Are you looking to learn how to make money on Youtube in Canada? Great you have found the most detailed guide that will teach you exactly how to do that!
The Youtube Partner Program shouldn’t be the primary source of income but a supplementary, and the number of subscribers and views can determine how much Youtube revenue you earn. But this guide will be different as you will learn that there is more to earn than what Youtube has to offer.
There are a number of methods you can use to make money with Youtube and in the order below, we have ranked them for our most recommended to our least recommended because of a number of reasons (or criteria) that you can look at below!
Reasons / Criteria
- Easy to start.
- Less tools or material to start up.
- Time frame for success. (the longer the time frame the lower it is ranked)
- Earning Ability.
1. Youtube Affiliate marketing.
Affiliate marketing is a business model on the rise in that you the affiliate are assigned a specific link and the moment someone makes a purchase of a product after clicking your link, you are paid a percentage of their purchase amount.
With Youtube, you have a higher chance to get new products, review them and give your opinions or take on them and then refer people to get them via your special link. Some businesses will even grant you discount links.
These can really help increase your conversions and purchases.
Spend less time trying to figure out the entire learning curve. Take my Free Youtube affiliate marketing training course that will teach you all you should know about affiliate marketing on Youtube, ranking your videos, and making money on autopilot 24/7
Did you know Youtube affiliate marketing can make a huge difference in how small channels earn more with channels with millions of subscribers?
The earning potential in affiliate marketing is unlimited and therefore if you can refer more people to a good product with little or no refunds then you should see some great or amazing results.
The best affiliate marketing programs are those with low competition and those on rare or networks you are not familiar with such as:
- Impact
- Shareasale
- Partnerstack
- Paykickstart
- Individual affiliate programs. (More information in the video above or Free Youtube training)
- Viglink
You can also use Capterra to find some good businesses to work within your niche. I have attached some tutorials to help you get started with each network if you have no idea what they look like.
Once you have an affiliate program you want to work with, all you do is simply find a keyword that teaches or educates your views and ensure it is solving a common problem. All you do is simply recommend the program you are an affiliate for and leave your affiliate link in the description. That’s it.
If you are struggling with traffic or getting people to your affiliate links, check out my free traffic playlist on Youtube.
2. Selling Courses and Digital Products.
Selling Courses and Digital Products is on the rise just getting bigger so you should use the trend as well to your advantage and earn from your products or knowledge.
If you are good at cooking, why not create:
- A recipe planner
- Cookbook
- Recipe chart.
- Cooking course teaching your recipes.
- Hardware from cooking companies (Amazon not recommeneded)
You can also be an affiliate for cooking courses, recipe tools, and books. You can find more information about finding affiliate programs in your niche in my Free Youtube marketing training.
If you are having trouble hosting your course, You can host them on your website by creating a membership portal or using course hosting platforms like Gumroad, Teachable, and so on!
Marketing your digital products or course is easy than you can expect as all you do is mention it in your videos at the start because most people never make it to the end of the videos and leave the link in the description of your videos.
If you are running an informational type channel then ensure you have a blog alongside as some keywords that are searched on Youtube are searched for on Google as well. You can use that as a chance to promote your videos to new audiences as well just like you can see I am doing right now.
3. Sponsorships.
Sponsorships are a great way to make money in that you just mention the sponsors in your video and list some of the benefits and how they solve the problems of your viewers or audience.
Here is a list of the common platforms to find sponsors even though you are just getting started with Youtube. Ensure you have a well-designed and structured channel with all basic features like an About page, clear image, Channel Art, etc…
- Afluencer
- HYPR
- Upfluence
- Popular Chips
- Shoutcart
- Social Bond
Sign up and find sponsors in your niche and should be on your way to start working with them that easily. Some of these platforms don’t mind if you have less than 1K subscribers on your Channel. All that matters is that you can get people to watch your videos.
4. Selling Merch.
Selling Merch is another monetization route you can take when you have a couple of subscribers. It is not ideal for new creators but it can supplement your revenue especially if you have a loyal audience that likes your content and believe in your work.
The best platform for this sort of earning stream is Teespring, If you are all new to the idea of Teespring I have attached a video below to help you get familiar with the platform and how you can use or couple it together with Pinterest to promote your designs
The best platforms to get inspiration for what designs you can sell to your audience are
- Etsy
- Fellow creators in your niche on Youtube
- Google shopping tab
- Facebook marketplace
Once you have found some great designs, all you do is simply design your own versions of what is similar or better than what you found.
Note: When creating designs ensure you are using Premium tees on Teespring as they are the best quality when printed. This is important because you want to avoid refunds for low-quality designs and T-shirt designs.
Once you have your designs ready, order a sample and wear it in your video and ask people interested to check out your designs if at all they are interested. You can add the Teespring designs below each video you create to allow more people to see them.
Another awesome trick and technique you can use are to create hype around your designs before you release or drop them. This gets your audience excited and you can also use teasers to get them even more excited.
It’s that easy : ) But results are not guaranteed
Recommended: Teespring & Pinterest
5. Youtube Partner Program.
Once your channel has gained 1000 subscribers, 4000 hours of watch time, no community strikes, and enabled 2 step factor verification then you should start to earn money via ads displayed on your Channel. The earnings will vary depending on the niche and this means you may not earn the same as a person in the Finance or Business niche.
The Youtube Partner Progam is a great stream of revenue because each video you make will earn revenue for you each day until you delete it or Youtube stops promoting it.
Final Quote
These are the best strategies a beginner or established Youtube creator can use to grow your revenue using Youtube as a business rather than a content consumption platform. If you are looking to expand your knowledge with Youtube marketing, then I would recommend my Free Youtube training where I cover Youtube affiliate marketing in detail.
I cover niche research, making money on Youtube without showing your face, and getting views outside of Youtube to your videos as a new creator. Cheers!
