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Beginner's Guide to Start Earn Money From YouTube In 2023

You've come to the right site if you're wondering how to launch a YouTube channel and earn money from YouTube.

By Lisa NaborsPublished about a year ago 10 min read
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Beginner's Guide to Start Earn Money From YouTube In 2023

You can make YouTube a serious platform for advancing your profession with an excellent plan and unwavering commitment. Every day, a tonne of money is made by people creating YouTube videos. You've come to the right site if you're wondering how to launch a YouTube channel and earn money from YouTube.

Important: YouTube is quite popular. You need to have a better understanding of YouTube in order to discover how to make money there. As a result, we've created a thorough guide on how to launch a YouTube channel and make money online. Keep reading to learn everything about YouTube advertising, monetization, channel earnings, etc.

Why YouTube, exactly?

You already know how important videos are to your company. So it's time to start thinking about where to also publish those videos.

Yes, there are a tonne of websites for posting videos online, but you need to consider whether they are really worthwhile.

We all mostly watch videos online on YouTube, whether they are cat videos, fashion vlogs, sports clips, cartoons, tech reviews, cooking tutorials, or anything else. Keep in mind that YouTube has been around for a while, and improvements are constantly being made to satisfy our demands.

Why YouTube is the best website for sharing videos is as follows:

The "Google" of all videos is here: We are all aware that Google is the king of search engines. And what's this? YouTube belongs to Google. That clarifies why YouTube should be your first choice over all other options.

many viewers This is not a joke. Numerous people often view YouTube videos. There isn't a precise figure because it varies virtually daily. But if you're a company, you need all those views, and YouTube is renowned for consistently staying a few steps ahead when it comes to hosting films.

Free advertising is a favourite of everybody. You'll discover how simple it is to include links and increase traffic to your website once you start submitting movies to YouTube. Keep in mind that adding a video can increase traffic to your blog.

Advertisements: YouTube allows free advertising; we'll talk more about this below.

All of this is fantastic, but how can I launch a YouTube channel and earn money from YouTube?

You don't have to be tech-savvy to understand how to set up a YouTube channel, though. All you need to do is visit YouTube.com, log into your Google account, and voilà! Your official YouTube channel is now available.

Now that we've cleared that up, tell me how you make money from YouTube. You must first comprehend what constitutes a successful YouTuber in order to respond to it.

What Kind of Content on YouTube Is Popular?

In all honesty, as long as you're inventive and enthusiastic about what you're doing, you can create anything and become well-known on YouTube. On YouTube, people view a wide range of videos. A list of prominent YouTube video categories is provided below:

Singing

Are you a vocalist? If yes, don't spend any more time and start singing on YouTube right away!

People enjoy listening to good music, and they are constantly searching for new voices that can connect with them emotionally. There are a tonne of YouTube channels that showcase artists who either write original music or cover other artists' tunes. And yeah, they're all getting paid for it!

Teaching

Nowadays, we simply search the internet for the solution if we are unsure. You can start imparting your expertise on YouTube if you excel in a subject such as mathematics, English, science, or anything else. People will be extremely grateful for your assistance.

Tutorials

Similar to lecturing, think about making tutorial videos on things you're adept at doing or making. On YouTube, "how-to" videos are extremely popular.

Advice on Dress

Consider choosing this specific specialisation if you have good fashion sense and would like to share your knowledge and advice with the globe. Just keep in mind that not everyone has good taste in clothing, and those that don't will undoubtedly appreciate your efforts. Your subscribers would appreciate your assistance in making them look stunning.

Makeup Instructions

On YouTube, there are a tonne of experts in the field of makeup. People find James Charles', Tati Westbrook's, Manny MUA's, Jaclyn Hill's, Laura Lee's, and many other well-known makeup artists' tutorials to be very entertaining and instructive. They all generate a sizable income through YouTube.

Recipe Videos

"Can I monetize my cooking videos on YouTube?" You can, of course! YouTube receives a huge amount of traffic from cooking videos. Everyone enjoys eating excellent meals and reading the best cooking advice online.

