Questions about joining a Network

[Cam94509]

I am considering joining a network. I have been accepted by a network (Fullscreen). (Obviously, I am not allowed to disclose the details of the contract that is in front of me).

What I've noticed is that pretty much everyone important on YT has joined a network. This implies that they stand something to gain by joining a network. What is it that one actually gains through joining a network? If I already have monetization rights, will I likely make less money if I join a network? How much should I worry about lock-in time? (Assuming, you know, that it's reasonably long, but not absurdly long? (ugh, not being able to actually say is a pain.))

But what I really want to know is: I know what I stand to lose. I know what I'm giving up. Most of it doesn't seem that bad, but I'm not entirely sure what, exactly, I stand to gain, and, while it's clear that other people, even people who are reasonably successful, believe they stand to gain something through joining a network, I'd like to make sure I'm doing this actually knowing what I can get out of it, not just because everyone else is jumping off bridges, as my parents might have told me to avoid doing things as a child.

 

[KGATV]

Networks give you tools to help your channel (audio, forums, licences for games/music, etc). Some networks will promote your channel as well.

But I had a look at your channel and you are not getting that many views on your videos, so don't expect to get paid anytime soon. I wouldn't even be worrying about becoming partnered right now, I would wait until your channel gets more views.

 

[ConnersCraft]

First of all, you will actually gain more money with networks 95% of the time. You also get protection from click bombing, music libraries, support, additional branding features, etc. If you think it is a good deal that you wont want to leave, then why care about the length?

 

[Cam94509]

Networks give you tools to help your channel (audio, forums, licences for games/music, etc). Some networks will promote your channel as well.

But I had a look at your channel and you are not getting that many views on your videos, so don't expect to get paid anytime soon. I wouldn't even be worrying about becoming partnered right now, I would wait until your channel gets more views.

How many views a day would you reccomend before getting partnered? (I'm actually at about 100, on average. PMD: Explorers of the Sky is a VERY low view series, because it's particularly hard to market. I'm mostly doing it for fun.)

Edit:

First of all, you will actually gain more money with networks 95% of the time. You also get protection from click bombing, music libraries, support, additional branding features, etc. If you think it is a good deal that you wont want to leave, then why care about the length?

Alright, cool. That answers a lot of the questions I was asking.

 

[MattZ]

Networks give you tools to help your channel (audio, forums, licences for games/music, etc). Some networks will promote your channel as well.

But I had a look at your channel and you are not getting that many views on your videos, so don't expect to get paid anytime soon. I wouldn't even be worrying about becoming partnered right now, I would wait until your channel gets more views.

Agree with this I'd wait till at least 300+ views per day.