how much i made on youtube with 3000 subscribers, how long it took to get monetized & my analytics

how much i made in my first month of being monetized, how long it took me to get monetized, and what i made in my first paycheck with 3000 subscribers! i am breaking down my analytics and showing the growth of my channel in 2022!
when i first created my channel i constantly asked: how much do small youtubers make? how much do you make in your first month? how do they grow? so now that i am starting to figure out the answers, i thought i would share what i have learned!
i love these videos and thought i would make one myself sharing my growth journey on youtube. all the time i wish i knew when my favorite creators got monetized, how they grew, and when they hit certain milestones, so i thought i would create a video highlighting that for myself.
i am so grateful for the growth on my channel over the past 2 months and i couldn't do it without you all ❤️
THANK YOU FOR 4.5K
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[@lofifriends1]

to the person who is reading this, don't give up on your channel. Keep going, Its going to be better. 💯

[@ZhariyaAleice]

youtube growth is strange cause like it took me 2 years to get to 1,000 subscribers but then two weeks after i hit 1k I got 2k and now I have a little over 5k but some of the creators I know gained 100k in a week

[@alexiseldredge]

yes its crazy how unpredictable it can be!

[@lilimarian668]

It's amazing! Thank you for sharing.😊

[@serinaudiova]

Commenting to receive the unpredictability chain 😂🎉

[@aneal2001]

pretty much every one of your "moving apartment" videos was on my recommended page. and I mean I didn't realize I wasn't subscribed until today because you were ALWAYS on my recc page. love your channel xx

[@alexiseldredge]

omg haha that's so funny! thank you for watching and being here ❤️

[@orielinIsrael]

Thank you SO much for this...my channel is small, and seeing this gives me a realistic understanding of what to expect. and that it's ok that I don't have 100,000 subscribers within 6 months. Thank you 🌺

[@syimahbelle]

Seeing this has uplifted my spirit to keep trying.. i don’t know when will i call my yt channel a success but i am very sure one day, i willl!!! Goodluck everyone!

[@AdaJane]

Im just starting my channel now and ive been watching so many videos about people’s journeys and growth! You’re doing amazing!!

[@PluginAlley]

I've watched soooooo many of these videos and I always get annoyed when the person is misleading and doesn't state how much of grind it is to grow a channel from scratch and with no piror expierence. This was a great and transparent video! Happy to hear about another persons success on this platform.

[@the_cemetery_witch]

I'll be honest, I found my way here via the videos you have done about your KZbin channel, not from your vlogs. Our channels and target audience couldn't be more different ~ BUT ~ you have made me feel really motivated and inspired - that is something to be proud of, and I just want to say thank you so much for your help! It has allowed me to understand what I need to do to achieve my goals. I have even felt inspired to film a vlog of my weekend to see what my followers make of that - a weekend in the life of a witch! 🙂 A week ago monetising KZbin felt like an impossible task, this week it feels like it could be possible. My love and thanks to you - have a super week, Wren.

[@StevePeel]

I love this; you come over honest and sincere. Other than for a few videos for family and friends, having them follow me on a 16-month bicycle adventure, I did nothing with my channel until mid-January this year (2022), when I started helping people with all forms of self-publishing. From low content to tens of thousands of words, I am an author and indie publisher. I seem to be following a similar pattern as you. I have the week, reached 1k subs, and I'm thrilled. I didn't think I'd get that until at least a year of uploading. I'm still a long way from monetization, but it will come. Well done. Steve

[@sunnysamyy]

Your moving videos were on my recommended page and I’ve loved every single one! When I subbed I was super shocked to see you only had 4k but now you have like 4.6k!!! Genuinely so happy and excited for you!!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much ❤️🥺

[@imjustsaing]

just stumbled upon your video and I'm so glad I did! I've been feeling pretty unmotivated recently seeing the lack of growth on my channel but you've inspired me again. I love how genuine and relatable you are in this video. Also, your camera's quality is top notch!! Thank you for sharing your journey, can't wait to see you at 1 million!!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you for watching!! ❤️

[@Ramblingroads]

You have good content too. I'm around the same amount of subscribers. Give it at least a year if not a little more. Bikini videos def help I'm sure;)

