Monetizing YouTube: Beyond Ads

Making money on YouTube starts with hitting 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours to join the Partner

Program. Once in, you earn from ads placed on your videos. But ads are just

the beginning. Smart creators stack income streams. Add affiliate links in descriptions

to earn commissions on products you recommend. Create sponsored content where brands

pay you directly. Sell your own digital products like courses or ebooks. Set up channel memberships

for exclusive perks. The key is consistency. Post quality content on a schedule, engage with comments,

and optimize titles and thumbnails. Most successful YouTubers diversify beyond ad revenue

because relying on one income source is risky. Build an audience first,