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The Enthusiasm Project

Season 11 Premiere! YouTube’s Invalid Traffic Nightmare is Seriously Hurting Creators

Oct 2, 2023
The podcast discusses YouTube's Invalid Traffic nightmare, its impact on creators and ad revenue. They also review the Shure SM7dB microphone and share a funny incident with podcast production setup. Troubleshooting tech issues, navigating job insecurities, and building an online portfolio are also discussed.
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Quick takeaways

  • YouTube's invalid traffic bug has caused significant revenue loss for creators without clear answers from YouTube.
  • Creators are puzzled by YouTube's handling of the invalid traffic issue and are requesting transparency and clear explanations.

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Understanding the Impact of the Invalid Traffic Bug

The invalid traffic bug on YouTube has caused significant revenue loss for creators without clear answers from YouTube. Ad placement is being limited on videos, cutting creators' earnings by 80%. The lack of transparency and clear communication from YouTube is frustrating for creators who rely on ad revenue to support their families and financial commitments. Creators are requesting transparency, information on changes being made to mitigate the issue, and the development of a support team for affected creators.

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