how much youtube paid me as a small channel (while balancing a full-time job)

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  • čas přidán 8. 03. 2024
  • How much money can you earn on CZcams as a small creator just starting out? Here's a full-year of income while going from 5k to 39k subs. This is a good benchmark if you're lazy and inconsistent (AKA working a separate full-time gig) like I was. :)
    My first earnings breakdown: • how much youtube paid ...
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Komentáře • 75

  • @cloudedtulip
    @cloudedtulip Před 3 měsíci +37

    love how open and real you are it’s so refreshing

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +6

      "refreshing" is my favorite compliment as a creator 😭🙏

    • @cloudedtulip
      @cloudedtulip Před 3 měsíci

      omg thanks! your videos are the best!

  • @junieelizabeth
    @junieelizabeth Před 3 měsíci +22

    the animal crossing music in the back is actually really soothing 👌🏾 lol

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +5

      who said money talk can't be chill? 😌

  • @StephMonti
    @StephMonti Před 3 měsíci +12

    So interesting to see everything broken down! Thanks for sharing!

  • @swifttoefl
    @swifttoefl Před 3 měsíci +5

    The compound effect is sweet.

  • @thatgirlrachyy
    @thatgirlrachyy Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi this is so refreshing! Since I plan on starting my CZcams journey on my other YT channel. It’s nice to see someone small and the transparency of your earnings!

  • @SangTalksMoney
    @SangTalksMoney Před 3 měsíci +9

    Thank you for the transparency. It gives me hope to someone like me just starting out 🙂

  • @carolinaventura2768
    @carolinaventura2768 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the transparency✨ Love the video!!!

  • @Eagle-gl7bq
    @Eagle-gl7bq Před 16 hodinami

    This is the most open and honest CZcams earnings video that I ever seen. Salute to you! 😅❤
    I had watched about a hundred of similar videos in CZcams so I think I’m entitled to give this comment.

  • @alexis_keith
    @alexis_keith Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video! Thank you so much for being real and open about this ❤️

  • @goowi.
    @goowi. Před 3 měsíci +2

    i just started my channel so videos like these are really refreshing and motivating to watch :) thanks for your transparency and keep up the amazing content! your vids are my fav to watch :3

    • @Kaurcreates22
      @Kaurcreates22 Před 13 dny

      just became #31 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! you got this, my goal is to get to 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can ❤

  • @cheermischi412
    @cheermischi412 Před 13 dny

    Thank you for sharing! You just motivated me to edit my next vlog. ❤

  • @Lifeofayuu
    @Lifeofayuu Před 3 měsíci +2

    Lots of support ❤

  • @gardentours
    @gardentours Před 2 měsíci +1

    Congratulations to so many new subscribers and a lot watchtime in one year 🎉🎊👏🏼🙌🏼 and thank you very much for sharing how much you've earned ✅

  • @DinaLu
    @DinaLu Před 3 měsíci +1

    Loved this video!!! Congrats on the growth! I had a weird cut in RPM last month for about 1-2 weeks, similar to the one you had, but I think yours was longer. It was weird! RPM totally cut in half

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I suspect it has something to do with the bot issues/illegitimate views that were happening last year. Possibly YT assuming that some views aren’t real and over correcting? Not sure but it’s definitely a mystery. 😅

    • @DinaLu
      @DinaLu Před 3 měsíci

      @@WesleyAnna yeah weird but I'm glad both of our RPMs are back

  • @Itssparkledarling
    @Itssparkledarling Před 3 měsíci

    Such a great video thanks for sharing 😊

  • @the5xdropout720
    @the5xdropout720 Před měsícem +1

    You know, I’ve been watching a lot of these videos lately. BUT, I haven’t managed to watch the other ones all the way through. And I know why I am able to sit through yours. Firstly, the background music and your voice is such a chill vibe. You are not performing. When everyone else does. I need to learn how to not perform (at least not too much) when the camera is on.
    Super well done on your successes! This is so inspirational!

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před měsícem +1

      I really appreciate that feedback! I try to keep it real and I'm glad it comes through. :) Comfort on camera is definitely a skill but it's one you can learn through practice. Keep going!

  • @AyMoeks
    @AyMoeks Před 2 měsíci

    Very encouraging, thanx

  • @LennyTim
    @LennyTim Před 3 měsíci

    Congrats Anna.

  • @shakiki1993
    @shakiki1993 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing! This encourages me to keep going on my channel, I'm having slow growth but I appreciate any growth😊

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +1

      you got this!! just don't give up

    • @shakiki1993
      @shakiki1993 Před 3 měsíci

      @@WesleyAnna Awh 🙂,Thank you! 💪

  • @charifsaad
    @charifsaad Před 3 měsíci +1

    thanks for sharing!

