[Omniverse] New YouTube Requirements for Partner Program - June 2023 (Patreon)

So looks like YouTube actually did something dope. Maybe in response to Twitch's attempt to steal more revenue from its streamers. Here are the changes:

• 1000 subscribers -> 500 subscribers min
• 3 Public Uploads within 90 Days (NEW)
• 4000 -> 3000 watch time hours OR
• 10M -> 3M Shorts views 

Once you achieve that you start getting paid, you're able to monetize streams, add merch, and all that jazz.

Lowering the bar to reach the Partner Program is a great way to incentivize more people into creating content. YouTube's platform is definitely the best one when it comes to monetization but more importantly: discoverability.

This is nice. But I don't think it should be the driving metrics for you creating content. Even if you manage to get in (say a random video went viral), if you don't create a channel that keeps people in it'll go away in a few months.

If you're new to YouTube OR you've been doing YouTube for a while your goal is:

• Make a good video.
• Give the audience a reason to watch the entirety of the video.
• Give the audience a reason to watch another one of your videos.

And that's it. Regardless of your niche or content, using this as a foundation is what creates new audiences and keeps current audiences.

Question: How many of you guys signed up for the YouTube Omni? Let me know below. Also, let me know what you (personally) are attempting to achieve and if you have any questions I can help with on ya'lls journey.