If you have a YouTube channel, this is your signal to setup a @peertube instance, the free and open source YouTube alternative that's fediverse enabled.
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If you have a YouTube channel, this is your signal to setup a @peertube instance, the free and open source YouTube alternative that's fediverse enabled.
"But how do I monetize things to pay for my bills? Servers aren't free you know"
Great question! It's true that PeerTube doesn't have a monetization system built in. But bills aren't actually that high. To give an example: I've been running an instance on a server with 700 GB of SSD storage for less than €20 a month. It hosts almost 900 videos of various length, mostly on the longer side (between 30 and 60 minutes) and it holds about 265 GB of the server space currently. So, that's 15 years of video archive using around 1/3 of the storage.
The best ways to monetize have always been to build a community of loyal watchers. Let them support you on Patreon (or consider some open source alternatives like Liberapay, Open Collective, Coindrop, Maecen, or Be-BOP).
"But how can people find my content?"
The creators of PeerTube also developed a great search engine, called Sepia Search. Also, your content can be federated by other PeerTube instances.
"Ok, I setup an instance. But how do I migrate my content off YouTube?"
You can actually setup a sync in the settings on PeerTube, that automatically pulls in your videos. No effort!
Become part of the solution, migrate away from corporate platforms. If all YouTube content creators did this, we'd actually have a better internet.
YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy
TariffTokers, Gen Z’s ‘it couple’, Easter potatoes, anti-MAGA hats, Zuck's D.C. mansion, Amazon's TikTok bid, Silicon Valley's cupid, and the fastest growing political channels on YouTube
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If you have a YouTube channel, this is your signal to setup a @peertube instance, the free and open source YouTube alternative that's fediverse enabled.
"But how do I monetize things to pay for my bills? Servers aren't free you know"
Great question! It's true that PeerTube doesn't have a monetization system built in. But bills aren't actually that high. To give an example: I've been running an instance on a server with 700 GB of SSD storage for less than €20 a month. It hosts almost 900 videos of various length, mostly on the longer side (between 30 and 60 minutes) and it holds about 265 GB of the server space currently. So, that's 15 years of video archive using around 1/3 of the storage.
The best ways to monetize have always been to build a community of loyal watchers. Let them support you on Patreon (or consider some open source alternatives like Liberapay, Open Collective, Coindrop, Maecen, or Be-BOP).
"But how can people find my content?"
The creators of PeerTube also developed a great search engine, called Sepia Search. Also, your content can be federated by other PeerTube instances.
"Ok, I setup an instance. But how do I migrate my content off YouTube?"
You can actually setup a sync in the settings on PeerTube, that automatically pulls in your videos. No effort!
Become part of the solution, migrate away from corporate platforms. If all YouTube content creators did this, we'd actually have a better internet.
YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy
TariffTokers, Gen Z’s ‘it couple’, Easter potatoes, anti-MAGA hats, Zuck's D.C. mansion, Amazon's TikTok bid, Silicon Valley's cupid, and the fastest growing political channels on YouTube
(www.usermag.co)
@collectifission @peertube I'd like to add to this topic: It's very easy to say "set up a PeerTube instance," but not everyone has the knowledge or expertise to do it. Some folks will want to learn and work past that barrier, but some others won't. It is also not a “set and forget” situation. Infrastructure requires regular maintenance which can be a barrier for those who aren't as tech-focused.
In situations like this, I'd suggest: If you're hosting a PeerTube instance and have some resources to spare, consider onboarding your friends. This lowers the bar for adoption while still allowing everyone to enjoy the benefits. -
@collectifission @peertube I'd like to add to this topic: It's very easy to say "set up a PeerTube instance," but not everyone has the knowledge or expertise to do it. Some folks will want to learn and work past that barrier, but some others won't. It is also not a “set and forget” situation. Infrastructure requires regular maintenance which can be a barrier for those who aren't as tech-focused.
In situations like this, I'd suggest: If you're hosting a PeerTube instance and have some resources to spare, consider onboarding your friends. This lowers the bar for adoption while still allowing everyone to enjoy the benefits.@logan @collectifission @peertube That's why I recommend companies like @fedihost@mstdn.social. They're managing Peertube and Mastodon instances for a small fee. They're super reasonable. There is still a bit of work, but their page walks you through what you need to do and they have videos as well.