  • @thebuffalogoldguru
    @thebuffalogoldguru Před 2 měsíci +3

    You're doing great! My watch hours is usually 10k to 15k hours per month with 5k subs. But you're making more than I am probably great RPM. Have you figured out what makes YT seem to go from $5 RPM to $15RPM and up and down all year? Keep going -- you're living the dream! Can't wait to see you reach 50K subs and then 100K

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the support 🥹 and RPM tends to fluctuate based on time of year (higher spend on ads during holidays etc) plus the type of videos you produce over time

  • @itsbambam
    @itsbambam Před 2 měsíci

    Your voice is soothing, the background music as well and you’re pretty too!!! :)

  • @leonelshout1964
    @leonelshout1964 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this channel.

  • @SangHTX
    @SangHTX Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great job!
    You got carried by your Notion video.
    Maybe you should make more videos on that topic.

  • @imageaware
    @imageaware Před 12 dny

    3:24 And then the Shadow dropped by to watch the filming.

  • @Matt-fo4gg
    @Matt-fo4gg Před 3 měsíci

    This is awesome, thanks for sharing (I love how genuine you are in these videos 👌) and great to see you doing so well! (found you via your end of 9-5 video)
    Do you have any thoughts on niche vs variety? Since you likely have several audiences - those that find you for your Notion videos, and those that stick around for your vlog/personality and want to see everything you do.
    Asking since I have a lot of creative interests, animation, 3d, photography, cinematography + thoughts on productivity/procrastination, the general creative journey of highs/lows, freelancing in those areas etc.
    Obviously niches do well being so focused (at the risk of being too boring for the creator). But a variety channel of what I like might be too much of an inconsistent mash up to attract subscribers🤔

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +2

      It really depends on your goals.
      1.) short term gain = niche down
      2.) long term investment = go wide
      3.) hobby = anything you want
      If you want to include different topics you can, just make sure to show your personality and perspective more so that there’s a common thread. :)

    • @Matt-fo4gg
      @Matt-fo4gg Před 3 měsíci

      @@WesleyAnna Thanks, appreciate your thoughts! That's a good way of thinking about it. I suppose the way you're doing it you've naturally landed in a hybrid of them all which is probably a good idea :)

  • @Dr.Jekyll_
    @Dr.Jekyll_ Před 3 měsíci +1

    That’s a great income for a side hustle that you also enjoy doing.

  • @antno_2064
    @antno_2064 Před 3 měsíci

    Congratulations

  • @UnderwaterFishFilms
    @UnderwaterFishFilms Před 3 měsíci +1

    so if no one clicks the adds would you make any money? how many of the adds are unskipable, thanks for your honest video! and good luck in the future :)

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yes! Ad impressions and ad click are both charged to companies. As far as unskippable; I have an option to allow them, but it’s up to YT to decide what to show.

  • @spwaff.
    @spwaff. Před 3 měsíci +1

    13:10 maybe check to see how many of your views were monetiized that month cuz sometimes, not all views are monetizedd for some reason.

  • @Napoleanmishra
    @Napoleanmishra Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hey wesley, I was wondering if you could make a video telling how do you make a video
    Like for me , i want to make light videos but based on research , now the part where i stuck is the scripting part
    Because word by word scripting doesn't allow you to feel natural while on camera (as the content is more close to my own observation)
    I just wanna know what's your way of making the videos in that context?
    If you don't get the question you can ask me in the reply.

    • @xoxoakouto
      @xoxoakouto Před 3 měsíci

      hello! I know you didnt ask me but the way I do it is make bullet points of what you're gonna talk about then rehearse the talking points (with context) in your mind over and over again. Once you get ready to film it will feel more naturla because you've been rehearsing it.

    • @Napoleanmishra
      @Napoleanmishra Před 3 měsíci

      @@xoxoakouto ahh .. you mean making a script script about the video
      Not word by word but instead by the topic on which i want to discuss and key highlighhts and then resherse it until it looks natural.
      Got it. Thanks.

  • @skaterdude14b
    @skaterdude14b Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have a good picker for choosing quality humans i follow on yt

  • @Kaurcreates22
    @Kaurcreates22 Před 13 dny

    thanks for this. i cant wait to reach 1000 so i can get money too im currently at 207 hoping to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting hoping i make it! 🙏❤

  • @I_m_Konstantin
    @I_m_Konstantin Před 9 dny

    Hello everyone. I live in Thailand too. PHUKET

  • @bussielolabanda
    @bussielolabanda Před 2 měsíci

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤

  • @collegemathafterclass
    @collegemathafterclass Před 2 měsíci

    Empowering kids with math skills for the future! My new CZcams channel breaks down complex concepts, making math fun and accessible. Join our digital classroom for advanced math classes and let's build a brighter tomorrow, together

  • @debbiec6216
    @debbiec6216 Před měsícem

    Keep up with the Good Job !!! You can't do it !!!!

