YouTube launches YouTube for Artists

YouTube has launched YouTube for Artists, a service designed to help musicians connect with fans, run promotional programs and get discovered.

Through the YouTube for Artists site, video service will offer tips to musicians, including lessons on engaging with fans and a guide to making money on YouTube.

“You can also learn about how you can sell merch and promote your shows directly within your video through cards, and have fans directly contribute money to your channel through Fan Funding. These features give you even more ways to grow both your audience and your revenue on YouTube,” said the site in a blog post announcing the launch.

YouTube said that it is also working on new ways to celebrate and promote the wide range of artists on YouTube, such as the YouTube Music Awards.