Making Money with YouTube Shorts

Overview

• YouTube Shorts can generate tens of thousands of dollars a month.
• Misconception: Shorts don't pay; they do now with a program paying 10-20 cents per 1,000 views.
• Views on shorts are easier to gain compared to longer videos.

Earnings Example

• Created a Shorts Channel 3 weeks ago, now making $3,000/month posting once daily.
• Unlike TikTok, YouTube pays consistently.
• Existing shorts channel making $30/day without new content.
• Friends making over $50,000/month with Shorts; some exceeding $100,000.

Choosing the Right Niche

• Subjects like wholesome videos and celebrity gossip are popular.
• Wholesome videos involve adding voiceovers and text to internet clips.
• Celebrity gossip channels (e.g., Slam Dunk) can gain millions of subscribers and 100+ million views.
• Advice: Find a working niche by observing trending Shorts and improving upon them.

Monetization Tactics

• Can monetize when adding voiceover, music, and text to original clips.
• Used AI voice from Crayo software for content creation.
• Crayo facilitates easy, quick short video creation and removes watermarks.
• Successfully appealed monetization rejection.

Going Viral

• Importance of idea, AVD (Average View Duration), and swipe rate.
• Viral ideas can be adapted from other successful social media content.
• Higher AVD indicates better viewer retention.
• Good hooks and engaging visuals improve AVD.
• Aim for a swipe rate over 85% for viral potential.

Consistency in Posting

• Post once daily for 60 days to judge channel success.
• Majority quit too early; need to stay consistent even with low initial views.
• Do not post more than once a day early on; can increase frequency after gaining momentum.

Conclusion

• Consistency and continuous improvement in content are keys to success.
• Newsletter available with further detailed tips.

Helpful Resources

• Crayo software for easy short-form content creation.