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  • Question
    Is it very difficult to make a good YouTube channel with many subscribers?
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    It takes a long time to build up a large subscriber count. Just keep posting, and try to make very good content.
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    Is it easy to earn money in just a month or so?
    Community Answer
    Generally, no. You will need time to build your YouTube channel before you will see any profit.
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    Why are likes important on a video?
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    Likes are important because they provide quick feedback to the content creator. If a video gets a lot of likes, it suggests that the channel's viewers will enjoy more videos of a similar kind.
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    How often will I get paid?
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    Before you can start getting paid, you'll need to reach the payment threshold. This varies depending on your currency. In the US, the payment threshold is $100. This means you'll need to earn $100 before you can start collecting any money. If you've hit your payment threshold, you'll be paid around the 21st of every month. If you didn't meet the threshold, that money will be rolled over into next month's amount.
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    Can I use any songs I like as a background music?
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    You can't use copyrighted music in your videos unless you can prove you are the owner of the copyrighted material. If your account has too many "copyright strikes," which are instances where you've been warned by YouTube about having copyrighted material in your videos, then you will be banned. If you are using public domain music in your videos, make sure to give credit to the creators of the material in the description, if applicable: for example, Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod used with permission. That way, everyone gets acknowledged fairly and the freedom of the intellectual property commons thrives at the level of community.
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    Does it cost any money to upload videos to YouTube and earn money from them?
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    No, uploading and monetizing your videos is completely free. YouTube will take a cut of your ad earnings as compensation, but you won't ever have to pay anything.
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    Do I need an AdSense account to earn money on YouTube?
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    Yes, AdSense is the company that provides the ads that earn you money on YouTube. Without AdSense, you cannot insert and track ads on your videos. If you are too young to create an AdSense account, ask for help from your parents.
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    Can someone else make money from videos I create myself without my permission?
    Community Answer
    If somebody tries to do this without your permission, they are breaching your copyright. If this happens or is happening now, contact Google and let them know that someone is stealing your videos and monetizing them. This is not only a legal breach, but it's quite a mean thing to do and their reputation will be impacted when it comes to light.
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    How can I increase my audience and subscribers?
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    YouTube is all about constant content. You'll want to focus on creating videos that serve your audience's needs, as well as creating content at a regular pace to keep them coming back. As long as you are uploading regularly, you should see your numbers increase.
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    How much money is needed to create an account?
    Community Answer
    Creating an account on YouTube is free.
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    What is the quickest way to gain more viewers?
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    Use social media sharing, get friends and family to share and view. Just think that for every share you get, you get two more viewers, and so on and so on.
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    Is it legal to upload other people's content to my channel?
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    Unless you have a legal license to distribute the video, it is not legal to upload videos created by someone else. If you upload content that is not your own, you open yourself up to DMCA takedown requests and legal action. If you try to monetize a video you don't own, you can get in serious trouble.
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    How can I receive my payments?
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    The payment methods available will vary depending on your location. Open the "Payment settings" page for your AdSense account and use the "Form of payment" section to choose how you would like to receive your payments. You may be able to receive a check, get a wire transfer or electronic transfer directly to your bank, or use Western Union.
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    How much money is it possible to earn on YouTube?
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    Some people are reputed to earn in the millions. Most people will be lucky to earn a few hundreds. It all depends on the popularity and relevance of your content but don't be quitting the day job until you have hit on the key combination.
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    Do you need your own website or blog to make money on YouTube?
    Community Answer
    No, you can earn money purely through YouTube and your YouTube channel. Having your own website isn't necessary, but it can help you increase your visibility and draw a larger audience.
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    What kind of ad must be added on my channel?
    Community Answer
    Advertisements like any new inventions in electronics, games, online shopping, watches, properties and news.
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    How much money will I make per view?
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    YouTube doesn't pay out based on the number of views you get. Instead, you'll make money when people watch ads on your channel. The more people that watch the full ad or click the ad, the more money you'll make. The value of ad clicks varies for each ad. Of course, the more views you have, the more ad clicks you'll receive. On average you'll make very little per view, just a fraction of a penny.
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    Will the quality of the video significantly help how many subscribers and views I get?
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    Yes. People won't watch videos of poor quality because there are many better options to go and view.
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    How about ads that don't have the 'skip ad' option? Can I use those and will it make me more money?
    Community Answer
    It says 'per advert click', so viewers will have to click that advert for you to make extra income from it.
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    Does getting likes earn you more money?
    Community Answer
    No, money earned is based on people watching the videos and clicking on the ads on your channel.
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    Can I receive payment using a PayPal account?
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    No, PayPal is not a supported form of payment with AdSense. Your payment options will vary depending on your address. You may be able to receive a check, wire transfer, or electronic funds transfer (EFT).
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    Do they block my channel if I don't post even a single video until a year after creating the channel?
    Tom De Backer
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    No; the channel won't get much traffic, but as long as you follow the guidelines (no bad language, no nudity, etc.), then they won't block you.
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    Would I have to report my earnings from YouTube to the IRS, and/or pay taxes on the money earned?
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    Any time you have earnings, you need to report it to the IRS. However, you also have deductions that you get for running a business. Things like your camera, computer, lights and anything else you use in the production of your videos are deductible. If you dedicate one room of your house for the production of your videos, you can deduct that portion of your house payments and utilities. Make sure that the space is used exclusively for your productions, or the IRS will be all over you. It is a hot button to the IRS, so do it right. Keep good records. What you are doing is actually a business and you need to behave that way. If you do, the IRS will be good with it.
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    What if I want to publish a cartoon on the internet. How might I do that? Could I get paid per view?
    Community Answer
    Cartoons also get large amount of views so it isn't that bad to monetize, but YouTube pays you $1 for 1000 views, so that is actually not enough for any sort of decent income. You'd need a lot of views to make it worthwhile.
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    What should I do when someone is uploading videos of me without my permission and profiting?
    Community Answer
    Depending on the platform on which they are posted, you can contact the host and ask them to take it down. However, I would advise you to seek legal counseling.
  • Question
    What is the best way to find out if a song or video is copyrighted?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    In general, anything anyone creates is intellectual property and is therefore protected by copyright. So unless it is explicitly stated otherwise, it is probably protected by copyright. To be sure, you'll have to contact the song's owner, producer, etc. to ask. Look into the concept of Fair Use as well.
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