how much youtube paid me for my first 6 months with 8.5K subscribers | my monetization & analytics

[@crook6]

Don't quit your channel just because your friends or family don't support you. KZbin is full of strangers rooting for you!

[@lov3adri]

the realest thing ever said

[@mikkey246]

Never thought I would hear this, but it's so true

[@ArashiTheStorm1000]

Great advice as well!!

[@thegamebei]

I told my wife this the otherday

[@ComeEatwithMamaPaula]

Thank you because they don’t

[@promptjungle]

Backstory 00:22 Current Progress 01:33 Getting Monetized 03:51 Taking Off 04:54 Monetized After a Year 05:23 Consistency and Hard Work Pay Off 07:15 Monetization 07:49 February 08:47 March 10:02 April 11:40 Monetization Overview 12:09 Earnings for First 6 Months 12:34 Challenges After Monetization 12:49 Advice 13:34

[@thruansouza]

Thank God

[@promptjungle]

@@thruansouza lol 😆 i made it in second with chatgbt

[@SidPil]

@@promptjungle what was the prompt

[@promptjungle]

@@SidPil its an chrome extention, i got a 1min video about it on my channel

[@SidPil]

@@promptjungle thanks

[@SprucedandGussied]

This is easily the most authentic/ realistic view into a small KZbinrs road to getting monitized. The two gals you mentioned that blew up in 2020 are great examples of combination of talent, hard work and luck. And most KZbin journeys aren’t like that. My growth on here is akin to your first year: slow but gradual . You’ve really inspired me to stay on track and keep going. I’m hoping my hard work and consistency will get me monitized in the next 6 months or so. Just gotta keep going.?Appreciate your insights sooo much!

[@Budgetwithmee]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@mantramagix]

WE APPRECIATE YOU! I am grateful for the universe! I am a spiritual artist growing my subs 😁🕉❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨Goal: 444 Subscribers. I love youuu✨✨✨✨❤️

[@Magic-4All]

Hi, I've just subscribed your KZbin channel to support your journey in KZbin. I've checked the numbers of videos in your channel, and have something to share my experience as an owner of a 2-month channel. I created my channel on June 22, 2024, approximately 2 months ago. In the first month, I worked 250 hours, uploaded 26 videos, 73 shorts and got 90k views and 300 subscribers. In my second month, I worked 180 hours, uploaded 14 videos, 60 shorts and got 40k views and 125 subscribers. In my first month, KZbin gave 2.6 million impressions and in my second month, 900 thousand impressions. I examined many other newly established and monetized channels. You uploaded 3 videos 3 years ago, 19 videos last year, and 6 videos this year. You have uploaded 28 videos in total in 2.5 years. Many new channel owners upload at least 1-2 videos a week and monetize within 12 months. I am also a new channel, but my humble advice is to try to upload at least 1 video a week. The advice I will give with confidence is to upload 1 video in 5 consecutive days, this makes 6 videos per month, 72 videos per year. As far as I can see, KZbin has set a certain lower limit and gives few impressions to channels below this limit. Accordingly, in order to be monetized, you need to upload 50-150 videos (average 75) in 1 year. If possible, upload your videos in 2k (HD) and above (ulta HD, i.e. 4K) quality (yours are around 720-1080p as far as I can see). You can upgrade your videos to 4k with the CapCut desktop video editing program, which can be downloaded for free. Believe me, channels that upload videos with much less effort than your videos can get more views and monetize within 12 months because they upload videos regularly and in sufficient numbers. I hope you will be monetized in 6 months from now.

[@ReadySetBuildIt]

I appreciate this so much. Thank you. I am at 859 subscribers and I’ve had my channel since January of 2021. This is very encouraging.

[@Orikix]

You earned a new sub😁

[@katrinhalookca]

The trick to KZbin I think is the creator themselves being watchable. Some put out good content but they themselves are dry or dull or boring. I wouldn't choose to watch again. Youre one of the charismatic creators, I come back for *you* with the content being the bonus. Youre always entertaining, like Jenna Marbles back in the day

[@alexiseldredge]

omg thank you!! I am honored to be compared to Jenna marbles

[@aves.]

10000%. so many tech/YT gurus give advice on how to grow but most of the time miss the simple (but significant) fact that people come back for your PERSONALITY.

