This article is a summary of a YouTube video "How Much YouTube Paid Me For 1,000,000 Views and why..." by Mary Spender
TLDR YouTube can be a great source of revenue for creators, but it is important to understand the metrics and monetization strategies to maximize success.
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I'm sharing my experience with YouTube revenue to help others avoid mistakes and clear up misconceptions.
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My YouTube channel has given me control over my music and a direct connection to my audience, and the analytics prove it!
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8.500 new subscribers, 85.000 hours of watch time, and an estimated revenue of $6.000 or £5.000 were gained.
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YouTube's RPM metric is more beneficial to creators than CPM, as it takes into account all views.
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Longer watch times, longer videos, and finance topics have higher RPMs.
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Brands compete for YouTube ad slots, product reviews are popular, and cover versions can be monetized but can be demonetized.
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Supporting creators through platforms like Patreon is a great way to help sustain businesses.
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Invest in learning video production skills to create a catalog of music and build relationships with your audience on YouTube.