Steps for creating on YouTube
Step 1
Create a channel with a name, topic description and business contact. Protect the Google account with two-step verification.
Step 2
Plan around a viewer question: problem, tools, steps, result and common mistakes.
Step 3
Record clear audio. Use original or appropriately licensed visuals and music. Remove pauses that do not help the explanation.
Step 4
Use a title the video actually answers and a representative thumbnail. Add sources and useful timestamps in the description.
Step 5
Review retention and traffic sources in YouTube Studio. Improve common drop-off points. Evaluate Shorts separately from longer videos.
Step 6
Check the Earn tab for programme requirements applying to your channel. Reaching a threshold does not guarantee acceptance; review still applies.
What should you measure?
Use watch time, retention, thumbnail clicks in the context of impressions and viewer questions. Subscriber count alone does not establish quality.
Schedules, video lengths and examples are practice suggestions. No posting time, hashtag or formula guarantees virality. Check your account because features can change.
How can you earn money?
The YouTube Partner Program is available in Indonesia. As of 1 October 2026, the entry tier (fan funding and Shopping) requires 500 subscribers, three public uploads in 90 days, and either 3,000 watch hours in 12 months or 3 million Shorts views in 90 days. Ad revenue sharing requires 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 watch hours in 12 months or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. From 1 February 2027, new ad-revenue applicants need 8,000 watch hours in 365 days or 20 million Shorts views in 90 days; fan-funding requirements do not change. Payment requires AdSense, which is for people aged 18 or older.
- UGC
- You are paid to create brand content. Publishing on your account is not automatically included. Specify deliverables, format, revisions and usage rights.
- Endorse / paid promote
- You are paid to publish to your audience. Disclose the sponsorship and make only supportable claims.
- Affiliate
- You receive commission for qualifying transactions. Check account approval, products, attribution, cancellations and payment rules.
How much could you earn? There is no fixed amount. Start from zero and account for actual costs. Use scenarios to understand the arithmetic rather than predict a salary. Open income examples and the calculator. Work out your rate card · ID Creator glossary · ID
Free products or barter are not cash. Do not buy “guaranteed sponsorship” packages or share passwords with supposed brand representatives. Verify senders through official channels.
A 30-day practice plan for beginners
Adjust to your time and circumstances. The first month’s goal is a portfolio and a clearer idea of what to improve. You may earn nothing yet.
- Days 1–7
Choose & prepare
Choose one audience and subject. Set up your bio. Write 10 audience questions. Film one practice video with your existing phone.
- Days 8–14
Make 3 samples
Make a tutorial, a first-hand experience and a question answer. This is a practice target, not a platform posting requirement.
- Days 15–21
Publish & learn
Publish at a sustainable pace. Record questions, available watch-time data and improvements needed.
- Days 22–30
Build a portfolio
Select 3 strong samples. Define your services and limits. Prepare a media kit, practise a pitch and apply for a free CariTalent profile.
Prepare your first offer
Prepare a short portfolio with three relevant samples. State topics, services, delivery time, revisions and business contact. Give the source and period for any metrics. Label practice samples as practice rather than paid client work.
“Hello, I’m [name], a creator covering [topic]. I have an idea for [concept] to help explain [product/need]. My samples are at [link]. May I send a scope and quote?”
Make outreach personal and relevant rather than sending mass messages. Put deliverables, deadlines, fees, usage rights and cancellations in writing.
Use AI to assist, then verify
Copy this prompt and fill in the brackets. AI can help plan scripts; you must verify facts, permissions and claimed experiences. Keep client and child personal data out.
Checklist before seeking a collaboration
Check completed items. This is a learning aid, not a certification or follower requirement.
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Apply to be listed on CariTalent
Prepare your name, social accounts, category, work samples and a publishable business contact. Registration is free for talent aged 18 or older. Sign in with email, complete the form and track review in your dashboard. There is no minimum follower count to apply.
CariTalent does not manage talent or guarantee work. After approval, prospective partners contact you directly. There is no platform fee or talent commission.
Sources and how to use this guide
Prepared by CariTalent. Exercises, scripts and examples are editorial guidance. Feature and monetisation rules follow the official sources below and may change. Checked on 1 October 2026.
- YouTube · Program Partner / Partner Program ↗
- YouTube · jenjang awal YPP dan negara yang didukung / expanded YPP availability ↗
- YouTube · perubahan syarat YPP mulai 1 Februari 2027 / 2027 YPP changes ↗
- Komdigi · Permen Komdigi 9/2026 dan batas usia 16 tahun (PP TUNAS) ↗
CariTalent methodology · ID · Report outdated information · ID
Frequently asked questions
What are the YouTube and Shorts monetisation requirements?
As of 1 October 2026: 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 public watch hours in 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million Shorts views in 90 days, plus policy compliance, 2-Step Verification and an AdSense account. Meeting the numbers does not guarantee acceptance because channels are reviewed. Thresholds for new applicants rise from 1 February 2027.
How much can YouTube pay?
There is no fixed figure. Ad revenue depends on audience, advertisers, format and content policies. Many creators also rely on sponsorships, affiliates and production work. CariTalent does not publish per-view estimates without official sources.
Can I start YouTube with just a phone?
Yes. Start with a phone, clear audio and sufficient light. Clear explanations and honest titles matter more than an expensive camera at the beginning.
What is the minimum age for social media accounts in Indonesia?
Since 28 March 2026, PP TUNAS (Government Regulation 17/2025) and Komdigi Regulation 9/2026 restrict accounts for under-16s on high-risk platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X and YouTube. Earning features such as TikTok LIVE and Gifts, TikTok Shop affiliate and YouTube AdSense require age 18 or older. CariTalent talent profiles are also for people aged 18 or older.
Do I need a large following first?
Not to learn and build a portfolio. UGC work considers production quality. Sponsored publishing considers audience fit and content performance. Affiliate and platform programmes have their own rules.
How long until I get work?
There is no fixed timeline. The 30-day plan is practice for creating work samples. Paid work depends on quality, fit, communication and opportunity.
Does CariTalent charge for a listing or take commission?
Directory registration is free with no talent commission. Applicants must be 18 or older. Submissions are reviewed and prospective partners contact talent directly.