Sort by Oldest, Earlier Access to YPP, Contracts for YPP & more | Creator Roundup

TL;DR

YouTube introduces new features including sorting by oldest videos, lower eligibility criteria for the Partner Program, YouTube Shopping affiliate program, new Analytics features, access to Community tab posts for all creators, live stream reactions, and new YPP Base Terms.

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Don't forget us… OK, moment… Hey creators, welcome back to the Creator Roundup. We've got a ton of exciting updates for you this month. As always, check out the links in the description for more information. Let's dive in. You asked, and we listened. The option to sort by oldest on the channel page is back. You'll see the sorting option on the Vide... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 YouTube has brought back the option to sort videos by oldest.
• 👻 Lower eligibility criteria for the Partner Program allow more creators to access monetization features and promote their own products.
• ⚡ The YouTube Shopping affiliate program enables eligible creators to earn commissions by tagging products in their videos.
• 🫵 New Analytics features provide creators with detailed insights into their revenue sources and viewer preferences.
• 🏣 Community tab posts are now accessible to all creators, regardless of their subscriber count.
• 😒 Viewers can use reactions to engage with live stream content, adding a new level of interactivity.
• 👶 Creators in the YPP need to review and accept the new YPP Base Terms by July 10, 2023, to continue monetizing their content and accessing additional earning opportunities.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can creators sort their channel videos by oldest?

Creators can now sort their channel videos by oldest on both mobile and desktop by accessing the sorting option on the Videos and Live tabs.

Q: What are the new eligibility criteria for the YouTube Partner Program?

The new eligibility criteria for the YouTube Partner Program include 500 subscribers, 3 valid public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 valid public watch hours on long-form video in the last year or 3 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.

Q: How can eligible creators tag products in their videos?

Eligible creators can tag products in their videos during the upload flow or tag previously uploaded videos by going to the video details page and clicking on Products.

Q: What new Analytics features have been introduced?

The new Analytics features include a revenue breakdown by source, a report showing what kind of content viewers watch on other channels, and a "Viewers across formats" report that provides insights into viewer preferences between Shorts, videos, and live content.

Key Insights:

• YouTube has brought back the option to sort videos by oldest.
• Lower eligibility criteria for the Partner Program allow more creators to access monetization features and promote their own products.
• The YouTube Shopping affiliate program enables eligible creators to earn commissions by tagging products in their videos.
• New Analytics features provide creators with detailed insights into their revenue sources and viewer preferences.
• Community tab posts are now accessible to all creators, regardless of their subscriber count.
• Viewers can use reactions to engage with live stream content, adding a new level of interactivity.
• Creators in the YPP need to review and accept the new YPP Base Terms by July 10, 2023, to continue monetizing their content and accessing additional earning opportunities.
• YouTube encourages creators to provide feedback and feature requests for further improvements.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Creators can now sort their channel videos by oldest on both mobile and desktop.

• YouTube has lowered the eligibility criteria for the Partner Program, allowing more creators to monetize their content and access additional features.

• A new YouTube Shopping affiliate program allows eligible creators to tag products in their videos and earn commissions.

• YouTube has introduced several new Analytics features, including revenue breakdown by source and insights into viewer preferences across formats.

• Community tab posts are now available to all creators, and there is an option to set posts to expire after 24 hours.

• Viewers can now use reactions to engage with live stream content.

• All creators in the YPP (YouTube Partner Program) need to review and accept the new YPP Base Terms by July 10, 2023, to remain in the program.