June 26, 2018

Eligible YouTube creators have two new opportunities to monetize their work: channel memberships and merchandise sales. YouTube announced the news on its blog last Friday. With new channel memberships, viewers pay $4.99 a month to get special badges, new emojis, members-only posts in the Community tab and access to unique perks offered by creators which could include exclusive livestreams, extra videos, news, early access to ticket sales or even shout-outs. YouTube will get 30 percent of revenue, and creators will get 70 percent.