TOP 3 streaming strategies on YouTube:
How to earn money and not get blocked
Live streaming on YouTube has long gone beyond simple communication with the audience — today it is one of the most effective ways to monetize content. But it is important to understand: not all streaming strategies are equally safe and profitable.
Let's figure out what streaming income schemes bloggers use in 2024, which of them are legal, and which can lead to a channel ban.
1. Legal strategy: stream from 10 to 17 hours
This is the safest and longest-term model of work. Here's what it looks like:
- The blogger starts a broadcast for 10-17 hours.
- Unique video content is broadcast (for example, old but interesting videos from the channel).
- After the stream is over, it is saved on the channel and continues to collect additional views and income.
-
10-17 hours
-
Unique video
content -
Additional
income
Why does it work?
-
YouTube is loyal to long broadcasts - they increase engagement, watch time and help promote the channel.
-
Such a stream can be translated into other languages to expand the audience reach.
-
The channel receives a stable income from advertising and affiliate programs.
2. Non-stop strategy:
24/7 broadcast
This scheme is suitable for those who want to maximize their reach.
The stream works around the clock, without stopping.
The stream works around the clock, without stopping.
- It makes money on live video views.
- Due to the long viewer retention time.
- It is possible to increase subscribers, especially if the content is engaging.
-
24 hours a day
-
Increase in
subscribers
However, this format also has its downsides:
-
You need a stable hosting or platform that can handle 24/7 streaming.
-
You need to update your content regularly, otherwise YouTube's algorithms may consider your broadcast "junk".
-
Important: YouTube does not limit the duration of the stream, but only archives broadcasts up to 12 hours. Anything longer is not saved on the channel.
3. Gray strategy: 10 or more simultaneous streams
This is a method for those who want quick results, but are ready to risk the channel. The essence of the strategy:
- Conduct 10+ broadcasts simultaneously.
- Sometimes - use the same video or non-unique content.
- Earnings come from views from different streams.
- Rapid growth of statistics.
-
10+ broadcasts
-
The same video
-
Rapid growth of statistics
Why we don't recommend:
YouTube sees this as spam and may:
-
Limit broadcasts on the channel;
-
Remove streams without warning
-
Block channel for breaking rules
-
This strategy violates YouTube's Community Guidelines and copyright rules.
How to make broadcasts
safe and profitable?
-
Use unique video content.
-
Translate these videos (title, description and subtitles) into different languages - this will increase your reach several times.
-
Enable automatic streaming using a platform like Creator Tools to speed up your work and save time.
-
Please adhere to YouTube's official guidelines for quality and length.
Streaming is not just "playing a video in the background". It is a well-thought-out strategy that can bring in a stable income. The main thing is to choose an honest path, not to violate the platform's rules and use automation tools to make your life easier.
Want to set up broadcasts in a couple of clicks and increase your reach? Try Creator Tools - a platform that will make launching streams easier than ever.
Want to set up broadcasts in a couple of clicks and increase your reach? Try Creator Tools - a platform that will make launching streams easier than ever.
Sincerely,
Creator Tools Team
Creator Tools Team
The russian version of the article is here.
You may also be interested in
info@creator-tools.com
© 2025 All rights reserved. Creator Tools