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.
Mar 1, 2025
4 min read
YouTube Monetization Update: Key Changes for Video Ads
Calling all monetized creators! Learn all the recent ads updates coming directly from the YouTube office.
Dec 7, 2023
8 min read
How Much Does YouTube Pay for 1 Million Views?
YouTube pays $1,000-$4,000 per 1 million long-form views. See exact CPM, RPM, and Shorts vs. long-form payouts based on vidIQ's 18-month revenue test.
Jun 14, 2023
6 min read
How to Monetize on YouTube Without the Partner Program
Want to monetize your videos without becoming a YouTube partner? Here are five ways to make money with any number of subscribers.
May 1, 2023
5 min read
YouTube Shorts Not Paying the Bills? 4 Solutions to Boost Your Revenue
Shorts barely paying out? Try these 4 proven moves to lift your Shorts RPM, diversify income streams, and turn views into actual money.
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 slow you down?
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 benefit you.
Jan 9, 2023
4 min read
New YPP Terms: Accept Them Now to Keep Monetizing on YouTube [2023]
The YouTube Partner Program has undergone significant changes. Take these actions NOW to either protect your revenue or start earning today!
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 seven popular jobs any content creator can do as a side hustle or full-time gig.
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? This guide will help you will decide.
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, from new ways to monetize YouTube Shorts to music licensing tools.
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 their videos and make more money.