Animal Videos

You can share those movies and amuse your viewers if you have a dog or cat and enjoy seeing their amusing little antics. You can also post articles that explains how to take care of dogs.

Humour videos

You can quickly gain a sizable following on your channel if you enjoy making fun of people or mimicking them.

Videos for Technology

Here are some additional ideas for you to consider:

  • Product Evaluations
  • How-To guides and tutorials
  • Walkthroughs for video games
  • Vlogs
  • Celebrity Rumours
  • Box Opening Videos
  • Sketch or Comedy Videos
  • Buying binges
  • Jokes Videos
  • Parodies

Any of the aforementioned categories can be useful to marketers. It's rather easy to figure out how YouTubers generate money. They simply choose their preferred niche and put in their best effort to create high-quality content.

There are numerous alternative options for YouTube channels. But if you don't know what YOU are good at, none of that matters. Start developing your content strategy in a place where you feel most comfortable.

Create a YouTube content strategy.

Even though you already know how to create a YouTube channel and have selected a relevant subject, your channel won't succeed on YouTube without a content strategy.

Maintain consistency: You must maintain consistency in your YouTube video production technique. All prominent YouTubers maintain consistency throughout their channels. Determine the number of videos to upload each week and the best time to do it. Vloggers like David Dobrik only post once or twice a week, in contrast to everyday uploaders on YouTube like PewDiePie, SSSniperWolf, Philip Defranco, and Emergency Awesome. This suggests that you only need to be consistent with your uploads; you don't need to upload every day.

Create a feeling of community: The best thing about YouTube is that it enables you to do so for all companies, with each YouTuber having the power to amass a devoted following. Read the comments, respond whenever you can, engage with your viewers, and find out what they want to see in the next video. Simply put, engage your audience as much as you can through communication and interaction.

Create a series of videos: Take into account producing a number of YouTube videos. Your viewers will remain devoted to your channel as a result. This clever tactic is used by well-known YouTubers like MKBHD, Dude Perfect, PewDiePie, and Felipe Neto to keep their fans coming back for more.

Work together: Working with other YouTubers can give you some great ideas for new content. For instance, popular YouTuber Shane Dawson recently worked with Eugenia Cooney (another YouTuber) on a video that went viral. Collaboration enables you to draw in the audience of the person with whom you are working, and vice versa. It benefits both parties.

Make your videos visible to searchers by optimising for search. It's bad news for your channel if they are unable to locate you during their searches. Therefore, you must include precise keywords in the title, a well-written description, pertinent tags, etc. if you want to rank higher on YouTube. A lot of viewers are drawn to thumbnails as well, so make sure you have one that is tailored for each video.

What Are a Few Essential YouTube Tools?

Utilising the top tools for building solid YouTube videos is the next stage in the "How to Start a YouTube Channel and Make Money" tutorial. These tools will help you improve your SEO and simplify the entire video-creation process.

Editor of videos

A separate article will be needed to discuss video software. But since the primary emphasis of this article is YouTube videos, we'll keep it short.

So, in order to produce high-quality videos, you essentially need a strong video editing programme. There is a wide range of possibilities, both free and paid. You can choose VEGAS, which all make outstanding video editing applications.

Image Editor

When a video calls for images, use a top-notch photo editing programme to get the right shot. The one-click filters on Fotor are the simplest approach to improve a group of images that need a little additional shine. Although it doesn't fully replace Photoshop, it is really simple to use.

A fantastic online photo editor and collage builder is Fotor. It's a reliable desktop programme for altering images as well, supporting RAW conversion. Various variations of Fotor exist. You have a choice between using the desktop version or one of the internet options for offline photo editing.

Choose the PC version if you want support for RAW conversion. However, the online version excels at simple JPEG editing chores. The Pro version upgrade will make more more features available.