[@nmarie3012]

I appreciate you showing your journey because know I see that’s it’s not easy at all for mostly of the people. I will keep working on this channel and my other channel. I won’t give up 🙌🏼 thanks love ❤️🙏🏼

[@MareeEsmee]

Ahhh Alexis I’m so freaking excited for you! You’re a huge inspiration for me! Literally was apartment hunting while watching your series! And it was helped me out when I felt overwhelmed and defeated. Thanks for uploading this video by this is a huge goal for me this year! I feel more inspired and optimistic about opening up my own KZbin channel

[@LeaNezz]

you should def do it!! :)

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much! i am happy you are here and i hope you do start your own youtube channel, it will be amazing! ❤️

[@makariespe]

Thank you to the youtube algorithm. I needed this. Thank you for the daily dose of motivation to keep my channel going! I appreciate you.

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Wonderful! Congratulations 🎊 to your growth! And now, 4 months later when you launched this video, you have even 5k more. For sure you didn't expect that. Growth comes sometimes in big steps. Much love 💕 Matthias 👋 ( and the small GENIE )

[@KimbapTime]

Alexis, I’ve actually watched this video 5 times. And I watch it every time I’m feeling discouraged. It keeps me going. Thank you ❤

[@countrymama2024]

Thank you so much!! I've watched so many of these videos and no one seems to go over their before monetization analytics, so thank you!!! I have only had my channel for 7 weeks now and was looking to see realistic growth before monetization!! ❤

[@WholesomeHealthyandHappy]

I just came across your video and it has been so incredibly helpful, thank you. I think it is one of the most realistic journeys and just very open and honest. I have only just started my channel 3-4 weeks ago and I am feeling disheartened. Your video has made me feel hopeful and that I need to be very patient. Thanks again 😊

[@GroovyKnees]

Thank you so much for sharing your gradual growth! I recently took a break from KZbin and now officially off Instagram because there was so much viral pressure that I didn't realize I was consuming. I feel so much better now and have a new sense of energy to hop back into video making and editing!

[@alexiseldredge]

i totally get that, I feel a lot of pressure sometimes from over consuming too much media. I try to only watch and follow people who inspire me! I’m glad you have that new energy! Keep creating! ❤️

[@GroovyKnees]

@@alexiseldredge YES! Only those who I'm inspired by😌 Keep the peace.

[@MaliniPatel]

your tip on starting a series was so helpful! like literally that's exactly what I was thinking so its nice to hear someone else say the same! loved this video!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!!

[@MariiaDi]

I’m watching your video now and your channel have grown so much already! I’m a newbie and striving to hit those milestones, thank you so much for this video! Motivating 🤩

[@jeannelle_]

I still love watching these types of videos even though I’m already monetized! It’s so exciting to watch others! Love your monetization story! ✨

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks for watching!

[@LearnEnglishWithJess]

I love watching these kinds of videos. Thank you for sharing your journey and tips!

[@jgeorgetx]

I’m loving your videos. I found one of them yesterday in my “recommendations”, a video where you were moving into your new apartment. I find it fascinating how people in NYC live - the spaces they live in, how they organize their space, store things, etc. and how they go about their lives in a huge city where most people don’t have a vehicle to drive…as this is a life so unlike mine in a Texas suburb. Looking forward to more!

[@alexiseldredge]

haha i grew up in the suburbs of ohio so i definitely have seen how city versus suburb is VERY different. thank you so much for watching!

[@SamandEm]

Girlllll watching this in August and you have boomed in the last 6 months! Congratulations 🎉

[@akohblaise7381]

Save yourself sometime and start the topic at 7.30 🤗 but her journey is pretty motivating too 😊

[@TheNoncommittalChef]

Thanks for being so genuine and down to earth. This gives me inspiration :).

