YouTube is paying SO much money for shorts

I recently conducted an experiment to compare the earnings from a viral video across three major social media platforms: TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The video achieved roughly half a million views on TikTok and Instagram, while it skyrocketed to 5 million views on YouTube. The following is a breakdown of how much money I made from each platform.

TikTok

On TikTok, my account was banned, so I earned zero dollars from the viral video. However, based on my previous experience, an account in the TikTok Creator Fund would have earned about twenty dollars for half a million views. So, for TikTok, the potential earning from this video would have been around $ 20.

Instagram

Instagram did not pay me anything for the viral video, although it garnered a significant number of views. I only gained about 200 followers from it. Unfortunately, Instagram Reels do not currently provide a financial incentive, making it less rewarding compared to other platforms.

YouTube

YouTube offers a significantly better payout. My viral video earned over $ 250, which was calculated from just 3 million out of the total 5 million views. On average, I am receiving approximately seven cents per thousand views, which is two to four times higher than what TikTok pays.

YouTube Premium

An additional revenue stream on YouTube is from YouTube Premium members. Not only do creators earn from ads displayed during shorts, but they also receive a share of the revenue from YouTube Premium subscriptions. This dual revenue model significantly boosts the total earnings from viral content on YouTube.

Keywords

Viral video
Social media platforms
TikTok Creator Fund
Instagram Reels
YouTube Shorts
YouTube Premium
Revenue streams
Earnings comparison

FAQ

Q: How much did you earn from TikTok for the viral video? A: My TikTok account was banned, so I earned zero dollars. Under the TikTok Creator Fund, the potential earning would have been around twenty dollars for half a million views.

Q: Did Instagram pay you anything for the viral video? A: No, Instagram did not pay me anything for the viral video, although it attracted a significant number of views and around 200 new followers.

Q: How much did YouTube pay for the viral video with 5 million views? A: YouTube paid over $ 250 for the viral video. This amount is based on just 3 million of the 5 million views, at a rate of about seven cents per thousand views.

Q: What is YouTube Premium, and how does it contribute to earnings? A: YouTube Premium is a subscription service that allows users to watch content without ads. Revenue from YouTube Premium is shared with creators, in addition to the money earned from regular ad rolls, thus providing a significant additional revenue stream.