YouTube New Update | Affiliate Program
Science & Technology
Introduction
YouTube has recently rolled out an exciting new update to its Affiliate Program, aimed at helping creators earn commissions on product purchases made by their viewers. Here’s a detailed overview of how this program works, eligibility requirements, and the steps you need to follow to tag products in your videos and live streams.
How It Works
When a viewer clicks on a link in your video and makes a purchase, you will earn a commission on all products purchased after visiting that link. However, it’s essential to note that channels designed for children, music channels, or official artist channels are not eligible to participate in this program.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Affiliate Program, your channel must adhere to community guidelines, meaning it should not have received any strikes related to sensitive policies.
Tagging Products in Videos
To tag products while uploading a video, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Content tab in the studio.
- Select the video where you wish to tag products.
- Go to the Products tab on the page where you can begin tagging items.
You can also search directly for specific products, and you’ll see a list of various sellers, along with their product prices and commission rates. The commission is a percentage of the product's total price, which may vary depending on the product and merchant.
Once you find the products you want, tag them in your video. If you need to remove any tagged product later, simply click on the trash icon beside it.
Stacking and Tagging Products during Live Streams
Products can also be tagged during live streams. To do this:
- For mobile live streams, tap the Shopping button, and pin the desired product.
- For desktop live streams, go to the Control Room:
- Click on Stream or Manage Curry.
- Select the Shopping tab below the live stream preview.
- Search and select products by clicking the plus icon.
Pinned products will be highlighted during the stream, and viewers can click the Shopping button to get more details about the product and complete their purchases.
Payment Process
Commission payments are made through your AdSense account, typically amounting to Rs. 60, and may take up to 120 days to process. This duration allows YouTube to account for returned products, ensuring that the final payment reflects accurate sales data.
Note that if viewers click on a tagged product but purchase something different, you will still receive a commission for their complete shopping.
Best Practices
Tag products that align with your content and ensure they are easily recognizable in your videos. Always inform your audience about the tagged products and highlight them in both new and existing videos to maximize your earnings.
When tagging products intended for children or under any restrictions, note that such content will limit visibility of the tagged products.
Revenue Insights
To monitor performance, visit the Afit Chip section, where you can see channel data, estimated clicks, total sales, and top-earning products. Earnings can also be reviewed in the earnings tab within the studio.
Keywords
- YouTube
- Affiliate Program
- Commission
- Tag Products
- Live Stream
- Content Guidelines
- Earnings
- AdSense
FAQ
Q: What is the YouTube Affiliate Program?
A: The YouTube Affiliate Program allows creators to earn commissions on products purchased by viewers who click on their tagged product links.
Q: Who is eligible for the YouTube Affiliate Program?
A: Channels made for children, music channels, and official artist channels are not eligible. Additionally, channels must not have received any community guideline strikes.
Q: How do I tag products in my videos?
A: You can tag products during the upload process by navigating to the Content tab and selecting the Products tab in the studio.
Q: How do I earn commission?
A: You earn commission when viewers click your tagged links and make purchases. The commission is a percentage of the product's price.
Q: How long does it take to receive earnings?
A: Payments are processed through AdSense and typically take up to 120 days after factoring in returned products.
Q: Can I tag products in live streams?
A: Yes, products can be tagged and pinned during live streams on both mobile and desktop platforms.
Q: How can I monitor my earnings?
A: You can track earnings and performance data in the Afit Chip section and the earnings page in Studio.
