The Surprising Amount YouTube Payed Me... Blind With 2500 Subscribers

#youtube #disability #monetization
Let's chat about my journey to monetization with KZbin in 2022. It was my first year with monetization. How much did I end up making? What does KZbin pay for a channel like mine? Which videos were winners and which ones were stinkers? Where are my top earners? Let's find out today! I believe in transparency so it's important to recognize that I have been making content for over 2 years to get to this point and more than 100 videos before I hit the monetization milestone on KZbin. There were countless hours, days, and yes money that got put into making this channel what it is. My goal isn't profit, it's having fun, giving back, so just like others would pay to do a craft or Robbie on the side, I feel the same way about KZbin. But if you are looking to get into it in 2023? Know it's probably not going to happen overnight!
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[@MrMagoo-wp7pq]

I would just add this thought: “Making a difference in the lives of other individuals around the world…PRICELESS.” That is what you are doing, and I am sure is your main motivation. Thank you.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Aww Mr Magoo! Thank you. You just made my day. I’m so glad I’ve had an impact. It’s very much why I do what I do. :)

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@UnsightlyOpinions Hi Tamera, my name is Luis Urbieta & I view from Escondido California & I love the video.

[@resourceress7]

I just discovered your channel today, so apologies if you've already addressed this question. Have you considered doing collabs with larger channels? Not only would it be fun with the right people and help raise awareness about whatever topics you choose to include, but could help grow your channel viewership. A couple channels that come mind that are run by blind people: Molly Burke Matthew and Paul (Come to think of it, Paul and Molly are originally Canadian, as well as blind.) My favorite disabled and chronically ill creator for years has been Jessica Kellgren-Fozard. Some of her disabilities that you may relate to are chronic pain and EDS, and an ambulatory wheelchair user. She's blind in one eye but that doesn't seem to affect her as much as some of the other things. All three of those channels focus on a variety of topics, but definitely have a focus on education and awareness raising in a lot of their content.

[@mihow888]

Your blind gardening videos are great!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you!

[@ToshTitties]

This material is so valuable for all different kinds of people and youre awesome at presenting.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you!

[@houdini72]

Congratulations! I told you you'd make it. It'll be 10k soon enough!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thanks! Haha you were right!

[@Jaggerbush]

Im a new sub - keep making these!!! Itll pay off.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thanks so much! Glad to have you join our little community. :)

[@soaringeagle5418]

I always try to give a thumb up and a comment to help you with the algorithm. I always lived by the adage, "The man who loves his job never works a day in his life." - Confucius. I did a lot of things that I loved not for the pay but for the enjoyment and the sharing.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thanks Soaring Eagle. Wise words. I honestly don't think anyone could keep uploading to KZbin unless they had a passion for it. And I'm so glad to have built a wonderful community which can share ideas. It's given me much more than money ever could. :)

[@habofficial99]

Love from cambodia

[@blindnessisaspectrum6237]

Thank you for sharing. I'm sure there were curiosities about you tube profits lol Now they know. My demographic age is over 65.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

My pleasure. I had a few people commenting recently that I was clearly in it for the profit, or making piles of cash from KZbin and I should better spend my time elsewhere. So I thought I better go on the record and set things straight haha. So glad to have you in our little community. :)

[@thelestrangelair]

Thank you for talking about this. Then there is the fact that often the search literally works against you. People can put key words in and your vid may not even show up while others with larger subs get the views, i.e not allowing smaller channels grow even if they are just as good. If they are doing something that's already being done yt doesn't fairy allow them to compete. It's nuts. Some shorts we've done got a lovely 0 views, and you know that's yt. We reuploaded, changed the title and got a load more so no real logic. None. LOL. Sadly it is about making good vids in part but then the other part is luck of the draw, which does not feel fair. You're doing great, though, and so are we and it's just doing what you love when you feel like it and hopefully making some friends. Bella L

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Very eloquent. You hit the nail on the head. I couldn't have put it better myself.

[@rosalinfeit5392]

That great news so just wonder what kind of cane u have cuz i have asher syndrome and disbitiy balance myself too hope y have a great day u did great job too

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Hi there, I've been using the no-jab more and more recently as I find it much easier with the impact prevention on my balance. As for balance issues, you may consider a white cane for obstacle avoidance and a standard walking cane in the other hand for mobility, although I could never manage that. Some also just use a combo mobility/white cane which does double duty as an ID cane and mobility cane. Hope that points you in the right direction :)

[@resourceress7]

With all that work, how do you have time and energy to do whatever other work you do that brings in income? From personal experience, I know that chronic pain and chronic illness are exhausting. And very expensive.

[@HanByrneCox]

I have KZbin for almost four years and still haven’t reached 1k 😂.

[@othinus]

The average CPM rate here in the Philippines is about $2.50. *cries in poverty* I got the info above from a friend who also creates here on the platform. stay healthy and cheers from a fellow VIP.

[@ArtisFX]

What was your technique for time tracking?

[@nikkiwunderlich3570]

I have a KZbin channel it’s my first and last name Nikki Wunderlich and why is that monetized yet?

[@InspiredInsights4U]

Do you have 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of viewed content those are pre-Rex before you can become monetized

[@nikkiwunderlich3570]

@@InspiredInsights4U I have about 600 and something subscribers, but I’m not up to thousand yet an alarm for hours to watch I don’t know how many I have at the moment

[@nikkiwunderlich3570]

And I have 1.0 K hours watched

[@InspiredInsights4U]

@@nikkiwunderlich3570 so you do have a ways to go before you can reach monetization I did go ahead and subscribe. I didn’t watch any videos yet of course but I’ll check some out. Good luck with your channel.

[@nikkiwunderlich3570]

@@InspiredInsights4U thank you

[@InspiredInsights4U]

Hey Tara, a question I have is have you started uploading to Pinterest Instagram and TikTok that could certainly reuse the videos that you’re producing for KZbin on some of these platforms as well

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I do re-post my shorts on TickTock which have been a tremendous success but I’m trying not to overextend the time investment. It feels bad Re-posting across so many sites I think. Should I anyways? :)

[@melodyrice24]

I think you can repost anyways!

[@InspiredInsights4U]

@@UnsightlyOpinions if the point is to get your message across to as many people as possible then yes you should post everywhere that’s possible you’re not diluting your message in any way you’re seeking a larger audience. With the larger audience they will look for contact and other places, and I can ultimately grow the monetization channels as well, and allow you to possibly find other avenues to monetize with sponsors and others will look at all the platforms that you are posting to and consider this when they seek US has somebody they want you to support their products

[@soaringeagle5418]

@@UnsightlyOpinions Yes you should. Twitter to advertise your youtube, and repost on locals and rumble too. The more people that can see it the more people that can benefit from your experiences. Its a way to make more use of the hours that you put in recording and editing.