How should I monetize my videos?
Added 2020-07-28 18:00:09 +0000 UTCSo my financial situation has gotten pretty tight over the last month or so, and as much as I hate it, I think it's time I take my situation a bit more seriously and start monetizing my videos. I had the idea of letting them run ad free for a month before I monetize them, but I want to let you guys vote on it, since you're all essentially the shareholders of my 'company'.
I've made a form where you all can vote on what I should do:
https://forms.gle/691iaXieKKE5gP9N8
Thanks for everything, guys. Sorry it had to come to this.
Comments
ads are fine, just no raid shadow legends :)
silversilence
2020-08-05 17:06:33 +0000 UTCIt is very possible that YT promotes monetized content more than the rest. By all means, turn the ads on.
JP
2020-07-29 00:36:32 +0000 UTCThe thing is, he could activate ads in all of his videos immediately. Effectively turning his revenue stream on.
JP
2020-07-29 00:31:50 +0000 UTCI think a simple math would be to preview the video to the patrons for the same amount of time (without ads) and when it releases completely, activate ads then? That way patrons get the exclusive they paid for, and subscribers on youtube pay with the ads. For example, two weeks early access for patrons, is the same two weeks before activating ads on youtube and premiering the video. That way you will not miss the first "wave" of viewers on YT. As long as the amount of time is the same, I think everyone will be happy.
Beegotron
2020-07-28 20:14:19 +0000 UTCGo for it man... You deserve to be paid for your work ASAP.
2020-07-28 19:38:04 +0000 UTCDude. Covid. A lot of people are tight on money. Just be open and honest, I'm sure more people would understand than not.
Vaati
2020-07-28 19:17:26 +0000 UTCI have no problem with monetization, creators like yourself bring amazing content for literally free.
2020-07-28 18:47:29 +0000 UTCThanks for that info, I would absolutely love to support GOG officially. As an archival junkie, I love that site to death. Just sent out an email
Leadhead
2020-07-28 18:31:59 +0000 UTCMonetize instantly. Anyone who is bothered by ads uses an adblocker anyways :) Also, join the GOG affiliate program (https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212184689-Contact-information-for-affiliates-press-publishers-future-employees?product=gog) and link to relevant games on GOG in the video description. From that linked thread it looks like the GOG affiliate program might be dead, but Amazon, Gamestop, and G2A have active affiliate programs.
2020-07-28 18:17:35 +0000 UTCi for one am happy to watch an ad or two to support creators! (although i have youtube premium so it doesn’t affect me either way)
McBaws
2020-07-28 18:14:41 +0000 UTC
