HOW I GOT MONETIZED IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS | MY FIRST YOUTUBE PAYCHECK

This video is about my monetization journey. I started my channel and published my first video on KZbin in June 2022 and after that, things went really fast and I managed to get monetized in the beginning of August 2022. I talk about the analytics of my first video and of my channel, how much I earned my first month of being monetized on KZbin, realistic channel growth, the KZbin algorithm, tips to make your videos to perform better, what worked for me and much more.
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[@learningtogetheredu]

For any small KZbinr not yet monetized and not yet to 1000 subscribers yet like me who is watching here, dont give up keep pushing its evident from here that it will get better with consistency. Lets keep going there is light at the end of the tunnel.congrats🎉🎉

[@CharlotteJadesWorld]

Agreed 🙌

[@richardhyatt-beekeeping]

That's exciting! First of all, I had no idea English wasn't your first language. Funny, as I type my wife is flying over the Atlantic Ocean right now, returning from a trip to Finland. I'm leaving shortly to meet her. This is one of the best examples I have seen about beginning KZbin monetization. I've subscribed and will be looking forward to watching more.

[@BruceLande]

Blown away by your success rate. Way to go.

[@JessentialLife]

Thanks for sharing your story. Congrats on being monetized so quickly. My story for those wanting to hear other people's story. I did KZbin for about 2.5 years without successfully becoming monetized (but I do have 1348 subs, 2128 watch hours in the past 365 days, and 5661 lifetime watch hours)I threw in the towel in Aug 2022, but plan to restart in 2023 for a while to try and get monetized again 🙃

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you! I hope you get monetized soon. Keep going 🙏🏼🤍

[@yourinfinitepotential6989]

This was really helpful for a new KZbinr like me! Thank you very much and I wish you continued success

[@thechrisverhoeven]

Don't worry about your English. It's very good. I know how tough it can be trying to speak English as well as possible. I live in the Netherlands and I know that English has way more potential.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you so much! Yes it really does 🙏🏼

[@leloslife]

I've just started my channel and those kind of videos are so inspiring! :) Thank you for telling us your story!

[@KatjaNordkvist]

I’m so happy you found it inspiring! I love that kind of videos as well 😄 good luck with your channel 🤍

[@pleasingpets]

Absolutely an amazing motivation for all of new youtubers.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

That really means a lot! Thank you 🙏🏼 I also watched a ton of these videos in the beginning. So motivational! I still do sometimes to boost my motivation 😄

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 879 subs and > 600 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Wow thank you and congrats! KZbin journeys are so different and growth takes time! And I feel the same, I’m also very happy I started my channel. I’m learning new things every day and it’s amazing 😄

[@nathananderson8720]

@@KatjaNordkvist Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZbin channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZbinr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZbin thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@GabrielDimude]

Congratulations!! I'm happy for you. Thanks for inspiring us on our journey!

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you 🙏🏼🤍

[@RosieN]

I'm excited to be a part of your journey! Love your vids 💐

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you! So happy to hear that and thank you for telling me 🙏🏼

[@pavel42pavel]

Thank you! Wish you a lot of luck❤️

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thanks! You too 🤍🙏🏼

[@batuhansweden]

It is really amazing motivation for me, thank you, Katja. The new concept in KZbin is to have really good videos instead of trying to have a lot videos.

[@batuhansweden]

I hope i can manage to get good videos, if I do so the watch hours will definitely come. Hi from Sweden btw.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you so much! How nice, a fellow Scandinavian 😄 I also find lots of motivation in videos like these. I will do another one as soon as my channel has been monetized for a year, which it has been in just three weeks. I definitely also believe in quality over quantity when it comes to the videos I upload and I think most people on KZbin can succeed with their channel if they’re willing to put in the time and effort and remember to celebrate the small victories along the road. That also helps on the motivation! Wish you all the best 🙌🏼

[@kristiechiles]

very motivating, thank you for sharing!~~

[@ArcadeAndTravelAdventures]

Thanks for sharing your story. It is very encouraging ❤

[@KatjaNordkvist]

You’re welcome! I love these kinds of videos myself. I’m so happy you found it encouraging 🙏🏼🤍

[@lilyannepham]

Thank you for this video! It was very informative and your English is very clear!!

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

[@cyberapocalypse]

Nice video. I just got monetized with 500 subscribers, I'm now working towards a thousand for full monetization. Good to see how much you made.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thanks. That’s amazing! Congrats! 🌟

[@EricaZetterquist]

wow thats very impressive and inspiring!! your content is great :)

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you so much 🫶🏼

[@drivethrutours1916]

Do you know what is the most money in a day your channel has ever earned?

