YouTube as Passive Income
YouTube videos can generate income for years after publishing. Once you build a library of quality content, views and revenue can grow even while you sleep.
Monetization Methods
- Ad revenue: YouTube Partner Program (1,000 subs + 4,000 watch hours)
- Sponsorships: Brand deals often pay more than ads
- Affiliate marketing: Recommend products in descriptions
- Digital products: Sell courses, templates, or merchandise
- Channel memberships: Recurring revenue from super fans
Getting Started
- Choose a niche you can create consistent content about
- Research what successful channels in your niche do
- Start with basic equipment (smartphone is fine)
- Focus on providing value over production quality initially
- Be consistent with upload schedule
Making YouTube More Passive
- Create evergreen content that stays relevant
- Batch record videos to stay ahead
- Outsource editing as revenue grows
- Build systems for thumbnail creation and SEO