Monetisation: meaning and how it works

Monetisation means earning money from your content, for example through YouTube ads, sponsorships or sales.

Platforms set eligibility rules and review content before approving.

How it works in practice

Monetisation options include ad revenue, memberships, sponsorships, affiliate links and selling your own products. Platforms approve ad revenue only after checking eligibility and policy compliance.

Example

Example: a channel earns from AdSense, a sponsored mention and affiliate links under each video.