[@KatjaNordkvist]

About 8 USD ☺️

[@Milly_in_denmark]

Heeej Katja❤ . Your channel just popped up on my feed and am so happy because I don’t see allot of danish KZbinrs. So happy I found you. New subscriber here. And yes my followers on Instagram don’t care about my KZbin either 😅

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Hi! Thank you so much! No there aren’t a lot of us 😅 thank you for subscribing 🤍 I think many people are either into KZbin or Instagram - and my impression is that Danish women prefer Instagram over KZbin 😅

[@simplysheekbeauty]

For me it was not only the bookcase. It was also the esthetic of your design and the colors you chose in the room.

[@markomilojevic8122]

Nice, congrats 😊🎉 Nice motivation for me to star a KZbin channel

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you 🙏🏼 yes, do it! 😄

[@shyyee60]

wow thank you for sharing.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

You’re welcome 🤍

[@madisonandoliver]

Great information 👍🏽. And your English is great.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thanks! So happy to hear that 🫶🏼

[@Delilah_Nguyen]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@KatjaNordkvist]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you liked it 🙏🏼🤍

[@chloeandludvig]

Thanks for sharing Katja! Watched right til the end! Thanks for sharing, it was really interesting hearing about you journey! ...and I love your accent! Ludvig is Swedish and I just love the Scandinavian accent, although I know Danes and Swedes 'don't get along' ;) Thanks again!!

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you for this amazing comment 🙏🏼 So happy to hear that 😄 haha yes, that age-old “hatred” between Danes and Swedes 😂🙈 you’re very welcome!

[@KnotsCreek]

I suggest you make a video demonstrating your native language. I think that would make a good and interesting video.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you for the suggestion! I like the idea. Maybe I’ll make a video where I present myself and include it in there ☺️

[@JustineSalisbury]

Your story reminds me of how a 50-something-year-old woman named Jen (Silver and Co youtube channel) got monetized in 10 weeks! It IS possible!

[@pennyandtaylor]

I just came from her channel! (If we’re talking about the same person) 😊 I‘m so happy for these creators! I’m on the same journey as well! ❤

[@huntinghomestad-jt2oq]

Good video

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MyConfession__]

‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’ Numbers 6:24‭-‬26 NLT

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you!

[@deletedaccount32r5]

very nice video, watchable, useful information.. support comment from my side! well done, keep going! 👌✔

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you for letting me know that! It means a lot 🙏🏼

[@Viviananiehnieh1987]

How did you do that KZbin is not easy.congratulations 🎉

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you 🫶🏼 I think I just got really lucky!

[@iriamonge1704]

Started uploading videos in Spanish three months ago and it's hard 😢

[@KatjaNordkvist]

It’s super hard! It can take a long time 🤍 I got some great advice from another video recently which is everytime you make a new video you should focus on making that video 1% better than your last video. That has really helped me to accept that my videos don’t have to be perfect, instead I can focus on learning from past editing mistakes and enjoying “the ride” while I create content that I genuinely love. I hope this helps!

[@macramewithlilly]

Thanks Katja. How do you apply for Adsense before you are monetized? I done think there is an option 🤔

[@KatjaNordkvist]

You’re welcome! I think what I meant was that you can create your AdSense account before you apply for monetization, if that makes sense 😅 so you’re totally ready to apply for monetization as soon as you hit the requirements 😊

[@monriecoboyd3757]

I just got monetize on youtube but I’m stuck on the google Adsense in progress part been on that for about a week now .. any advice on that

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Congrats! Oh, that sounds super frustrating 😬 Sorry, I have no advice on that. Guess you just have to wait, it seems sometimes it just takes a while.

[@Xx_TheCuriousBrain_xX]

I'm in the same boat, sitting @ less than 1K :(

[@KatjaNordkvist]

I hope you’ll get there 🤞🏼

[@martyneary7026]

You sound great...I thought you were American...

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you for telling me what you think 🙏🏼

[@paulrose319]

13 years and counting😂5 years of uploading

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Keep going 😅

[@journeytoamillion0to1M]

They wanted to capitalise on your video and didn't want you to earn the ad revenue from it.

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Yes. It would definitely be more fair if you got the revenue for those views as well as soon as you got monetized!

[@goodgirlsguide]

@@KatjaNordkvist Love your jumper in this video. Is it hand made?

[@POLYMATHEMPIRE]

you made an error, you don't need to reach both targets 1 subscribers 1000 and 4000 watch hours within a year. You only need to make the 4000 watch hours within a year... the subcribers could be from 2 years ago. It doesn't matter...

[@KatjaNordkvist]

Thank you for correcting that 🙏🏼

[@POLYMATHEMPIRE]

@@KatjaNordkvist thanks for the video, :)

[@asmrchill23]

Threshold takes forever 😢😢

[@KatjaNordkvist]

It does sometimes! It sucks. I hope you reach it soon!