How to Monetise Your YouTube Channel

 

Creating content and earning revenue from YouTube requires a strategic approach, creativity, and a lot of consistency. 

Here are some tips to help you get started and succeed in getting monetised on YouTube. 

Content creation

1. Identify your niche: Choose a niche that you are passionate about and that has a potential audience. This could be anything from tech reviews to cooking tutorials.

2. Plan your content: Create a content calendar with a mix of video types in your niche including tutorials, reviews, vlogs, and collaborations.

3. Quality over quantity: Focus on creating high-quality content with good lighting, clear audio, and engaging visuals. Invest in basic equipment like a good camera, microphone, and editing software. In today’s day and age your phone camera and microphone can be good enough. 

4. Be consistent: Upload videos regularly to keep your audience engaged. Consistency helps build a loyal fan base.

5. Engage with your audience: Respond to comments, ask for feedback and encourage viewers to like, share, and subscribe.

 SEO and promotion

1. Keyword research: Use tools like Google Trends, YouTube’s search bar, and other SEO tools to find popular keywords related to your niche and video.

2. Optimise titles and descriptions: Write catchy and descriptive titles, and include relevant keywords in your video descriptions and tags.

3. Thumbnails: Create eye-catching thumbnails that accurately represent your video content. Thumbnails play a significant role in attracting viewers to your videos.

4. Collaborate with other creators: Partner with other YouTubers in your niche to reach a broader audience.

5. Promote on social media: Share your videos on social media platforms, forums, and relevant online communities to increase your visibility.

Monetisation

1. YouTube Partner Program (YPP): Once you meet the eligibility criteria (1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months), you can apply for YPP to earn revenue through ads.

2. AdSense: Link your YouTube channel to a Google AdSense account to start earning ad revenue.

3. Super chat and super stickers: If you live stream, enable Super Chat and Super Stickers to earn money from viewer donations.

4. Channel memberships: Offer channel memberships for a monthly fee, providing exclusive perks to your subscribers.

5. Merchandise shelf: Sell your merchandise directly from your YouTube channel if you have a fan base interested in your branded products.

6. Affiliate marketing: Promote products or services through affiliate links in your video descriptions and earn a commission on sales.

7. Sponsored content: Partner with brands for sponsored videos or product placements.

8. Crowdfunding: Use platforms like Patreon or Kickstarter to receive support from your audience.

Analytics and Improvement

1. YouTube analytics: Regularly check YouTube Analytics to understand viewer behavior, demographics, and performance metrics. Use this data to improve your content strategy.

2. A/B testing: Experiment with different video formats, titles, thumbnails, and publishing times to see what works best.

3. Adapt to trends: Stay updated with the latest trends in your niche and create content that aligns with what your audience is currently interested in.

Community Building

1. Build a community: Foster a sense of community by engaging with your audience through comments, community posts, and live streams.

2. Create a discord server or facebook Group: Establish a dedicated space for your most loyal fans to interact with you and each other.

3. Host contests and giveaways: Run contests and giveaways to reward your audience and attract new viewers.

By following these tips and staying dedicated to your channel, you can create engaging content and build a sustainable revenue stream on YouTube.

Quick recipes for every meal

Quick and easy recipes are a god sent when you are busy or just tired and meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less are even better so below I have outlined a few different meal options that are quick and easy to prepare for each meal. 

Breakfast

1. Avocado toast

Ingredients: Whole grain bread, ripe avocado, lemon juice, salt, pepper, optional toppings (e.g., cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, poached egg).

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread.

2. Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread the avocado mixture on the toast.

4. Add optional toppings if desired.

2. Greek yogurt parfait

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, honey.

Instructions:

1. Layer Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh berries in a bowl or glass.

2. Drizzle with honey.

Lunch

3. Caprese sandwich

Ingredients: Ciabatta or baguette, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves, balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Instructions:

1. Slice the bread, mozzarella, and tomatoes.

2. Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on the bread.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

4. Season with salt and pepper, then close the sandwich.

4. Chicken caesar wrap

Ingredients: Tortillas, cooked chicken breast (sliced), Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons.

Instructions:

1. Mix chicken, lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.

2. Place the mixture on a tortilla, sprinkle with croutons, and wrap.

Dinner

5. Stir-fry vegetable and tofu

Ingredients: Firm tofu, mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas), soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil, optional rice or noodles.

