I've been approached by Networks. Do I need them?

SailingandSuch

SailingandSuch

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I have had a few people from networks all of a sudden send me messages and emails asking me to have a chat with them.

From-
Fullscreen
BroadbandTV
and another one I have forgotten

I have been trying to do some research and decide I should try one. I have found mixed opinions, some say if your channel is already making some money then don't bother until your channel gets huge. Well, I have over 4,600 subs and over 1.3 million views. I'd say I'm a fair sized channel but not huge, but then again what do I know?

What do you all think?
How has your experience with a network been?

Thanks!
 
The big question is why would you join one? If you are looking for your channel to be well promoted then you might be better of by yourself.

Sick channel btw, I subbed
 
Different networks offer different things. Some offer promotional opportunities. Some will give you a graphics team, Others just offer you ease of monetization and support. In my opinion you stay away from BBTV. But if you can find a good one with a good revenue split it is typically worth it. Just keep doing your research and see what is best for you. You can also ask them directly what they can do for you extra. Lots of networks will do more for people.
 
Stay the hell away from BBTV if you don't want to be disappointed like I am at the moment. Depending on your content, you won't need them, although a network provides security against clickbombs and such, which may ban your adsense.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone.

Gabriel, currently I'm not looking for a network, it appears they are looking for me. So I have no idea why I would want to be part of one. I think I may just keep on with what I'm doing, it's been working so far.
 
Networks will often target established channels that don't have a huge fanbase yet-that's how they make the bulk of their money. They won't make much money from a channel like ours because we have negotiating power. Likewise, they usually don't make much money off signing really small channels because so many of them don't stick with it for the entire contract length, which effectively cancels out any profit made from channels that stay afloat. Where the bulk of the profit lies for a network are channels like yours-ones that have an established audience, which usually means you're in it for the long haul, but not large enough to command a killer contract. So they offer you what you're worth now and pocket the difference when your growth rate propels you to the next tier because you're locked into a contract based on what you're currently worth.

Unless you need a specific network feature, there's no need to partner with a network until the right offer presents itself.
 
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