YouTube Introduces Super Chat – A New Way to Monetize Live Videos

YouTube is now letting viewers monetize their live streams by buying animated chat emotes with real money. The feature is called Super Chat and it’s a new way to support your favorite content creators.

Note that Super Stickers and Super Chat are subject to YouTube policies. These features are only available to channels that have been monetized.

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Super Chat on YouTube allows users to pay for their messages to be highlighted during live streams or premieres. Clicking on the dollar bill symbol allows viewers to donate money with their debit or credit cards. Once a viewer has donated money, their comment will be highlighted and pinned to the top of the chat. The longer their message remains pinned, the more money they donate. This is a great way for creators to monetize their live streams and connect with their audience.

However, it’s important for streamers to monitor their Super Chats carefully. The system can be easily abused by people who want to promote their content or send spam. It’s important to use moderation tools in order to maintain a respectful atmosphere on your live video channel.

Another feature of Superchat is the ability to add animated Super Stickers to live chats. These are used to express appreciation or to ask questions by the community. Unlike regular comments, Super Stickers can be highlighted in a specific color to help the creator notice them. In addition, creators can see how many Super Stickers and Super Chats their viewers have purchased for their live stream. This information is useful for assessing a stream’s performance and improving future content. This data can be used to identify high-value fans and create exclusive content just for them.

Pricing

The Super Chat feature is a unique tool to increase engagement during live streams. It allows viewers to donate and have their message displayed above the flood of chat messages. This makes them stand out, and helps create a connection with the creator. It can also provide a revenue source for the creator of the content.

Super Chat is available on any live stream, whether it’s public or private. Users must click the dollar bill icon in the chat window to activate the feature. Then they must choose a dollar amount to donate and type in a message to be highlighted. Once they’ve completed their purchase, their comment will be pinned to the top of the chat box for up to five hours. The more they donate the longer their comment will stay pinned, and the more characters are available.

Currently, creators receive 70 percent of the value of each Super Chat purchase. The remainder is used to cover local sales tax and App Store and Play Store fees. This revenue share may change in the future. Until then, you should encourage your audience to promote Super Chat donations by telling them where their money will go. Tell them, for example, that their donation is going to help you buy new equipment or create more content.

Requirements

You must meet certain requirements to be eligible to use Super Chat. You must have a YouTube Partner Program Account, be in a supported location, and accept the terms and conditions of monetization. You must also have at least 1,000 subscribers and over 4,000 hours of video watch time on your channel. In addition, you must be 18 years or older and have a valid payment method.

The Super Chat feature allows viewers to donate money to the streamer in exchange for their message being pinned and highlighted during the live stream. Streamers can then use this to create incentives for their audience, such as giveaways or exclusive content. It’s an excellent way to engage with your audience and give them reasons to support you.

Open YouTube Studio and click Earn to enable Super Chat for your channel. To receive funds, you must have a YouTube AdSense and a monetized YouTube channel. It’s important to note that Super Chat isn’t available for videos made for kids, age-restricted videos, or Premieres.

Once you’ve enabled Super Chat, it’s important to promote your live streams and encourage your audience to participate. It’s also important to acknowledge your contributors during your live stream. By thanking them by name, you’ll make them feel close and valued. This will encourage more people to contribute!

Support

YouTube’s Super Chat allows streamers to monetize live videos. It gives the biggest fans a chance to stand out from the crowd, and it’s also an effective way for influencers to reward their dedicated audiences. Moreover, it provides clear engagement metrics for sponsors to evaluate influencers’ audience sizes and enthusiasm.

Using Super Chat is simple and effortless for viewers. All they need to do is make a contribution and their comment will remain pinned and highlighted in the chat for up to 5 hours. They can also use the feature to thank their favorite artists for making their day.

While Super Chat has a number of benefits, it is not without its drawbacks. It can create a feeling of exclusivity as only those with the financial means to contribute can have their comments highlighted. This could alienate viewers that can’t contribute.

To overcome this issue, SupWiz is introducing Super Chat for our customers in the US. This will enable agents to provide better customer service by facilitating requests from users and providing a seamless experience. Super Chat is fully-integrated with our customer service software, allowing agents to quickly access relevant knowledge articles. They can also generate responses in real-time. AI Co-Pilot, which automatically selects the most appropriate response to help agents resolve issues more quickly, is also included. Additionally, it supports a wide range of ITSM integrations, including ticketing systems like ServiceNow and BMC Remedy.