Featured cases

Real cases of working with YouTube creators. Names and channels are hidden: confidentiality matters more than pretty screenshots. What they came with and what we managed to solve.

Monetization Solved 2022

A bug on the channel page was fixed

A strange bug appeared on the author's channel. It was fixed.

Content ID Solved 2022

Content ID claim on game music: restrictions lifted

A claim on music from a game that is allowed to be used. How it was closed.

Strikes and complaints Solved 2022

Video removed for violating hate speech rules: restored

A video was removed on a mistaken accusation. It was restored.

Content ID Solved 2021

Constant Content ID claims on a licensed audio pack

Every video got a claim on licensed music. How it was resolved.

Monetization Solved 2021

Mass monetization restrictions on a channel with sensitive topics

Monetization restrictions kept appearing on a channel. What was returned in the end and how fast.

Views and recommendations Solved 2020

Channel traffic dropped several times for no visible reason

Views fell several times over although the content hadn't changed. The cause was not where the author was looking.

Monetization Solved 2019

A channel full of monetization restrictions: they disappeared

Videos stopped getting restrictions after a few fixes.

Contracts and business Solved 2019

A dispute with a partner over rights to videos

A partner started posting the author's videos. How the conflict ended peacefully.

Monetization Solved 2019

Monetization restored after fixing the video's presentation

A video lost monetization. It came back after simple fixes.

AdSense and payouts Solved 2018

AdSense linking error solved quickly

AdSense wouldn't link. A simple fix worked.

Strikes and complaints Solved 2018

Channel blocked on suspicion of view-botting, then unblocked

A channel was blocked for "view-botting" although the author never did it. How it ended.

Strikes and complaints Solved 2018

Live stream blocked for "advertising" the author's own page

A stream was cut because of a link to the author's own Instagram. The broadcast was restored.

Copyright Solved 2018

Someone else's re-upload of a video was taken down

An author's video was posted on another channel. It was removed.

Strikes and complaints Solved 2018

Strike for "spam" on a parody video: removed, age restriction applied

A parody was treated as spam. The strike was removed and the video stayed on the channel.

Views and recommendations Solved 2017

Views came back, videos made it into trending again

Impressions dropped sharply, then the videos returned to trending. What happened.

Strikes and complaints Solved 2016

Strike removed after the appeal was rejected

The appeal was rejected and stats dropped. The strike was lifted anyway.

What people ask before a consultation

+ Views dropped but the content is the same. Where do I start?

With diagnostics. I look at the state of the channel and of individual videos, the history of restrictions and viewer behavior. Often the cause is not the whole channel but a small part of the material.

+ Can monetization be restored?

In many cases, yes. First we need to understand the reason for the restriction, then pick a path: fixing the material, contacting support or working with the channel history. There is no universal solution; it all depends on the situation.

+ I got a strike. What should I do?

Do not act on emotion. You need to understand the type of violation and the source of the complaint: the platform, a rights holder and a game publisher each have different rules and ways to resolve it.

+ My channel was hijacked. What should I do?

Act quickly and in order: first access to the account is restored, then to the channel. The more precise the data you can provide, the higher the chance.

+ How much does a consultation cost and how long does it take?

An initial consultation is 30 minutes for $50. In that time I go through your situation and tell you where to start.

+ What should I prepare before the consultation?

A link to the channel, examples of videos where the problem showed up, analytics screenshots, the date the problem started and any emails from the platform.

+ How long until there is a result?

It depends on the situation. Some issues are resolved in days, others take weeks. I give realistic timelines after the diagnostics.

+ Do you need access to my channel?

Sometimes links and screenshots are enough. If access is needed, I say exactly what and explain why.

+ Do you guarantee a result?

No. I describe the possible paths and chances, and the decisions are made by the author. The outcome depends on the situation itself and on the platform.

Vladimir Sivenkov

Vladimir Sivenkov YouTube expert · RHEI MCN manager · working with creators since 2015

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