[@la_yadira]

Wow I just realized this. I do that too. I watch my favorite KZbinrs even if they show me how to do something I already know 😂 yes! Because of their personality. I love this 🥰

[@scarlettkhan9667]

This is a great comment. I agree the vlogger has to be interesting. However some group content creators (such as a family) they can get away with it if one or two members are dull/boring as they have others to fall back on. Solo creators have to work harder.

[@MysteriousAccent]

The fact that she is very attractive also helps I think

[@DocuLearnTM]

As a new content creator I really appreciated this in depth analysis, thanks!

[@ChristieBrooks]

It's really great seeing creators be so open and honest about things like that. When I first started KZbin, back in 2016, I took a long break because of college and I was debating on coming back, because things weren't going well. It was challening for me, being Greek and doing content in English, but I was like, you're doing this for you, because you enjoy it, so get back there and post what makes you happy. At first, I was so nervous, I was so shut down, it wasn't until I let myself be free and post more relaxed, that I saw difference. I'm not making figures, but the videos are doing well, and that makes me the happiest. Alexis, your vibe is really wonderful, I'm definately gonna stick around.

[@thapelonelsonntlhabo5998]

So true about her open-ness.

[@serandy]

This is so true! It only took me 6 months to monetize my food and travel channel, but boy, it was a rough time just seeing my videos not getting views despite how much time I poured into it. You say everything really well and capture the right feel for small KZbinrs when starting out. It's not easy but if you love creating content and help people in your own ways, it is just so rewarding! KZbin recommended this one video but it was enough for me to like your simple and honest style. I wish you success in the future. You have inspired me to make a video just like this telling others about my journey too. For other small KZbinrs, please don't give up! Just post at least 1 video a week. That's it! Improve each time and success will come. I promise you!

[@mistionthemove2993]

“Remember why you started” Such an up filling message😊 It is nice to hear the truth about a channels growing and what you are going through ! Thank you! And congratulations on all your hard work!

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

👍👍❤❤

[@dpend]

Yeah it’s super important! Otherwise we just start to think about views, money, popularity, etc. When we’re connect to our “why,” however, there’s a lot of fulfillment no matter how much money we’re making or views we get 😊

[@mckenziehartnibbrig]

I just started a channel & can’t thank you enough for this video!! I’m just happy to be following my dream💫🌻

[@ZarinaAhmadzada]

it's really discouraging when you work on a video for 20+ hours and only gets 60 views haha. but these videos keeps me motivated. not bc of the monetization, but the community that comes with the channel's growth. btw, i subbed to you last month, bc the vids are so aesthetic. im still yet to binge watch the apartment series!!

[@Von199X]

That's why you outsource the editing to save time

[@matirijo]

@@Von199X Sometimes outsourcing is not possible. Not everyone has enough money to spent into their youtube channel

[@Von199X]

@@matirijo yeah prolly you need an overhead of 5k to get started with 10 videos

[@pandueditz007]

Wow...???

[@LeilaVioletBailey]

Keeping filming keep editing and keep praying!! I’ve only just started out but know everyone has there own journey 🧡

[@walkinginasia]

Your video was the first video I watched when I embarked on my youtube journey Alexis. thanks for this video! ❤ if you're a small youtuber like me hoping to get monetized, JUST KEEP GRINDING! With consistencey and the drive to continuosly improve your content, YOU WILL GET MONETIZED one day. And I'm speaking from experience, I recently just reached 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours and it took me 94 days, 16 long-form videos, 81 shorts and an infinite amount of determination to achieve that. SO KEEP PUSHING! Our journeys will be different but it will all be worth it. Goodluck!

[@RayMak]

Congratulations. I hope you'll be able to make this a lucrative side gig and ultimately integrate it as part of your life. Hugssssss ❤️

[@Reddglawer]

Wow

[@basharovaliza8276]

I really want to start a KZbin channel, but I think, for obvious reasons, I’m incredibly nervous and while I’m trying to find out all the nuances in KZbin, and you are the first who told everything so well and openly like a small channel that is starting to grow. I listen to you and am madly happy for your every number, as if it were mine, because I understand that not only millions are big numbers, you are a great fellow💗

[@kiglover9078]

I really enjoyed this because not a lot of KZbinrs are this open and transparent. It’s great for people who want to start a YT like me, it gives us a realistic idea of everything. People make it seem like they start KZbin within 2 months they are already making like buckets of money and that’s just not realistic

[@alexiseldredge]

yes it is definitely a long road, but worth it! best of luck with starting your KZbin channel ❤️

[@sierramdowns]

These kind of videos always do really well when KZbinrs talk about how much they make. You could make one of these videos quarterly and I bet it would do super well and boost income! Also need to go into depth on brand deals in a video and I’m sure that video would do really well. I’m not sure what your niche is because this is my first video of yours so that’s all I can really say but you have a great personality and I wish you success!!!!

