If you’re demonetized on YouTube, it means you’re no longer eligible for ad revenue from YouTube’s Partner Program, but it doesn’t prevent you from streaming or receiving donations. Here’s how you can still engage with your audience and receive financial support even after being demonetized:
1. Live Streaming: You can still stream on YouTube even if you’re demonetized. The demonetization only affects the ability to earn money from ads on your videos, but you can continue to stream and engage with your audience.
2. Super Chats & Super Stickers: During live streams, you can still receive Super Chats and Super Stickers, which are forms of viewer donations. This feature allows viewers to send money in exchange for their messages being highlighted in the chat. Super Chats and Super Stickers are not affected by demonetization.
3. Channel Memberships: If you’re eligible for Channel Memberships (depending on your channel size), you can still offer memberships to your viewers, allowing them to support you with a monthly subscription for perks like custom emojis, badges, and exclusive content.
4. External Donation Platforms: You can use third-party services like PayPal, Streamlabs, or Patreon to receive donations directly from your audience. These services allow you to set up donation links and accept financial support regardless of YouTube’s monetization status.
5. Merchandise Sales: You can sell your own merchandise through platforms like Teespring or Spreadshirt, which integrate with YouTube, allowing viewers to buy your products even if you’re demonetized.
In summary, demonetization affects only YouTube’s ad revenue system, but it does not prevent you from receiving donations through live stream features like Super Chats, external platforms, or memberships. You still have several ways to monetize your content through other means.