[@allytravels]

This was soooo helpful! Thank you for posting it ❤

[@malloryafc]

I was searching moving vlogs because we were moving when I first found your channel and you had less than 1k subs then. I instantly loved your channel and personality… you seem so genuine and open! I love seeing your channel grow and it’s cool getting to now be here on this journey with you! Can’t wait to see you continue to grow and hit over 100k soon… you deserve it! 💛

[@alexiseldredge]

omg thank you so much! you are so kind 🥺❤️

[@saoirse580]

I live in England but am obsessed with watching nyc apartment hunting tours and absolutely loved watching your series, you are killing it!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you for watching! ❤️

[@Customadic]

You explained this video very well and I enjoyed every minute of it. Definitely helping me in my journey.❤

[@KarenBadrick1]

Thank you so much for posting this, really clear and informative for a small KZbinr like myself, slow and steady wins the race, I only started my channel this month, but it’s nice to hear that I’m not the only one who hasn’t made 100’s of subscribers In The first month

[@alexiseldredge]

yes it’s definitely a long game, but so rewarding! Keep going!!

[@racheloshaksmusic]

This is a great video and its so encouraging ❤ You were consistent. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you for making this video! I just started my channel (Home decor/DIY) a couple of weeks ago, I’m working my way towards monetization and it’s actually going pretty well so far. But videos like this are giving me that extra motivation to keep going! Once again, thank you 🙏🏼

[@alexiseldredge]

yay! glad this helped, best of luck with your channel!!

[@fionnaalice8610]

i started watching you at the top of this year when you had only had 2000 subs and it is so cool watching you grow!! I look up to you so much!

[@alexiseldredge]

ahh thank you! ❤️

[@ShevelleRoberts]

I have literally been binge watching moving vlogs as I’m moving into a studio soon and came across your vids and loved them, new sub 💕

[@alexiseldredge]

ahh thank you! i hope you love your studio ❤️

[@laurenwrigley2712]

so thankful to have been here from the beginning! you’re killing it alexis !

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you for being here! ❤️

[@TaylorHaselton]

This video inspires me even more to keep going. It's true that you truly don't know when your channel may just grow!

[@PjamaLama]

Thank you for sharing, I am starting out currently. Your video really resonated with me, thank you for being honest and yourself

[@SivanIlan]

I’m a recent subscriber and I absolutely loved your moving series! I’m so excited for you for reaching this milestone and for upcoming videos 💗💗💗

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! i am so happy you are here!

[@elizabeths.3634]

I only just started posting on KZbin recently and this was something I needed to hear. Thank you very much and congratulations on your success so far. I did like and subscribe.

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! good luck with your channel 😊

[@zoewilliams727]

Your corner of the internet it one of my favorites. Excited to watch you continue to grow!

[@alexiseldredge]

omg thank you so much ❤️

[@ilmarieS]

Thank you for creating this video. It definitely gives me hope to continue to work on my channel. ❤

[@whatisabiyahdoing]

Thanks for always genuinely sharing your experiences with us!!! This gives me hope and excitement for my KZbin channel!😌💗

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks for watching, can't wait to watch your channel grow too! ❤️

[@JessentialLife]

So helpful! Thanks for making this video!

[@fitforfreelance]

Thanks for making this! It's interesting to see when people get monetized. I'm just focused on helping people lead the healthy, fulfilling life of their dreams, but if I can get paid to create content too, I'm into it!

[@carolinalavinha8643]

YAY congrats on getting monetized!!! i hope you keep reaching all your goals 🥰🥳 awesome to be here and be a part of this journey! love your videos!!!!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much for being here! ❤️

[@faithbased32]

Great transparency in the beginning. Enjoy the process I love it

[@Rossy-pw6xb]

The very first video of yours I saw was your work from home vlog, So happy for you! We love your personality!!!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much! i am happy you are here!!!

[@FletcherUpton-zw3hh]

Your apartment looks neat,,, that table thing behind you to the right & your creating a community that's really fun to think of Elexis.

[@derikarickman]

This was perfect timing and finding this video as I am just starting out with my YT journey. I need all the tips about everything! 😂

[@anniecassutt7141]

I subscribed during your apartment series 👋🏼 and I loved this video…so helpful!

[@MonjuMeah]

Love this video, congratulations. And as I write this you have 11x more subscribers since this video! AMAZING!