[@izzyk1998]

Love how you emphasised that the most important thing is enjoying making what you post. It's always so obvious if your heart isn't in what you're creating. So amazing to see the journey you've had thanks for sharing a realistic take on this

[@GinaLay]

Congratulations! This is a great video! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@almalmond]

Thank you for being so open and real about this topic. I have wondered about this for a long time and it's refreshing to hear it from the perspective of a creator with an average growth scenario. I also work from home and even with that advantage, recording, editing, researching and learning constantly can get complicated but it's very rewarding. Great job & you deserve to keep growing fast!

[@pandueditz007]

Yaa....

[@BriannaNicole____]

Love this video! I just started my KZbin after posting on Tiktok for a little less than a year and gaining 5k followers, I'm excited to start my journey here, thank you for sharing yours! Seems all good things take consistency.

[@LidiaExplores]

This is so refreshing and realistic. Thank you for posting this! Getting those first 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours seems so far away for me right now, but with each video, I am getting a little closer to that goal. It will take a lot of time, patience, and consistency, but I can't wait to have that feeling you described when you got your first check. So cool!

[@millyonyeamillyon2376]

Hang in there, you are going to get those 1000 Subscribers and 4000 Watch hours!! Best of luck to you!!

[@LidiaExplores]

@@millyonyeamillyon2376 Thank you so much for the encouragement!

[@lynnstapelberg8086]

Same girl same!!!

[@millyonyeamillyon2376]

@@lynnstapelberg8086 You got this Lynn!! Now about to watch one of your videos.

[@lynnstapelberg8086]

@@millyonyeamillyon2376 THANK you!!!! Much appreciated!!

[@thatsabsurd]

As a small KZbinr, Thank your for sharing. I appreciate your authenticity.

[@livingunjaded]

As a fellow small creator, I appreciate your transparency so much! I hope your growth continues ❤️

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

👍👍❤❤

[@Madushanbro]

youtube.com/@r.mmychannel6981 🥳

[@Penfriendrocks]

This really is motivating, thank you Alexis for sharing it!

[@Camila-im9ws]

that's really good advice about just putting out content that is authentic to you and makes you happy. I appreciate this because we don't often see the work that goes into people's "overnight" success. I feel confident now that doing anything i love long enough will eventually be monetized. Congrats on sticking to it and being true to yourself!!

[@thapelonelsonntlhabo5998]

🙌

[@Yung.prizly]

Thanks so much Alexis this video motivated me to never give coz you'll never know when you'll turn up😤🤞🏼❤️

[@TheLakeHouseTv]

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm jumping back on KZbin after 4 years of starting my channel! I feel great about it, just as you mentioned this is something I am genuinely happy and excited for. But not to focused on the money part. Gaining the 1,000 sub is a journey! I'm stuck in the 200

[@nickson003]

We love you all❤️

[@neilinnature]

Right at the beginning of my journey, found this video motivating to keep going for the next year, thank you

[@Yellowlab247_Outdoors]

This is fantastic, I’ve often wondered what it looks like to be monetized in those early days. You’ve basically just described my story starting from nothing and organically trying to grow a channel just doing the things I enjoy. I’ve met all requirements except for 1000 subscribers, I am getting discouraged because I already have two other jobs and this does take time.

[@nickson003]

Honestly

[@shannonlqn]

Congrats on hitting 1k subscribers!

[@Yellowlab247_Outdoors]

@@shannonlqn Thanks so much!

[@naomistone]

This is probably the second time I watch this video because I'm at a point where my channel is starting to grow faster and I'm getting closer to monetizing. And this video is super helpful for me to continue to focus on my goal and also what to expect when I monetize because I know everyone is different but this is really encouraging to watch. Thank you for sharing this video! I know its been 2 years since you posted it but super helpful!

[@lizziehutchins]

Thanks for making this! I've struggled with how to grow. It's so tough balancing my full-time job and creative aspirations at the same time. Excited to keep seeing your future content!

[@alexiseldredge]

it is definitely tough but will be worth it!!