You can create stunning YouTube banners and thumbnails with Fotor's visual design tool in just a few simple steps. It offers a tonne of YouTube templates under several categories, including gaming, music, food, travel, and more. This enables you to create some of the most beautiful material that will immediately increase your views.

Google Keyword Tool

As was previously stated, YouTube videos require keywords. You may uncover the terms that your audience is searching for by using tools like Google Keyword Planner.

Utilising them in the title and description of your videos will increase traffic to your YouTube channel. Keep in mind that earning money from YouTube views is contingent upon your ability to rank higher in search results.

Facebook Blade

Social Blade is able to monitor a variety of metrics on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. It works well for increasing your social media marketing strategies. You can keep tabs on your statistics and those of your rivals. Here is an illustration of analytics from the Social Blade platform for PewDiePie's channel:

The date, subscribers, video views, and expected revenues are all displayed, as you can see. And this was only a simple scan. The instrument has the capacity to conduct more thorough analysis. So, think about giving it a shot!

Google Studio

For creators, YouTube Studio is a necessary tool. You can use mobile devices to administer your YouTube channel. For individuals who take their work as YouTube professionals seriously and are constantly editing on the road, this is useful.

You won't always be close to your computer. So this handy app can be useful whenever you need to change something on your channel. It enables you to use real-time statistics to keep an eye on the success of your channel. You can also filter comments and/or reply to them.

Let's now discuss actual business.

How Can YouTube Users Make Money?

If you've read thus far, it's safe to say that you've successfully started a YouTube channel, selected a compelling niche, and developed a strong channel strategy. Let's quickly demonstrate how to monetize YouTube videos so you may earn money without wasting any more of your time.

Making the Grade for Monetization

You need at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of viewing history on your YouTube channel in the last 12 months. You can then submit an application for YouTube monetization.

Not to worry!

Go to "My Channel" first.

From there, select "YouTube Studio (beta)" by clicking the blue icon.

Locate the menu and select Other Features > Monetization from there.

Finally, start your monetization by clicking the "Start" button.

You're done now! The YouTube Partner's terms and conditions have been approved by you. All that's left to do is register for Google AdSense. Simply connect your existing account to start monetizing your YouTube channel with adverts if you already have one.

To drive traffic to your blog, use YouTube.

Do you operate an online store? So you must require traffic!

Google's Hummingbird, Penguin, and Panda modifications destroyed a large number of websites. Has this happened to you as well? If so, the traffic is harming you. Fortunately, you can leverage your YouTube channel to increase and drive traffic.

In addition to creating new videos, consider reusing your past content. Include a link to your website in the description of your video to encourage viewers to click on it and drive YouTube traffic to your e-commerce website.

Paid Promotions

This is a total slam dunk for making money on YouTube. Basically, paid sponsorships are when companies give you a fair sum in exchange for mentioning their product in your video. Although it could be challenging, if you can work with a few businesses, like Video Boosters Club you can expect to earn a lot of money. The work is worthwhile.

Affiliates

Like Paid Sponsorships, but with less money. The best part is that joining affiliate programmes is simpler than signing up for direct sponsorships. For instance, if you join any affiliate programme, you'll receive a unique coupon code that your customers can use. You'll get a modest amount each time someone uses the code to make a purchase from that business. In your video or the description, you can mention the code.

Merchandise

People love merchandise, especially the younger demographic. To start with, you must confirm that your audience is prepared to purchase your merchandise. Because it would be a waste of money if it weren't. Through your videos or in the comments (be sure to pin your comment), you may consider asking them what products they would want to purchase. Selling merchandise to their devoted fans has brought in millions for both Jake Paul and Logan Paul.

A Conclusion

You must understand YouTube marketing if you possess the talent to generate incredible videos and are looking for advice on how to launch a YouTube channel and earn money from it. Since you've read this far, you must be aware of YouTube's monetization strategy and how YouTubers generate income online.

As a result, get started on YouTube right now and succeed there! Please feel free to forward this guide to your friends and, if you have any questions, leave a comment below.

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