As a YouTube Partner Program member, you can use the 'Super Chat' and 'Super Thanks' monetization features in your YouTube Studio. These tools allow you to accept donations for your audience. It's similar to a 'tip' jar, where your dedicated fans can thank you with a monetary donation for producing high-quality content they enjoy.
Many new YouTubers generate income through affiliate links in the early stages of their career. For instance, if you have a camping channel, you could post Amazon affiliate links to the gear you use in the video description.
As your viewership grows, you have more influence in your niche. Brands and advertisers will pay you to promote their products and services in your videos. It's a great way to start generating income from your videos immediately.
Merch is a popular income model for creators. Visit a print-on-demand (POD) website like Bonfire, and set up an account. POD allows you to upload an image to the platform, placing it on merch like t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee cups. The POD provider takes care of the manufacturing and logistics. You pay them a commission for this service, allowing you to avoid the problems of setting up an in-house merch department yourself.
