How to make money on YouTube for beginners

Translate to English: Since its inception in Vietnam, Youtube has pioneered a new era of digital technology. This social media platform has created a new profession with an impressive income known as a YouTuber.

I. What is YouTube?

YouTube is a social media page owned by Google. This application was made to allow users worldwide to freely watch videos suited to their tastes anywhere, anytime. Surpassing traditional forms of entertainment, 

YouTube allows users to upload their personal moments. All favorite programs and multi-field content are shrunk down into a handheld phone. Currently, YouTube is not just a page for sharing videos to users, but it also serves as an e-commerce platform and marketing platform helping users earn money easily. 

II. Is it hard to make money from YouTube?

In the period of technology boom, earning money from creating content on social media has become a profession that many people take an interest in. It seems to be straightforward where only a mid-range phone to record videos, an email account to develop a YouTube channel and anyone can become a YouTuber. The amount of money a YouTuber earns depends on factors like views, the number of ads displayed on your video, etc. According to Forbes, each video with 1,000 views will earn $5. You can earn over $5,000 just by attaining 1 million views on YouTube. Besides, you can also earn more from ads and affiliate marketing. Indeed, it's a job fetching fascinating income!

The requirements to earn money is that your channel must have more than 1,000 followers and the total watch time should reach 4,000 hours per year. For those who are already influential like singers and actors, it's pretty simple. But for those being new to the field, it requires perseverance, time, and investment.

III. Some popular means to earn money on YouTube

1. Making money from the view count of each video

Depending on each area and country where your video is displayed, the amount of money earned could also differ. For content creators in Vietnam, they will receive $0.3 - $0.5 per 1,000 views. When your video reaches up to 1 million views, YouTubers will get an average income of 7 million VND per video.

2. Making Money From Google Ads

YouTube is supported by Google ads, meaning ads will appear in your videos. Companies will have to pay a portion of costs to your channel so that their ad videos can reach users. Google will pay out 68% of ad revenue when an ad is displayed with AdSense. However, to run ads on a YouTube channel, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Have at least 1,000 subscribers.
• Achieve 4,000 watch hours within 12 months.
• The videos do not violate community standards.
• Have an AdSense account.

3. Affiliate Marketing

This form is very popular nowadays, generating a good income but is somewhat passive. Simply put, a link is attached to your video leading to another web page. When a user clicks on the URL and buys a product, you will receive a commission. For beginners, the income can be up to $100 - $300 per month. For those who have been in the field for a long time, the figure can go up to $5,000 - $6,000 per month. Many people opt for this model as YouTubers don't have to bear the capital costs for the product, don't have to get involved in the customer care process, and still receive commissions.

4. How to Make Money on YouTube for Beginners

Step 1: Create a YouTube Account

You can create an account by signing up on the app on your phone or on the website on your computer. All you need is to create a highly secured Gmail account. Keep in mind that your account name should relate to the content the channel brings out. The channel name needs to be special, concise, memorable, and leave a good impression on viewers.

Step 2: Plan for Your Channel

First, you need to develop some outreach strategies to reach your users. The videos created need to be of good quality so as to attract more views and subscriptions. You need to follow these procedures:

• Clearly define the audience your channel aims at.
• Develop high-quality video content, appealing title, and clear sound, and images.
• Set a timetable for posting videos. Initially, your videos may not attract viewer attention. But keep posting videos incrementally, and gradually, your reach to the customers will increase.

Step 3: Enable Monetization on YouTube

To enable the monetization feature, your channel needs to have at least 1,000 followers and 4,000 watch hours. Your task is to register and declare your Google AdSense account.

Step 4: Start Uploading

Now that you have set up the channel to earn money, all you have to do is create videos aligned with the plan you've set. Among thousands of videos on YouTube, no one wants to watch a boring video. Therefore, invest seriously in your videos.

    
Step 5: Advertise Your Video

An essential step that every content creator must not skip is promoting the products they created. Apart from designing curious and appealing titles, reasonable thumbnails, combining other social media platforms is also extremely important. You can share mental work on Facebook, Instagram, etc., to gain recognition from people around.

If you have a passion for this field, give it a try. With all your effort, surely you will reap worthy rewarding results. I wish you succeed!