[@wowthatsinteresting8951]

Pick one niche stick with it post everyday

[@Rosarycrusades]

@@wowthatsinteresting8951 yes but that is easier said the done 😭

[@pandueditz007]

Hmmm...

[@Ayahadjslimane]

I have just aploaded my first yt video yesterday, and it took me a lot of courage to show myself to the world , but after watching this video , girl you gave me so much strength , I love your content !

[@MarissaLeigh]

I love the transparency! This honestly inspired me to create a plan for my KZbin when I fully invest. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[@alexiseldredge]

yay!! best of luck with your channel!

[@LEMonYoga]

Ekkk as a small KZbinr this has been so great to see. Thanks so much for sharing your journey!! ❤

[@brandonscheidel]

This exactly what we want to see. We are at 550 subscribers and trying to grind it’s a lot of work. This feels so doable and believable and it’s so nice to see a real person explain this

[@CatzzMoney]

Over 500 is a great number!

[@PacificSolo]

Thank you. As a small channel myself I found your transparency and detail helpful.

[@mehditate]

I love the transparency! Congrats on reaching 8.51K! I just started and feel like I have a looong way to go haha

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks! it definitely feels that way at the beginning but you will get there!

[@naps.natureandpeacefulsoun1930]

Keep posting good video! Will always support this great channel. Awesome job! 👍👍👍👍 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@naps.natureandpeacefulsoun1930]

❤❤❤❤

[@lisaslifestyle]

I love how open and honest you are about your youtube journey. It's refreshing to see and gives me hope that I can do this too! Well done on coming back to it even when you lost hope for a while. This journey has to be for the love of it and the want to express yourself and not just the money for sure. You've got a new sub!

[@ShortiXXL]

True... Good luck for your journey on yt!

[@ISHWENTVIRAL]

Really quality video. Thanks for the info and the inspo! Siked to watch more in the future. You got it.

[@AutoBeta2T]

Hi, as someone starting out on YT it's was really nice to see how your journey has progressed, the lows and highs. It's put things into perspective for me now. Thank you 🙏

[@agavedrips]

Subscribing because of this video! Thanks so much for sharing this, I’m excited to dive into your content.

[@jessssalemme]

Thanks for this video! Wondering if you have any tips for that first 1,000 subscribers? Just restarted my channel and want to give it a solid year of effort. Thanks for the tips! ❤

[@portaltolou]

Absolutely love the transparency and effort that you put into explaining everything, it’s greatly appreciated. I’m ready to start the KZbin journey again, but this time going in a different route. Good luck to everyone on their journey! 🙌🏾

[@matthuntsboston]

This is very motivating and enlightening. I started my channel about 10 years ago mostly for personal use. Gathered about 34 subscribers in that time period. Started taking this channel a little more seriously in November and within 2 weeks that 34 turned to 100 subscribers. In a couple more weeks I hit 500 subscribers. Not doing this for the money but it is interesting seeing your journey. Love love this video 😁

[@fueledbyintentions7616]

Thank you so much! I love these videos. It gives those of us who are not monetized hope. Thanks for the transparency. Be blessed!

[@barbnorton]

Thank you Alexis for sharing this. 🙏🏽 Your honesty really helps! 👍🏽 I don’t know other KZbinrs that do what I do. Hearing you have gotten discouraged is actually helpful to some of us out here, I tell myself not to be, but we are human. I just started in February of 2022. I have a ways to go… but have 468 subs as of now. Some of my analytics aren’t great, but I do want to be true t9 myself. -Living’ and learning’! ❤️💕 Thank you for being you and so genuine. 💕 I can see why you are doing so well. 😀 Hang in there. You are a beautiful person. 💕

[@somewhereinrimini]

I am too scared to do it but this was so interesting, Thank you!

[@SuperStupidPoop]

It's all about momentum. You have to consistently crank out great videos and not take long breaks. I was up to $1,500 a month at one point then took several months off and came back to $200 a month. It was like starting all over again. Ugh!

[@HistoryActivated]

Why did you take the long break?

[@rumblingsu1582]

@History Activated probably healthy issues or feel burning out..

[@SuperStupidPoop]

@whatsontrend Well this is a very late reply but I got 10,000 new subscribers in the past 28 days. No long breaks this time just cranking out videos. The money is back to where it was before I took time off. Momentum!

[@SuperStupidPoop]

@@rumblingsu1582 I had dogs pass away from cancer in 2017 and 2018. I do comedy videos and it took away my sense of humor for awhile.

