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Is making money on YouTube a dream of yours? Have you started a channel or been thinking about it? Many of us have been there, but get overwhelmed trying to build a following and start to think it’s impossible to make money from a small channel. We’re here to tell you that’s simply not the case! With 122 million daily active users, YouTube remains one of the most popular social media platforms. Using the right methods, you can definitely capitalize on that. In this article, we’ll go through 6 surefire ways to make money on Youtube (with 1K subscribers or less) while working from the comfort of your own home. We’ll also give you tips on how to grow your audience so you’ll have even more opportunities to bring in extra cash from your channel. Keep reading to find out how. Psst! Looking for additional ways to make money from home? Check out this article for 35 great money-making ideas. 1. Create and sell your own products If you follow any online content creators, chances are you’ve seen them selling merch. It’s one of the best ways to earn money on YouTube and also boost awareness for your channel. Let’s say a fan buys your merch, they’re not only supporting you and getting a cool product, but they also essentially become your channel’s walking billboard or business card. Creating and selling merch will give you more exposure for your YouTube channel. Digital products When you think of selling merch, the first thing that probably comes to mind is designing apparel—tees, sweatshirts, etc. While these products are often successful, it’s not the only thing you can sell. Another great option is offering digital products like ebooks, photos, templates, and apps. How to decide what to sell? Start by acknowledging your skills. Think about what you can offer your followers, what you can teach others, or what would be of interest to your fans. Also, keep your channel in mind. What is your niche? If it’s fashion, you could offer a course on textiles or sustainable fashion, for example. Is it fitness? Make a downloadable workout plan. If you make videos about art, you can offer digital artwork or coloring sheets. Or, maybe photography is your calling. If that’s the case, try selling your images on Shutterstock, iStock Photo, or Etsy. There are so many possibilities. YouTuber Jamie Owers is a great example of someone who’s had success with digital products. He makes content about his entrepreneurial journey on YouTube and has created multiple channels over the past few years. He’s also created a course on Skillshare: “The Ultimate Guide To Creating A Successful YouTube Gaming Channel.” Currently, there are nearly 400 students who have taken his course! Source: YouTuber Jamie Owers Skillshare course Another good example is the small YouTube channel Smart Money Mamas that’s run by Chelsea Brennan. The channel has an accompanying website where they sell printable templates like coloring sheets, budget planners, and side hustle income trackers all for $5 or less. They also offer courses, guides, and physical planners. These products are a great resource for her followers—and a great way to make extra cash. Source: YouTuber Smart Money Mamas website What can you offer your followers? Here are some digital products to try out: Ebooks. Photos. Templates Courses. Apps. Photo presets. Checklists Coloring sheets. Meal or workout plans. Physical products While selling digital products can provide an easy additional revenue stream, if you’re eager for more ways to earn money on the side, think about selling physical products that rep your channel or relate to your content. As a small YouTube channel, the most accessible and affordable way to sell your official branded merch is by making a store through an ecommerce platform like Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, or others. They offer a wide range of templates to choose from, it’s reasonably priced, and they usually offer different marketing opportunities. Build your logo and decide on your brand’s font and colors using platforms like Canva. Then, design your products and add them to your store. Choosing the right product for your brand. When selling any product, you’ll first have to identify your target audience. This will help you make sure that you’re reaching customers who are interested in and excited about your products. Next is creating the right design. Maybe it’s your daily intro or motto, funny wordplay, or even a popular joke. It could also be your channel’s artwork, logo, or username. When choosing your products, you can jump on current trends or select a product that won’t go out of style—whatever you think is the best fit for your target audience. Check out these successful YouTuber merch stores to get inspiration and help you decide. A great example of a small YouTube channel making extra money with merch is DeMilli. The creator of the channel, Dea Mehilli, makes videos about her art journey and posts abstract art tutorials. As another revenue