How Much Money YouTube Paid Me with 1500 Subscribers (My First 30 Days as a Monetized Creator)

Summary

In this video, Danielle shares her experience monetizing her YouTube channel, detailing her first 30 days as a YouTube Partner with only 1,500 subscribers. She explains the journey from reaching monetization eligibility to earning money through AdSense, fan funding, and channel memberships. Danielle discusses the breakdown of her earnings, including the differences between YouTube shorts and long-form content, and offers insights into her content strategy. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with analytics and building community connections for small creators looking to grow their channels and income.

Takeaways

• 😀 Danielle monetized her YouTube channel on March 13, 2023, and shared her earnings after the first 30 days as a creator with 1,500 subscribers.
• 😀 Becoming a YouTube Partner requires meeting eligibility criteria: 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 watch hours, and following YouTube's guidelines.
• 😀 Danielle’s channel was inactive until July 2022, and she began creating content regularly in 2022, using YouTube Shorts and long-form videos.
• 😀 In early 2023, Danielle's goal was to reach 1,000 subscribers and accumulate 4,000 watch hours by the end of the year.
• 😀 To meet the 4,000 watch hours requirement, Danielle increased her content production by posting daily videos and monitoring analytics.
• 😀 By March 11, 2023, Danielle reached 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, qualifying for YouTube Partner Program approval.
• 😀 Once approved, Danielle gained multiple ways to earn money, including AdSense, Super Chats, Super Thanks, channel memberships, and merchandise sales.
• 😀 YouTube payouts are monthly, with creators needing to reach a minimum threshold of $100 before receiving payment.
• 😀 In her first 30 days as a YouTube Partner, Danielle earned $1,155.39 CAD, far exceeding her initial expectations of $5.
• 😀 The majority of Danielle's income came from ads on long-form content (nearly $90), with smaller amounts from YouTube Shorts ($1.76) and fan funding (27%).

Q & A

What was Danielle's initial assumption about how much money she would make in her first month as a YouTube partner?

Danielle initially assumed she would only make about $5 in her first month as a YouTube partner, but was surprised to make significantly more than that.

What are the eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program?

To become a YouTube Partner, creators need at least 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 watchtime hours in the last 12 months, and must follow YouTube's guidelines and terms of service.

What was Danielle's YouTube channel activity like before she started creating specific content in 2022?

Before 2022, Danielle's YouTube channel was inactive, with videos dating back to 2014. She used it mainly for sharing personal travel montages and live-streaming yoga classes during the pandemic.

What strategy did Danielle use to grow her channel in 2022?

Danielle posted daily YouTube Shorts and one long-form video per week. By focusing on trends and audience feedback, she saw significant growth, particularly after focusing on anti-cam commentary content.

How did Danielle reach the 1,000 subscriber milestone?

Danielle surpassed 1,000 subscribers in February 2023, partly due to the success of her content about Jesse Lee Ward's Columbia trip, which attracted significant views and engagement.

How did Danielle achieve her 4,000 watchtime hours for monetization?

To reach 4,000 watchtime hours, Danielle doubled her content output by posting daily videos, which helped accelerate her watchtime growth.

What is the YouTube Partner Program and how does it allow creators to make money?

The YouTube Partner Program allows eligible creators to earn money through various methods, including AdSense, Super Chats, Super Thanks, memberships, and merchandise sales.

What different revenue streams are available to YouTube creators within the Partner Program?

Creators can earn money through AdSense (ads on videos), Super Chats (live stream donations), Super Thanks (tips on videos), memberships (monthly subscriptions), and by selling merchandise.

What is the payout process for YouTube creators in Canada?

In Canada, YouTube pays creators once they reach a minimum of $100. Payments are processed on a monthly basis and typically sent around the 21st of the following month.

How much money did Danielle make in her first 30 days as a YouTube partner?

Danielle made $1,155.39 in Canadian dollars during her first 30 days as a YouTube partner, which was much higher than she initially expected.

Which of Danielle's videos made the most money, and how was that revenue generated?

Danielle's most profitable videos were a live video about cults, MLM, and coaching, and a critique of an MSNBC video. Much of the revenue came from fan funding (Super Chats, Super Stickers) and YouTube Premium subscriptions.