[@Tj.felice]

As a small youtuber , THANK YOU SO MUCH! Realistic and relatable. Can’t wait to get monetized I truly appreciate my subbies each step of the way! 💓

[@WorksIRL]

Thank you for openly sharing your journey and Adsense revenue and congratulations on monetizing so quickly 🎉. It’s nice to hear the initial elation to getting monetized then seeing it dwindle down as that’s what I go through seasonally as only one of my videos does really well in the Fall 🤣. I wish you continued growth and prosperity! 👍💪

[@adrianaxiong]

It’s very nice that you’re being very honest ❤

[@ReadItRipIt]

Let's keep the grind folks, we can do this! And thanks for this Alexis! It's really inspiring and informative for us smaller channels.

[@StylistLee1]

Great Job!! Your doing a great..

[@Caitie_Wong]

We loved this video! Thanks so much for sharing. It's really refreshing to hear your journey, particularly at the start and only having 180 subscribers through 12 months. We started a channel this year and have quickly realised how difficult it is. This was encouraging to watch!

[@mattsworlddiy]

I appreciate the honest report of a "small" youtube channel. I'm just getting started, like many who have watched your video. This information is very helpful when considering what type of future we can look forward to while putting a lot of effort into our creative passion. Thanks again, and all the best to everyone!

[@SivanIlan]

💖 always appreciate your transparency and down to earth approach to sharing on your channel! I know I’ve said this multiple times already but it simply feels like chatting to a friend ☺️✨

[@SivanIlan]

Double texting sorry 😳 I really hope to see your channel grows and that you won’t get discouraged by the analytics. You’ve grown an audience who wants to support the channel so now’s a good time to lean into what the data is suggesting and creating more content around that. Good luck! Excited to follow along 💞

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you so much this is so sweet ❤️ I am so glad you are here!

[@pomskylifenova7344]

So true

[@nickson003]

Can i give you a flower 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@foodtrix101]

I literally just published my channel 2 days ago and this really helped me get my expectations in order. The reality of your video is always playing in my mind and your video has most probably answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks and stay blessed.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you for such a candid video. I'm 1 week into being monetized and its great to see a realistic breakdown of the figures. I'm sub'ed just to see where your channel goes. Wishing you all the luck and success you deserve for sticking at it. 😎😎

[@DavidGogginslife]

How much income you get this mounth ?

[@fmedits]

Thanks for posting this! It was definitely needed inspiration

[@MattCommand1]

Hi Alexis, I just monetized 2 weeks ago and was looking for case studies like yours with less than 10K subscribers and what they are making and their CPM's. Thanks for sharing. You may want to experiment with a few more financial-related topics (as part of your normal life as you did here) and see if you can get higher CPM on those videos. Some of my videos are getting CPM's of over $50 which is a huge boost to offset my lower viewed videos. However, I got a long ways to go before I hit your 9K subscriber mark. I have not yet gotten a full month's of data but I am looking forward to what my first 30-days of data & revenue will look like. Great video!

[@strategyandperformance]

Great Job monetizing!!! Keep it up.

[@stussyyy]

love seeing these types of videos because i’m just starting out on youtube and i’m hoping i can gain a fun little community on here to share my memories with. these keep me motivated to post more consistently too

[@VirtualSanDiegoAdventures]

I'm about one month in with my channel and I really appreciate this video. Congrats on all the growth and thank you for sharing all these details. Your journey is very inspiring and since you posted this, you've grown so much more still 🙂

[@TOPboiCJay]

Thanks for this insight. On my way to monetization.

[@jackdyer8505]

Thanks Alexis, appreciate the reality of it all! $3,600 over 6 months is a great amount of extra income that’s achievable for anyone who puts in the effort. Unlike these ads that promise $$$ every day!

[@Hahayoufunny19]

I’m about to start my channel serious for my weight loss surgery series and I was nervous but watching this video eases me and gives me an insight thank u and u got a new subscriber ❤

[@chloeandludvig]

Alexis!! Thank you so much for posting this - I was searching for a video like this much like you mentioned at the beginning of your video. All I could find was people who had crazy growth or who already had fans on other platforms or a viral video etc etc. This is exactly the realistic information I was looking for - it was super motivating and relatable. I am so looking forward to following your journey!

[@SprucedandGussied]

Perfectly stated! Good luck to both of us!

