You may have seen plenty of YouTube compilation videos over the span of your YouTube viewing lifetime. A lot of people look at the videos and automatically assume that those people are making SO MUCH MONEY by just taking other people’s videos and uploading them on to YouTube. So this raises the question. Do compilation videos make money on YouTube?
The answer to this question is yes, some do. However you have to do it the right way by reacting to the videos and adding value to them. You can’t just upload 30 videos together and then monetize it, as this is considered stealing content.
This channel by Mr. Beast is a prime example of how to monetize compilation videos on YouTube. He adds value by reacting to the satisfying videos, and people are just as entertained by Mr. Beasts commentary as they are with the videos themselves.
However, this isn’t the only way you can achieve YouTube compilation monetization. Below we will go over some other ways you can achieve this goal.
What Are Some Other Ways To Make Money From Compilation Videos On YouTube?
The first way to possibly make money with compilation videos (and this is a long shot) is to add value to the video and consider it fair use. Talking over the videos and adding your own touch to it may give you a better chance of getting ads on your video but it is not very likely.
Below are more realistic ways to make money via compilation videos.
Affiliate Marketing
Below in your videos description you can put your affiliate links. Just know that you won’t see the money come in immediately after creating the video.
The best type of products to sell with these types of videos are viral products. You can include an in video ad showing off the product to make people possibly interested in it.
Create your own Merch
You can use print on demand (POD) sites like Teespring and leave your store link in the description of the video. If you have enough designs that are good enough you can expect some people will purchase your merch.
Companies Can Pay You For In Video Ads
If companies see you’re getting millions or hundreds of thousands of views on Youtube they might pay you to include their product in your compilation video with in video ads.
Plenty of companies will pay good to get their product out there especially if the product matches your demographic.
Sell Your Own Course Or Ebook
You can create your own course or Ebook and put a link in the description of your video. Just make sure the course is geared towards the people that are watching your videos otherwise you’re just wasting your time.
How To Make a Compilation Of Video Clips
Compiling a bunch of videos together can make for a great YouTube video. It can also be a great way to keep all your favorite videos in one place. But how do you go about making a compilation video? Here are some tips:
1. Choose your clips. The first step is to choose the video clips that you want to include in your compilation. You can choose any type of clip, from funny cat videos to clips of your favorite TV show. Just make sure that the clips are all appropriate for YouTube.
2. Download the clips. Once you’ve chosen your clips, you’ll need to download them to your computer. You can do this by going to the YouTube page for each clip and clicking the “Download” button.
3. Edit the clips. Next, you’ll need to edit the video clips to make sure they’re all the same size and format. You can do this using a free video editing program like Windows Movie Maker or iMovie.
4. Add a title and description. Once your clips are all edited, you can add a title and description to your video. This will help people find your video when they’re searching for similar videos on YouTube.
5. Upload the video. The last step is to upload your video to YouTube. You can do this by clicking the “Upload” button on the YouTube homepage. Make sure to choose a thumbnail image for your video that will grab people’s attention.
With these tips, you’ll be able to create a great compilation video that people will love to watch.
Can You Monetize TikTok Compilation Videos On YouTube?
If you take the time to get on camera, react to the videos, and add value to the content, you could possibly make money via Adsense with compilation videos. Just take a look at Mr. Beast reaction videos as an example.
However, if you don’t want to show your face on camera, using the alternative methods we mentioned above are a couple of ways you could monetize reaction videos.
Conclusion
We hope this blog post has helped you learn more about compilation videos and if they are viable in making money. If you want to start producing compilations on YouTube be aware of the risks of doing so.
If you have any experience doing this type of channel leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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