How Much Money I Made as a YouTuber in the Last 3 Months

TLDRGet an inside look at my YouTube earnings and learn whether being a YouTuber is a profitable career choice. Discover the different streams of income for YouTubers, including ad revenue, affiliate programs, and sponsored videos. Find out how I got monetized in just 3 weeks and the importance of building trust with your audience.

Key insights

💰Ad revenue is the smallest income stream for YouTubers, with RPM being the key metric.

💻Affiliate programs offer the highest income potential for YouTubers.

🤝Building trust with your audience is crucial for successful sponsorships.

📊RPM increases over time as your channel grows and YouTube gains more data.

🔍Research and choose affiliate programs that align with your channel's niche and values.

Q&A

How long does it take to get monetized on YouTube?

It varies, but the average is around 1 year.

What are the different income streams for YouTubers?

Ad revenue, affiliate programs, sponsored videos, and product placements.

Do YouTubers make a living from ad revenue alone?

No, ad revenue is usually the smallest income stream for YouTubers.

How can I build trust with my audience?

Create honest and valuable content, engage with your audience, and only recommend products you truly believe in.

How can I increase my RPM?

Focus on increasing your engagement and watch time, target a niche audience, and optimize your video titles and descriptions.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the topic of YouTube earnings and the goal of transparency.

00:22Overview of the YouTuber's experience and background in creating YouTube content.

01:06Explanation of the different income streams for YouTubers, including ad revenue, affiliate programs, and sponsored videos.

03:14Comparison of the monetization timeline between the YouTuber's current and previous channels.

05:02Discussion of affiliate programs as the most lucrative income stream for YouTubers.

07:40Reasons for not utilizing product placements or sponsored videos at the time of the video.

09:50Explanation of YouTube RPM and its importance in assessing earnings.

11:30How RPM increases over time as the channel grows and the audience becomes more engaged.

12:56Importance of building trust with the audience through honest content and genuine recommendations.