⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Why I intentionally make $0 from Tiktok #carterpcs #tech #techtok #gaming #techfacts

People & Blogs

Introduction

#carterpcs #tech #techtok #gaming #techfacts

Many content creators face challenges when deciding how to monetize their videos across different platforms. Specifically, I'm sharing my experience with TikTok and YouTube and why I intentionally keep my videos under a minute.

The TikTok vs. YouTube Dilemma

The issue begins with the way TikTok and YouTube Shorts handle video duration and monetization. TikTok pays content creators for videos that are over a minute long. On the other hand, YouTube Shorts have a strict rule: videos need to be under a minute to be classified as "Shorts." If a video exceeds one minute, it gets posted as a regular video and tends not to perform well.

The Strategy: Keeping Videos Under a Minute

Given this situation, I deliberately keep my videos shorter than one minute. This allows me to repost them as YouTube Shorts. Despite forfeiting the potential earnings from TikTok, this strategy benefits me more on YouTube.

Why YouTube Over TikTok?

While TikTok offers monetization for longer videos, YouTube generally pays more, even for shorter videos classified under YouTube Shorts. The performance metrics for Shorts are significantly better in terms of reach and earnings compared to TikTok videos over a minute long. Hence, my decision to keep videos under a minute aligns with maximizing my earnings on YouTube.

Appeal to TikTok

In conclusion, TikTok's current policy of limiting monetization to videos longer than a minute seems counterproductive. Changing this policy could encourage more content creators to produce high-quality content without worrying about video length restrictions.

Keywords

  1. TikTok
  2. YouTube Shorts
  3. Video Monetization
  4. Content Creator
  5. Strategy
  6. Performance Metrics
  7. Earnings

FAQ

Q: Why do you make $ 0 from TikTok? A: I focus on keeping my videos under a minute to post them as YouTube Shorts, which make me more money.

Q: Why don't you post longer videos on TikTok for better earnings? A: Posting longer videos on TikTok would prevent them from being classified as YouTube Shorts, reducing their performance and earnings.

Q: Is YouTube really better for shorter videos? A: Yes, YouTube generally pays more for shorter videos classified as Shorts compared to TikTok’s longer videos.

Q: What could TikTok do to change this? A: TikTok could adjust their monetization policies to not restrict earnings to longer videos, making it more attractive for creators.

Q: Does this strategy work for all content creators? A: It depends on individual goals and where they see better engagement and earnings from their videos.