Making Money on YouTube and Twitch.. Everything You Need To Know

[@Senpai]

Head to keeps.com/senpai to get 50% off your first order of hair loss treatment.

[@zer0_ceil]

How do I start networking to obtain more viewers and how can I be more active on my streams?

[@Ryzawa]

@@zer0_ceil chat in other people's streams and once you have a bit more of a following then reach out, for security reasons people don't network with tiny channels (not always about clout, just safety & whatnot so don't get offended, it is what it is) and host community events or engage in trends (not all trends click so do some research before you hop on em, they don't always mesh with your brand/personality).

[@Njna]

Thanks! Testing out that SUPER THANKS feature. Love your content as always. Thanks for helping!

[@mabdullahmalik2710]

I literally scrolled down looking for this

[@cyb3rphil564]

Your videos always happen to be recommended to me at the right moments. Kind of scary how that happens actually... I really enjoy how transparent you are with this information and you don't have "the secret sauce" behind a paywall. All of your videos are extremely easily digestible too. Keep up the great work and thank you for the inspiration!

[@DingleBerryyyy]

The problem I felt watching live streaming on both platforms is that KZbin feels cold. Twitch feels like I'm entering the streamers room and hanging out with friends. It's cosy. KZbin had so much video spam all around me while viewing that it just felt like watching any other KZbin content and very distracting and impersonal. They need to make a different looking visual layout for Live Streaming, so it doesn't look exactly like KZbin when you enter the room, even though it is. Just like how you entered different rooms in this video. Make it warm and personal when you enter someone's Live stream space.

[@lavellelee5734]

Imagine an app that had the best of every social media site.....the killer app

[@selfconqueringtv]

I agree. The recommendations on the stream are not helpful. But they kinda dont wanna get rid of that, because if anything if you switch to another video, you stay on the platform, which is their main goal. A big thing would be the theatre mode for streams being better with chat on the site implemented. Right now chat is kinda lost, which is a big thing for any streamer ofc.

[@salty8752]

Thanks! I haven’t streamed in over a year, life happens, but I still use Stream Beats for relaxing and college.

[@PeachyTentacles]

I’m a mental health coach for my day job and when I started letting people know about that business during my live streams it immediately dwarfed what I was making from streaming. Off platform monetization is FANTASTIC and it also allows you to not get so caught up in the numbers of your stream when things aren’t going quite as well.

[@BenKaluza]

I love the way you change the shots in to less typical perfect ones and it yet it still looks so good and works. Really inspiring to see it done like this.

[@Artbug]

Would really love a comprehensive video on ways to sell merch. You making your own product vs POD, comparing the pros and cons of ALL the different sites (I never see anything on teespring), building your own shop, or partnering with a company. And at what point each option is right for you and your product, and when the expenses vs profits vs time tip the scales.

[@Noskii]

Thankful always for your insight and advice Mr Heller. Appreciate you 👊

[@CX3Productions]

Thanks for this video and remember to always wear protective eye gear ;-) 😎

[@sgtdarkest]

The format you have done for this video is incredible. Great content and development in addition to all the information you have given us. Amazing

[@XtianNinjaYT]

Just went through this for an hour with some folks on my Twitch stream. Thank you for all you do for the Content Creator Community!

[@imcrankyy]

Great video! A possible suggestion for a future video: could you go through and describe all of the right "settings" within the "Go Live" tab on KZbin? Things like "language and captions certification" and "recording date and location", should I be filling these things out before I go live? Would doing that potentially increase the reach of my broadcast? How many "tags" should I be using? Made for kids vs. not made for kids, should I allow automatic chapters? All of that stuff. Thanks and love your videos!

[@ionarra]

THIS!!! So much this! Please Harris.

[@Modley]

This please!

[@Artbug]

Yes! There are so many tutorials for Twitch, but I can't find anything solid on how to do this for KZbin

[@a1216b]

This seems kinda random but I loved the mix between informative content and totally unrelated footage that you did with this video. It seemed even more personal than your typical videos.

[@KogleyBroDude]

One might say. That was a tip in its self.

[@FutureChaosTV]

Yeah, him showing how to light a studio while talking about monetization is a nice two-for-one!

[@Notwhatyour]

❤ I’m setting up my first streaming set up and your videos have been beyond helpful and you sort of give the viewers a , welcome to the family feel , Thanks 🙏🏼 , this is a high five.

