How to create your own content and earn money on YouTube?
If you want to earn money from YouTube, you have to adopt the right Content Strategy and Monetization Techniques. Below is a step-by-step guide to create your own channel on YouTube and earn.
Step 1: Select Niche (Topic)
First of all you have to decide on which topic you will make the video. Some Popular YouTube Niches:
✅ Tech Reviews (Mobiles, Laptops, Gadgets)
✅ Education & Tutorials (How-To Guides, Online Courses)
✅ Gaming (Gameplays, Streaming, Reviews)
✅ Vlogging (Daily Life, Travel, Lifestyle)
✅ Fitness & Health (Workout, Diet, Yoga)
✅ Finance & Business (Stock Market, Crypto, ways to earn money)
✅ Entertainment & Comedy (funny videos, roasting)
✅ Food & Cooking (Recipes, Food Reviews)
💡 Tip: Choose only that topic in which you have interest and knowledge.
Step 2: Create YouTube Channel
1️⃣ Log in to YouTube with your Google account.
2️⃣ Click on “Create a Channel” and set the channel name.
3️⃣ Upload channel logo and cover photo (can be created with Canva).
4️⃣ Write a good “About” section of the channel.
5️⃣ Add Contact Email (for Collaboration).
Step 3: Create good content
1️⃣ Setup Camera and Mic
You can also start from mobile (good camera is not necessary, the content should be good).
Later you can buy DSLR, GoPro, or a good quality Mic.
2️⃣ Learn Video Editing
PC: Adobe Premiere Pro, Filmora, DaVinci Resolve
Mobile: Kinemaster, VN Editor, CapCut
3️⃣ Do Content Planning
Write a script (don’t make a video without planning).
Make good thumbnail and title (to increase CTR).
Step 4: Upload video and do SEO
📌 Important things for YouTube SEO:
✔ Title – Keep it attractive and keyword-optimized.
✔ Description – Write about the video in 250+ words.
✔ Tags and Hashtags – Use trending keywords.
✔ Thumbnail – Should be eye-catching.
✔ Increase Engagement – Ask for likes, comments and shares.
Step 5: Ways to earn money from YouTube 💰
1️⃣ YouTube Partner Program (Earning from Ads)
✅ Conditions to Enable Monetization from YouTube:
Complete 1000 subscribers.
Complete 4000 watch hours (in public videos).
Or 10 million shorts views (in the last 90 days).
🔥 Then ads will run on your video and you will get money!
2️⃣ Sponsorships and Brand Deals
If there is good traffic on your channel, brands will pay you for promotion.
You can promote their products/services in your videos.
You can earn up to ₹ 5000 – ₹ 10 lakh from sponsorship!
3️⃣ Affiliate Marketing (earning from commission)
Join affiliate programs of companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Hostinger.
Insert links to products in your videos and you’ll get a commission when people buy.
Example: Tech YouTubers share affiliate links of mobiles and gadgets.
4️⃣ Super Chat and YouTube Memberships
If you live stream, viewers can give you Super Chat (donation).
You can also start paid membership, in which people will be able to watch exclusive content by subscribing to you.
5️⃣ Sell your products or courses
Can sell E-books, Online Courses, Merchandise (T-shirts, Caps, Mugs).
Example: Fitness channels sell diet plans and workout plans.
6️⃣ Earn money from YouTube Shorts
You can earn from YouTube Shorts Fund and Ad Revenue Sharing.
Shorts also earn money if they have more than 10 million views.
Step 6: Tips to make the video viral
🔥 Upload Regularly (Upload 2-3 videos a week).
🔥 Make videos on trending topics.
🔥 Increase Watch Time of Videos (Insert Long-Form Content).
🔥 Increase Engagement – Ask people to like, comment and share.
🔥 Share on Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp).
🔥 Collaborate – Create videos with other YouTubers.
💰How much can you earn from YouTube?
Your earnings depend on video views and monetization methods.
✅ Initially ₹5,000 – ₹10,000/Month
✅ After 6-12 months ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000/Month
✅ Successful YouTubers can earn even ₹5 Lakh – ₹10 Lakh/Month!
🔹 Conclusion
If you are consistent and passionate, you can earn lakhs of rupees from YouTube!
✔ First choose Niche.
✔ Create good content and do SEO.
✔ Adopt different methods of monetization.