Assuming you live somewhere other than under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that being a YouTuber has evolved from a fun hobby to a legitimate way to make a living. If you’re interested in becoming a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Bousquet is an influencer and creator monetization coach. As the creator economy has been booming, YouTube has remained ...

A year after turning on monetization, YouTube Shorts isn’t quite a TikTok killer, but it’s given creators a new revenue stream. A year after turning on monetization, YouTube Shorts isn’t quite a ...

YouTube creators can start making money earlier in their careers. On Wednesday, the company said it's reducing the Shopping affiliate program subscriber threshold from 1,000 to 500. The affiliate ...

In a significant update to its YouTube Partner Program (YPP), YouTube has announced that beginning July 15, 2025, stricter rules will be enforced to regulate monetisation. Under the new policy, ...

YouTube monetisation rules: YouTube is all set to roll out significant changes to its monetisation policy starting July 15, 2025. The new YouTube monetisation rules aim to crack down on mass-produced, ...

Nowadays, creators have a more straightforward path to monetization: one expanded route to the YouTube Partner Program requires 3 million valid public Shorts views within 90 days, alongside 500 ...