Not for some of you, apparently, and recently not for me either. Like many new YouTube "partners" I've had videos held in limbo awaiting approval for monetization. And the reasoning is unclear – particularly when the video footage is your own and the source of music is the same as it's always been. So what can we do to rectify the situation and get our videos monetized?
The Burden of Proof
Well, we need to prove that we have all the necessary rights to the video and music. If you get an email in your gmail account you'll be able to supply all necessary proof, no problem. If you don't get an email though, you might start to get impatient after a couple of weeks of your video being "under review".
I spent a lot of time trying to find out how to submit the necessary proof to YouTube, and found a video that looked promising. It was a few months old though and the solution – to revert to the old YouTube interface/layout – already past its sell by date. I don't have the option to use the old style any more and I'm sure I'm not alone in this. There is still a way, though, even if it is currently hard to find.
The Missing Link
Here's the current link:
YouTube Partner Support – Revenue Share Claim
THE LINK I NOW BROKEN
It took me hours to find the page, but today I finally submitted my proof of rights to use the music I used in my videos. I'll keep you posted as to how my claims progress.
On a lighter note, here's a short movie that was monetized without any hassle at all. Enjoy!
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