FAO Piggy

[bigcheez2k3]

You all have more views and subscribers than me. FML.

[Piggy]

Thanks Darren.
Yeah its a bit gimmicy I think the 'partner' thing.

Appreciate the headsup though.

[Toms306]

I monetised my vids about 2 months ago, have only done 3 vids since and have 'estimated' earnings of $4.67, or about £3, on just one vid in that time...

Its not a bad way of making some extra income if you have a wide audience and new videos every week or so. Would be ideal for me but I just cant think of much worth video'ing! Though I may start video'ing more car things. The vid that netted me the above was the Focus static regen, and it was the first using that program on youtube...

[Dum-Dum]

Thanks Darren.
Yeah its a bit gimmicy I think the 'partner' thing.

Appreciate the headsup though.

It definitely is a bit of a gimmicky name but you are kinda a partner with them as you get about 50% of the revenue generated off your video. Without people uploading videos youtube wouldn't work as a company.

[cully]

mine was not a YouTube partner but it is now

i have also linked my youtube to googles ADsence as that manages the ads and sends me the cheques it also gives me web code that i can embed into a few sites which roles different adds not just the same ones

[mr_fish]

I only started putting a couple videos on YouTube just to show others, back in the day.

currently

1,102,247 Views
92 Subscribers

Duno why I dont put nothing interesting really on there.

My best video has had 975k views which was never expected.

[darrenjlobb]

Being a partner used to mean something, but now it seems the default.... You can partner with external companys such as Fullscreen etc, who will promote you etc, Youtube used to do this but not so much anymore... You can only partner on channel, so more than that you would have to use other people etc.

I use youtube to fund my car / workshop, 100% of my youtube earnings go directly back into my workshop / cars, without it I simply couldn't afford to build any of the things I have in the past. The last 12 months + has taken a big hit mind as I don't upload half as much as I used to, you really do have to upload very consistently to keep your subs active / happy, without this any kind of income just goes away to nothing..

Its good imo just to use as an "extra" thing, and keep it for doing more of whatever that is your doing, without pinching money from your income etc.

In your case though piggy I have no idea how bad your joint issues are etc, but possibly not the best idea claiming benefits then posting videos on youtube dropping gearboxs out of cars etc...

[mattsrallye]

I only started putting a couple videos on YouTube just to show others, back in the day.

currently

1,102,247 Views
92 Subscribers

Duno why I dont put nothing interesting really on there.

My best video has had 975k views which was never expected.

975k views! What's the video? I'm guessing you're monetised as well? If not, can it be done retrospectively?

[mr_fish]

I only started putting a couple videos on YouTube just to show others, back in the day.

currently

1,102,247 Views
92 Subscribers

Duno why I dont put nothing interesting really on there.

My best video has had 975k views which was never expected.

975k views! What's the video? I'm guessing you're monetised as well? If not, can it be done retrospectively?

Video

Wont be very interesting for the majority, I cant see why I got so many views tbh.

That's the first video IIRC youtube contacted me or suggested monetising it. cant remember now.

I just signed up and let it roll....it earnt well.

Not sure how it works now but there's an option when you upload to monetise your video.

[WiNgNuTz]

You all have more views and subscribers than me. FML.

If it makes you feel better, I have a whopping 2 subscribers, and just over 500 views. Best video is Dum dums estate going through esses at fcs last year, with 96 views.

[Piggy]

Darren, I am AVOIDING having to claim any benefits and NEVER plan to.

Hence this stratergy to earn a little extra while doing a little less.

That make sense?

[1616six]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXyvMPzC6pU

[darrenjlobb]

Darren, I am AVOIDING having to claim any benefits and NEVER plan to.

Hence this stratergy to earn a little extra while doing a little less.

That make sense?

Deffo...It will work well if you put enough time into it, but will take some time to build up i guess...

[Piggy]

I be up for any pointers fella

I am going to give it a year or so and see where it goes. First year anything I make and any spare funds will go back into the channel and kit for the channel etc

[bigcheez2k3]

First thing I'd suggest is making it into an actual channel layout because at the moment it isn't.

[toseland]

i was trying to work out how to take a picture of the ipad screen with the ipad... working in the science department i have access to millions of prisms and mirrors etc.

[Piggy]

First thing I'd suggest is making it into an actual channel layout because at the moment it isn't.

Eh?! 

Ive missed something there then... Advise please wise man

[bigcheez2k3]

Yours looks like this:



Mine looks like this, which is known as a channel layout (I think). You have somewhere to show your content, different playlists, etc.

[darrenjlobb]

Dont personally see a huge amount of point in making a snazzy channel page, altho its not very customizable these days anyway compared to how it used to be..

Only thing that will get subs / views is regular good videos.. I used to upload very regular videos, and you very quickly build up a regular subscriber base, which in turns gives views..

[bigcheez2k3]

It's more so people can see your content easier than seeing who you have subscribed to or videos you've liked recently.

Can also run a certain video that shows up for non-subscribers in order to get their interest. My mate runs his channel advert in this place for example.

[Piggy]

Withall due respect...

I think mine looks better!! But I will look into it.

Im currently in process of editing a trailer but need some more footage yet

[Dum-Dum]

I liked Colin Furze's layout, I forget why but if you want to be a youtube star thats who your aiming for.

[Piggy]

I'm never going to be a star!

Colin Furze is my hero...and a gazillion times smarter and more skilled!!

But I take your point Chris, when I get back home I will look a design a little more

Thanks guys, this IS all really helpful input!

Went and had a treatment today. So bloody expensive. And we had to discuss life routine to increase daily excercise time