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.

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Jul 25, 2022

3 min read

YouTube Partners with Shopify to Help Creators Sell Merch

Want to sell your merchandise on YouTube? A new partnership with Shopify is letting creators feature products in thei...
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May 20, 2022

9 min read

How to Make a Stunning Influencer Media Kit for Brand Deals

What goes in an influencer’s media kit? If you’re a video creator looking to get brand deals, here’s a guide for buil...
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May 16, 2022

4 min read

YouTube Super Thanks: How to Enable Them and Make More Money

Ready to activate Super Thanks on your channel? Here’s a quick guide to help you out, plus six tips to boost Super Th...
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May 6, 2022

6 min read

How to Join the YouTube Partner Program and Monetize Your Channel in 2025

Want to know how to join the YouTube Partner Program? Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to monetize your cha...
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Mar 11, 2022

6 min read

Getting Sponsored by Brands: 5 Things Companies Wish Creators Knew

We know you want a brand sponsorship for your YouTube channel. But have you considered what brands want from the deal?
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Jan 19, 2022

6 min read

11 Companies Matching YouTubers with Amazing Brand Deals

For some YouTube creators, getting sponsored by brands is a challenge. These 11 media companies are bridging the gap ...
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Jan 5, 2022

5 min read

Creator Economy Cash: 3 Unique Ways to Repurpose YouTube Content

Have you done all you can on YouTube? It's time to repurpose your videos to make more money via mobile apps, subscrip...
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Dec 17, 2021

5 min read

Is Your YouTube Channel on Track to Become a Business? Here are 5 Positive Signs

If growing a YouTube channel feels hard, turning one into a business must seem impossible. Still, you may be further ...
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Nov 15, 2021

8 min read

Getting a Brand Deal on YouTube: 10 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid

What does it take to get brand deals as a YouTube creator? You can start by avoiding these 10 mistakes around pitchin...
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Oct 25, 2021

7 min read

4 Tips to Make Money Outside of YouTube Like Roberto Blake

Most people need more than a YouTube channel to become creative entrepreneurs. Here are 4 tips to expand and diversif...
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Oct 18, 2021

6 min read

Want to Make YouTube Your Full-Time Job? Master These 5 Skills

Earning a full-time income on YouTube is tricky. Most creators think it's about having lots of views and subscribers....
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Sep 27, 2021

6 min read

YouTube Copyright Claims: Can I Still Monetize My Channel?

What happens when you get a copyright claim on YouTube? Will it stop you from joining the YouTube Partner Program and...