Tiếng ViệtCreating content on YouTube is a topic that many young people are interested in and never loses its “heat” in the Vietnamese MMO community as well as globally. So how can you create “eye-catching” content and achieve “huge” income from this hot industry? Let’s follow the answers in the article below!
1. What is YouTube? Ways to Make Money from YouTube
1.1 Understanding YouTube
Along with Facebook and other social media platforms, YouTube has gradually become a part of our daily lives. Known as the largest video-sharing site in the world, YouTube boasts over 2 billion users each month and a vast library of billions of videos covering a wide range of topics, from entertainment and movies to news and lifestyle.
If in the past, content creators uploaded videos to YouTube simply to share their information, opinions, and experiences with viewers, now they can completely earn money on this platform from the very content they upload. Accounts with a large number of subscribers and high monthly views can generate significant passive income, unrestricted by time or geographical distance. The attractive income has led to a rapid increase in the number of people working in this field, with videos being polished and invested in more in terms of both visuals and content quality.
1.2 How to Make Money from YouTube?
Although they are fascinated by the “huge” income figure and are eager to participate in the industry, not everyone knows how to earn income from this platform. So specifically, how can you make money from Youtube?
- Make money from Youtube partner program
In this form, after meeting certain conditions, you will be able to directly register to participate in the Youtube partner program. From there, you can make money by allowing ads to be placed on the videos you post on this platform.
- Make money through Network
In fact, this form is similar to making money from the Youtube partner program. However, when you are in a network, you will receive a number of privileges such as support for management tools, a high success rate when appealing copyright-related issues, and the rate of videos being monetized. High success,… However, the downside is that your income will be partly shared with the network and payment will also depend on the policy of each network.
- Make money with Affiliate Marketing
This is a form of making money that is growing very strongly in Vietnam as well as around the world. Operating on a win-win relationship, you promote a company’s products or services through referral links embedded in posted videos. If viewers make purchases through those links, you will receive a commission corresponding to the agreed amount from the seller.
- Income from viewer support
You can absolutely call on viewers to support through crowdfunding, donations, etc. However, this method may not bring in the expected income because viewers often have very little ability to do so. Potentially want to spend money for a service that is inherently free, unless they are very satisfied with the value you bring.
2. Basic steps when creating Youtube content
When doing any job, if you want to achieve high efficiency, you need to have a standard, consistent and appropriate process, and making YouTube is no exception. The following is a basic process when making YouTube, you can refer to and consider applying to achieve your goals.
Identify the topic
This is an extremely important step to help you shape your specific goals as well as the path ahead. The topic will run from the channel’s topic to the specific topic of each video.
After determining the topic you will pursue, next you need to define the goals and value that the video brings, along with outlining the most effective direction for content development.
Make a script
The next step in this process will be to create a script, including information, ideas as well as an outline of the messages you will convey in the video. Besides, you also need to list out the props you will use, where the scenes will take place, and how to arrange them accordingly. Outlining specific items will help prepare and execute more smoothly, effectively and save time.
Filming Step
After completing the script, filming will begin. In this step, you need to pay attention to the filming angles as well as lighting, sound, images, etc. to make the scene as beautiful as possible.
Select scenes
After filming, you will have raw videos, now you will need to choose the best scenes, quality images and sound, and suitable content. From there, you will get the material to proceed with video editing in the next step.
Select sounds
Choosing audio will depend on the type of clip you’re making. If it’s a regular live sharing video, you just need to adjust the sound so that the mouthpiece and sound match. Eliminate unnecessary noise, avoid disturbing viewers.
If it is a dubbing format, be careful to choose a good, inspiring voice, and do not use local languages that are difficult for viewers to understand. Note that if your video uses music, you need to make sure that music does not violate copyright, otherwise it will be easy to receive “sticks” from Youtube.
Editing and finishing
After getting all the raw video and selected audio, you will proceed to create the complete video. This process requires creativity and meticulousness to create the most impressive product. Once you have the final video, you just need to upload it to the channel to complete the entire process.
3. Content creation ideas on YTB
Many of you, after learning the processes, are very excited to start your YouTuber career, but when it comes to finding ideas to create content, you start to feel “stuck”. So here are suggestions for the most popular content types on Youtube for you:
- Make Unboxing videos
This is a relatively popular video format today and receives attention from many audiences. You can “show off” about the luxury products you own or simply buy things and introduce the actual functions, advantages and disadvantages to viewers. Help them make decisions about choosing products or brands more easily.
- Reaction Videos
This is the trending channel and also has the most demanding requirements today. In this type of video, you must “show” your actual reactions and feelings towards specific things/events.
However, this reaction must bring value to the viewer, often humorous content for entertainment. For example, reactions about movies, TV shows, games, etc.
- Cooking videos
If you are skillful and passionate about cooking, you can try this video format. Cooking videos always have a certain number of loyal “fans”, especially food lovers.
- Health-related videos
Video formats on health-related topics such as gym instructions, yoga, teaching health knowledge and how to protect your health are becoming increasingly popular. If you have knowledge about these fields, don’t hesitate to share your knowledge with close friends to bring value to viewers, while also achieving your desired goals.
- Personal Vlogs
The trend of making personal vlogs to share opinions, lifestyle, fashion, etc. has been around for many years but has never “cooled down”. If you are not afraid to share your personal life as well as appear yourself in front of viewers, you can try this video format. The topics of this type of video are also relatively diverse, so you can completely unleash your creativity, without being limited to any content format.
- Game-streaming videos
The video streaming game format has only appeared and become popular in the past few years, but the growth rate is as fast as “storm”. A series of famous streamers have been born with “huge” incomes that many people desire. If you are passionate about games and have a talent for communication, you can try this type of video, because who knows, maybe one day you can join the list of famous streamers.
- Kids videos
Video formats for children are relatively easy to make. You just need to record a video playing with your kids, with toys or cartoons, telling simple, interesting stories that “little” audiences love.
The ability of young people to get “views” cannot be underestimated. These types of videos are always present in the top most viewed videos in the world. Thanks to that, you can earn a very good income by producing healthy children’s videos without having to put in too much effort.
- Music videos, covers song
If you have a natural talent for singing or composing music, you should definitely not miss this video idea. Music content always makes up a large part of the videos being shared on Youtube, and many artists have debuted through this platform. When you share your singing videos or music, you not only receive commissions from the views you get, but this is also a form of promotion for yourself. A stepping stone to enter showbiz, to the path of professional singing. Above are some basic things you need to know before officially entering the field of content creation on Youtube. Although the number of participants is gradually becoming more crowded, this land is still very fertile and completely unlimited. Therefore, if you are confident in your creativity, do not hesitate to try your hand at this field, who knows the results will be beyond your expectations.