For many people, quitting their day job to make YouTube full-time seems like the ultimate dream. And it’s certainly not without its rewards – with celebrity status, lucrative sponsorships and cool merchandise, professional YouTubers can earn millions of dollars each month.
While the number of YouTube subscribers does help to increase a channel’s overall earnings, the actual amount you earn per video depends on the total number of ads that are shown, as well as the click-through rate of those advertisements. This is why it’s important to maximize your ad views and click-through rates to make the most of your earnings.
One of the most common questions asked by new YouTube creators is how many views a video needs to be successful. The answer is a little complicated. YouTube only pays creators for videos containing ads (you get paid per ad view), and about 40% of viewers use ad blockers that bypass video ads.
Adding to this, the type of video content and its audience impact how much money a video will generate from ads. For example, a video that showcases an exclusive interview with a famous person may earn more than a vlog or music video.
Another way to maximize your YouTube revenue is by selling digital products, such as e-books, apps, and presets for photo and video editing software. While it’s a less common way to turn YouTube views into income, it can be a great supplement to your ad-based earnings. The art and Science of YouTube views