YouTube ad revenue is a really difficult thing to count on, money-wise. If you really want to make money from your videos, the days of uploading and gathering subscribers then living off of ad revenue are pretty much going away. Nowadays, creators are either going towards subscription payment services like Patreon or funding large projects through crowdfunding like Kickstarter, or they're working out brand or affiliate deals. As the latest shakeup shows, YouTube can change their way of paying creators at any time, and doesn't seem to have exceptionally clear details about how their rules (new or existing) are enforced.

So make videos because you want to make videos. The money, you'll have to figure out as either an offshoot of that or make it not as much a part of the reason why you YouTube in the first place.

Thanks, XingCat. I appreciate your comment.
I enjoy making these videos (although I walk around like a zombie in the morning...lol), and my little guy loves watching them. One day years down the line, he'll have some great videos and memories to look back on, all in one place.
 
Not to be harsh on you, but I'm developing a toy channel as well and it's a very very very saturated market you're trying to get into. Look at your videos and the topic you're covering and ask yourself if it's really that much better than people who are at a similar channel age and improve where you need to. If you look at the big guys, what are they doing and how can you do something similar without blindly copying it.
If you're persistent, keep improving, post 3 or 4 times a week, do everything right, you might start earning some money 6 to 9 months from now. Until that time it's scraping pennies every month and no guarantees for succes :)

Looking briefly at your channel, you started only a few weeks ago and while your editing seems good and you start with a hook, you could improve points below. Haven't check your tags so can't judge how good they are.

- No top banner
- Very busy thumbnails, they don't show in a quick glance what it is about. Remember you're targeting kids with a very short attention span, why would they click your video and not Ryan's toy review, Toymonster, etc.
- No descriptions for Youtube to learn from what your video is about

Thanks, KidsCorner, for checking out my channel and for your helpful response. I appreciate it! I'll get on that banner and thumbnails. :) What app do you use for your banner and thumbnails? I checked your channel out also. The thumbnails are bright and beautiful. Very nice.

I think I need to update my tags also. Cheers. Best wishes to you!
 
I spent so much time making videos that I'm getting 1¢ per hour after everything. Lol. Anyone else in the same boat? What is your motivation to keep moving forward?
I would make $20 every month with my channel at the moment...
But I don't care about the money, I'm doing YouTube now for like 2 months I have almost 300 subs, when I hit 1K I will probably join a network :')
 
Thanks, KidsCorner, for checking out my channel and for your helpful response. I appreciate it! I'll get on that banner and thumbnails. :) What app do you use for your banner and thumbnails? I checked your channel out also. The thumbnails are bright and beautiful. Very nice.

I think I need to update my tags also. Cheers. Best wishes to you!
Thanks for checking my channel and the nice words. I use Adobe Photoshop for it, not the cheapest and easiest to use tool though.
 
Have a hug :)

I've just recently started on a more serious note so the workflow os more or less:

Make video,
Wait a week,
Watch retention analytics drops with video moments,
Note things to improve,
See top ranking videos for my keyword,
Try to analyze why they are top,
Ask questions on this forum,
Make different video with applied knowledge,
Wait a week,
Etc.

Or in other words, stop moving when you are dead, not earlier :)

Thank you, iamvroom, for your response. You're sweet. ❤️ I can definitely use a big hug. Sounds like great advice. I learn new things everyday and try to improve on the videos. Once I get the basics down, I'll put in more bells and whistles. Great idea on looking at top ranking videos for keywords. Wonderful! Best wishes for your success. I didn't see your channel on your profile. Are you hiding it for now? Lol.
Cheers!
 
You're thinking too short term. I could easily turn on monetization and earn a handful of $$$, but I choose not to until I have a big enough subscriber base. But if you're not excited making your content for free on Youtube, then you're not doing something you love. I'd love to get paid for this someday, but at the same time I do this mainly because I know my content provides value for people.

