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ADVANCEDCREATIVE180 DAYS

Monetize YouTube Channel (1,000 Subs + 4,000 Hours)

Hit YouTube Partner Program requirements and earn first EUR 1,000. 180-day journey.

Starting Capital
€300
Target Earnings
1,000
Participants
5,632
Success Rate
34%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Reach monetization threshold and generate EUR 1,000 from ads and sponsors

Day-by-Day Roadmap

1

Choose profitable niche

5 hours

Pick high-CPM topic: finance, tech, business, education.

5

Invest in basic gear

3 hours

EUR 300: Smartphone gimbal, lapel mic, ring light.

10

Create first 10 videos

60 hours

Batch produce. Focus on searchable topics.

30

Upload 3x per week

15 hours weekly

Consistency is key. Optimize titles, descriptions, tags.

90

Reach 500 subscribers

Ongoing

Engage with comments. Collab with similar channels.

120

Hit 1,000 subs

Ongoing

Milestone! Now focus on watch time.

150

Reach 4,000 watch hours

Ongoing

Create longer videos (10-20 mins). Promote on Reddit, Facebook.

170

Apply for YPP

5 hours

Enable monetization. Land first sponsor.

180

Earn EUR 1,000 total

Ongoing

Ads + sponsorships + affiliate links.

Success Stories

T

Tom G., Galway

+€1,240

Hit monetization at 167 days. Earned EUR 1,240 first month from ads + sponsor.

Pro Tips

  • Thumbnails are 50% of success - make them click-worthy
  • Front-load value in first 30 seconds
  • Study top 10 channels in your niche
  • Reply to every comment for 48 hours after upload
  • Create playlists to increase watch time

Common Mistakes

  • Inconsistent upload schedule
  • Ignoring YouTube analytics
  • Poor audio quality (kills retention)
  • Clickbait without delivering value
  • Not promoting videos outside YouTube

Required Skills

Video editingOn-camera presenceSEOStorytelling

Rewards

Badge: YouTuber Badge
3,500 Points
Sponsorship Pitch Templates

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Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 34%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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