[@MaddManBack]

Good luck on your journey I wish you the best 🤝

[@avinashsaini]

Love the videos! You put so much time and work into them and they make my day better

[@briggan5327]

Starting a streaming career now, in late 2022 should you start on both twitch and youtube or just one?

[@Blueman2018]

Try both and see which one works out best

[@arkimwilliamson4429]

How do u link both I have them??? ​@@Blueman2018

[@leedahASMR]

i would LOVE a video from you on how to create merch and what items to stick with as a streamer/youtuber

[@Yoshis_Studio]

My man...This was a great vid! I've been playing the balancing game between purple and red for a while now, and after getting some info here, and new links, I think i'm going all red. Thanks bruv!

[@Iphiclus]

GOOD STUFF / GREAT VIDEO ESPECIALLY ON THE STREAMBEATS🔥🔥🥳

[@adonutplaysgames]

Interesting as always (I've watched your previous stuff on this, but the refresher is great! Those lights though! You finally did them and MAN do they look good! Cannot wait to see the room finished.

[@omarbakir331]

Thanks!

[@thiiccu]

is this the thanks button you talked about

[@ShaunRF]

StreamElements and StreamLabs are another donation method a ton of Twitch streamers I watch use. KZbin creators could use it as well. I believe they don't even take a cut of the donations, so more goes to the streamer. They also have integrations that allow these donations to post stream notifications, messages, alerts, sounds, etc. Since it is currently October, a lot of streamers are offering "jump scare" donation alerts at a certain dollar amount, often 6.66 dollars for the meme.

[@Artbug]

Isn't that just the donations? He mentioned that and said PayPal takes a cut. And the integrated sound alerts take a huge portion of your profit. I would recommend setting up your own donor alerts to through streamerbot

[@FangyDealer-rx2xx]

Nice video. I love the way you decided to present this material while wiring the lights 😂

[@marleymcfly]

Commenting for the algo. Thanks for being so honest and self-less with your vids. You deserve all the success!

[@PlanetXGames_YT]

I'm laying down the ground work for a custom PCs company. (yes, I know that business is INCREDIBLY hard to get into, and incredibly hard to do well in, but there's only like 5 major brands, and I want a cut of that pie)

[@TheGentooGamer]

Cool, hope you are successful! But btw if ya even wanna make a sponsorship deal with a larger youtuber, hit me up! Like a Gentoo Gamer spec preset n me promoting it lol idk.

[@Solidstrifer]

Content creation is so fulfilling and having it become something that financially supports is a dream. This video was super insightful Thank you!

[@reborngreatnesss5712]

Yeah I’m about to do content creation this month no more excuses it’s time for the grind 💪

[@DropLip1]

@@reborngreatnesss5712 Did you end up doing it?

[@AncientRivalsGaming]

i started this week glad i found ur videos its really helpful ill start streaming soon getting everything ready thanks for the help wish u best of luck 🤞🤞❤❤

[@enurfase]

Subbed Great video! Thanks for the info!!! Growing on KZbin and Twitch has been so hard.

[@mr_q_02]

Ludwig is trying to get a chrome extension up and running that's planned to work on both KZbin and Twitch for donating and support badges and stuff.

[@Tiki_2211]

Last night I actually did a write up for unique headphones for people with neck strain and medical issues but still keep the quality for gaming, media consumption

[@fistolive6193]

Thank you man just starting twitch and yt

[@Recon77]

Thank you for your videos and all the help.. me personally I’m sick of the toxic viewers and how they do nothing but come in a kill the chat vibes.

[@FutureChaosTV]

Banhammer them immediately.

[@LZONE4]

Dropping A1 knowledgably content like always, thank you !

[@itdful]

you do not know how relavent this video is to me right now ! I just started posting again on youtube after a year, and things seem to be going well, but I wasnt really sure what to do to capatalize on the growth that came out of nowhere

[@CStove]

Harris mentions evergreen content as I watch this video 8 months after its uploaded. So true.

[@zombiisoup]

Great video, some helpful tips. One thing you forgot or even overlooked is Sound Alerts and other 3rd party interaction. The only reason I haven’t made the jump to KZbin is my viewers love the interaction using sound alerts when something relevant happens during stream. If KZbin can somehow add this feature , I think most will jump ship from the purple app

[@DasLyfe]

While it takes more work, it’s possible to run your own bot, like Streamer Bot, to trigger sounds instead of using Sound Alerts. Specific sounds can be triggered by command or by donation amount. My Twitch subs get access to commands I call “sub sounds” that are all triggered by my bot (running on my PC).

