How Much $$ YouTube Paid Me For 6,000,000 Views!

Here's a fun behind-the-scenes look for all you curious viewers or aspiring content creators at exactly how much money I have made from a Short that has over 6,000,000 views!
I always find these videos interesting and somewhat educational so I thought I would share my own today!
Huge shout-out to everyone who has liked and shared this video to allow it to have such success! Thank YOU!
It takes a lot of work to think of creative original ideas, film/shoot everything, edit, create thumbnails, and so on. So it's a really great feeling when one of those videos gets to be enjoyed by such a large audience!
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#monetization #shorts #creator

[@claytonvolner5950]

You’re a good guitarist and it shows in your playing. And that’s one of the things that draws people in. And a lot of people , me included, enjoy the series of when you hire x guitarist for x gig. It’s a hilariously accurate concept being done extremely well with good playing.

[@jamierobinson777]

Thanks so much! 😊🙏

[@claytonvolner5950]

@@jamierobinson777 You’re welcome. Keep up the awesome work 🤘😎🤘

[@LoveandCreativity-pc8ny]

It's too few for 6m views

[@David-cz9ej]

Yes, but it's like 30 seconds long

[@wavewithus4081]

For a max 60 second video, I think it's not that bad of an amount. What would you think would be an appropriate amount? Do you think 6m views on one 60 sec video should be able to pay you a full months salary or more? I think that's a bit much and think between 500 and 1000 would seem 'fair' to me.

[@jamestopliss7029]

Just out of interest, what would you consider to be fair? And where do you imagine the figure you choose would be coming from? Considering it’s a 30 second video, with trademark music, no advertising, and hosted on KZbin free of charge

[@stricknine8623]

​​@@David-cz9ej The length of the video is irrelevant to time invested in making it. Views and likes is what determine the value of the video, not the length of it.

[@bryanhegarty]

This conversation is interesting. How much money should someone earn for a video that is original content but also features an instrumentation from another artists song. If it was earning thousands I’d think the original artists are owed royalties. It’s a big picture thing.

[@matthewgould4464]

I thought you’d be paid a stack more than that Jamie so it’s interesting to see the figures. Keep it going - brilliant channel🤘🏻

[@madmac666]

super interesting to see this behind the scenes stuff and you being so open and honest. because most creators are not talking about anything like that. And you deserve a way bigger share for your kind of content even if it's "just" a short :)

[@erickmonzonjns4613]

This is a great video. Thanks for sharing your stats. It's much more useful than many would think. BTW, those series were amazing!

[@davidreames384]

Huge fan of your content. Thank you for showing this side of content creation. It is truly appreciated.

[@Rolo58077]

Really appriciate the insights Jamie, also congrats for that success of that short. Keep up the good work!!

[@sydgarcia]

Great info. Thank you for taking the time to create such funny and musically appealing shorts.

[@karolg1087]

Behind the scenes is super interesting, keep doing that Jamie, thanks!

[@chriselliott4824]

Super interesting thanks for sharing. Lower than I would have thought but a great way to build your overall audience

[@ChadVader24]

I enjoyed the video. It's almost like a Career Day pitch. Its definitely informative. Tells people if you're good and push hard on the content you make, the monetary reward is there.

[@michellerobinson1035]

The stats on this video are amazing and well deserved! You also deserve to make A LOT more money 🤘🏻

[@KimchiSpringRoll]

First of all, the solo in that 6m view short is really good, the solo comes in so smooth and the articulation is satisfying, frankly speaking it can really be a great fusion solo.

[@comicuts]

With that number of hits I was quite surprised that it hadn't returned more in (what I once heard Bill Bruford call) paper applause. I love the "when you hire" series too and have shared them with many friends. Your playing in every style is stellar. Your tone, touch, technique and feel are amazing. Keep on keepin' on.👍👍

[@juanduplays]

that's a great incentive for short format, dig it!

[@slowgoins]

Thanks for sharing my dude. This reminded me to sub.

[@emm8485]

Interesting video, very insightful!

[@brianbergeron164]

Love this kind of content

[@cashway0420]

Wow that's interesting, I was expecting it to make way more money with that many views... I like your content and playing a lot and I like you even more now that I know your Canadian too lol I'm from Barrie Ontario.

[@anthonygutierrez985]

I bet if you put in more recognizable solos in that series, you would top that 6 mil. Awesome content by the way. 🤘

[@eoin05]

U want the views man Sultans of shred drew me to you you do more of them type of videos, myself and i bet so many others would be drawn to it keep it up man you're unreal bro

[@jeffersonhorne]

I definitely saw and liked the short. I'm glad the COBHC represented, RIP Alexi.

[@codymartinez830]

yes, more behind the scenes please.

[@tommywolfe2110]

Yeah, very interesting... it inspires me a lot... to not quit my day job, I would starve to death ;-) Subscribed!

[@vk-fb4ox]

Thanks for the info

[@numbersabcdefg]

Thanks for sharing

[@dimetumaldit9181]

bro, that backing track FIREEE🥹🥹

[@keithfranzen9209]

I have to go rewatch that one now lol.

