How to Get Monetized on YouTube [Full Monetization Process Explained]

Learn the simple steps to monetize your own channel and start earning on KZbin. I'll explain subscriber goals, watch time, and the 2023 eligibility updates. We'll also talk about common obstacles and how KZbin pays creators. Ready to turn your passion into profit? Don't miss this video!
0:00 Intro
1:47 Step #1
3:57 Step #2
4:53 Step #3
6:21 Step #4
8:36 Step#5
12:13 Step #6
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[@gillianzperkins]

If you saw my video last week, I'm curious... are you going to apply for monetization "early" (at 500 subs) or just wait until you get to 1,000 and are actually eligible for ad revenue? (No wrong answer here! Just curious what you're thinking about all this. 🙂)

[@ethanlane4734]

I've been thinking of starting of channel for my woodworking and I think I would wait until I've hit the 1,000 subscribers to apply. Mainly so that I have access to more tools and ways to generate revenue. Also, since I would still be at main job, I don't think I would have the time to make extra things for memberships or extra perks for subscribers.

[@Rhonda_Whitt]

Is there any downsides to applying early?

[@WillowTheGreatDane]

I’m already at 1k. Don’t have the watch time for anything. I got subs off shorts… and I kinda regret it.

[@3polygons]

Isn't it better to go for the route of affiliate marketing (links on description, etc) with Amazon and/or etc? (I wonder about it, is not a rhetorical question :D ) I guess that still community guidelines better be respected, as if not, probably the algorithm would sink you (just my suspicion, though).

[@Christianministrycentral]

Wait

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 896 subs and > 700 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@TheRetro_Bacon]

Good job i subbed

[@nathananderson8720]

@@TheRetro_Bacon Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZbin channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZbinr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZbin thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@TheRetro_Bacon]

@@nathananderson8720 Same bro i hope you reach 1k soon 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lavlolrandoms]

Congratulations on 1,300 subscribers! I’m subscribed to you. ❤

[@nathananderson8720]

@@lavlolrandoms Thank you! I recently quit nursing as I hate it and it doesn’t make me fulfilled at all. Working in a very toxic environment isn’t worth sacrificing for. I then decided to slowly dig my way out. I am now an office manager in a clinic and do creative stuff via KZbin and freelancing. It’s still a corporate job but I’m happier than working as a Nurse. I like the people I work with and they treat me with respect and as a human-being. That’s what’s more important to me. Having a sense of purpose through creating online content I truly care about also helps a lot. My freelancing gigs also give me creative outlets. I like the variety of tasks of being a manager as well as it offers tons of creativity. This job also gives me more free time for myself and I can spend some time socializing with my loved ones and meeting new folks. I couldn’t have been much happier if I didn’t start taking actions to change my life.

[@liamhays3181]

I wish I had this video back when I was starting. I was so mad because I had great content but wasn't getting any attention. 1k was mission impossible. I was lucky when I found out I can boost my channel with initial subs just enough to start getting noticed. I got myself first couple of hundred subs for very low price (personally used Fame ster). After that my main channel gain a ton of organic traffic.

[@FatpugMobile]

Very helpful video, as a creator of short films I had a big problem meeting the monetization requirements, the monetization package from fam

[@FatpugMobile]

egrowers helped me a lot, the guys enabled monetization for me within 1.5 weeks, and from the first day, I started earning modest amounts (a few dollars daily) from my old videos. If someone else has this problem, I recommend them 🙂

[@Famegrowers_com]

thank you for your trust!

[@alteredsoundeffects]

I just noticed last night about the lowering to 500 subs!!! I am at 318 and am very excited! For sure, the 250-350 sub range really tests your ability to stick with it, even when growth is slow. Thanks for you video!!

[@PCMentor]

It's been 3 years since I came back to your channel. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks keep the good work up 😊

[@KevinTraveler-rz4lb]

Absolutely love your channel Gillian. Always love your positiveness that you put out with each of your videos. Thank you.

[@gillianzperkins]

Thank you for your kind comment, Kevin!

[@Jjrmtv]

thank you so much for this! so grateful for this information.. well presented. concise and precise 😊

[@sarahgirlsoaps]

Great video. Perfectly done. Thank you! I’m so close. In the next month I should be getting these steps going!

[@tinahupanda3243]

Thanks for this Gillian. I really want to start this, I just don't know where to start.

[@CherishedDollFriends]

Thank you for this helpful information! This is my first time seeing your channel. It was really straight forward and easy to understand. 😊

[@brightpage1020]

This is exactly what I was hoping for and needing. Thank you for the deets!