[@Artbug]

@@DasLyfe totally agree. Get streamerbot and create your sound alerts for KZbin. Or do it for twitch too because those third party sound alerts take a huge chunk of your profits

[@camphustle1]

7:40 - Heads up Harris. Elgato just released their official Lint Roller. I'm looking forward to your review.

[@straybubble125]

Just streamed with my buddy last night and realized we both have a long way to go. Still figuring out all the ins and outs. I don’t even have alerts yet!

[@ezarui]

Watching this in the morning ☕before starting my day thx for all the ideas

[@BAMBAMBAMBAMBAMval]

Yoo, can you make a video on a budget streaming/gaming pc build for 2022? Like include webcam and everything and tell us why you chose the specific pieces. Maybe its a bit gimmicky from tech review youtubers but im sure you could niche it down right?

[@poleritude6222]

Hey engagement! Also I'm a big fan of Charlie White creating a line of plain white T-Shirts. What an obvious and great idea that was!

Something you said before that would bring twitch donation culture to yt. Just add a free membership with youtube premium. Without increasing the price tho.

[@IzzaKoshkina]

As someone getting ready to post content again after a 6 month hiatus, this is a very well timed video

[@phasomyr]

The thing you did with intertwining filming your video with another project you think people could find interesting is genius. Well done.

[@yossman8825]

I see heavy influences from Casey Neistat, not that it's a bad thing, but after watching him a lot it becomes apparent in so many content creators work. But also it gets a bit boring. Never before would that scene from Fightclub come to my mind more often, then when I watch todays social media. Everything has become a copy of a copy of a copy... I think I watched a cool video about culture referncing itself somewhere too. We can't help it, it's the way it is, but man do I wish there was more original work out there.

[@SylverDreamer85]

i LOVE these Harris Hangout vids. My streaming is primarily set building (lego, gunpla, book nooks, etc). I'd love to have something other than my Lego Affiliate link but I'm honestly not sure what it'd be....

[@KaoticPrankster]

Just love your casual style in your videos

[@oregontreesgaming]

I like your Herman Miller chair. Nice work

[@xibiiii]

Been Watching Your Video Since Forever, The Confidence When You Speak, At The Same Time Gave People Confidence too, Cheers Harris :)

[@WizeGuye]

Great Video. And yes for sure, those are definitely bowling alley lights lol.

[@lightangel]

Watching these videos give me inspiration and drive to try and make content that people will enjoy ❤

[@seneca4625]

Harris Heller - KZbin's most lighting-obsessed content creator.

[@ATable4You]

I'm still figuring it out what it is that I want to do but your videos sure have helped me figuring out what it is that I want to do!

[@MichaelDeNicola]

love those vans this dude is wearing. great color

[@SeliGYT]

Hey dude, What are the avenues of doors we need to get through to get sponsorships? Or do they just land on your door one day? 😕

[@stardropsetter]

I'll admit I haven't been through all of your videos on the subject yet, but on the off-chance there isn't one, could you teach us how to make highlight reels for our channel? I've never made videos before, but I really want to learn-and you do such a good job of incorporating different learning styles into your teaching that I know it would make sense coming from you.

[@Artbug]

I don't think he has made one on highlights, and - I hate to be that guy but - it's really easy, there's no trick to it. You're just making bite-sized pieces of your stream that people watch... Even less than your vods. Highlights are just big clips. What I do is stream with KZbin videos in mind so I know certain sections of my stream will make a decent yt vid. After stream I take a few minutes to clip out one or two. Then use them for KZbin, either posting as is, or with light editing. If you want a guide, I bet someone like StreamScheme would have made a vid on it.

[@nerdflex]

You are so good at your craft Harris .. Sooo good

[@odin9338]

thanks alot. for a dad to understand how to guide his son!

[@theermitejay]

Thanks for the quality of your video! The time and effort you are taking is precious for beginners like me. 🙏 You chose well your name as a Senpai!