[@MrTPF1]

That's way less than I thought you'd get for that many views. Your content is great though, and I appreciate you sharing this info.

[@gerryquigley7103]

A good insight to what goes on, be worth it if ya have another job. Heading out to fix a leak, make some money...😂🎸🤘

[@petree]

This is actually the number i thought since the shorts are monetized, ive still seen videos stating sort form content just doesnt do well versus longer videos so they wont pay as much

[@Shredberry]

Exactly what I expected for shorts lol Would you be willing to speak on your long form revenue? I knew shorts payout was abysmal and also shorts subscribers do not at all translate to long form viewership so I don't have much interest in posting shorts. Now it'll be super helpful to learn what a music long form creator of your size makes! If you're not interested in discussing that I totally understand. Cheers Jamie! You Rock!

[@888Longball]

Looks like its worth it for you! 😊

[@John_Tick]

Thanks! That was interesting. BUT, what I want to know is how much you pay the other guy who plays you in those shorts?

[@HristoVelev]

That's the video that got me hooked too. It's amazing! Too low paid

[@alexisbouc]

It’s lower than what I thought. However, this clip generated a fair amount of subscriptions which will later bring more revenues. These clips seems to really increase your channel visibility which in return also get you endorsements and other bonuses. As a fellow 🇨🇦 Been following you for a while. Would love to see a series with other Canadians KZbinrs like Nick Johnston

[@edwardv4546]

Definitely a lot less than I thought but $600 could buy me a PRS so I'd take it any day lmao. Thanks for sharing!

[@CPB24421]

I prefer content creators that pay less mind to pure economics, dishing out video after video based on KZbin's analytics, and use their genuine talent to mix it up on a regular basis. Ironically, a video about YT monetisation was left-field for this channel so I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the insight Jamie.

[@jamierobinson777]

I agree, a lot of my videos can’t even be monetized because of copyrights for the covers. But I thought this would be a fun thing to share since it interests me from other creators!

[@Chrsly]

@@jamierobinson777 Thank you - I love these behind-the-curtain insights. Keep up the great work!

[@iOnRX9]

you should do sponsorships on your shorts

[@pukebucket5360]

The best video is where his student walks in on him playing Britney Spears solo.

[@Marcnshae2011]

😮surprised at the dollar amount (low!) Really makes sense, though, when you think in terms of watch time. However, look at the number of subs you have gotten because of it 🎉.

[@phant0mdummy]

I love how the world works. The record labels are the ones making all the money too. The talent who makes the money even happen get robbed by the morons in suits, who write the contracts. It's sickening.

[@phant0mdummy]

Compare the money you made for MAKING the content that drew the views, versus the executives that did NOTHING and are making FREE money off of you. They probably have thousands of times the amount you took home, and yet they have absolute zero without YOU. FUCK THAT.

[@jazzcat1056]

Wow - thought that was low!

[@aaron2157]

You and that drummer guy el stephario need to collab with some other Canadian weapons! The north demands it!

[@AmberBootheCat]

Interesting.

[@evhwolfgang2003]

Man I thought the Don't Cry video would be your top video.

[@Trads_Tabs]

Shorts generate far less revenue in general compared to long form content right? Would be curious what your highest long form video has generated.

[@Alex_Martz]

You made 600 dollars and KZbin made MILLIONS on revenue for it

[@lightvox6152]

Wow... i thought it would be 10x that 😮

[@maqam_guitar]

So if one your shorts goes viral, you can maybe buy a used amp. Good to know 😂 I'd like more of this content, specifically for KZbin. Tiktok has given me much love in terms of followers, but YT not so much (unless I play shorts of Metallica covers).

[@jamierobinson777]

😂 I also found much higher success with TikTok right away vs KZbin. The algorithms are so different. My Pantera cover this week has about 20,000 views on KZbin Shorts but over 420,000 on TikTok 🤔

[@420Bill]

Before the adpocalypse 1 million views would be over $1000

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

Your channel is growing, I hope you prosper. Also, I would destroy you in a guitar battle. I'm kidding. You are a beast!

[@ShakaIWNL]

I work 40 to 45 hours a week and earn 200 dollars a month. 600 for a single video seems spectacular to me!

[@mbessle5102]

It only takes a couple hours to put together, says the guy who probably spent 20 years practicing guitar. ;) Love the behind the scenes, interesting stuff.

[@russellhayden82]

That's pretty damn good for 1 short. If you averaged half of that doing 1 short every day you'd make a good living just on shorts 👍

[@Peteybird7]

It's because they listened over and over again to try and figure it out

[@hazyshade9648]

More than I thought but not enough

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

Hello! 😊

[@timcoombes9258]

So shorts are essentially marketing videos for peoples proper accounts….with the added bonus of making some, if not loads of money

[@JacobMedrea]

YT is a rip off. Let's see how this sad comment performs

[@the_shizon3322]

That actually is quite a bit. Imagine the really big content creators then. Do the math and Mr.Beast gets well over 100 Million views per video. That all adds up!

