Olha Yezerska

So, you're looking to monetize your YouTube channel more seriously. You've probably heard the buzz about YouTube Memberships and Patreon as ways to build a paid community around your content. Both platforms promise the chance to earn a stable income, but which one should you go for?

Not all views pay the same. And if you’ve been on YouTube long enough to cash your first AdSense check, you already know this.

You’re getting views. Decent ones, even. Watch time looks healthy. But your subscriber count barely moves, and your Membership tab might as well have cobwebs. If that sounds familiar, welcome to a problem we’ve seen across hundreds of channels.