YouTube have today opened up their Partner Program to the masses allowing anyone within 20 countries where the YouTube Partner Program already exists to join up for free. Previously the YouTube Partner Program was exclusively available to content producers of popular content, but from today YouTube has now opened up the service to everyone.
The YouTube Partner Program has been created to provide content creators with resources and opportunities to improve their skills, build larger audiences, and earn more money.
Even though the YouTube Partner Program is now open to everyone, there are still a few features that are not rolling out on day one to all new comers. But YouTube explains: “We are working on making these and other features available to more newly-made partners over time,”.
YouTube Partner program is currently available to everyone in these countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.
Source: YouTube : YouTube Partner Program