Frustrated YT Newbie Please Help :)

Dawn Marie

Dawn Marie

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Hi everyone! I uploaded a video to you tube that went viral, which I didn't expect. I applied for the partner program, was approved and monetized - so I am now making money, but not much because others have uploaded it. One person in particular that has 800+K hits and is banking that ad revenue. I applied for Content ID over a month ago so that I can claim the video and apply rules to the video and have still not heard anything. I'm concerned because everything I've read says that I should have been approved by now and I'm wondering if because so many others have uploaded it YT doesn't think its my video. Its scheduled to air on a couple of TV programs, one tomorrow 4/25 and in May. I don't want this other person to earn the money but at the same time don't want to make him take it down and give up revenue I'd earn on his site once I've claimed it and applied rules. Does it usually take this long to get approved or is my Content ID request stuck somewhere. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dawn
 
Dawn Marie said:
Hi everyone! I uploaded a video to you tube that went viral, which I didn't expect. I applied for the partner program, was approved and monetized - so I am now making money, but not much because others have uploaded it. One person in particular that has 800+K hits and is banking that ad revenue. I applied for Content ID over a month ago so that I can claim the video and apply rules to the video and have still not heard anything. I'm concerned because everything I've read says that I should have been approved by now and I'm wondering if because so many others have uploaded it YT doesn't think its my video. Its scheduled to air on a couple of TV programs, one tomorrow 4/25 and in May. I don't want this other person to earn the money but at the same time don't want to make him take it down and give up revenue I'd earn on his site once I've claimed it and applied rules. Does it usually take this long to get approved or is my Content ID request stuck somewhere. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dawn
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Hi and welcome. You need to report that video as yours. So hit the report button on their video and make the claim. I did it because some guy kept taking my phone review videos, i reported him for copyright infringement and that same day it was taken off
 
Hmm, I'm not exactly sure. But one thing you could look into is talking with a network. I know some networks offer Content ID and would be able to help you way faster and much more directly than talking with YouTube (which can take a while to hear back from). It's certainly something worth looking into. Also, I'm very curious what this viral video is! But the link in your signature isn't working to your channel. Best of luck though! I hope you get this solved.
 
Thanks! One thing I meant to mention is that I was also told that there should have been a gray icon with a c on it on my video manager page next to the video so that I could claim it. That icon was never there. Is that not available until I am Content ID approved.
 
Dawn Marie said:
Thanks! One thing I meant to mention is that I was also told that there should have been a gray icon with a c on it on my video manager page next to the video so that I could claim it. That icon was never there. Is that not available until I am Content ID approved.
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So that person that put up the video is saying its there video and the one on your channel is not the original. It could take up a month for the content id to go through. You really need to try and report that video.
 
I would add the link to the video but I'm not sure where to put it. They won't let me post it here.[DOUBLEPOST=1366867845,1366866913][/DOUBLEPOST]Thanks again. I reported the video so hopefully it is down before it airs on Anderson Cooper live tomorrow.

Do you happen to know if once it is removed from his site will the search default to me. Is it based on how many hits. Mine has 140K. There are a few others that have 2000 or less.
 
Dawn Marie said:
I would add the link to the video but I'm not sure where to put it. They won't let me post it here.[DOUBLEPOST=1366867845,1366866913][/DOUBLEPOST]Thanks again. I reported the video so hopefully it is down before it airs on Anderson Cooper live tomorrow.

Do you happen to know if once it is removed from his site will the search default to me. Is it based on how many hits. Mine has 140K. There are a few others that have 2000 or less.
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From what i have seen it really depends on your tags and somewhat your views. I have seen the same videos with less views on top of other videos with more views because of the title and tags
 
i know this sux i hope you the best of luck i hate someone who copyrights other content and claim it as there own i see this bs on youtube all the time and they should be ashamed of thereselves!!:mad:
 
Dawn Marie said:
Thanks! One thing I meant to mention is that I was also told that there should have been a gray icon with a c on it on my video manager page next to the video so that I could claim it. That icon was never there. Is that not available until I am Content ID approved.
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Nah, you won't get that as a standard monetized partner. You can still report the video directly though (as well you should).

For the record though, TV exposure is not going to drive *much* revenue, so I wouldn't panic too much. But definitely flag it for violating your copyright.

And congrats on your viral video!
 
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