How to Make Money on YouTube Without Making a Video

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Author: Miles Smilezy

One of the models you can use to make passive income online is YouTube. YouTube is a video-sharing website with over 2 billion users. An average Youtuber makes between $80 – $55,000 per month without leaving their comfort zone. YouTube is not only a creative platform for creators but a great venue where you can advertise your products and services.

Today, we’ll disclose a step-by-step guide on how to make passive income on YouTube without making any personalized videos.

1. Define Your Niche

Posting or creating random videos can not make you money or build loyal subscribers on YouTube. As a Youtuber, you must define the category of videos you want to be making. It will help you to have a content plan and build subscribers that can count on you in such niche. You can create a channel in niches like Tech, Games, Tutorials, Entertainment, Fashion, etc.

2. Create a Channel

To grow your YouTube Channel faster, you need to brand it. After you have defined your niche, hire a graphic designer to help you create a logo, profile picture, and banner. If you are on a budget, you can use free software like Canva to create your desired graphics.

Steps to Creating a YouTube Channel 

Step 1: Go to Youtube.com, create an account or sign in with an existing Google account.

Step 2: Click on the profile picture menu

Step 3: Click/tap the create a channel button

Step 4: Check the details (with your Google Account name and photo) and confirm to create your channel.

Step 5: Go to Edit Channel to upload your branded profile picture, logo, and banner

3. Create Your Videos

Even though most YouTubers seem to be making personalized videos, it is the contrary. Some smart channel owners often make compilations of their favorite videos or TV shows and upload them on their channel. This mode of video creation is legal because it falls under “Fair Use Protection”, which states that videos with Creative Common License can be reused without getting copyright permission. You can make slides of your favorite shows or comedy or anything you think people will find fascinating then upload it as yours. However, ensure these videos are Creative Common Licensed.

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How to Create a YouTube video with no copyright issues.

Step 1: Use the YouTube search bar to find content in your niche

Step 2: Go to the filter option and select ‘Creative Common’

Step 3: Download your desired videos from these search results.

Step 4: Compile the Video and Give them a title

Step 5: Publish and Share

4. Optimize Your Videos

To grow your channel and build numerous subscribers in no time, ensure your videos are optimized. This will boost your channel and video visibility.

You can also, incorporate these practices for effective video optimization:

  • Use related keywords in your titles and descriptions
  • Transcribe your video and upload it into the description area
  • Use attractive thumbnails
  • Include related tags and hashtags

5. Monetize your Content

This is the most interesting part for anyone who wants to make money on YouTube. To qualify for YouTube Monetization, you need:

  • At least 1,000 subscribers on your YouTube channel
  • At least 4,000 Watch Time hours on your videos within the last 12 months
  • To comply with YouTube’s policies
  •  An AdSense account set up

How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel

  • Log in to YouTube
  • Go to YouTube Studio
  • Go to the left menu and select Content
  • Check the grey box on the left side of the video thumbnail you want to monetize.
  • Click the Edit dropdown in the black bar above your video list > click Monetization

Conclusion

Making money on YouTube without your video might sound unrealistic. However, this article comprehensively reveals how you can start your own YouTube Channel and create Videos without any sophisticated equipment or camera. Simply follow the steps and tips mentioned and you will be a successful YouTuber in no time. 

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