[@susanjanewilkins]

Amazing Gillian. Thank you so much for being so thorough and detailed. I don't know anyone else who has spelled it out like you. Susan

[@JebbAdams]

Thanks for this awesome video Gillian!

[@LearnLaughLiveLearn-Laugh-Live]

Thank you for the information. I am starting my KZbin journey just for fun. Will continue to check in.

[@flairbypierre]

Great info! I'm almost there, still pushing❤ Staying positive for us all! 🤗

[@Tofortmedia]

I find your video very captivating and informative. As a newbie, I now understand what is expected of me to gain monetisation. I will definitely apply what I have learnt from you. Thanks for being there!

[@Stylerelativity]

This was so helpful! Thank you ! I have just been monetised and this definitely helps to prepare for the next steps. 🎉

[@artofwoodsy]

Great content! Simple and informative, thanks!!

[@humbleviewpoint]

Thank you. Very nice presentation!

[@johncampbell1152]

Gillian, thank you for this brilliant outline of key facts needed for beginners. It’s the best I’ve seen-and I think I’ve seen almost all of them.

[@JayCicconeArchaeology]

Gillian this is a great video, very helpful! Thank you!

[@Earl_Richter]

Great information. This is just what I was looking for, thank you. I just applied and now begins the long waiting process (I have a separate channel aside from this one that I'm typing from). Looks like you have a lot of useful information. You have a new subscriber!

[@cherylnathanodette]

Thank you Gillian your video gives us avid viewers the required knowledge we need to decide.

[@MindsettWisdom]

You have a great channel! I just came across it and saw a video. Really liked it and learned a lot. I have a channel with motivational videos that is still not yet monetized, but I’m really happy that is growing every day and that’s thanks to channels like this one who are teaching you a lot. Thanks again!

[@sandrasakala8052]

Very helpful!! Thanks alot Gillian

[@letswalkabout4k]

Thank you so Much for all the information!!!

[@bigoblockk]

Thank you so much for the info!❤💯❤️

[@graceartsgifts]

Such great practical advice that really helped me!! Thank you!😊

[@ronaldjohnson9688]

Very informative! Thank you for explaining everything and making this video. Much appreciated

[@Frank-Silverado]

Great video... You explained everything I wanted to know.

[@DuaneCBlake]

Thank you Gillian!

[@HotFlashMamaPodcast]

Such great information! Thank you!!!❤

[@hulafriends297]

Thanks. I am wanting to start a crafting channel but have not yet done anything about it yet. Your video was very clear and informative. I probably need lots of help! 😅 I am happy I found you. Thanks again.

[@PlanningonPurpose]

Thank you for this video. I’m new to the KZbin posting community. This will definitely help me as I continue to grow. 😊

[@plantsarevital]

Thank you for sharing this information.❤

[@alexandracloete]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! You broke down the information into bite-sized chunks and that made it really easy to ingest. I have a teeny tiny chanel and I'm excited to get it up there!

[@Potus1789-chanel]

Me too 😀. I hope to get to the top.

[@AussieTrails]

Thanks. Very Valuable information 😀😀😀

[@thepragmatist]

Thanks for this video. It's helpful.

[@ideon.synthesis]

Great video!!! Thank you, very helpful!

[@haroldcarverbooks]

Great presentation, you gave me some great ideas as I was watching the video. I can see why it is such a success.

[@charleswamala3391]

This was very helpful, much appreciated

[@Fourportionsandmore]

Thank you very much Gillian for this information

[@endigovid]

Your video was spot on! Excellency done with valuable content; thanks!

[@Stitchin_is_the_Besst]

Great video with lots of fabulous information! I’m super apprehensive about even making ONE video, so you’ve helped me a lot! Now, I just need to work on my confidence-level and just go for it! 😁🥰

[@gillianzperkins]

Glad it was helpful! And you can totally do this!!

[@TheLovelySHOT]

Thank you this was really helpful!

[@LuxSquareLlc]

This is very informative. Thank you!

[@_healthycleanrecipes_]

Thank you for this informative video. I can’t wait to get monetize! 🎉

[@mannysavage88]

Straight to the point, thanks!

[@AskMissJean7]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I truly appreciate you!

[@A.ashleyfletcher]

This video was so helpful, thank you so much!! ❤️

[@jacoboreyes3160]

Excellent content. Subscribed 🙂

[@21hunnitPodcast]

This was perfect ❤

[@BW4EIRE]

Superior content. It amazes me how some people have hundreds of thousands of viewers and all they do is chat and use key terms to attract viewers. This video is very well produced and is solidly informative.

[@gillianzperkins]

I really appreciate your comment, thank you!

[@TeamJohnParker]

Very Knowledgeable!

