{"id":2722,"date":"2021-02-22T11:25:40","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T11:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=2722"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:00:32","slug":"youtube-monetization-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/latest-youtube-updates\/youtube-monetization-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube introduces monetization plans for creators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube recently announced new monetization plans for creators to earn easily on the platform. This week has been huge for YouTube creators, with YT announcing new features and updates to give creators more and more opportunities to grow and earn on the platform. Before introducing this new monetization plan, YouTube introduced a new <strong>YouTube monetization<\/strong> update to its Analytics section of YouTube Studio, giving creators access to new data. This data shows the different channels their audience watch other than theirs. Later, it announced the launch of YouTube Shorts in the U.S in March.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube is pulling all stops to make creators more comfortable and help them earn more. YouTube started investing in its creator community when it began the YouTube Partner Program. Creators need to meet the eligibility criteria to become a part of the YPP. Creators struggle to get views on their videos, you can look at the different ways in which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase views on your videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Today, YouTube pays thousands of dollars to creators, vloggers, media companies, and artists who are a part of this program. Even though there are so many different ways in which YouTubers can monetize their channel, let\u2019s take a look at the new ways through which YouTubers can earn more money.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/latest-youtube-updates\/youtube-monetization-plans\/#YouTube_Applause\" title=\"YouTube Applause\">YouTube Applause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/latest-youtube-updates\/youtube-monetization-plans\/#YouTube_Shopping\" title=\"YouTube Shopping\">YouTube Shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/latest-youtube-updates\/youtube-monetization-plans\/#How_to_enable_monetization_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to enable monetization on YouTube\">How to enable monetization on YouTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Applause\"><\/span>YouTube Applause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2727\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-applause.jpg\" alt=\"youtube-applause\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-applause.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-applause-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-applause-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>YouTube Applause is a way for viewers to support their favorite creators. Viewers can buy or purchase \u201capplause\u201d on any video they like as a donation made to the video\u2019s creator. Applause is like SuperChats on live YouTube videos; when a viewer purchases applause and sends it to a creator, the content creator earns money.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, this update is available only on desktops and android devices using the YouTube app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Shopping\"><\/span>YouTube Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2729\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"youtube-shopping\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-shopping.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-shopping-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youtube-shopping-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>YouTube Shopping is a way for viewers to shop on the platform. This is a massive update for YouTube and the creators and brands using this platform. People are shifting to digital platforms to shop, and this new update might create a huge opportunity for creators to take their affiliate game to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>This update might roll out later this year, and according to YouTube, the beta version is currently being tested.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enable_monetization_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to enable monetization on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the top 5 ways in which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-monetize-your-videos-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monetize your videos on YouTube<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Affiliate programs<\/li>\n<li>Crowdfunding<\/li>\n<li>Ad revenue<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube-marketing\/youtube-sponsorship-program-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sponsorships programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>YouTube Premium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read about these pointers in-depth in our blog and start monetizing your channel on YouTube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube recently announced new monetization plans for creators to earn easily on the platform. This week has been huge for YouTube creators, with YT announcing new features and updates to give creators more and more opportunities to grow and earn on the platform. 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