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His efforts initially paid off with a significant boost in views, but a critical lesson awaited: navigating YouTube's ad sustainability policies. Despite high engagement, his content faced monetization issues due to unintentional non-compliance with content regulations.

Struggles and Setbacks

The initial success was quickly offset by setbacks as his videos began to be demonetized. After learning the hard way about the importance of proper content categorization, revenue per mille (RPM) plunged from a decent $6-$7 to a mere $2.50. This created an environment of stress where every uploaded video was a potential risk for income.