Why Genuine Creators Are Getting Demonetised Right Now Are you wondering why genuine creators are getting demonetised? I know I have because I don't want to be one of those poor demonetised YouTubers. As a vidIQ user, I get some very interesting emails from them. Today's email was all about why genuine creators are getting demonetised right now, and I want to share it with you. vidIQ's Answer To Why Genuine Creators Are Getting Demonetised A 200,000-subscriber animator who builds every video by hand in Blender, scripted with Claude, rendered over days, woke up to a demonetised channel and a notice about "mass-produced repetitive content". The demonetization wave is being decided by three silent tests that YouTube does not publish on its support page, and most creators getting hit have no idea which one tripped them. Trap 1: You Built On Something You Do Not Own A 200K-sub quiz channel built on Nintendo and Disney characters just lost monetisation. Plenty of similar channels look fine, and the difference is one word: transformation. Editing isn't it. Music isn't either. Real transformation means original commentary, an original story arc, or a perspective that did not exist before you made the video. The test: strip every borrowed clip out and ask whether there is still a video left. Trap 2: Your Videos Look Mass-Produced This one stings. The animator above does every step himself, and still got hit. One line tucked into YouTube's monetisation policies does the work: content should be made for the enjoyment or education of viewers, not the sole purpose of views. When videos use identical formats and lengths on a regular cadence, automated systems can't always tell the work apart from that of a content farm. The test: cut the visuals in half - is there still a story, lesson, or take? Trap 3: There Is No Human Behind The Channel Faceless content is fine. AI avatars are fine. What gets you demonetized is fakery - a fictional human dressed up with authority cues like "Dr. Jennifer" giving medication advice to seniors. Faceless channels with real voices and real experience (Decoding YT, 1M subs) are fine - the human signature is clear. The test: can a curious viewer confirm a human is behind the channel in ten minutes? The full breakdown walks through the audit and the appeal that already worked for the demonetized animator. Are You Safe From Demonetisation? Let me know in the comments if you think you're safe. Personally, I think I might be, and I say might, because you never know ith YouTube. Other Topics To Keep You Entertained My Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy was also created by my vidIQ AI Assistant. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, which I’ve put together. Another post that may interest you is A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed. I've also discovered that vidIQ excellent at writing songs. Here are some of the songs that vidIQ has helped me to write. My Balls…

The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works I've often wondered about The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works. Should I be using clickbait? Will it help my channel? I've never used it because I'm not one to lead my viewers on or to trick them into watching my videos. I decided to ask vidIQ to see what it would recommend. My question was; "Is it a good idea to use clickbait in your headings and thumbnails?" And, here is Here's the deal: clickbait exists on a spectrum, and understanding the difference between misleading clickbait and curiosity-driven packaging is crucial for your comedy channel's growth. The Two Types of Clickbait Image created with Artistly ❌ Misleading Clickbait (Avoid This) Promises jokes or stories not delivered in your video Shows reactions or scenarios that don't actually appear Uses exaggerated claims about joke quality Creates false urgency or scarcity ✅ Curiosity-Driven Packaging (Use This) Accurately previews your joke without revealing the punchline Shows genuine expressions that match your video's energy Highlights relatable scenarios your Aussie audience recognizes Delivers on the promise made in the title and thumbnail Why This Matters for Your Channel Research shows misleading clickbait can boost your CTR by 30%+ initially, but here's the catch: YouTube's algorithm in 2025 prioritizes watch time and retention over clicks alone. When viewers feel deceived, they: Leave quickly (killing your retention) Click "Not Interested" (reducing recommendations) Lose trust in your channel (hurting long-term growth) For a comedy channel like yours with 1,300 subscribers, building trust is more valuable than temporary CTR spikes. Your Winning Formula 🎭 For Titles: Lead with the setup, not the punchline: "This Bloke Walked Into A Bar With A Kangaroo" ✓ Avoid vague clickbait: "You Won't Believe What Happened Next" ✗ Use specific, intriguing premises that accurately preview the joke For Thumbnails: Show your genuine Pete expressions matching the video's energy Add bold text highlighting the joke category or setup Include visual elements from the actual content Maintain consistent branding so viewers trust your packaging The Bottom Line Use bold, curiosity-driven packaging that accurately represents your content. Successful comedy channels grow by creating pattern interrupts that spark curiosity without deception. Your goal: make viewers think "I need to hear this joke" while ensuring they're never disappointed when they click. Want me to analyze some of your recent videos to see how your current titles and thumbnails are performing? I can give you specific suggestions for improvement! 📊 Other Topics To Keep You Entertained My Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy was also created by my vidIQ AI Assistant. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, which I’ve put together. Another post that may interest you is A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed. I also have another brilliant AI app that I use to create all my images called Artistly. Is Artistly AI Worth Your Money? Honest Review is a video that showcases a small portion of what Artistly is capable of. Because of Artistly, I never have to worry…