source, she’s opened a merch store featuring products like art prints and her original paintings. Source: DeMilli website Another small channel, Susan Clifton, also shares Dea Mehilli’s passion for art. Susan creates weekly art tutorials and videos about art marketing. Along with making videos on YouTube, she owns an online store, where she sells not only her paintings but also prints, stationery, puzzles, and mugs with her unique artwork. Source: Susan Clifton’s Grey Matter Products Print-on-demand for physical merch. As opposed to digital products, selling physical merch might seem like a hassle if you’re doing it on your own. Finding the right product, making sure your design comes out how you envisioned it, ordering stock, and having to prepare, pack, and ship every order yourself—it’s daunting. On-demand printing and fulfillment can be a real asset. By choosing a print-on-demand (POD) provider like Printful, you won’t have to invest any money upfront in inventory, or worry about products not selling. Printful offers a wide variety of merch options for you to promote your channel with, and we’ll fulfill your orders as they come in. Once an order is made, we print, pack, and ship it with your branding. That way, you can focus on marketing your products and building your channel. When working with a POD provider, it’s important to keep a few things in mind: Make sure to compare quality and prices for the different products offered. Consider the different colors and gradients of your design, and how it might come out in real life Choose the right placement for your design—you don’t want it to sit unflatteringly. To ensure better print quality, double-check if your print file ticks all boxes Avoid images that are inappropriate, negative, or copyrighted Make sure to order a sample to see the size and quality of your design Interested in what products are trendy in 2022? Here are some products that are popular right now: Hoodies Sportswear T-shirts Eco-friendly products Hats Stationery Wall art Phone cases Drinkware Bags Get Started Now! 2. Coach or consult on the side Another way to make money if your YouTube channel is still growing is to offer coaching or consulting services. You probably started your channel with the idea to share your knowledge, experiences, or unique insights on a particular subject. Why not turn that goal into a personalized offer for your followers? With one-to-one sessions, you can help others get the inside scoop on whatever your specialty is—and you’ll be earning money at the same time. Coaching or consulting also lets you plan your days however you like and gives you the flexibility to still have time to continue making videos for your YouTube channel. As more people learn about your services, it might also give your profile a boost and help you grow your channel. Source: YouTuber Brandon Timothy’s website For example, Brandon Timothy is a medium-sized YouTuber who shares helpful tips on everything you need to know about running an Etsy shop. He quit his 9–5 job to pursue his passion, becoming an entrepreneur, making YouTube videos, and sharing his knowledge by coaching, and consulting others. How can you get started coaching or consulting? Here are some steps you can take to launch your coaching or consulting services: Make sure you have the right training and/or certificates (if you need them) Create a structured plan for how to approach sessions Set your prices for the different services you offer. Create a website to explain more about you, your experience, and your services, and offer ways to get in contact Use your YouTube channel to promote your services, but don’t forget about advertising on local forums and social media as well. 3. Rely on fan funding. Fan funding is a way to earn money directly from your YouTube followers. It’s how fans support, and say thanks to their favorite YouTubers for producing awesome content, and is a common way for smaller YouTubers to make money. There are many fan-funding platforms out there. To begin with, you should do some research and find out about what each option offers. Some of them offer monthly memberships. Meaning, your fans pay monthly fees to receive exclusive content from you (that isn’t accessible for free). Others ask for a specific amount of money per post, and still others let your fans simply donate money as a way of saying thanks. For instance, Sarah Gray runs the medium-sized YouTube channel Bloom & Gray - Flower Farm. She creates videos about her business, adventures, and experiences, as well as showcases ideas on flower bouquet arrangements and gives tutorials. In addition to her small business and YouTube channel, she has a page where you can “buy her a coffee” (i.e. support her content creation by donating £5 or more). It’s a clever way to offer fans a means of supporting your channel. Source: Sarah’s Buy me a coffee page Although Sarah’s idea works well with her aesthetic, it’s important to note that people are...

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