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    "data": {
        "id": 1642299,
        "msgid": "requirements-eased-youtubers-with-few-subscribers-can-now-earn-more-1774828245",
        "date": "2026-03-30 06:28:26",
        "title": "Requirements Eased: YouTubers with Few Subscribers Can Now Earn More",
        "author": "Yudha Pratomo",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "YouTube has lowered the minimum subscriber threshold for its Shopping Affiliate programme from 1,000 to 500, enabling smaller creators, including those in Indonesia, to monetise their content more quickly by tagging products in videos, Shorts, and live streams to earn commissions on sales. This change, available in countries like the US, South Korea, Japan, and India, expands opportunities for novice creators to build income streams and foster stronger audience relationships through affiliate recommendations. The update builds on the programme's 2022 launch, which previously favoured larger channels, and is now accessible via mobile apps and TV platforms.",
        "content": "<p>Opportunities to earn extra income from the YouTube video platform\nare now wider open. YouTube has reduced the minimum requirements for\njoining the Shopping Affiliate programme, allowing creators with fewer\nsubscribers to participate and generate revenue. The Shopping Affiliate\nprogramme enables creators to embed (tag) products directly in long-form\nvideos, Shorts, or live streams. Creators receive commissions when\nviewers purchase items through those links. Previously, creators needed\nat least 1,000 subscribers to join the YouTube Shopping Affiliate\nprogramme. Now, the requirement has been cut to 500 subscribers, opening\nopportunities for beginner creators to start monetising their content\nmore quickly. YouTube also states that this product recommendation\nfeature is not only available on mobile apps but can also be accessed\nthrough the TV platform, broadening the reach of interactions between\ncreators, products, and viewers. Citing Social Media Today, this\nshopping affiliate programme is seen as a new opportunity for creators\nto add sources of income. In fact, the shopping link feature is claimed\nto have helped several creators increase their earnings several times\nover compared to before. \u201cEvery recommendation strengthens the creator\u2019s\nfoundation with the community, turning simple purchases into lasting and\nloyal relationships,\u201d YouTube added. The Shopping Affiliate programme\nwas first introduced in 2022. At that time, the requirements to join\nwere relatively high and only accessible to creators with large\nfollowings. With this change, more creators, especially small and\nbeginner ones, have the opportunity to participate in the affiliate\nprogramme and generate income from the content they create. The YouTube\nShopping Affiliate programme is currently available in various\ncountries, including Indonesia, as well as major markets such as the\nUnited States, South Korea, Japan, and India.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/requirements-eased-youtubers-with-few-subscribers-can-now-earn-more-1774828245",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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