Despite the success of TikTok, Twitter either Instagram, Youtube It is still the second most visited page in the world. And it is only surpassed by Google. But that does not prevent YouTube from trying to get away from TikTok, which follows behind, introducing changes and novelties in its operation. Like the Shorts. And it also competes with Twitch, a platform to which many YouTubers have ended up when YouTube made changes to its advertising policy. Hence, in addition to the classic button to subscribe to a YouTube channel, for some time now we have found, on some channels, an additional button: Join to a YouTube channel.
the button to subscribe either subscribe it is already very popular and has hardly any secrets for those of us who use the platform with some frequency. If you are registered on YouTube and you are interested in knowing the news and new videos or direct of a certain creator or channel, the best way to find out is by clicking on that button. Going forward, you’ll see suggestions about their posts on the front page of YouTube and also in the feed section. subscriptions. There you will see and know when there are new videos to watch.
But the button Join either join me to a channel has more crumb. is directly inspired by twitch and it is an attempt to make peace with the content creators and pamper them so that they return to their platform to upload videos and/or do live shows with the public. In addition, we users win because we have one more way to go our favorite channels and help them financially. If you are already a regular on Twitch, it will sound like a lot to you. In any case, we explain how it works.
What is the use of joining a YouTube channel?
The button to subscribe to a YouTube channel you will find it on all channels. but the button Join to a YouTube channel is not yet everywhere. What’s more, no matter how popular it is, the idea is that it should only be used by television channels. particular creators they need funding to maintain their channel. Precisely because the idea of joining a channel is based on Twitch’s affiliate and partner system, which allows content creators to incorporate advertising or offer exclusive gifts virtual to his followers.
Be that as it may, the button join me you will find it next to subscribe when you enter a YouTube channel. When you press it you become member of that channel. This will cause you to appear in the member list of that channel, along with the other members. If you are many, you may not be seen on the cover. More advantages of being a member: “you can to buy public badges, emojis, and access to perks offered by that channel’s creator on the main YouTube site and app.” For example, watching videos before other users, accessing exclusive content, having access to the chat during live, etc. It will depend on each channel and creator. in the tab Community of the channel you will see that exclusive content.
In other words, in addition to advertising, you will help finance the channel financially. buying virtual items exclusive like on Twitch. Specifically, “creators receive 70% of income recognized by Google that come from the Channel Members feature, after applying local sales tax and other charges (depending on the user’s country and platform). YouTube assumes payment processing fees (including credit card fees).”
How to become a member of a YouTube channel
as it comes to put money on the table, when you press the button join me to that YouTube channel, you’ll be prompted to enter payment details. The amount to pay will depend on each channel and creator. Once you’re a member, you’ll see a new button on that YouTube channel: See advantages. Click on it to know what you get with being a member of the channel.
Depending on how it’s configured, you’ll run into several levels. Each level has a different cost and entitles one or another gifts. You can change levels at any time by clicking on change level. At all times you will see the price of each level and how much and when you will have to pay.
If you get tired of being a member of a channel, you can unsubscribe by going back to See advantages and clicking on Stop being a member and cancel benefits. When the subscription you already paid for ends, you will not be charged for the next one. And vice versa, you can unsubscribe and re-register whenever you want.
In addition to a channel membership, by tapping the Join YouTube Channel button, you can support your favorite creators in yet another way. with the button Thank youwhich in English have been called super thanks, Super thanks. This button or feature “allows creators to monetize from a new source and engage with users who want to show them more appreciation for their content.” That is, it is a kind of button I like it but that translates into the owner of the channel having a financial reward.
The button Thank you It’s not on all channels. You will find it if the person in charge of the channel has activated it. For this, it is necessary have monetization enabled of the channel, that the channel is “located” in one of the countries where this function is available and, finally, that it is not a music channel with an Audiovisual Sound Recording contract (SRAV). Also, for the button Thank you appear in a video, the video must not be age-restricted, hidden, private, children’s, charity, claims, comment-off, or live.
What happens if you click on that button? You can press it without any danger. Simply, a floating window will appear asking you how much money do you want to send him to that channel. I don’t know if this is the case on all channels, but in the test I did I could send from €2 to €50. Not bad as a thank you if you like that channel and watch it often. Thus, after choosing the amount, click on Buy and ship and you will be charged the amount you have indicated. If you don’t have a payment method set up, you’ll need to set it up now by following the on-screen instructions.
As with the button Join to a YouTube channel, “the creators receive 70% of the income from Super Thanks recognized by Google after deducting applicable local sales tax and App Store fees on iOS. Transaction fees (including credit card fees) are borne by YouTube.” Also, to avoid tricks or accidental donations, you have a spending limit. “You can spend up to $500 a day or $2,000 a week.”