We no longer read books when we need to know about a holiday location. We look for skills or new interests. Instead, we click on YouTube to discover what we need to know.

Tens of thousands are travelling the world, helped by their YouTube video coverage. Others teach you how to do whatever you want to know from peeling a pomegranate to cooking a steak.

My Italian friend is a prosperous work-from-home YouTuber. He makes a good living by creating romantic theme videos set to music – without infringing copyright. Take a look for yourself.

How much do digital creators earn from making YouTube videos?

Small creators: Often earn $50 to $100/month in early stages. Top creators can earn millions annually through diversified income streams.

YouTube creators typically earn between $0.018 and $0.03 per view, which translates to about $18 to $30 per 1,000 views. However, actual earnings vary widely based on niche, audience, and monetisation strategies.

Here’s a breakdown of how YouTube earnings work and what creators can expect:

•       Per 1,000 views (CPM): Typically, $18 to $30. YouTube takes a 45% cut. This leaves creators with $10 to $16.50.

•       Video with 100,000 views: Could earn $500 to $2,000 before YouTube’s share

Factors That Influence Earnings

•       Audience location: Viewers in countries like the U.S., Canada, and Australia generate higher ad rates.

Other Revenue Streams

Many creators supplement ad revenue with:

•       Sponsorship and brand deals

•       Merchandise sales

•       Affiliate marketing

•       Channel memberships and Super Chats

•       Courses or digital products

Small vs. Big Creators

Small creators: Often earn $50–$100/month in early stages whist top creators can earn millions annually through diversified income streams.

MICHAEL WALSH, Writer, Poet and Historian, is extending an invitation. He seeks interest from parties with expertise to create YouTube videos of his multi-topic verse. Amateurs are not considered.

Self-employed, you will be responsible for creating professional YouTube videos and your income will derive from YouTube.

Content provided

Working together with Michael, he will provide poems, images, and word content; the background music can be discussed.  

To add to your earnings, he will promote each video. He will also encourage others to do so. You can promote the videos yourself if you wish.

This is a wonderful hobby. It pays for itself with the income self-generating over time. The benefits continue long after the job has been done.

Interested?  Contact Michael at keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com

And if possible, send him links to any videos you have already made.

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