{"id":4780,"date":"2023-06-14T06:35:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T10:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logie.ai\/?p=4780"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:59:11","slug":"youtubes-shopping-affiliate-program-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/youtubes-shopping-affiliate-program-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube&#8217;s New Shopping Affiliate Program and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>YouTube, the world&#8217;s leading video-sharing platform, is revolutionizing how creators monetize their content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform has recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UKfYqOnSpRY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rolled out<\/a> a new shopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k3NlQiF_yOY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate program<\/a> and expanded its Partner Program, offering more flexibility for creators to generate income from their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube&#8217;s New Shopping Affiliate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a significant move, YouTube has launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k3NlQiF_yOY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shopping affiliate program<\/a> that empowers creators to tag products directly in their videos and shorts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These products, sourced from popular brands and retailers, can now become integral to a creator&#8217;s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;For creators who are further in their YouTube journey, we\u2019re expanding our YouTube Shopping affiliate program to all eligible US-based creators who are in YPP with over 20,000 subscribers,&#8221; mentioned Youtube in a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/news-and-events\/more-ways-for-creators-to-earn-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog post<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This innovative feature not only simplifies the shopping process for viewers but also enhances the visibility of the creator&#8217;s content. At present, this program is exclusively available to creators in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k3NlQiF_yOY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate program<\/a>, creators stand to earn a commission when fans purchase products from the merchants featured in their content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is a win-win for creators and viewers, making shopping a seamless part of the viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower Eligibility Criteria for the YouTube Partner Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In another progressive step, YouTube has introduced a new level of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/news-and-events\/supporting-the-next-wave-of-creative-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Partner Program (YPP)<\/a> with lower eligibility criteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;we&#8217;re expanding our partner program, meaning more creators and artists will have the opportunity to make money on YouTube across different creative formats,&#8221; said Youtube in a blog post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This level provides early access to promoting creators&#8217; own products on YouTube shopping and fan funding features like Super Thanks, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Channel Memberships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for YPP and unlock these benefits, creators need to meet the following thresholds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 subscribers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three uploads in the last 90 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No active community guidelines strikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Either 3,000 valid public watch hours in the last 365 days or 3 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Creators who meet these criteria and are accepted into the program will gain access to a host of features, including channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks, and the ability to promote their own products on YouTube shopping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also have access to creator support. However, some features may have additional eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logie.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-alena-darmel-9040607-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4781\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion of the YouTube Partner Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube is gradually rolling out the lower eligibility criteria to creators in the US, Canada, the UK, South Korea, and Taiwan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform plans to extend early access to YPP across all countries where YPP is available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All creators will undergo a standard review process upon applying to ensure their channel aligns with YouTube&#8217;s policies and guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Also all YouTube Partner Program terms must be accepted by July 10, 2023, to continue monetizing on YouTube. Lauren, a Program Manager at YouTube, advises, &#8220;If you do not accept by July 10th, 2023, you will be removed from the YouTube partner program, and your content will no longer be eligible to monetize on the platform.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creator Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a significant shift, YouTube has moved all tracks that creators previously saved in their Library to Creator Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This growing catalog of high-quality music allows creators to use tracks in videos without losing monetization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some songs can be licensed upfront, allowing creators to retain full monetization. Other songs may be eligible to share revenue with the track\u2019s rights holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates from YouTube are a game-changer for creators, providing them with more opportunities to monetize their content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, the new shopping affiliate program opens up a new avenue for creators to earn revenue by promoting products directly in their videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As YouTube continues to evolve its platform, it will be exciting to see more features that enhance creators&#8217; ability to earn from their content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube, the world&#8217;s leading video-sharing platform, is revolutionizing how creators monetize their content.&nbsp; The platform has recently rolled out a new shopping affiliate program and expanded its Partner Program, offering more flexibility for creators to generate income from their content. 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