[@joePiercyTA]

@13:22 That is some thick drywall! Did you double up on 5/8" to help with sound? How well did that work? I've only ever seen this done with a layer of green glue between each drywall sheet and I've always wondered if that was necessary, or if just two thick sheets raised the STC enough that the extra expense of green glue simply wasn't necessary.

[@Heathiekins]

This helped give me some perspective of moving forward! Thank you so much!

[@Thats_Truckin]

Great Content, always look forward to hearing your take on video creation. Streaming... Not ready for that - but that doesn't mean i don't know a resource. Looking forward to that. :)

[@MuscleMan404]

Im planning on putting in my 3-4 week notice to my 12hr job. And this is what im looking up lol

[@stonersparky]

5:36 The electrician in me needs to tell you that is not a screw lol. It's called a lock ring!

[@RetiredCult]

I would like to see a critique and review of direct shippinv merch sites.

[@QwertyComputer]

really helpful...as always...happy streaming

[@BlurredDirection]

I didn't even notice this was a thing.

[@DSLeadershipLife]

Now I'm a legit member. Your videos are just killer!!

[@hikikostudios]

Thank you for the information! We are a small and growing anime and Japanese culture based YT channel. We are looking to expand our brand and business in this next upcoming year. We appreciate all the tips and tricks you are willing to share!

[@M.A.D.C.J]

I know one day I can hit my goals and do KZbin full time, I have to believe in myself and be smart about the content I create! Thanks for the dope advice!

[@GreyWolfSTF]

Should you try to salvage a stagnant channel? Or should you just use it as a learning experience or make it a live only gaming channel and make another channel for gaming videos, blogs/vlogs channel, other interest?

[@Reventern]

Thanks for this! I am really hoping to find a way to allow viewers to drastically change my streaming environment through donations (from changing light colors to activating simple moving electronics). Just got to unlock Monetization first XD

[@Artbug]

You can setup regular donations from the start. And streamerbot might be a great option to help control this alert setup you're thinking of

[@Reventern]

@@Artbug Good idea. Thank you. Don't know why I've been dragging my feet on creating a donation method for so long, but I really should just set it up by now.

[@MicheleeiRettili]

i'm a reptile youtuber and i'm struggling coming up with ideas for off-site revenue. I dont know what i could offer, i tried some of the estsablished things (patreon for example), but nothing works. I have to do something reptile related, but i can't compete with massive corporations products for reptiles!

[@scotianassassingaming]

Stream beats is what I’m using to start my channel working on my first videos now hopefully it’ll turn out good

[@GamerUnsworn]

One thing you forgot to mention with the twitch sub split. The top streamers will still have 70/30 up to 100k then after $100k is made it'll go to a 50/50 split

[@Lokbee]

Only people that already had 70/30. So for someone trying to get into content creation this information isn't applicable.

[@huh0123]

This is for people who were already in the 70/30 system it’s called being “grandfathered in”

[@Mynerva]

Partners will still receive 70/30 tier 3’s, this was only regarding premium contract tier 1 splits. Not standard partner contracts

[@kinghartler27YT]

They have to break every contract to do a 50/50 split I mean not a single person in their right mind would break a contract that says they're getting paid 70/30 and go to a 50/50 split it breaks the terms and service of the contract which makes the contract none and void in a state of law

[@Artbug]

We'll see how long that lasts...

[@Axxo978]

Thank youu, still learning and taking me to school for free! Best free online education for self marketing and streaming :)) - Axxo

[@Magaso242]

Love your videos. Have to say that first. While I like KZbin, cause I've streamed there before, I had to move to Twitch because I live in The Bahamas, which is not a country that is on KZbin's list of countries eligible for monetization. This means that even if I make the 1000 subscribers, I CANNOT receive the benefits of all the things that KZbin has to offer for streamers. I've been wanting to talk to someone at KZbin about this. I've tweeted, emailed, instagramed, etc. I can't get ahold of someone at KZbin who can tell me what our country needs to do in order to be eligible for monetization. I even made videos on my channel about this and tagged KZbin in it. This is why I had no choice but to move to Twitch. Because even though Twitch is getting all this heat, they're the only ones paying.

