YouTube s decision to make it harder to monetize videos is hurting the community
Get the Full StoryYouTube is increasing the requirements for channels on its platform that will make them eligible to earn money from ads run before and during their videos. In April 2017, it began requiring channels to have a minimum of 10,000 lifetime views to qualify for its monetization program; it s now upped that to a threshold of 4,000 hours of watchtime within the past 12 months, and 1,000 subscribers. The company explained its revamped criteria in a blog post: They will allow us to significantly improve our ability to identify creators who contribute positively to the community and help drive more ad… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: YouTubeShare: