Revealing My First X Payout
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Introduction
After two months of dedicated effort, I am excited to share my experience of receiving my first payout from X. Before I dive into the specifics of how much I earned, I want to provide a timeline that outlines my journey, from starting with a new account to achieving the monetization milestones and finally receiving my payout.
Timeline of My Journey
The account I monetized was one I already had, but it was essentially dormant with only about 10 followers when I began this process. Here’s a breakdown of important dates:
- August 12, 2023: I purchased X Premium.
- October 2, 2023: I met the monetization thresholds of 5 million impressions and 500 followers and connected my bank account on this day.
- October 13, 2023: I finally received my first payout.
In total, it took about two months to purchase X Premium, reach the required impressions and followers, and receive my first payout. If you're starting with an existing account that already has more followers and impressions, you should be able to reach these thresholds in a much shorter timeframe. However, if you’re beginning with an entirely new account, the process might be a bit more challenging due to potential restrictions on new accounts that post frequently.
How Revenue is Generated
Now let’s talk about how revenue is generated and what you actually get paid for on the platform. On X, you earn money for ads displayed:
- In the replies to your posts.
- On your profile, visible to X Premium subscribers.
It’s important to clarify that the revenue is based on verified impressions rather than total impressions; therefore, achieving the required threshold of impressions for payouts is critical.
If you have questions regarding monetization, feel free to leave them in the comments section, and I’ll do my best to respond.
Payout Breakdown
Now to the most anticipated part. From October 3rd to October 12th, I received approximately 150,000 impressions and earned $ 17.54. Please note that this payout is listed from January 31, 2023, to October 13, 2023, but that timeframe is simply due to it being my initial payout. Future payouts will reflect only the correct periods.
This translates to less than 1 cent per impression, equating to an RPM (revenue per thousand impressions) of approximately $ 11.80. It’s also essential to remember that this figure pertains only to total impressions, not verified impressions.
For estimation purposes, if around 25% of these impressions came from X Premium subscribers, that would mean I received roughly 35,000 verified impressions during this payout period. This gives an estimated RPM of around 47 cents per 1,000 impressions.
While this payout is modest, it's worth noting that different niches yield varied revenue potentials on X. Areas like finance or online business may attract more X Premium subscribers than niches like sports.
For comparison, the YouTube channel linked to this monetized X account has an RPM of around $ 3.13 per 1,000 views—significantly higher than what I experienced on X. Yet, creating content on X is vastly easier, and the monetization process is less daunting than on YouTube.
As the platform matures and more creators sign up, I believe there’s great potential for increased payouts on X. Starting to create on X now may lead to better revenue opportunities down the line.
Conclusion
This wraps up my experience regarding my first payout on X. I appreciate your support on this channel over the past weeks. If you found this information valuable, please consider subscribing and liking this article. Your questions, comments, and concerns are welcome in the comments below, and I’ll respond as best as I can.
Keywords
- X monetization
- X Premium
- impressions
- followers
- RPM (revenue per thousand impressions)
- payout
- content creation
- revenue generation
FAQ
1. How long did it take to receive the first payout after purchasing X Premium?
It took approximately two months to receive my first payout after purchasing X Premium.
2. How are earnings calculated on X?
Earnings are calculated based on ads displayed in replies and on your profile to X Premium users, focusing on verified impressions rather than total impressions.
3. Can a brand new account achieve monetization in two months?
It may be challenging for a brand new account created within the month to reach the monetization thresholds within two months due to potential restrictions on new accounts.
4. How much was my first payout?
My first payout was $ 17.54 for approximately 150,000 impressions.
5. Is it easier to monetize content on X than on YouTube?
Yes, monetizing content on X is generally easier and less daunting compared to YouTube, although the revenue per impression may be lower.