[@Artbug]

That's bananas! Of all the changes KZbin is making, I hope bringing monetization to your area will be one of them 🙏

[@DisabledgamR]

As always, top tier content and info

[@Virti]

Hi Harris, Nice video. There are few things I think different since this year, specially ads on Twitch. The revenue came from it is what make me able to keep streaming and getting profit. However, I changed from livestream only to a re-run with reward system + live stream. I see I lost the feeling of community a little, as it runs 24x7, but the incoming with ads or sponsored lives (that I can keep running for 1 to 7 days), makes it viable to keep streaming. Do you have any study about twitch re-run to share to us?

[@kenzieduckmoo]

Linus's Creator Warehouse is a special case scenario though, as he employs 80 people over 4 business units, including his own video platform Floatplane

[@ARMYguy01]

I hope to one day be able to bring all of that to my own channel. As of right now I do not have in mind a product I could sell. But Im sure I could come up with something one day. Right now still trying to unlock channel monetizing. Thank you Harris for always bringing these videos out. I have watched a lot of "youtuber help" creators, but YOU have helped the most. Thank you!

[@NakamiJun]

As a small creator... The big reason I still consider YT my second choice, is that I can make some money (even if it's not much) from Twitch... But until I get to a certain point, which even 2 years in I'm not yet close to, I just can't make money on YT.🤷 Also YT really wants a different experience from VoDs for the most part... Highly edited videos, Shorts, etc pay off the most with a small audience of YT subscribers. I've made way more Subscribers on YT for 'extra' content than my bread & butter streams. Which sucks if your a streamer first. Maybe it would be different if I streamed on YT, but even if I did I'd make zero money from YT and a irregular flow from Twitch and I have more twice the audience on Twitch to YT. I'd love to try out YT again, but until I manage to reach monetized status on YT I can't see it working for me...

[@R055LE.1]

I love that the advice for how to make money streaming is to focus on revenue sources outside the platform. Still, after like a decade.

[@MightySauce_GG]

Your last point about making "REAL money" is BANG ON. If you look at a KZbin channel from a business point of view, its basically a low-cost distribution channel. If a suitably large channel leverages that kind of distribution (read: subscribers) along with a relevant product, its a great way to make money.

[@NinjaMonsterTV]

Thanks for the good insight Harris!

[@niikum]

This was a great well explained video!! I have battled with where I want to stream and Im like on both although I would like to stay on youtube. But the 1000 sub minimum for members is hard to reach with a full time job and not a lot of time for videos. Merch store would be so damn cool... One day maybe it will be a reality! Everyone don't stop grinding!!

[@CHILLSHOW]

Great video I think KZbin is the present and the future, this platform is adapting to any changes to the way the new generation it’s consuming the media. Keep up bother much love 🤙🏼🔥

[@apollohayes6315]

When I say as a content creator I really needed this video!

[@jordanis003]

Love ur videos brotha

[@normantheforeman8323]

Hey one question: Besides all the stuff you have to do in this business. How exactly do you get sponsors. Have you people work for you or do you search them? Or do they just ask you if you want to advertise for them?

[@maldtoohard]

video couldnt have come at a better time. great stuff as always

[@Ian-gd3kr]

Here's a question, how do Creators figure out what an appropriate amount is to charge for sponsor spots, etc? Is that b a trial-and-error sort of thing, or is there an industry standard based on views that nobody really talks about?

[@YourStreamingSenpai]

YES SIR! All around I also believe KZbin is the better platform to start streaming on over Twitch for absolute beginners. So many options to grow an live stream audience all in one place. But still I think Facebook is THE place people starting from 0 should at least give a try. It's still hot over there and easier to get discovered. Restreaming is always an option too 🙏🏾

[@Artbug]

I've done great starting from nothing on twitch this past year...I'm finding it much more difficult to grow on youtube

[@YourStreamingSenpai]

@@Artbug really? I’m very curious about that. What did you do to grow on Twitch starting from now following last year?

[@inspiregamingd]

Thanks for everything you do!

[@Shrimpiclese]

Whenever I'm feeling frustrated and down about my desire to create content, I know I can come watch one of your videos and feel motivated again. Thanks Harris.

[@OCRSpartan66]

Hi Senpai, I would appreciate an overview of how you find sponsors or affiliates.

[@tashmina441]

Digital online courses. I am looking forward to that

[@ZaneAlbertoCastro]

My friend started a twitch she has over required amount of time, over 30 subs, view per live is 15+ and been over 2 months since she got paid.

[@quaidjwalker]

I actually recently purchased Matti’s Sony LUT pack and I freaking love it!!