Instructions:

1. Press and cube the tofu.

2. Sauté tofu in olive oil until golden, then set aside.

3. In the same pan, add more oil, garlic, and ginger, then stir-fry vegetables until tender.

4. Return tofu to the pan, add soy sauce, and mix well.

5. Serve over cooked rice or noodles if desired.

6. Shrimp scampi

Ingredients: Shrimp (peeled and deveined), butter, garlic, lemon juice, white wine (optional), parsley, salt, pepper, cooked pasta or crusty bread.

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.

2. Add shrimp and cook until pink.

3. Add lemon juice, white wine (if using), salt, and pepper.

4. Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or with crusty bread.

Snacks

7. Hummus and veggie platter

Ingredients: Hummus, assorted fresh vegetables (e.g., carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes), pita bread or crackers.

Instructions:

1. Arrange vegetables and pita bread or crackers on a platter.

2. Serve with hummus for dipping.

8. Fruit and nut mix

Ingredients: Assorted nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews), dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots).

Instructions:

1. Mix nuts and dried fruit in a bowl.

2. Store in an airtight container for a quick snack.

Dessert

9. Chocolate-dipped strawberries

Ingredients: Fresh strawberries, chocolate chips.

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler.

2. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to cool and harden.

10. Yogurt and berry popsicles

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey, fresh berries.

Instructions:

1. Mix Greek yogurt and honey.

2. Layer yogurt mixture and fresh berries in popsicle molds.

3. Freeze until solid.

These recipes above are quick to prepare and offer a variety of flavours and nutrients for different meals throughout your day.

Teaching Kids the Basics of Saving and Investing

 

Introducing children to saving and investing concepts can be both fun and engaging by using interactive methods and relatable examples as well as set them up for their future. 

Here are some ways you can introduce and teach your children about saving and investing. 

    Games and activities

1. Savings jars: Use jars or envelopes labeled for different purposes (e.g., saving, spending, donating). Let children allocate their allowance or money gifts into these jars.

2. Board games: Play money management games like Monopoly, The Game of Life, or Payday that teach financial concepts in a fun way.

3. Online games and apps: Use educational apps and online games designed to teach kids about money, saving, and investing (e.g., PiggyBot, Savings Spree, Bankaroo).

    Practical experiences

1. Opening a savings account: Take your child to the bank to open a savings account. Explain how interest works and let them see their money grow.

2. Family budgeting: Involve children in family budgeting activities. Show them how you plan and allocate money for different expenses.

3. Allowances with conditions: Give children a weekly allowance and encourage them to save a portion of it. Discuss setting savings goals for something they want to buy.

   Storytelling and books

1. Financial literacy books: Read age-appropriate books that teach financial concepts (e.g., "Money, Money, Honey Bunny!" by Marilyn Sadler, "Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday" by Judith Viorst).

2. Real-life stories: Share stories about how you saved money for something important or how investments can grow over time.

Hands-on projects

1. DIY bank: Have children create their own piggy bank or savings jar. This makes saving tangible and personal.

2. Mini business ventures: Encourage children to start a small business, like a lemonade stand or a bake sale. This can help them learn about earning, expenses, and profits.

   Visual aids and charts

1. Savings goal chart: Use a visual chart to track progress towards a savings goal. This can be motivating and make the concept of saving more concrete.

2. Interest and growth charts: Create simple charts that show how money grows over time with interest or investments.

Discussions and teaching moments

1. Everyday decisions: Use everyday shopping trips to discuss needs vs. wants, price comparisons, and the value of money.

2. Investment basics: Explain basic investment concepts using simple terms. For example, compare investing to planting a seed that grows into a tree over time.

Technology and simulations

1. Virtual stock market: Use stock market simulation apps or websites where kids can practice investing with virtual money (e.g., MarketWatch, HowTheMarketWorks).

2. Educational videos: Watch educational videos together that explain financial concepts in an engaging way (e.g., "Financial Literacy for Kids" on YouTube).

Rewards and incentives

1. Matching contributions: Offer to match a portion of what your child saves to encourage them to save more.

2. Savings milestones: Celebrate when they reach savings milestones with small rewards or special activities.

By combining some of these methods, you can create a well-rounded and engaging approach to teaching children about saving and investing to help them better prepare for their future.