[@vicvance7486]

My question is, what is the ad revenue that KZbin generates for those 6 million views? Obviously they're out to make money as well but my guess is that your revenue is not as high as it should be compared to what theirs is.

[@szwag]

Thats less then i tought. This video might take just few hours to record and edit but it takes a good idea and brilliant performance ! Thats why i think it is not enough $ for 6 mln views.

[@scatdaddy3790]

Should be more

[@matt_the_man9831]

Only relying on views of shorts is really hard for most of creators. Its a good gateway but you defenetly need to funnel the viewers towards something else to make serious money

[@davidrees1840]

I think it's a lot because there are no ads. What's in it for KZbin?

[@intriguingfacts5434]

Good earning for a few hours of work

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

I need that $600!!!😮 sign me up!

[@CrashRacknShoot]

How's the umbrella working out?

[@MMAoracle]

It’s way less than I thought it’d be

[@k7j007]

More Bodom! COBHC

[@stricknine8623]

In my opinion that is a poor return on investment. When you consider the reality that you are carrying the full weight of the end product,..No, its not a good return.

[@zinuru2707]

Way less than I assumed..

[@elvarwinston]

Its alot less then i thought it would be.

[@wilhelmrogue1]

Seems like very little….but if it works for you then thats what matters,, keep jammin!

[@JacobZirkin]

10,221.5 views to earn $1 (assuming it’s accumulated linearly)… better than Spotify! Edit*~Spotify pays out 229 streams per $1 dollar…? Easier to become financially stable as an artist than KZbinr wow

[@mrmasrawy92]

450 BUCKS FOR 6M VIEWS!!? I mean I'd think that's pretty bad... So people just make those for popularity and subscribers..?

[@ryanleeoakes2015]

Don’t have to watch to know that’s it’s not even close to enough

[@AdolfFauci]

They paid you with monopoly money?

[@fredericadda]

The issue is that you're not guaranteed to generate this amount for every short, are you?

[@jamierobinson777]

Not even close 😂 I posted a couple shorts last week of some fun covers that have made about $3-$4 so far 😂

[@bautistagarais488]

I think that's ridicoulously low . Yes, It might have taken you only a couple hours to make it, but the quality of the video comes from years of working to get the knowledge.

[@emerycomputer]

@2:15 RPM → revenue per thousand? That's just an asinine attempt to borrow auto industry lingo without any understanding behind it. RPK would be way more suited albeit less familiar to those who skipped on science classes.

[@zoepickle0]

shorts dont make that much its the 10 minute+ videos that people make money from

[@spudwashington3880]

I would say it’s not enough money , because that’s a top short , 100 bucks for a million views is highway robbery, specially seems that most of your shorts are not gonna make that many views on average . That and most people in general will never get that many views , it might be a fair price if KZbin actually had better tools for video editing on your it’s self , they sure don’t make it easy to make professional looking videos on there own site , you gotta purchase better software and hardware and have good understanding of things to record good sound and video and make it all work . If KZbin made video editing way more easy and professional for everyone , then yea maybe that would be closer to a better pay , but only because there would be alot more better looking videos .

[@scot483]

Less

[@WildBillQRO]

Way too less for your talent

[@pedroroggla8129]

jeez... man they are riping you off

[@godu1111]

It's a disgrace. You should get alot more then that for that many views. Google`s market cap (value) is 1.7 trillion dollars. They could spare a bit more for content creators.

[@RapierGold]

It’s not worth it imo 😢

[@tommypenisfingers]

$447.65 USD by the way.

[@LogioTek]

Thanks for the insights Jamie! KZbin is really strange. I've been trying to figure out KZbin recommendation algorithm for over half a year pushing my favorite pianist with no avail and have shorts such as kzbin.infovLu1Hwbv8LY with even better stats (96-117% viewer retention and average view duration on 2+K views) and no dislikes, and they still stop getting recommended after a few days. But like you say, maybe I got to keep making thrilling compilations like that. I only made a couple like that so far.

[@jamierobinson777]

Sometimes I feel like I’m starting to understand the algorithm better, and then a video with poor performance but high click-through-ratio and higher than average retention reminds me that I don’t understand it at all 😂

[@jamierobinson777]

My DJ Khalid video sat for months at about 4K views. Then one night someone shared it on Reddit and it got over 100,000 views overnight (just on Reddit) and then FINALLY the KZbin algorithm picked it up and it now has millions of views. Meanwhile, right away, it got millions of views on TikTok as soon as it was uploaded.

[@LogioTek]

@@jamierobinson777 Haha your videos are really great though. And yes I noticed the randomness in performance also. There is definitely fuzzy logic involved and according to developers of the recommendation algorithm, it's not designed to feature you but rather it "sniffs" out your videos when others start watching it. They definitely encourage you to go and share them to get traffic to KZbin and then the algorithm could reward you. Oh by the way, I discovered Riyoko as a cosplay KZbinr😅 but she had some home improvisation videos that alluded to her real talent, so I started following her live and my head exploded. Japan is a musical black box.

[@ephemeralreborn]

Laiho 4 ever ♥ 🥲 Keep it on Jamie, love to watch your amazing playing 🙌🔥♥