From Zero to 25,000 Subscribers: How Much Money YouTube Paid Me in 8 Months

TLDRIn 8 months, I went from zero to 25,000 subscribers on my YouTube gaming channel and earned a total of $22,250. I will break down how much money Google paid me per thousand views, discuss reinvesting earnings into content, and provide motivation for viewers to start their own channels.

Key insights

💰I earned a total of $22,250 on my YouTube gaming channel in 8 months.

📈My earnings increased as my channel grew, with peaks of $30-$40 per day.

🌍Views from countries like the United States and Germany generate higher revenue due to higher CPM.

🎮Gaming channels are eligible for memberships and supers at 1,000 subscribers, which boosts revenue.

🔴Livestreaming and super chats/stickers can significantly increase earnings.

Q&A

How much did you earn in your first month of monetization?

In my first month of monetization, I earned 477.97€ ($560).

What is the revenue split with advertisers?

Youtubers receive 55% of what advertisers pay Google for displaying ads on their videos.

What is the difference between CPM and RPM?

CPM is the cost advertisers pay per 1,000 views, while RPM is the revenue earned per 1,000 monetized views.

How does watch time affect revenue?

The longer the watch time, the more earning potential through ad revenue and mid-roll ads.

Did you earn money from brand deals and sponsorships?

Yes, I earned about $9,000 from brand deals and sponsorships.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I went from zero to 25,000 subscribers on my YouTube gaming channel in 8 months.

02:56Youtubers receive 55% of what advertisers pay Google for displaying ads on their videos.

03:08CPM is the cost advertisers pay per 1,000 views, while RPM is the revenue earned per 1,000 monetized views.

08:51I earned a total of 2,551.35€ ($2,978.41) in my fourth month of monetization.

10:50My total revenue from YouTube videos is 11,352.72€ ($13,250), excluding brand deals and sponsorships.