This are the few steps that you to follow to create channel and make money on youtube

With the advent of coronavirus, many have thought of turning to online jobs as the virus takes toll on formal employment, many being sent home on unpaid leave or complete dismissal thanks to the losses occasioned by the pandemic.

Among the many online ways of making money is through ‘Youtube’ where one gets paid out of the content they create on the platform.

Advertisers partner with YouTube, the latter in turn shares the proceeds with the content creator.

To get started, a Gmail account is key. If you don’t have an account you will be needed to create one, which only requires a phone or PC connected to the internet.

After creating the Google account you will proceed to coming up with a YouTube channel, still using your PC which has been connected to the net

How to create a YouTube Channel

Step 1: Create your channel (it will serve as your representation on the platform)

It should not be forgotten that each YouTube account is connected to a channel, and they operate in the same way as Google accounts

You can choose unique key words that will give the potential subscribers an easy time in finding the channel.

Adding keywords can be done under the Channel Settings section. It is advisable to come up with keywords that match the type of content you are yet to give.

Step 2: Proceed With Adding Content On The Newly Formed Channel

Upload content with unarguable quality, the videos being concise , that being dependent on the kind of content you chose to put up.

Adding content is the first step, being consistent being another important aspect. It tends not to look up at first but with being regular in uploading the content, the course tends to be viable as time goes by.

Regular uploads keeps you in touch with the existing audience, who will spread the word depending on the quality and consistency of your content. Always be sure to tag your keywords on every upload to maintain the brand that you are trying to come up with.

Step 3: Increase your Audience

After being consistent in posting content, the task that follows is to establish the base which your audience stands on. 

For money to come in, views are key. The catch is maintaining the existing subscribers and attracting more. That is achievable if the content on your channel is of good quality, and working on their feedback on the comment section.

Step 4: Earn Real Money Out Of Your Content

This is where you had been so eager to get to. To begin earning out of the videos on your channel, you will be needed to enable monetization. This is simply allowing the platform (YouTube) to adverts in the midst of your videos.

Importantly, allowing ads on your videos suggest that the videos are devoid of any copyrighted material. To enable monetization, click on My Channel, select the ‘Video Manager’ link at the top bar, click on ‘Channel’ then Enable.

Step 5: Meet The YouTube Obligations

To begin earning money from YouTube, you need a minimum watch time of 4000 hours and at least 1000 subscribers

To earn from a video as you upload it, select on the Monetization tab and check the box with ‘Monetize with Ads’.

You can still earn out of a video after uploading it, here the requirement is opening the Video Manager and then clicking on the ($) located next to the video.

Step 6: Create Google AdSense

All Google partners are paid via Google AdSense service.

You freely do it by registering and creating an account on the AdSense site.

Requirements for AdSense is attainment of 18 years and above, a bank or Paypal account, an active and valid mailing address and other important details needed by AdSense to verify your identity and of the one you are to transact with.

Step 7: Analytics

After creating the channel, uploading content, earning out of the content, etc, you can peacefully proceed to the analytics to check on the performance of individual videos and the channel in general.

Click on ‘Analytics’ in the Channel menu where you will be able to view your estimated earnings, video views, ad performance, demographics and much more.

With these tools, you can get to see how your uploaded content resonates with your audience.

Step 8: Market your content elsewhere

Don’t just post your videos on YouTube. You can establish a blog, create a website, or just post the links on your social media sites. Of course, the more the views, the better for you. By embedding the video or sharing the link, you will be increasing its chances of being noticed.