Paid subscription to Youtube: myth or reality?

Today we will try to find out if there is a paid onesubscription to Youtube. Not so long ago, around the middle of 2015, the first news about this event appeared on the Internet. Allegedly a major video hosting "Yutub" will make subscriptions to channels paid. Until that time, as was clear to everyone, they were free. Some users were skeptical about the application. Can not the biggest video portal become a paid one like this right away? How does this matter really work?

To pay or not?

Beginners after this newsbecame interested in - a subscription to Youtube channels paid or not? Earlier it was possible to answer unambiguously - there will not be any costs for watching videos. But after the statements made, it is difficult to answer.

Now there are some points that are worthconsider. This is a paid subscription on Youtube. In other words, this site now has two options - paid and free. You can make a choice - pay per view, or not. Of course, in order to use the resources of "Youtube" for free, you will only have to subscribe to the appropriate channels. In general, the site does not require a fee for viewing all the videos.

For what

But why then were planned paid subscriptionsYoutube? In truth, this is a variant of earning for users. The Internet is full of people who create some of their original video tutorials and courses, reviews and guides. Some of the resources are different in quality. And, of course, I want something for them.

For these purposes, paidsubscriptions Youtube. It's no secret that now this site is used for earnings. True, not really active. When viewing "untwisted" channels, users have to watch ads in addition. For this the owner of the video receives a fee, albeit small. A kind of passive income.

There was news that Youtube will introducepaid subscription in October 2015. People who earn 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. For its viewing, users will have to pay. This is a good way to make a profit. Of course, the creators of Youtube aside will not remain. They also receive their benefits. True, there are quite a few restrictions that will not allow everyone to make a paid subscription to their channel.

Limitations and conditions

What does it take to get such a beautifula new way to earn money on "Youtube"? To begin with, you should already have a "untwisted" 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 should be more than 1,000. The account confirmed by phone number, as well as compliance with the partner program "Youtube" - is also an important condition. By the way, your paid videos must be created in person, and also be original. Unfortunately, a variety of sketches and passages for paid channels are not suitable. In the same way as the guides on applications. Unless the license agreement specifies that you are entitled to create paid surveys.

In addition, a paid subscription to Youtube is availablenot all countries. Unfortunately, in Russia to make yourself such a source of profit will not work. To subscribe to channels and pay for the viewing of commercials - easily, but to earn independently - no. If you are on the territory of the following countries, then this possibility is available:

• USA;
• Italy;
• Hong Kong;
• Japan;
• Poland;
• Canada;
• Mexico;
• India;
• Australia;
• Brazil;
• France;
• Philippines;
• Portugal;
• Italy;
• New Zealand;
• South Korea;
• Sweden;
• Taiwan;
• Uganda.

In addition, it should be noted that users need to have an AdSense account, confirmed and associated with "Youtube". Without him to realize the idea in life will not work.

How to turn it on

Suppose that all requirements are met. And now you can have a paid subscription to Youtube. To do this, you must enable it. How to do it?

Nothing complicated. To begin with, you will have to look at the "Status and Functions" on "Youtube", and then choose "Paid Content" there. If your account meets the requirements, you will see the "Enable" button there. Now you agree with the messages, and then click on "Ok" or "Continue". After the license agreement, check the check boxes in the required places and select "Accept".

Now on the left of the screen you will pop a newthe inscription is "Paid subscriptions". In the "Monetization" section you will see a new menu item - checkbox. It's called "To watch a video, you need to buy it or rent it." If you set this option for the video, it will be paid. That's all. As you can see, nothing complicated.