Does YouTube feel different lately? Are you getting slammed with ads on the content you watch? Maybe even this video? Are you irritated by ads and maybe even frustrated with YouTube’s monetization system?

Well, you are not alone, and I have the answer and explanation to all of these concerns and questions. I'm dead serious. There's an explainable answer to all these issues, so let's get started.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:05 Ad Issue 1
1:48 Ad Issue 2
2:03 The Major Issue With YouTube Ads (The Facts)
4:22 How Creators Fit Into This
5:38 Creator Example
6:50 How This Is Harming Small Creators
8:14 What YouTube Needs To Do

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
In this video, in particular, I was in a RuneScape vibe, so I used some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

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Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this video is a follow-up to my last, although it can stand on its own. This is my 11th video essay using this style and format. Last week, I was happy to have 1,000 subscribers. Now, I have over 50,000. This is still unbelievable to me. I am so grateful for the support. Technical-wise, I figured out the sound effect issue, which is great. I'm happy with how this one came out. I hope all enjoy!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

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