It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
Wait, a second @TeamYouTube, so I have to have a strong presence outside of YouTube and/or generate a huge amount of clicks for you to even consider allowing me to be verified? I dont see how this helps anyone. If anything it harms smaller creators like me.