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My Youtube earnings (brickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com)

2015 points by tpmx · 1342 days ago · 403 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses the author's YouTube earnings from their Lego-focused channel, Brick Experiment Channel, which has 2.9 million subscribers and has earned a total of $664,000 since 2018. The author breaks down their earnings, expenses, and viewership demographics, providing insight into the financial aspects of running a successful YouTube channel. The channel's average monthly earnings are $12,500, with the majority coming from YouTube ad revenue. The author also shares data on their video performance, including view counts, engagement, and earnings per video.

Main themes

  • YouTube monetization
  • ad revenue
  • sponsorships
  • merchandise sales
  • taxation
  • algorithmic favoritism
  • content creation strategies

What commenters say

  • Some creators earn significantly more from sponsorships and merchandise sales than from YouTube ad revenue, making it a crucial part of their overall income.
  • The value of ad impressions varies greatly depending on the audience's location and demographics, with some countries generating much lower revenue per view.
  • Successful YouTube channels often have multiple revenue streams, including sponsorships, merchandise sales, and memberships, which can surpass ad revenue.
  • Tax deductions and business expenses can significantly reduce the tax burden for YouTubers, making their take-home income higher than it initially seems.
  • The YouTube algorithm can favor certain types of content or creators, leading to uneven distribution of views and revenue among channels.
  • Creating unique and engaging content is crucial for a channel's success, as simply producing videos on a popular topic may not be enough to attract and retain viewers.