[@mariageorgie]

That’s awesome ! I literally found your channel through your apartment hunting series because my husband and I were also apartment hunting in NYC at the time but we got lucky and signed a lease with our 4th viewing. I do think your videos are super helpful though for people looking to live right in Manhattan because it’s super competitive and can at times be mentally exhausting! Anyway I stayed for your personality

[@alexiseldredge]

that is lucky you found one so fast, it is crazy out there! i hope you love your new place!! thanks for watching ❤️

[@treeeshh]

I loved your moving series! I live in CA so it was really fun just seeing what that process is like in NY. excited for you!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! i always love seeing what the moving process is like in CA 😂

[@mischapannell]

Omg was not expecting that for the first month figure! Killing it!

[@keshaplainandsimple.6459]

Thank you, I needed that! ❤

[@yessgf]

Love looove that you filmed this recently and you already have a thousand more subscribers than what you mentioned! Been loving your content, I find it really entertaining and relaxing to watch your videos. So happy for you!!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much! i am happy you are here :)

[@99emy99]

I found you through your apartment hunting series! I’ve been obsessed with those videos. But you’re literally the only person I subscribed to through this obsession of mine haha’! Your personality is lovely and your filming and editing style is so calming. I’m happy to be on this journey with you :)

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much! i am happy you are here!

[@ZaldyCute30]

I just found your channel when I was searching an inspirational video like this, watching this kind of video really motivates me 😘

[@TheConorMLife]

Awesome video. So motivational! I truly love the feeling of seeing growth. :)

[@JustJamera]

Congratulations on getting monetized and thanks for sharing your experience! I had no idea that your watch hours restart every year but I guess it's a good motivator for those serious about being a part of the Partner program. I guess I better get on it! lol

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! you got this!

[@ev24candy]

Congratulations!!! Loving your channel ♥️

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks!

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thanks for the video, it's very inspiring to learn more about the process 😊

[@noorshenm]

Your channel growth is amazing, I feel so happy for you. 😍

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!!!

[@JennaBrown]

Also yes your tip for starting a series is so good!! I noticed that you and another girl I watch started a series and then you both grew so much from that!! Now I gotta figure out my series 😅

[@alexiseldredge]

yes you will find your series!

[@xantanatravels23]

This video is so inspiring. Thank you!!

[@jezabellovesyou100]

Just realized I’ve been watching you for a while but had not yet been subscribed to you but I am glad I just hit the subscribe button. Love how transparent you are and can’t wait to see your journey!! 🥳

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much! i am happy you are here 😊

[@itslove.x.4259]

Congrats on getting monetized! Subscribed when you were at 1K now I'm so happy to see you at over 5K!!

[@alexiseldredge]

ahh thank you so much for being here!

[@desireluna]

Absolutely loved the video!! I am so happy for you that all your hard work is paying off now :) I have been doing yt for exactly a year now and watching your video gave me so much motivation to keep going. I absolutely love doing yt so much but the start is definitely hard and I so hope it will all be worth it soon :) xx from Paris

[@alexiseldredge]

I’m so glad, thank you! Best of luck with your channel’s growth! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheBreathingEnvironment]

Inspiring, very honest, very humble! Wish you the best in your career!

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks so much!

[@Savage2548]

Love love love your channel!! So glad I found you!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! i am glad you are here!

[@noemirivera8702]

Very happy for u moving up i subscribed today also like the way your place came out watch all the way from Puerto Rico. See you soon. By

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks!

[@ALISHAJPOOLE]

Claiming this energy! So proud of your growth girl :)

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!!! ❤️

[@woodmoonstudio]

Just found your channel! Thank you so much for your honesty ❤️ i just recently re-started my youtube channel, really as a way to journal my life as it currently is and to share. Totally gonna subscribe to your channel 🙂 congratulations on getting monetized

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! good luck with your channel i am happy you restarted! :)

[@vibingvegan]

I found you recently through your moving videos. That's awesome that you got so many followers from that series. I've been on YT a few years, and still working towards my 1,000 subs. Thanks for the tips

[@alexiseldredge]

you're welcome! keep posting, you got this! :)

[@TheCashFlowChannel]

Great video, thanks for the motivation :)

