So, this is my story, and honestly, it’s a mix of pride, frustration, and a lot of confusion.

A month ago, I decided to upload YouTube Shorts for my Dropshipping Business. It wasn’t something I put an insane amount of effort into—just a simple idea that I thought might get some traction. I didn’t expect much, but then the algorithm decided to bless me. That Short blew up. I mean, *really* blew up. It racked up over 100 million views in what felt like no time at all.

As the views kept climbing, so did my subscriber count. Before I knew it, I had passed 100K subscribers, and then 150K, all from that one Short. It was surreal. I was pumped, thinking about how this could change things for me—maybe even turn YouTube into a real source of income. But here’s where the story takes a weird turn.

Despite the massive numbers, I didn’t make any money from it. Zilch. Nada. From what I’ve gathered, YouTube Shorts don’t monetize the same way as regular videos, and the Shorts Fund isn’t exactly transparent or reliable for everyone. But I have made 0$ becuase I was rejected from YPP for "reused content". My content was 100% original. I contacted YT Support many times, they couldn't provide me with a reason. So, despite the crazy view count, my bank account stayed exactly the same.

But hey, at least I had my subscribers, right? And with over 100K, I figured I was at least guaranteed that shiny Silver Play Button. I waited for the email with the redemption code, but it never came. Weeks went by, and I started to get worried. I finally reached out to YouTube Support, and after some back-and-forth, they told me there were some “concerns” about my channel.

Now, I’ve always tried to follow the rules. I’m not out here posting anything controversial or against the guidelines, so this was a total shock to me. But YouTube wouldn’t tell me exactly what the issue was. Just vague responses and no real answers. As it stands, I’m sitting here with 150K subscribers, no money made, and no play button to show for it.

It’s been a pretty disheartening experience, to be honest. I’m proud of the success that one Short brought me, but it’s frustrating to feel like I’m being stonewalled with no clear explanation. I’ve tried reaching out again, but so far, nothing has changed.

So, yeah, that’s where I’m at. A hundred million views, a huge subscriber boost, but nothing to show for it in the end. If anyone else has been through something similar, I’d love to hear your story. Maybe we can figure this out together.