Understanding the YouTube Monetization Requirements 📊

📊 Understanding the YouTube Monetization Requirements 📊

To monetize a YouTube channel, you need to meet the following requirements:

• 4,000 hours of watch time
• 1,000 subscribers

These numbers may seem intimidating, but they can be broken down into a simple math equation.

🤔 Breaking Down the Math 🤔

Let's say you upload a new video every day for a month, with each video being 12 minutes long and having an average view duration of 50%. This means you'll get 6 minutes of watch time per view.

To reach 4,000 hours of watch time, you would need:

• 40,000 views
• 40,000 views / 30 videos = 1,333 views per video

However, this number can be lower if you upload more videos.

📈 View to Subscriber Ratio 📈

The average YouTube channel has a 1-3% view to subscriber ratio. This means that for every 100 views, you can expect to get 1-3 subscribers.

Let's assume a 2% view to subscriber ratio. For 40,000 views, you can expect to get:

• 800 subscribers

📝 Secret #1: Modeling What Works 📝

A common mistake new YouTubers make is guessing what will work and what won't. Instead, take inspiration from what has already worked on YouTube.

„Modeling what works means taking inspiration from successful videos and channels, and using that inspiration to create your own content.“

🤝 Secret #2: Combining Popular Video Ideas 🤝

Combine two or more popular video ideas into a single video. This can help you create a unique and valuable video that stands out from the crowd.

Channel	Video Idea 1	Video Idea 2	Combined Video Idea
Make Money Matt	Laziest way to make money online	How to make money on YouTube without making videos	Laziest way to make money on YouTube without making videos
Scary Hairy	10 easiest countries to retire comfortably	15 safest countries to live	15 safest countries to retire comfortably

📊 Secret #3: Analyzing Thumbnails and Topics 📊

Analyze what works well on other channels, including thumbnails and topics. Model what works and double down on it.

Channel	Thumbnail Style	Topic
Channel A	Text-based thumbnails	Product reviews
Channel B	Face-based thumbnails	Vlogs

💡 Adding Value to Your Videos 💡

To make your videos stand out, add value by:

• Watching top videos in your niche and incorporating their points into your script
• Answering questions and addressing concerns from the comments section of top videos

By doing this, you can create a video that provides 10 times the value of any single video in your niche.## 📹 Video Content Strategy 📹

Value Propositions

A value proposition is the unique benefit that a product or service offers to its customers. In the context of YouTube, a value proposition can be either educational or entertainment value.

„Value can be either educational or entertainment value. Both of those are value propositions.“

Secret #4: Uploading Frequency

To increase the chances of success on YouTube, it is recommended to upload at least once per week, but ideally 3-5 times per week. This can be adjusted based on the ability to produce valuable content.

Upload Frequency	Recommended
Minimum	1 time per week
Ideal	3-5 times per week
Maximum	Daily (if valuable content can be produced)

Secret #5: Monetizable Content

Not all content is monetizable on YouTube. To ensure that content can be monetized, follow these guidelines:

Monetization Guidelines	Description
1. Follow YouTube's fair use policy	Ensure that content does not infringe on copyrights
2. Use a human voiceover or realistic voiceover	Add value to the content with a voiceover
3. Make content transformative	Add additional value to the content by making it suitable for a different market

Secret #6: Hooking Viewers

To increase audience retention and engagement, use the following strategies:

• Start with a hook that grabs the viewer's attention
• Mention a sneak peek or a surprise at the end of the video
• Ask questions and answer them throughout the video

Secret #7: Video Length

Longer videos can lead to more watch time and increased monetization opportunities. However, it's essential to fill the content with extra value to make it worth watching.

Video Length	Benefits
8 minutes or longer	Can include multiple ad breaks
10 minutes or longer	Can lead to more watch time and increased monetization opportunities

Secret #8: Alternative Monetization Sources

To get monetized before reaching the YouTube monetization requirements, use alternative monetization sources such as:

• Affiliate marketing
• Selling digital products
• Promoting high-payout partner digital products

Secret #9: YouTube Analytics

To improve video performance, analyze the following key statistics:

Key Statistics	Description
Channel average clickthrough rate	The percentage of people who click to watch a video
Individual video clickthrough rate	The percentage of people who click to watch a specific video
Audience retention	The percentage of people who watch a video until the end
Key moments	The moments in a video that keep viewers engaged

Secret #10: Action Checklist

To succeed on YouTube, follow this action checklist:

• Pick a niche that has been proven to work on YouTube
• Post at least 30 videos to the channel and stay consistent with an upload schedule
• Research and analyze data from the first 30 videos to map out the next 30 videos
• Come up with alternative monetization methods
• Upload consistently and reward yourself for every little milestone