[@ElementalSoundWorks]

I love this realistic take! I have been watching a lot of these types of videos lately, and you are the most down to earth and genuine. Subscribed! I have been having a lot of growth on my channel and might hit the requirement for subscribers in less than a week based on how it has been growing! I have had enough watch hours for a while because my channel is my music (and sometimes ambience). It is really exciting, and I truly never thought this was possible to even make more than 200 subscribers on this channel. It felt so far out of reach for so long. Obviously have a ways to go, and need to get approved, but these videos make me so excited for what might come. I had a break like you. I think I had less than 50, and was kind of burnt out with it. It was more of a hobby too. I didn't really think anything would happen - though I had that little hope like everyone does haha. Then I came back in January with new, improved software to make better sounding music, and really fit what my vision was when I started out. Looking forward to more of your content! Thanks for a great video!

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks for watching! congrats on the growth of your channel, that is so exciting! i hope you continue to grow!

[@ElementalSoundWorks]

@@alexiseldredge thank you so much! :)

[@christinab-williams7187]

Very helpful!! Love your channel 💖 keep going !!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!!

[@heatherpeterson2574]

happy for you!! taking this as a sign to start posting!

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks heather!! yesssss do it do it do it!

[@jamesbrogan7109]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been curious about this. You have answered all questions I had. I am subscribed and look forward to checking out your content.

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks!

[@missrebecca5]

What a queen, keep up the great content!

[@venusbucci4829]

Your doing sooo great, you will grow. I am new to your channel and I really like your channel, keep it up!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much!!!

[@vocalcoachkim]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm motivated!

[@shanashay1399]

I started watching and subscribed during your apt search I'm a born and raised New Yorker but I still love apt videos.

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks for being here!!

[@merelelise]

love the couch on the background! also, congrats on getting monetized :) can’t wait for your next videos and to see you grow!! lots of love from The Netherlands ❤️🇳🇱

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you i'm OBSESSED with it, my next video will show it more. thanks for watching ❤️

[@4kbrazil]

Congrats 😃! I just hit my monetizetion requirements today 😄.

[@LeaNezz]

im smaller NYC youtuber too and i just found your channel! love your content and this video was so interesting to me

[@alexiseldredge]

omg hiiiiii! thank you ❤️definitely about to check out your channel!

[@LeaNezz]

@@alexiseldredge yay!

[@JennaBrown]

Hahaha omg I felt the same when I first made my channel and 30 ppl subscribed 😂 . So stoked for you! This is amazing and honestly so accurate. So inspiring!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you jenna ❤️❤️❤️

[@MycahEquette]

So happy for you! I can’t wait to say that I’m monetized. I took almost a year break so far. So I haven’t posted in a while but I’m so ready to start back posting content but I want to change the direction of my content. And I need to get a new tripod cause I broke mine 😅

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks! yes, you need to keep going! i think it is good to take a break sometimes because then you will come back more inspired, let me know when you start posting again i would love to watch ❤️

[@aliviablount]

This is such a useful video. I am going to subscribe.

[@stephaniekaye8515]

So helpful Thankyou!

[@Gilmarbarrioss]

Smalll KZbin gang!! Started a month ago and I love it I post everyday! KZbin is for the tenacious people like us

[@hannahn6643]

Hi! I was moving recently, and came across your vlog about your studio space! I am thinking about starting a channel too very excited :)

[@alexiseldredge]

yes! start a channel!

[@TeeJadee]

Thank you for this video, its really given me motivation to keep going with my own little slice of the internet ❤️

[@alexiseldredge]

yay! you got this ❤️

[@TeeJadee]

@@alexiseldredge thank you 🥰 and im loving your content ❤️

[@itsthequeenfatima]

This is very inspiring as a fellow aspiring KZbinr!

[@zamboniNick]

Congratulations it's important information... Honest too

[@backyardgardenhighlights]

You are such a genuine person and useful video that I couldn't leave without clicking on Thumbs-up!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much ❤️🥺

[@julianamartinvlog]

So proud of you my dear.. Congratz! Big hug here in MACAU.

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@Garimakadian]

I am grateful for your video🥰