How Much I Made in My First 6 Months Monetized on Youtube
Entertainment
Introduction
It's astonishing how quickly time flies. Six months have passed since I filmed a video in January revealing my earnings from my first month of being monetized on YouTube. That video was well-received, with many viewers finding it useful, either out of curiosity, nosiness, or helpful insights for starting their own YouTube channels. Following numerous requests, I’m now sharing a follow-up video, taking you through my analytics and showing month-by-month earnings from my channel.
Introduction
In the spirit of transparency and openness, I aim to provide helpful context and understanding about my YouTube journey and financial progress so far. If you haven't seen the first video where this journey began, I recommend watching that one first for a foundational understanding.
Recap
I began uploading YouTube videos in February 2021 but didn't get monetized until the middle of December 2022. For nearly two years, I uploaded over 80 videos, primarily posting once a week, without making any money. Things changed in December when a video titled "Why I'm So Frugal" unexpectedly took off, bringing a flood of new subscribers and surpassing the 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours threshold necessary for monetization. Suddenly, I had 5,000 subscribers, later soaring to 20,000.
Subscriber Count and Revenue – The Connection
There's a misconception that subscriber count directly correlates with income. This isn’t the case. Income is primarily influenced by views and the video’s topic or niche. For instance, videos targeting younger audiences earn less, as their viewers are unlikely to have disposable income. Conversely, content aimed at business or finance-minded viewers, who have more disposable income, attracts higher-paying ads.
Ad Placements and Viewer Tolerance
Creators don't have full control over ad placements. While I can insert several ad breaks in a video, whether or not they appear to viewers depends on YouTube’s algorithm. The algorithm assesses individual viewing habits and adjusts the number of ads accordingly, aiming to maximize viewer retention.
Monthly Earnings Breakdown
- December 2022: First paycheck after monetization on December 19th reached $ 880.06.
- January 2023: 271,000 views garnered $ 1580.61, a sizable amount for my first full monetized month.
- February 2023: A previous video unexpectedly surged in views, generating 428,000 views and earning $ 4,006.96.
- March 2023: Views normalized to 116,000, earning $ 1489.72.
- April 2023: As views settled at 79,200, earnings dropped to $ 1095.50.
- May 2023: With nearly 64,000 views, the month earned $ 892.86.
- June 2023: 50,000 views led to $ 841.78 in earnings.
Views Vs. Topic Impact
Revenue varies significantly with video topics. Videos about money and finance have higher CPMs (cost per thousand views) compared to lifestyle or casual content, resulting in higher earnings.
Conclusion
The grand total earned from mid-December to early July is $ 10,938.44. I emphasize that my success isn't unique; it comes from consistent effort without immediate results. Anyone can achieve similar success with patience and persistence, whether in YouTube or otherwise.
Keywords
- Monetization
- YouTube Analytics
- Subscriber Count
- CPM and RPM
- Video Topics
- Ad Placements
- Earnings Breakdown
FAQ
Q: How long did it take to get monetized on YouTube? A: It took nearly two years and over 80 videos before my channel got monetized in December 2022.
Q: Do subscribers directly influence your earnings? A: No, revenue mainly depends on views and the specifics of the video’s topic, not subscriber count.
Q: How much did you earn in your highest month? A: The highest earning month was February 2023 with a total of $ 4,006.96.
Q: Does video topic influence earnings? A: Yes, topics like business or finance attract higher-paying ads compared to more casual subjects.
Q: How much control do you have over ad placements? A: While I can insert multiple ad breaks, the actual number of ads shown depends on YouTube’s algorithm assessing viewer tolerance.