How To Make F**k-You Money With YouTube Shorts

Summary

This video reveals how YouTube Shorts can generate significant income, debunking the myth that Shorts don't pay. The creator shares their experience of making hundreds to thousands of dollars daily, emphasizing the YouTube Shorts monetization program that pays per thousand views. They discuss selecting profitable niches, such as wholesome or celebrity gossip content, and strategies for monetization, including adding voiceovers and text to existing content. The video also covers techniques for going viral, like adapting successful ideas from other platforms and improving swipe rates. Consistency in posting and analyzing video performance is highlighted as key to success.

Takeaways

• 💰 YouTube Shorts can generate significant income, with some creators earning thousands of dollars per month.
• 📈 The Shorts monetization program pays between $0.10 to $0.20 per thousand views, making it easier to earn from views compared to traditional YouTube videos.
• 📹 Consistency is key: Posting daily can lead to higher earnings, as demonstrated by the creator's channel earning $3,000 a month after only three weeks.
• 🚫 Contrary to common belief, Shorts can be monetized, and YouTube doesn't penalize creators for using content from other platforms as long as it's properly repurposed with added value.
• 🎥 Niche selection is crucial for success on Shorts, with 'wholesome' and 'celebrity gossip' being popular and lucrative categories.
• 🌟 Viral potential can be identified by adapting content that has already performed well on other platforms, like Instagram.
• 📊 The Average View Duration (AVD) is a critical metric for video success on Shorts, indicating viewer retention and interest.
• 🔍 High swipe rates, meaning a low percentage of viewers swiping away, are essential for Shorts to go viral.
• 🔧 To monetize repurposed content, add value by including voiceovers, music, and text, which can be efficiently done using tools like Crayo.
• 🔄 Staying consistent with daily posts for an extended period (e.g., 60 days) can lead to channel growth even if initial views are low.

Q & A

How much money can one make from YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts can generate tens to thousands of dollars a month, with some individuals making upwards of $50,000 a month.

What is the YouTube Shorts program that pays creators?

YouTube has a program that pays between 10 to 20 cents per thousand views, making it easier for creators to earn money from Shorts.

How long has the YouTube Shorts monetization program been around?

The monetization program for YouTube Shorts was introduced around a year ago from the time of the video script.

What is the difference between YouTube Shorts and TikTok in terms of monetization?

TikTok may pay for some videos but not others, whereas YouTube pays for all qualified Shorts, and there's also the possibility of earning from old content.

What niches have been successful on YouTube Shorts according to the script?

Wholesome videos and celebrity gossip niches have been particularly successful on YouTube Shorts.

How did the speaker's shorts channel grow to $3,000 a month in revenue?

The speaker's channel grew by posting one video a day, focusing on the wholesome niche, and adding voiceover and text to internet videos.

What is the role of consistency in growing a YouTube Shorts channel?

Consistency is crucial; the speaker suggests posting once a day for 60 days to determine if the channel will become successful.

How does the speaker address the concern of monetizing content that isn't originally created by the channel?

By adding voiceover, music, and text to clips, the content is transformed enough to be eligible for monetization on YouTube.

What is Crayo and how does it help with creating YouTube Shorts?

Crayo is a software company that provides AI voices and text captions to help create short-form videos quickly and efficiently.

What are the three key factors the speaker suggests focusing on to go viral on YouTube Shorts?

The three key factors are having good ideas, improving the average view duration (AVD), and maintaining a high swipe rate.

What is the speaker's advice for dealing with low view counts or 'zero view jail'?

The speaker advises staying consistent with daily posts and focusing on improving video metrics such as retention and swipe rate.