Understanding YouTube's Monetization Policy
YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) allows creators to monetize their content with ads, merchandise, and more. To join YPP, your channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months.
- AdSense: YouTube pays creators through AdSense, a program that displays ads before, during, and after videos.
- CPM: Cost per Mille, or CPM, is the amount advertisers pay for every 1,000 views.
How YouTube Calculates Earnings
YouTube uses a complex algorithm to calculate earnings, taking into account factors like ad engagement, viewer location, and more.