[@vangiefich]

Great information! Thank you!

[@Lavozdetierracalientetv]

Thanks for the info

[@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger]

Thank you for your help with this video it’s very helpful indeed Dave

[@keepthefaitht.hopetv3216]

Thx 🙏🏿 Excellent vide!

[@ronsketocafe]

Thanks for the video and explanation it will help other creators. I'm still working on my watch hours...

[@flymax]

awesome info, thank you!

[@BRIANLIMBARO]

Looking forward here's

[@charlottenyinawinka2936]

thank you Perkins

[@jsilvareverbnation]

❤thank you so much being my guiding light

[@eulynwebb3690]

Thank you Gillian

[@marcuselliott985]

Thank you for great content

[@gonzo2.0]

Thanks for your valuable information, you are a big help. You also have beautiful eyes!

[@cobracrazy8937]

I found your video very informative and well presented ❤ thank you

[@judyessentials]

Thank You so much ma'am

[@DiamondLin41]

This video was very helpful, thank you so much for sharing and God blessed you. I just subscribed

[@gillianzperkins]

So glad you're here! ❤️

[@inogbopaula150]

Nice one, impressive

[@ilearnshortz]

You're the coolest teacher I've ever met on KZbin. Lots of love ❤ 😘

[@federicacalandra9244]

I ADORE you. Thank you so much for your work and commitment!

[@gillianzperkins]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@johndenver5015]

Great video I just watched this video for the second time. Some time back I asked if you would cover some of the legal s. I really didn't know how to ask the question. In this video you touched in little bit on it. Currently I am a truck driver. Most of the time I listen to you while I drive. I like to listen to you and communication Coach Alex Lyons the most. I like it few other as well but mainly you and Alex. When I get stopped for the day I may watch it again and sign for the workshop. Have a great day 😌

[@ellaschannell]

Thanks for this video ❤

[@flyladydi]

Amazing video thank you

[@Idowu9532]

Thanks very much

[@treasurearth]

Thank you for sharing. Very helpful as I am building my channel. W.

[@RoundExplore]

Thank you for information

[@cianomars]

Thank you ❤

[@sunshineandraintoday5995]

Excellent, clear and helpful😊

[@SplittingCheese]

I can't wait to monetize. Thank you, Gillian, for this informative video.

[@SplittingCheese]

@@CookiNupCONVERSATIONS hey 👋

[@TheBiggest.]

Are you monetizing now?

[@SplittingCheese]

@@TheBiggest. not yet but soon

[@TheBiggest.]

@@SplittingCheese Nice👍😀 good luck

[@7prudent]

​@@SplittingCheese I have a question for you. I see that you have never set your location. Do you know if you will have to once you get monetized, so your location will be revealed in the About section on your channel?

[@antno_2064]

Congratulations

[@Teerexy]

Thank you for a clear explanation. I finally had the courage to share my hobby on youtube. I’m only at 21 subs but I’m really proud of it!

[@gillianzperkins]

Best of luck! ❤️

[@rosacurls]

This was very helpful with lot facts did not know. Thank You

[@VigilanteVisionz]

thx. great vid

[@ihymns]

Well done!

[@ricksrockinreels]

Thank you so much. One of the BEST videos I've seen on You Tube.

[@gillianzperkins]

Wow, thank you!

[@VvbHgyu]

Thanks u for the blessings 😊

[@FlynnsPaintingCompany]

thank you so much very helpful

[@jacindalove8593]

Great video thank you

[@natewoods5225]

Great content!🎉

[@VickiONeill]

Thank you so much for going through the details of how to get monetized. I'm currently at 970 subs and looking forward to hitting the requirements. Very helpful!! Thank you again!

[@MickyVicky-wf5yk]

Hey, quick question! There's this survey about buying subscribers and watch time for KZbin. Some sites offer cheap stuff that might disappear, others are expensive but guarantee it sticks. If you were trying to get monetized, would you pay $99 for temporary stuff (gotta monetize fast!) or $599 for permanent results?

[@7prudent]

I have a question for you. Had you get your location set and seen on your About page before the monetization, or did the monetization require you to set it visible?

[@VickiONeill]

@@7prudent I'm not monetized yet and also didn't add my location. Might be a default in KZbin?

[@misssmiley]

very informative thanks

[@fazalshaikh3963]

Thankfully

[@treada1583]

awesome......

[@oh_sheena2312]

This was great!

[@simple.d_vlogs]

You explain way much better that KZbin videos itself 👏🏼

[@Christianministrycentral]

Thanks.

[@Digiluxman]

Much appreciated. Very helpful content. Just one question, I have two channels under the same email account, can I monetize them both under one Adsense account?