Today we will try to find out if there is a paid subscription to Youtube. Not so long ago, around the middle of 2015, the first news about this event appeared on the Internet. Allegedly, the large video hosting YouTube will make subscriptions to channels paid. Until that time, as it was clear to everyone, they were free. Some users were skeptical about the statement. Can't the largest video portal become paid right away? How is this issue really going?
To pay or not?
Beginning users after this news became interested - is the subscription to Youtube channels paid or not? Previously, it was possible to answer unequivocally - you will not have any costs for watching videos. But after the statements made, it is difficult to give an answer.
Now there are some things to consider. This is a paid subscription to Youtube. In other words, there are now two options on this site - paid and free. You can choose whether to pay per view or not. Of course, in order to use YouTube resources for free, you will have to subscribeonly on the relevant channels. In general, the site does not require payment for viewing all videos.
Why
But why then were Youtube paid subscriptions invented? In truth, this is a way to earn money for users. The Internet is full of people who create some of their own original video tutorials and courses, reviews and guides. Some of the resources differ in their quality. And, of course, you want to get something for them.
It was for these purposes that paid Youtube subscriptions were invented. It's no secret that this site is already being used to make money. True, not very active. When viewing "promoted" channels, users have to additionally watch ads. For this, the owner of the video receives a fee, albeit a small one. A kind of passive income.
There is news that Youtube will introduce a paid subscription in October 2015. People making money on the Internet began to actively create their own original videos. After all, now everyone is able to conduct their own channel or shoot a video. Users will have to pay to view it. This is a good way to make a profit. Of course, the creators of Youtube will not stand aside. They also benefit. True, there are quite a few restrictions that will not allow everyone to make a paid subscription to their channel.
Terms and Conditions
What does it take to get such a wonderful new way to make money on YouTube? To get started, you should already have"promoted" channel with a good reputation. Otherwise, a paid subscription to Youtube will not be available to you. In addition, the number of subscribers on the channel must be more than 1,000. An account confirmed by a phone number, as well as compliance with the YouTube affiliate program, are also important conditions. By the way, your paid videos must be created personally, and also be original. Unfortunately, various letsplays and passages for paid channels are not suitable. Just like app guides. Unless the license agreement states that you have the right to create paid reviews.
Besides, paid Youtube subscription is not available in all countries. Unfortunately, in Russia it will not be possible to make such a source of profit for yourself. Subscribing to channels and paying for watching videos is easy, but making money on your own is not. If you are in the territory of the following countries, then there is such an opportunity:
- USA;
- Italy;
- Hong Kong;
- Japan;
- Poland;
- Canada;
- Mexico;
- India;
- Australia;
- Brazil;
- France;
- Philippines;
- Portugal;
- Italy;
- New Zealand;
- South Korea;
- Sweden;
- Taiwan;
- Uganda.
Also, it's worth noting that users need to have an AdSense account verified and associated with YouTube. Without it, realize the idea inlife will fail.
How to enable
Assume all requirements are met. And now you can have a paid subscription to Youtube. To do this, you have to turn it on. How to do it?
Nothing complicated. To get started, you will have to look into the "Status and Features" on "YouTube", and then select "Paid Content" there. If your account meets the requirements, you will see an "Enable" button there. Now agree with the messages, and then constantly click on "OK" or "Next". After the license agreement, check the checkboxes in the appropriate places and select "Accept".
Now a new inscription will pop up on the left side of the screen - "Paid Subscriptions". In the "Monetization" section, you will see a new menu item - a checkbox. It is called "To watch the video, you must purchase it or rent it." If you set this parameter for a video, it will become paid. That's all. As you can see, nothing complicated.