[@chloeandludvig]

@@SprucedandGussied Good luck to you! :D

[@ShroozyVR]

Just starting my journey and this popped up on my recommended! Great video, Got me super excited and looking forward

[@SmilesPending]

This was so encouraging! Currently just waiting on the watch hours to hit the requirement for monetization and honestly I’ve been hanging on the numbers so thank you for putting things into perspective!

[@pandueditz007]

Yaa....ok

[@Jackiefrompr]

Same here!

[@nickson003]

You will get on top dear

[@bleworld1712]

Wow this video just gave me a realist view into the struggle/bumps before getting monetize, thnks

[@melaniegriesemer]

Just subscribed to your channel! I love these videos. I was actually watching Kelly Stamps and Erik Conover before they had 10k subscribers, it’s so incredible and inspiring to see creators grow along the way! Keep sharing the journey!

[@pandueditz007]

Ok

[@Feashts]

I followed Erik for years too! He’s worked so hard. Very happy for his success.

[@nickson003]

Well done

[@VeganOfJoy]

Thank you for this video!! I’ve been looking to start making KZbin videos again after taking a year hiatus… I think my biggest challenge is balancing my 9-5 with my KZbin channel but I’m willing to do it!

[@SmellyCat808]

Thanks for posting this! Glad the algo brought me to your channel today 😄 It's good to know you don't need 1 million subs to make some money. Like you said, it might not pay the rent (yet), but the fact that you have grown that much is amazing to me. I did one video a week for 6 months before I stopped so I understand getting discouraged. I guess I didn't get past my 50 bad videos phase lol. Rooting for you. Who knows, by this time next year you could be living off your content!

[@pandueditz007]

God....??

[@padmeasmr]

Thank you this was eye-opening! I'm gonna be consistent and will get there. Great video girl

[@countryvideo]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a down to earth informative video. I honestly had no idea of what creators actually made until I saw your video. Your efforts are very much appreciated. I am an FAA licensed Commercial Pilot who recently started a KZbin channel to share my love of flying. I only have one subscriber, and have only had one comment, but I get a great deal of pleasure and personal fulfillment out of the sharing, and I have really enjoyed learning more about actual video editing. I probably never will get to where you are right now, but that's OK. I'm doing it more for myself as anyone else. It's a very creative form of self expression that is very addictive. Each time I post a new video I find I am improving my skills. Perhaps years from now someone may even watch them. Thanks again for sharing your channel Alexis. Take care.

[@mollypitcher9380]

Enjoy!!!

[@crossdust6740]

I know all about the struggle of trying to grow your channel and the deflation feeling and taking a break. Glad your doing well, perhaps one of these days my Channel will grow too.

[@authenticallyadhd]

Hey Alexis, thank you so much for sharing this. I'm about 4 months into my channel and was having so much trouble finding someones journey more akin to mine. It's really helpful and encouraging to see. I'm so proud of you for sticking it out and so excited to watch more of your videos. Excited to connect more. Cheering you on

[@MagicboxInc2023]

I wanted to know how your journey is going !! thanks ...there should be a Reddit platform for creators , you know?

[@TheCashFlowChannel]

very inspiring video. Thank you for uploading :)

[@debweissler7808]

So much decorating and reorganizing you can do in a studio apartment. The idea of living in Manhattan appeals to your viewers. What about the challenges of living in a small space in an ultra expensive city. How do you stretch your dollars? How hard is it to find affordable places? What’s it like living in a space with limited views & limited fresh air? How do you adjust to the street noise? Just throwing out some ideas… 😁

[@peytanmartinez4413]

I totally agree! I think if she made vlogs of how much it costs her to live in New York, a lot of people would be interested! Or even posting her favorite things to do or favorite views of the city, just stuff like that! Which could also be turned into tiktoks which could attract more attention to her as a creator!

[@alexiseldredge]

yes these are all great ideas! I will touch on these more in future videos

[@Gimmetraderjoes]

This was hands down the best video I have seen about how a normal person has grown on KZbin. Thank you for making it!

