views or revenue, consider switching to a different partner or re-evaluating the one you have.- You can always switch back to