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On November 30, 2024, I submitted my application to join the YouTube Partner Program. While approval could take up to 30 days, I was thrilled to learn I had been accepted just two days later. This opened the door for various monetization options, including channel memberships and ad revenue. However, I also discovered that YouTube had been placing ads on my content even before I was officially monetized, which was somewhat disheartening.
Though I had finally crossed the monetization threshold, I quickly learned about the requirement to earn a minimum of $100 before receiving my first payout. In my first month, I made a total of $244.52, composed of $223.56 from ads and $12.13 from YouTube Premium.