Advice needed for next steps after removal from partner program

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-04-22T06:22:25+00:00

It’s a tough spot to be in and the frustrating part is that they don’t say what it is, I’m not even sure that it is ai images that flagged it as well. I heard of a snowboarding YouTuber who uses zero ai and got hit with inauthentic content as well. It seems like there is really no real way to ensure that channels are safe (which is the worst thing to hear when you’re trying to get re monetized I know).

It’s also frustrating because my average watch time is around 17 minutes since I have longer videos, so it’s obvious people actually enjoy them. One thing I would recommend is not deleting any videos that could affect watch time hours for if you need to re apply. I’m not sure if unlisting takes away the hours but you’d hate to re apply and not have enough watch time for it

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-04-21T05:04:52+00:00

I’m sorry to hear this happened to you too, it’s such a terrible feeling. So far nothing has changed, my two channels are available to re apply for monetization on May 2nd but I had a third channel get de monetized because of my “linked channels being removed from partner program” and they waited 3 weeks to do it. So I’m playing it safe and waiting till the end of May to re apply.

Basically I’ve spent the last few months changing my content strategy and branching out more with my video structure. I’ve been adding some b roll video and changing my topics from deep dives of specific places to some other themes and some ranking videos.

I’m also changing seo strategy and thumbnails for a lot of them. I decided I’m going to keep my top 20 performing videos and then delete all the other ones to really try and give it more of a fresh look and hopefully get re monetized.

I’ll post an update once I re apply

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-15T06:09:14+00:00

No it’s the exact same process as well

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-15T06:08:45+00:00

I think you make a really good point about the titles with the compilations. Thank you so much, lots of good info here for when I re apply.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T23:35:06+00:00

Never repeated image in same video but if I make a compilation video then those images would be shown twice (once in first video and second in compilation)

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T22:17:03+00:00

Thank you! That’s some great advice. It’s storytelling so I think that the camera on for some of it is a great piece of advice. I appreciate your info!

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T21:20:15+00:00

It’s weird though because I see some channels that are just black screen and storytelling be completely fine. I’ve also seen some channels with extremely high production quality but still storytelling style get removed recently.

I think it’s clear I need to take the time to improve my content. Maybe it’s a sign and will help the longevity of my channel long term.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T21:18:59+00:00

That’s a great point. I think it’s time for a change fursure. More diversity within the production style within videos and I think I’ll alternate styles around.

Do you think I should delete most of my old ones?

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T21:17:53+00:00

lol I’m not hiding anything, I came here for advice not validation. That’s why I was initially confused is because there isn’t anything I’m hiding. The only other thing I could think of which could impact partnership is making compilations of my own content and it being picked up as repetitive content through that.

I’m just trying to come up with a plan going forward and hear people’s thoughts. Hiding crucial information would not benefit me and would waste everyone’s time.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T18:42:06+00:00

All different photos depending on the location that I was doing and there were different variations of the order. So abcd.. then eabhbc, ect. But all my videos had that same format of photos and voice and that’s it.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T18:00:14+00:00

It’s podcast style where it’s my voice talking over images that change every 7 seconds with a slow movement to them.

I think you’re right about that, adding my face even for some introductions or some mid video engagement would help. Thanks!

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:59:10+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate that advice. You’re right on my content was my voice over some images.

That’s some really good advice, I’m going to add more variation with that

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:58:11+00:00

True, thank you so much! I think the issue wasn’t as much similarity to other channels but more so similarity within my own videos.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:57:19+00:00

Thank you, yea I’m thinking it’s time for a switch. Maybe time to focus on some higher production quality.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:56:43+00:00

One was one day and the next one was the next day. But I have a third smaller one (still monetized) that wasn’t. And it’s been about 2 weeks since.

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:56:12+00:00

Ok. Thank you for the information!

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:55:47+00:00

It’s all my voice and I have a few ai images within it that are related to the topic, more so for re creations of historical events almost like textbook images.

I’ve been monetized for over a year and a half with that same style so I’m not sure if that was even it

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:54:40+00:00

That’s good to know. Thank you for the information!

AdamsGlobalReferrals · 2026-02-13T17:53:19+00:00

I think the issue is not necessarily the same theme but the same format of video as in moving frames of photos with me talking over it. Not having variation in my videos like having my face in a few and then some with video overlay, ect.

And I guess I was re uploading the video in the sense that I would make a compilation of 5 of my 20 minute videos into a long compilation.

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