How to Make Money with YouTube Shorts (Full Guide)

Summary

This video reveals how YouTube Shorts can be a lucrative source of income, with top creators earning thousands each month. It explains the monetization process, including ad revenue sharing, music deals, and strategies for increasing earnings. Key steps to success include choosing a profitable niche, creating engaging content, maintaining consistency, and scaling up through outsourcing. The video emphasizes the importance of high-quality production, targeting the right audience, and posting frequently. By leveraging these strategies and staying consistent, creators can generate significant revenue with Shorts, even without being fully monetized initially.

Takeaways

• 😀 YouTube Shorts generate over a hundred billion views daily, and top creators are making tens of thousands of dollars per month.
• 😀 The average RPM (revenue per thousand views) for YouTube Shorts is much higher than the commonly stated 1 to 6 cents, especially in high ad spend countries like the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia.
• 😀 Shorts creators can also earn additional revenue through music deals, which can increase earnings by 10 cents or more per view when using licensed songs.
• 😀 YouTube Shorts monetization requires 1,000 subscribers and 10 million valid public views in the last 90 days, after which ad revenue can be a significant source of income.
• 😀 By targeting niches with high virality potential and high RPM, creators can make significant income even from relatively smaller view counts.
• 😀 Starting a YouTube Shorts channel with an aged or warmed-up account increases the chances of avoiding the 'zero view jail' and boosts initial visibility.
• 😀 Viral content creation involves focusing on viewer retention and average view duration, which directly influence virality and monetization success.
• 😀 Consistent posting is key to growth—posting multiple times a day increases chances of getting more views and earning more money.
• 😀 Outsourcing tasks like editing can free up time for scaling, making it easier to run multiple successful channels without spending excessive hours editing.
• 😀 Consistency and volume are crucial for success in YouTube Shorts; creators who post regularly and in large quantities are more likely to succeed.

Q & A

How much do YouTube Shorts creators typically earn per thousand views?

YouTube Shorts typically earn between 1 to 6 cents per thousand views, but this can be significantly higher, especially when targeting viewers from countries like the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia, where the average RPM (Revenue per Thousand Views) ranges from 15 to 25 cents or more.

What is RPM, and how does it impact earnings for YouTube Shorts creators?

RPM stands for Revenue per Thousand Views. It reflects how much a creator earns for every 1,000 views their Shorts receive. A higher RPM means more money earned, especially when targeting viewers from high-advertiser spend regions like the USA and the UK.

How can music deals impact earnings for YouTube Shorts creators?

Music deals can add additional earnings for creators, with companies paying a percentage of what they earn from a creator using their music. This can boost the creator's earnings by up to 10 cents or more per short, on top of the regular RPM.

What are the monetization requirements for YouTube Shorts?

To monetize YouTube Shorts, creators need to have 1,000 subscribers and 10 million valid public views in the last 90 days. Once monetized, creators can start earning from ad revenue, with potential to earn thousands of dollars per month.

What niche should I target to maximize my earnings with YouTube Shorts?

To maximize earnings, target a niche with high virality potential and high RPM. The niche should attract a large number of viewers, ideally from Tier 1 countries (USA, UK, Canada, etc.), and be monetizable (transformative content).

What are some tips for avoiding the 'zero view jail' when starting a YouTube Shorts channel?

To avoid the zero-view jail, start with an aged or warmed-up channel. You can purchase aged channels or warm up a new one by engaging with Shorts content for 2-3 days before posting your first videos.

What are the key steps to creating viral-worthy YouTube Shorts?

Key steps include ideation based on your niche, researching viral content from competitors, balancing unique spin with inspiration, and creating high-quality content with an attention-grabbing hook, interesting topic, and good storytelling. Metrics like viewer retention and average view duration are crucial for virality.

How can I improve the chances of my YouTube Shorts going viral?

To increase the chances of going viral, focus on high retention rates (aim for 75-80% or higher) and a strong average view duration. High-quality production, an engaging hook, and relevant content tailored to your target audience also play a key role.

How often should I post YouTube Shorts to grow my channel and earnings?

Consistency is key. Aim to post at least once a day, and gradually ramp up to two or three posts a day. Some successful channels post up to 5-10 Shorts a day. However, be cautious not to post too aggressively at first to avoid ending up in zero-view jail.

How can I scale my YouTube Shorts channel effectively?

To scale effectively, consider outsourcing tasks like video editing. Hiring an editor can save you time and allow you to focus on content creation. You can use platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or Online Jobs PH to find affordable editors.