How much does it cost to start a YouTube channel?

The cost of building a monetized YouTube channel will depend on your personal content goals. Are you looking to create short and simple how-to videos, or do you want to make high-end film videos? This will determine if you need low-end animation and screen-recording software or if you need to invest in things like:

• Top-of-the-line cameras

• Lighting equipment

• Editing software

• Microphones

A YouTube video with 1 billion views can make upwards of $5,000. According to various sources, YouTubers can make anywhere from $0.01 to $0.03 per ad view with an average of $0.18 per view. The amount of money that YouTube pays, in addition, varies based on the following:

• The number of views your video receives

• The number of clicks an ad receives

• Ad Quality

• Ad Blockers

• Video length

Forbes estimates that for top talent, a YouTuber can make about $5 for every 1,000 video views. YouTube does not pay you based on the number of subscribers you have on your channel. Subscribers are people who choose to follow your account and have easy access to your latest videos.

Even though YouTube does not pay you based on your number of subscribers, they are valuable because they are the ones who will likely comment, like, and share your videos. This means gaining more views and potentially more YouTube money if you place the right ads.

To get paid by YouTube, you first need to reach a balance of $100 or more from views. This means you will need at least 20,000 views if you receive $5 per 1,000 views. To help make this happen, YouTube created the YouTube Partner Program, which allows you to get paid through advertisements on your page.

Once you're in the YouTube Partner Program, you can start bringing in money through advertisements. This is done by either cost per view or cost per click. It is important to note that Google will give you 68% of the revenue if you display ads with Adsense. So, if a video generates $1,000 from Adsense revenue, you will receive $680.

Ad placements aren't the only way to make money on YouTube. You can also use affiliate links, merchandise, and sponsorships.