Are you a creative individual looking for ways to make money? Have you heard of YouTube Shorts? In this blog post, we will explore the world of YouTube Shorts and show you how you can turn your creativity into cash.
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YouTube Shorts allows creators to make and upload short-form vertical videos that are up to 60 seconds long. It is an excellent platform for content creators to showcase their creativity and connect with their audience in a new and exciting way. YouTube Shorts has become increasingly popular since its launch in September 2020, and many creators are leveraging this platform to make money. In this blog post, we will show you how you can do the same.
Create High-Quality Content
The first step to making money with YouTube Shorts is to create high-quality content that is engaging and entertaining. To do this, you must have a clear idea of the type of content you want to create. ChatGPT can help you come up with some ideas. You can actually use ChatGPT, Canva, and Google Slides to bulk create 100s of Shorts for you in minutes. To use Bulk Create, you do need Canva Pro, but you can get a 30-day free trial.
Optimize Your Videos for SEO
Creating high-quality content is not enough; you also need to optimize your videos for SEO to ensure that they are discoverable by your target audience. Some tips for optimizing your videos include adding relevant keywords to your video title, description, and tags. I use ChatGPT to come up with all of these to automate the process. For example, if I had a Shorts channel dedicated to ‘Motivational Quotes for Moms’, I’d first bulk create my Shorts then ask ChatGPT to write all of the titles, descriptions, and tags.
Join the YouTube Partner Program
To monetize your YouTube Shorts, you need to join the YouTube Partner Program which only became available for Shorts channels in Feb 2023. This program allows you to monetize your videos through advertising revenue, channel memberships, and merchandise sales.
To be eligible, you have to have 1,000 subscribers and 10 million eligible public Shorts views in the last 90 days. This seems like a lot, but it’s easier than you’d think. YouTube is trying their hardest to compete with TikTok, so they are in desperate need of shorts. This means they’ll get your shorts seen to as many viewers as possible. The trick is to be consistent and get lots of shorts out there. In the meantime… you can monetize with these other strategies:
Use Affiliate Marketing
Another way to make money with YouTube Shorts is through affiliate marketing. This is where you promote a product or service and receive a commission when someone makes a purchase through your unique affiliate link. To make the most out of affiliate marketing, you should choose products that are relevant to your audience and that you genuinely believe in.
If you are doing a text-based, faceless channel (like my example of the motivational quotes above)… you can add a link in your bio to drive traffic to your affiliate products. I use direct.me because it’s completely free and easy. All you need to do is sign up with a free affiliate marketplace like Clickbank, choose the products you want to promote, get the links and paste them on your direct.me page. Then on your YouTube Shorts channel, post the link to your direct.me page. When people click on it, it will look like the one below. Note: I’m not affiliated with this page, it’s just an example.
Each time someone purchases something from your link, you’ll get a commission. The great thing about this, is that you can start earning money immediately… you don’t have to wait for the YouTube Partner Program.
Collaborate with Brands
Collaborating with brands is another excellent way to make money with YouTube Shorts. Brands are always looking for influencers and creators to promote their products, and if you have a sizable following, you could be in luck. Reach out to brands that align with your niche and see if they would be interested in collaborating with you.
Conclusion
YouTube Shorts is an excellent platform for content creators to showcase their creativity and make money. To succeed, you need to create high-quality content and optimize your videos for SEO. You can do that quickly and efficiently by bulk creating your Shorts. Then start monetizing by joining the YouTube Partner Program, use affiliate marketing, and collaborate with brands. With hard work and dedication, you can turn your creativity into cash and unleash your full potential.