  • @3CatsProblem
    @3CatsProblem Před 3 měsíci

    Nice shirt 😊 🇹🇭

  • @debbiec6216
    @debbiec6216 Před měsícem

    I know the first ( two years ) are the hardest but the third year is better. And it depends on your content .
    For example : I know a person who started in 2020 , the content is about family , cooking , vacations,
    and Shopping Hauls. The first year the person didn't do well , it was the Second year , did awesome,
    so from 2021 - present time, 1.8 Million Subs 200K views Bring in $50,000 per month.
    That's more than the average worker , who goes to work 8 hours x 5 days. *this story 100% true*

  • @Napoleanmishra
    @Napoleanmishra Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am an indian and i have seen that as someone who creates acontent in america has a high ctr so if i had a channel with your numbers
    I would earn very low.

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci

      Location definitely makes a huge difference!!

  • @LyliWorld
    @LyliWorld Před 14 dny

    I hope everyone read this, will be monetize soon❤

  • @Jade-pu1zc
    @Jade-pu1zc Před 3 měsíci

    for september, maybe your engagement was lower that month (likes/comments) and that contributed to the lower revenue despite the views

  • @BorderlessCommerce
    @BorderlessCommerce Před 3 měsíci

    Why dont you double down on notion content? Clearly, that's what your audience mainly knows you for, and your data shows that. I guess you do vlogs just for fun when the data is telling you to ditch the vlogs and go all in notion. Those topics are super different and confuses your audience.
    FYI. Companies tend to invest more on ads during the 4th quarter for Christmas season so it's quite natural for creators to get more during the 4th quarter versus 3rd quarter.

    • @WesleyAnna
      @WesleyAnna  Před 3 měsíci +7

      This is a valid question, and one that I’ve thought about a lot.
      Ultimately, a lot of creators regret niching down too aggressively. Unless it’s a topic you can see yourself talking about for decades (which, even if I could, I don’t think it’s wise to base my career off of the longevity of a startup).
      I could probably make a quick buck off of just doing Notion, sure. But that’s shortsighted. My goal is to build a sustainable career. And only chasing whatever makes the most money in the moment doesn’t always suit that (hence why I also don’t take sponsorships from companies I don’t believe in).
      Also, the more you associate your content with a topic and less of yourself, the easier it is to be replaced my others (or increasingly likely, AI).
      I’m still figuring out the best path for me, but that’s okay. I’m willing to take it slow because I’m here for the long haul. 😌

    • @BorderlessCommerce
      @BorderlessCommerce Před 3 měsíci

      @@WesleyAnna When you say a sustainable career, do you mean on CZcams or just on your own terms outside the typical 9-to-5? If it's CZcams, if it weren't for that notion video, you wouldn't be where you are today as well for that notion course you made, which I am assuming you created due to the traction you were getting on CZcams, which isnt a quick buck because I know making a course worthwhile takes time and energy. You aren't confined by your niche either, you can always pivot. (As I have)
      Just saying career long CZcamsrs usually stick to a niche in some sort for predictable revenue streams and don't necessarily say yes to every sponsor not inline with your brand. Cause you have enough data in your analytics to see what kind of content resonates with the audience. But if you can't speak about that topic for a long long time, I can see how that can lead to burn out as well. I've never had a viral video, but I try to at least get feedback through from the data to pivot when needed. For example, my first niche was a dead one especially during covid in China, so I did a pivot.

  • @pkvlog_094
    @pkvlog_094 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Mila_You_Know
    @Mila_You_Know Před 3 měsíci

    first liker

  • @Malmioo
    @Malmioo Před 2 měsíci

    20:36 Wait there. So 16 768.98 usd is the CPPM not RPM? Then you didn't mention how much % you pay for taxes right :) ? Which means that revenue is much lower. I hope one time i find someone 100% honest about the actual revenue , because the 16k under one year you are showing are not directly in your pocket. Please correct me if i am wrong.

  • @itschidera
    @itschidera Před 2 měsíci

    Making $1300 in a month even when you only posted one video that month is pretty sweet.

  • @EddyTheLion
    @EddyTheLion Před 2 měsíci

    I have the same views but made 100 dollars 😂 youtube is trash

  • @wweexpert5687
    @wweexpert5687 Před 12 dny

    Yes am a cheater 😂

  • @RayBoomBoomRoom
    @RayBoomBoomRoom Před 2 měsíci

    The reason why your money went down in September is because of the people who have seen it. So, what country looking at your videos matters.