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How to Create a Successful YouTube Channel: 8 Tips for Monetization

Putting the finishing touches on your first YouTube video is an exhilarating moment. It’s the culmination of months – if not years – of preparation, planning and execution. Now that you’ve posted your first video, it’s time to get serious about making a successful channel. A YouTube channel is more than just a collection of videos; it’s an opportunity to make money from your passion and interests. Read on to discover how to monetize your YouTube channel and turn those views into cold hard cash.

By ZennacePublished 3 years ago 4 min read
How to Create a Successful YouTube Channel: 8 Tips for Monetization
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What is YouTube monetization?

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Monetization is the process of generating revenue from your content by displaying ads to your viewers. It refers to both ad types and ad placements. Although YouTube ad revenue is not guaranteed, it’s an essential part of any successful YouTuber’s marketing strategy. The most common types of ad formats are display, in-display and skippable video ads. The types of ad placements depend on the type of ad you choose and the location on your video where you decide to display the ad. You can earn anywhere between $1 and $5 per thousand ad views, and up to $10 per thousand if you have a verified account. There’s also the option to sell product placement space within your videos. The concept is simple: You recommend a product and link to the company’s website for more information. In return for this product placement, companies pay you a fee – ranging anywhere from $500 to $50,000 per product.

Why monetize your YouTube channel?

YouTube is the second most visited website in the world, according to Alexa. With a billion users per month, the platform offers advertisers access to a huge, engaged and diverse audience. There are a lot of ways to monetize your YouTube channel: You can work with brands to place ads in your videos, launch a Patreon campaign or sell your own products. The most popular way is to place ads on your videos. If you’d like to monetize your channel, YouTube will place ads next to your content – and share the revenue with you. Because YouTube is the world’s biggest video platform, advertisers are eager to reach your audience. It’s not uncommon for YouTubers to earn six-figure salaries from ad revenue. If you’re serious about making money from your channel, it’s essential to set up the right monetization strategy.

Create great content and build an audience

First, you need to decide what type of content to produce: There are no specific guidelines, so you can create whatever you like. You can review and critique products, teach valuable skills or share your insights on a given topic. You should also set a regular posting schedule. Uploading once a month is not enough. You need to create a habit and post new content on a regular basis. Consistency is key. Once you’ve created a few videos, you need to attract new viewers and bring them back for more. The most effective way to do this is to promote your channel and videos on social media. You can also reach out to bloggers and other video creators, and ask them to share your videos.

Choose the right ad platform for your channel

There are two main ad platforms for YouTubers: AdSense and Amazon’s affiliate program. AdSense is the standard ad format and generates revenue from display and in-display ads. Amazon’s affiliate program generates revenue from product links that appear in your video description. Ads will appear throughout your entire video and in the video description. You can use the standard AdWords interface to manage your ads. AdSense is the most widely used ad platform among YouTubers. You can also use other ad networks and platforms, such as iAd, Revcontent or Brightcove.

Decide on a video ad format

Not all ad formats are created equal. Certain ad formats work better on certain videos. For example, you can use traditional display ads on your review and product videos. You may want to use skippable video ads on your tutorial and educational videos. Skippable video ads give your audience the option to skip the ad after five seconds. You can also use a mix of different ad formats on your videos to increase ad revenue.

Be selective with your ad partners

You should only work with partners who respect your channel and offer the best ad rates. Avoid low-quality ad networks that offer low rates and interrupt your video. You can use YouTube’s ad partner review process to avoid working with ad networks that offer poor service. To get reviewed, you need to meet a few basic requirements:

Monetization best practices

Keep an eye on your analytics. YouTube will send you an email whenever someone clicks an ad on your channel. Use these notifications to keep track of which ad campaign is working best. If you notice that one campaign is generating more clicks, you should make it a permanent feature. If you’re using an ad network, check the contract and make sure you know what you’re getting into. Read your contract carefully, and make sure you understand everything. You don’t want to be stuck in a contract with an ad network that isn’t serving you well. Keep your ad placement consistent. Avoid switching up your ad placement every few videos. By doing so, you’ll confuse your audience and reduce your revenue. Consistency is key when it comes to ad placement.

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  • Peter Thompson3 years ago

    Really great article. If anyone needs some additional types, I recommend reading this post as well: https://gamerseo.com/blog/how-does-youtube-monetization-work-7-ways-to-earn-on-yt/

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