How To Make Money on YouTube

To make money on YouTube, creators start by qualifying for the YouTube Partner Program and enabling ads, but that’s just the beginning. Real income comes from combining multiple streams: sponsorships, channel memberships, affiliate marketing, and selling your own products or services.

At vidIQ, we’ve studied how creators unlock monetization
milestones and scale beyond ad revenue. Here you will learn practical strategies to diversify income and build
a sustainable business from your YouTube channel.

Nov 7, 2023

7 min read

How to Monetize a YouTube Podcast: Brand Deals and Sponsorships

Do you have a YouTube podcast? Are you ready to get monetized? This guide will teach you how to secure brand deals an...

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Sep 21, 2023

9 min read

How to Start a YouTube Automation Channel (Earn up to $500K in 90 Days!)

Learn what YouTube automation is and follow our step-by-step guide to launch your automated channel. Discover expert ...

Aug 25, 2023

5 min read

Just Got Monetized on YouTube? 4 Tips to Boost Your AdSense Revenue

With YouTube monetization, it’s not about how many views you get — it’s about how many views you can monetize. Here's...

Jun 14, 2023

6 min read

How to Monetize on YouTube Without the Partner Program

Monetizing your channel outside of YouTube doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we’ll share five methods th...

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Jun 12, 2023

7 min read

Going Live on YouTube: 8 Genius Hacks for Monetizing Your Streams

Unlock the secret to making real money from YouTube livestreaming, just like gaming creator Canadian Guy Eh.

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May 1, 2023

5 min read

YouTube Shorts Not Paying the Bills? 4 Solutions to Boost Your Revenue

When Shorts revenue is low, one creator uses innovative solutions to boost his earnings.

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Apr 6, 2023

5 min read

YouTube Monetization: Which Videos Count Toward 4,000 Hours of Watch Time?

You need 4,000 hours of watch time to monetize your YouTube channel with ads. But did you know these 5 videos will sl...

Mar 20, 2023

3 min read

Swearing Moderately on YouTube Won't Demonetize You Anymore

If using profanity has stopped you from earning more money on YouTube, then worry no more! This YouTube update will b...

Jan 9, 2023

4 min read

New YPP Terms: Accept Them Now to Keep Monetizing on YouTube [2023]

Calling all creators! There have been some major changes to the YouTube Partner Program, and if you want to keep maki...

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Dec 14, 2022

5 min read

7 YouTube Jobs for Content Creators: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Freelance

Looking for a YouTube job to pour your passion into? Here are 7 popular jobs you can do as a side hustle or full-time...

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Sep 23, 2022

9 min read

Should You Start a YouTube Channel Membership or Video Subscription Website?

Should you start a YouTube Channel Membership or monetize your content through a video subscription website? Here are...

Sep 21, 2022

3 min read

4 YouTube Updates That Will Help You Get Monetized Faster

YouTube has big plans when it comes to monetizing your channel.

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