Journal
October 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Got a YouTube Strike? What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Got a YouTube strike? How a Community Guidelines strike differs from a copyright strike and a Content ID claim, how long a strike lasts and how to appeal.
October 5, 2026 · 6 min read
The Yellow Monetization Icon on YouTube: What It Means and Can You Remove It in 2026
A yellow "$" icon on a video means limited monetization. What it means for revenue, why it appears, and why it sometimes sticks to the whole channel.
October 5, 2026 · 7 min read
YouTube Views Suddenly Dropped: 5 Causes and How to Find Yours
YouTube views dropped for no clear reason? Five common causes, a step-by-step check in YouTube Studio and what not to do until the cause is found.
October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
YouTube Shopping for Creators: How to Earn From Products and in Which Countries It Works
The YouTube Shopping affiliate program: who can earn commission on products in videos, what conditions apply and why it isn't available in every country.
October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
YouTube Taxes for Creators Outside the US: Form W-8BEN and the 24% Withholding: How Not to Lose Income
How not to lose up to 24% of your YouTube income: what tax information Google needs from non-US creators, how 30% differs from 24%, and the deadline to submit the form.
October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
YouTube Shorts Monetization in 2027: How YouTube Pays and What Changes on February 1
How YouTube Shorts pays creators: the pool, the 45% share, the effect of music. And what changes on February 1, 2027: a 10M views in 90 days threshold to earn from Shorts.
October 3, 2026 · 4 min read
YouTube Partner Program From February 1, 2027: New Thresholds and What Creators Should Do
From February 1, 2027 YouTube raises the monetization threshold for new channels: 8,000 watch hours or 20M Shorts views. What changes, who it affects and how to get in on time.
September 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Creators Outside Russia Should Earn on RUTUBE in 2026
Should creators outside Russia earn on RUTUBE? Yes, if you make Russian-language videos: 80M viewers, a 20,000-view threshold, no Russian status.
September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
How Much RUTUBE Pays per 1,000 Views in 2026: CPM and Examples
How much RUTUBE pays per 1,000 views in 2026: CPM by niche, income examples, what the amount depends on and how non-residents can connect monetization.