Since YouTube doesn't charge its users, neither to upload and store nor to view and share content, the site generates revenues by allowing businesses to advertise beside and within its videos. If you own a popular YouTube channel, YouTube invites you to apply for its "Partner Program," which promises you a share of the ad clicks your channel generates in exchange for allowing YouTube to place ads in them.
Instructions
- 1
Log in to your YouTube account --- using your Google credentials --- and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Choose "Creators and Partners."
2Click "Benefits and Qualifications" and read them to make sure you meet the requirements to apply for the Partner Program. These include that your videos consist of original content, you have full rights to and permissions over said content and your video work enjoys high popularity, whether through YouTube or otherwise.
3Apply for the Partner Program. Click the yellow "Apply Now" button and enter your name, company information, the industry you're in, as well as information about your target audience and your channel's existing performance. Tick the two boxes at the bottom of the application to indicate your agreement with YouTube Partner Program's "Terms of Service," then click "Review Application." Click "Submit" after you've read through your application to submit it to YouTube for review.
4Wait for your ad to be approved before you expect to generate revenue from your contact. YouTube contacts you directly once this happens, but doesn't specify a time frame on its "Partners Program" reference page. Don't re-apply before you hear an answer, as this delays the process further.
