Earning money from YouTube has become a popular way for many people. However, to earn money from YouTube, you need to keep some important aspects in mind, such as creating content, attracting viewers, publishing videos regularly, etc. Here are some ways to earn money from YouTube:
- YouTube Partner Program (YPP) – Income from advertising
By joining the YouTube Partner Program, you can show ads on your videos and earn money through it. However, there are some conditions to meet to join this program:
- Your channel must have 1,000 subscribers.
- Your videos must have a total of 4,000 hours of views in the last 12 months.
- Your channel must follow YouTube’s Community Guidelines and Policies.
If these conditions are met, you can earn money from YouTube ads. A Google AdSense account will also be required to show ads on videos.
- Sponsorship / Product Promotion
If you can build a large follower base, various brands can offer sponsorship or product promotion on your channel. In this type of sponsorship, you can usually promote a brand or product by making a video about it, and they will pay you for it. - Affiliate Marketing
You can link to some products or services in your video and get a commission for each sale. Affiliate programs include:
- Amazon Associates
- ClickBank
- ShareASale By adding links to different products or services in your video, you can encourage viewers to buy that product. If there is a sale, you will get a commission.
- Selling Merchandise
You can design some branded products like T-shirts, coffee cups, hoodies, stickers, etc. for your channel and sell them. YouTube integrates your channel and provides a feature called Merch Shelf where you can sell your products directly. You can also sell merchandise on platforms like Teespring, Redbubble, etc. - Channel Memberships
If your channel has 1,000 subscribers, you can activate the Channel Memberships feature. Through this, your viewers can become members of your channel by paying a monthly subscription fee. You can provide special content, live streaming, or custom emojis for members. - YouTube Super Chat and Super Stickers
During live streaming, your viewers can pay you by sending Super Chat or Super Stickers. Through this, your viewers show you support, especially during live streams. - Content Licensing
If your video has any special or viral content, media outlets or companies may want to buy your video. You can earn money through such content licensing. For this, you can take help from some professional media sites such as Jukin Media or Storyful. - Crowdfunding
You can use crowdfunding platforms like Patreon or Ko-fi to gather support for your channel or content. Viewers can show their support by paying some money every month. In return, they can get exclusive content, live sessions, or other benefits. - Sell online courses or webinars
If your channel has educational content, you can sell online courses or webinars. For example, if you teach photography or graphic design, you can create and sell courses on that subject. - Provide tutorials and advice
If you are an expert in a particular field (such as video editing, social media marketing, photography), you can earn money by sharing advisory content on your channel and offering exclusive advice or coaching sessions.