Thanks, Positively. It has been a huge learning curve doing all this. I learn new things everyday. I'm a bit techy so this is fun for me, too. I definitely think long term. The little guy loves watching these videos. One day, when he grows older, he can look back at all these videos and have wonderful memories all in one place. Seriously, if it's for the money, for 5 pennies a video, I don't know anyone who would continue. But I'm continuing to move forward. Cheers![DOUBLEPOST=1473096687,1473096284][/DOUBLEPOST]
I would make $20 every month with my channel at the moment...
But I don't care about the money, I'm doing YouTube now for like 2 months I have almost 300 subs, when I hit 1K I will probably join a network :')

We're rich! Lol!
That's awesome. Congrats on getting so many subs. ❤️
Pardon the ignorant question (I'm still new...here), what's joining a network? What network?
Thanks and cheers![DOUBLEPOST=1473097534][/DOUBLEPOST]
Thanks for checking my channel and the nice words. I use Adobe Photoshop for it, not the cheapest and easiest to use tool though.

Of course! :) I will show support where I can. Adobe. Cool deal. Thanks! I've done 90% of everything on my phone so far in bed at night in the dark while the kiddo sleeps. Haha. Maybe it's time to sit up and use the computer. Lol.
 
Thanks, Positively. It has been a huge learning curve doing all this. I learn new things everyday. I'm a bit techy so this is fun for me, too. I definitely think long term. The little guy loves watching these videos. One day, when he grows older, he can look back at all these videos and have wonderful memories all in one place. Seriously, if it's for the money, for 5 pennies a video, I don't know anyone who would continue. But I'm continuing to move forward. Cheers![DOUBLEPOST=1473096687,1473096284][/DOUBLEPOST]

We're rich! Lol!
That's awesome. Congrats on getting so many subs. ❤️
Pardon the ignorant question (I'm still new...here), what's joining a network? What network?
Thanks and cheers!
Haha thanks :)
Well you can earn money with your video's by using ads on your video's but you can also earn money on YouTube by joining a network.
So, you don't need to put ads on your video's / your network (for example : Curse, Machinima, ...) pays you.
There are many different networks all have their pros and cons... For example : You earn 90% of what you make with your channel (10% Is for that network)
And in another network you earn 70% of what you make with your channel (30% Is for that network)
Some networks also do things like : When you have 10K monthly views, we will (the network) give you a private coach for your channel etc ...
I would recommend you to join a network (if you're channel is a bit bigger), because YouTube adsense is really difficult :/
 
Have a hug :)

I've just recently started on a more serious note so the workflow os more or less:

Make video,
Wait a week,
Watch retention analytics drops with video moments,
Note things to improve,
See top ranking videos for my keyword,
Try to analyze why they are top,
Ask questions on this forum,
Make different video with applied knowledge,
Wait a week,
Etc.

Or in other words, stop moving when you are dead, not earlier :)
could you elaborate on this a bit for me please? such as top ranking videos for keywords? how would you do that :)?
 
Don't ever join a network, it's a thing of the past you will regret big time. If you ignore my advice, ask around first to get some more opinions. They just take a big chunk of your profits and they will not help you promote. At best you will get access to some free music to use but in return you give 20 to 30% of your profits away.[DOUBLEPOST=1473097909,1473097826][/DOUBLEPOST]
Haha thanks :)
Well you can earn money with your video's by using ads on your video's but you can also earn money on YouTube by joining a network.
So, you don't need to put ads on your video's / your network (for example : Curse, Machinima, ...) pays you.
There are many different networks all have their pros and cons... For example : You earn 90% of what you make with your channel (10% Is for that network)
And in another network you earn 70% of what you make with your channel (30% Is for that network)
Some networks also do things like : When you have 10K monthly views, we will (the network) give you a private coach for your channel etc ...
I would recommend you to join a network (if you're channel is a bit bigger), because YouTube adsense is really difficult :/
Youtube adsense is not the easiest but if you can edit a video it shouldnt be a big hurdle.
 
My motivation is not he money. Doing magic gives me so much, it makes me happy, and it makes other happy.

Now, creating videos that's a lot of fun too! Editing and filming and coming up with different ides, that's not work for me, i just like it so much.

It would be cool to make some cash of Youtube don't get me wrong, but that's not the priority! Having fun while creating that's what gives me energy! :)

Thanks, Eaglewolf Magic. Your videos look like a ton of fun.
My motivation is the little kiddo. Smiles on his face as he watches the videos I make. Years down the line, it would be great for him to look back on all the videos in one place.
You're right. Money isn't priority. Lol.
It is a wonderful feeling to see new views and subscribers everyday though. Right?
Best wishes to you and continue having fun! Cheers!!
 
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