How I Make Money on YouTube: A Transparent Look at My Earnings

💸Monetizing on YouTube requires reaching 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours or 10 million shorts views. YouTube takes 45% of the ad revenue, while creators receive 55%.

🏆My highest earning videos included an ultramarathon race where I won, generating over $476.18, and my video on competing in the Olympic Trials while undergoing eating disorder treatment, which earned $1,837.11.

⏰Time invested in video creation varies. For example, a low-effort, high-reward race video took only 5 hours to edit, while research-intensive videos required up to 20 hours of work.

💼Consistency and community support are crucial on YouTube. While earnings from ad revenue are not substantial, they provide flexibility and opportunities to pursue other passions.

🌟YouTube success is measured not just by earnings but also by the impact a video has on the audience. It is a platform that allows creators to share their experiences, raise awareness, and build a supportive community.

What are the requirements for monetizing on YouTube?

—To monetize on YouTube, you need at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours over 12 months, or 10 million shorts views in the last 90 days.

How does YouTube ad revenue work?

—Advertisers pay YouTube to show ads before, after, and during videos. YouTube takes 45% of the revenue, while creators receive 55%.

Which videos earned you the most?

—My highest earning videos were an ultramarathon race video, generating over $476.18, and a video about competing in the Olympic Trials while undergoing eating disorder treatment, which earned $1,837.11.

How much time do you spend creating videos?

—The time invested in video creation varies. Simple race videos may take around 5 hours to edit, while research-intensive videos can require up to 20 hours of work.

Is YouTube a reliable source of income?

—Earnings from YouTube ad revenue alone are not substantial, but they provide flexibility and opportunities to pursue other passions. Consistency and community support are vital for success.

00:00Introduction: Discussing how I monetize on YouTube and provide transparent insights into my earnings for 2023.

02:59Monetizing on YouTube: Requirements include reaching 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours or 10 million shorts views.

04:57Highest Earning Videos: Examples include an ultramarathon race video and a video about competing in the Olympic Trials while undergoing eating disorder treatment.

06:15Time and Effort: Editing time for low-effort race videos could be as little as 5 hours, while research-intensive videos may require up to 20 hours of work.

08:26YouTube as a Career: Earnings from ad revenue are not substantial, but YouTube provides flexibility and the ability to pursue other passions.

08:58Impact and Success: YouTube success extends beyond earnings, as it allows creators to share their experiences, raise awareness, and build a supportive community.