[@regtalkswealth]

*Your absolutely killing it I'd love to be at this point at some point soon I've just recently got monetised and its coming up to 6 months and I'm just under £1000 which is nuts to me because I never imagined I could get paid for doing something I enjoy because of the internet* Keep up the great work just subbed ☺

[@regtalkswealth]

@Darcie Girl Oh Darcie your so funny haha but your stating nothing but facts so I can't fault you good thing I've got more than one KZbin account if you simply cared to check your facts before just assuming you'd have seen that my other channel is connected to this one bless you @journeytomydreamcars

[@The_journeyy]

@Darcie Girl Oh Darcie your so funny Financesunchained must be lying or wait I am finances unchained how many accounts can one person have 🤣

[@lauren.tamayo]

I just started my channel this year (I posted my 3rd video today!) This was super informative! Thank you for sharing your journey and giving a realistic glimpse into what it “could” be like once you get monetized

[@laurasirresistibletreats.]

Wow, this is my first time on your channel, and I'm loving your content already. Thanks for being so transparent and sharing the details of your journey with us. I can totally relate cause it's been a little over a year since I started and am yet to be monetized, but I believe I will get there very soon with hard work and determination. I love your personality BTW. 💖

[@OhSoLovingly]

Girl I love the fact that you’re so transparent & encouraging! You should do a skincare routine series next!

[@SandraLaura]

You can feel how genuine this video is. Thank you for the honesty it really gave me lots of motivation and a huge push!❤

[@nickson003]

Keep it up

[@briaandersonn]

this is super encouraging! i hope my channel can eventually grow 💛

[@brendamcclure84]

The apartment series is what attracted me to your channel. I loved it and couldn’t wait for the next installment/chapter. I was almost disappointed when you found a place and that was over!! Congratulations- I enjoy your channel very much.

[@alexiseldredge]

hahah I have felt that way with other creators series. thank you for watching!

[@fromfarrah]

I really appreciate this realistic perspective on following growth. Best of luck to you, and thanks for the inspiration to keep trekking on!

[@laughinlori6893]

Congratulations! There are thousands of channels on YT that never get monetized. Personally I am a theatre geek so content about your auditions and classes would interest me. Also your thoughts about plays that you see. How do you get tickets? What are the different theatres like? Agree with other comments about life in New York in general. Compared to my small town in Canada 🇨🇦 it's fascinating. This video was interesting. Have you done anything special with the money from YT?

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you! I will definitely keep incorporating more theatre content! and honestly by money has gone toward bills and dance classes haha

[@justcallmejames9864]

Wow I'm really really impressed with how this is working out for you, I can just hope when I get back to making videos

[@matirijo]

Love how you keep it real! I started in May this year, and gained 185 subscribers. I enjoy the whole process, yet I find it that I struggle to allocate my time effectively. How do you manage that? Anyone any tips?

[@Thedistracteddogmom]

I would love to hear as well!

[@jonhysimonzreactionz1326]

Wow thank you so much ! Just came across your video..Ive been doing KZbin for a year now and still not monetised..I was a bit discouraged and couldnt find motivation to continue..but your video motivated me :) Thank you Alexis ! Keep working, youll make it ! :)

[@harleytwinsoffinance1641]

Hey girl, thanks for the video… it actually gave me hope 🥰🥰 I’ve already given up twice and now I’m committed to strive on this platform

[@LunaBobbi]

I just subscribed to your channel!

[@chloe.m342]

This was so helpful, I am in the beginning stage of my channel with 524 subscribers and I am at that stage where I am searching up other youtubers growth and comparing. This was the most helpful and relevant to my channel so Thank you!!

[@FixItOnTheWay]

13:27 Agreed. Getting monetized isn't the goal. You probably shouldn't have goals on KZbin. You have to think in terms of everything being endless. Getting an endless amount of views and watch hours per month. It's about the process. It's more healthy to think that way. Thanks for sharing by the way. You're very charismatic and you can tell a good story. Double down on that.

[@joeymish268]

This is so encouraging.1year plus on yt and hoping to hit the milestone someday.Thank you for sharing this❤🇰🇪

[@subispk]

This is soo realistic! Even tho getting those first 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours seems so so so far away for me right now, and feels like I’m never gonna be able to reach that goal but with each video i post , I am getting a little hope “mabye one day” It will take a lot of patience, time and consistency, but I can't wait to feel that feeling she described when she got her first pay check…. “Maybe one day”🥺

[@airbnfree]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I am looking at starting my journey this year and these type of videos help a ton!

[@JeromeBallard]

Just shows patience and perseverance pays off, well done Alexis what an inspiring story. I hope to be like you one day.

[@aletheadawn]

You have grown so much! I LOVED this video. Made me look forward to my future growth here on youtube. Thank you Alexis!