💡Lockdown inspired me to start a YouTube channel and connect with the creative community.
🔥Having a creative outlet outside of work is crucial for personal well-being and happiness.
💸Becoming monetized on YouTube requires meeting specific requirements, such as watch hours and subscribers.
📈YouTube growth can be unpredictable and fluctuate due to various factors.
💰Earning money on YouTube as a small YouTuber is possible and can provide a nice extra income.
Why did you start a YouTube channel?
—I started a YouTube channel during the lockdown as a way to connect with others and have a creative outlet outside of work.
How did you get monetized on YouTube?
—To get monetized, I had to meet the requirements of 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours within a specific time frame.
What is the key to YouTube growth as a small YouTuber?
—Consistency, quality content, and engaging with the YouTube community are key to growing as a small YouTuber.
How much money did you make on YouTube?
—In my first six months as a small YouTuber with 2.2k subscribers, I made a total revenue of £550.34.
What have you gained from your YouTube journey?
—Aside from the monetary aspect, I've gained new skills, interests, connections, and a sense of fulfillment outside of work.
00:00Introduction to my journey as a small YouTuber.
03:40Explanation of why I started a YouTube channel.
06:40Details on how I got monetized on YouTube.
08:58Breakdown of how much money I made on YouTube.
12:27Reflection on the ups and downs of YouTube growth.
13:33Highlight of the non-financial benefits gained from my YouTube journey.
14:56Conclusion and final thoughts on being a small YouTuber.
