How Much Money I've Made on YouTube: A Year in Review

TLDRIn this video, I share my earnings from YouTube AdSense and provide a deep dive into the analytics of a Filipino YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers. I discuss the revenue, views, watch hours, and subscriber growth, providing insights into the income potential of YouTube. Despite the fluctuating RPM and unpredictable ad revenue, I have earned an average of $610 per month, which is a significant source of income. However, it's important to consider expenses, such as gear, subscriptions, branding, ads, and taxes. Overall, being a content creator on YouTube can be financially rewarding, but it requires consistency, dedication, and proper financial management.

Key insights

💸Despite the fluctuating RPM, I have earned an average of $610 per month from YouTube AdSense.

📈My subscriber count grew from around 4,000 to over 100,000 in just one year.

🌍My most viewed video, 'How the Stock Market Works,' has attracted over 200,000 views, reaching a global audience.

💼Expenses, including gear, subscriptions, branding, ads, and taxes, have amounted to approximately 68,000 PHP.

💰Being a content creator on YouTube can provide a significant source of income, but it requires consistent content creation and financial management.

Q&A

How much does YouTube AdSense pay for Filipino YouTubers?

—The earnings from YouTube AdSense can vary greatly for Filipino YouTubers. Factors such as RPM, views, watch hours, and audience demographics contribute to the income. On average, Filipino YouTubers may earn between $2 to $3 per thousand views.

How long did it take for you to get monetized on YouTube?

—It took me approximately 11 months and 25 videos to meet the requirements for YouTube monetization. However, the time frame can vary depending on factors such as content quality, consistency, and audience engagement.

Do YouTube views directly correlate to ad revenue?

—YouTube views do contribute to ad revenue, but the earnings are influenced by various factors. RPM (revenue per thousand views), audience demographics, engagement, and ad placements play a role in determining the actual revenue generated from views.

What are the major expenses for a YouTuber?

—Some major expenses for YouTubers include gear (camera, lighting, audio equipment), subscriptions (editing software, hosting platforms), branding (logo, graphics), ads (boosting videos, giveaways), and taxes. These expenses contribute to the overall cost of running a YouTube channel.

Is being a YouTuber a viable source of income in the Philippines?

—Being a YouTuber can be a viable source of income in the Philippines, but it requires consistency, dedication, and financial management. The income potential depends on factors such as niche, audience engagement, views, and RPM. It's recommended to diversify income streams and treat YouTube as a business to ensure long-term sustainability.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and background as a content creator on YouTube.

08:58Earnings overview: average of $610 per month from YouTube AdSense.

13:04Expenses breakdown: gear, subscriptions, branding, ads, and taxes.

18:20Subscriber growth: from around 4,000 to over 100,000 in one year.

22:40Most viewed video: 'How the Stock Market Works' with over 200,000 views.

24:56FAQs: YouTube AdSense earnings, time to get monetized, correlation between views and ad revenue.

29:02FAQs: Major expenses for YouTubers, viability of YouTube as a source of income in the Philippines.

34:22Conclusion: Being a content creator on YouTube can be financially rewarding with consistency and proper financial management.

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