How do you monetize a YouTube channel in 2025?
YouTube monetization in 2025 goes well beyond AdSense. The YouTube Partner Program requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours (or 10M Shorts views). But the real money comes from sponsorships, affiliate marketing, digital products, and community memberships. Most successful creators treat AdSense as baseline revenue, not the primary income stream.
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