Automation has become the talk of the town in many industries, and YouTube is no exception. I’ve come across YouTube ads of people claiming they make hundreds of thousands per month using YouTube automation. The ads are usually geared towards how they could help you achieve it as well (trying to get you to buy a course).
Because so many “gurus” are advertising it and claiming success, it’s natural for people to wonder if it actually works. So, can you actually make money as a YouTuber using automation?
Despite popular belief, it actually is possible to make money with a fully automated YouTube channel. However, it’s not as easy as people make it out to seem, and could be quite expensive.
Below we will go over how to get started with your automation channel and the potential pitfalls to look out for.
YouTube Automation Step By Step
#1 Niche Selection
The very first step in your YouTube Automation is to choose a niche. This is the most important step because niche selection will determine how much money you could possibly make. There are different CPM’s for different niches, and some niches are just more profitable than others.
Usually, if you were starting a normal YouTube channel and it wasn’t going to be automated Id say pick a niche you know. But through this process you could get people who know the niche you select.
Keep in mind if the niche you selected is extremely competitive it may take a little bit longer for you to get going, but don’t let that discourage you.
Write a list of niches you could see yourself getting into and weigh out the pros and cons.
#2 Create a Channel Name and Logo
You want to pick a solid channel name that will allow you to get into a lot of topics within your niche, but still, be memorable and stand out. As for the logo, you could go on Fiverr and purchase a few different options, or you could go on Canva and use the different pre-made logos to get some ideas and create your own.
Maybe go as far as seeing which colors go along with your niche. For example, green is often associated with finance, blue with technology, and pink with beauty.
#3 Creating Content
Now we’ve gotten down to the fun part, creating content! There are multiple ways to go about this but we will go over the best process that we’ve used.
Get Content Ideas
The first thing you need to come up with is content ideas. There are multiple ways to go about doing this. The first one is to simply take a look at the other channels in your niche, and get some video ideas from them. The second is to google search “YouTube keyword tools” and use those. This will give you a list of popular keywords within your niche that people are searching for, and could potentially make for good video topics.
Lastly, once your channel starts getting traction, the last way you could get content ideas is by listening to what your audience is commenting on and asking for.
Content Scripts
Next up, is creating scripts for those ideas. This is where the first true aspect of automation comes in. Using Fiverr, you need to search for “video script writers” and get someone to write scripts for your videos based on the ideas you’ve come up with.
Be sure to really go through each script writer and get some examples of their work before working with them.
A good script is one of the most important aspects of a successful video, so don’t skimp out on this step.
Creating Slides To Go Along With The Scripts
The next step is to get another Fiverr freelancer to create slides to go along with the scripts. Set a theme for them, provide examples of what you want in each slide, and let the freelancer do their job.
It’s important to make sure that the slides have a lot going on, which will keep watchers engaged and make the video visually appealing.
Retention time is one of the most important aspects of YouTube, so doing this will higher your chances of succeeding.
Get a Voice Over Artist To Read Your Scripts
Once you have your scripts and slides, it’s time to add in the last aspect of automation. Hire a Fiverr freelancer who can do voiceovers for your videos. This can save you so much time from having to record yourself reading the scripts, and it adds a more professional touch.
Video Editor To String it All Together
Last but not least, you need a video editor to put everything all together. Again, go on Fiverr and hire someone who can take your scripts, slides, and voice-over and turn it into a professional-looking video.
YouTube Automation Channel Ideas
Because your knowledge doesn’t necessarily matter when it comes to your YouTube automation channel, you could go with whatever you want. With this in mind, we’re going to name a couple of different niches with high CPM (cost per thousand views) that can make for a successful channel:
Finance Channel: This can include budgeting tips, investing advice, financial freedom stories, and more.
Golf Channel: When you take into consideration who shops for gold products (typically older, wealthy individuals), the CPM for golf videos can be high. Topics could include golf swing tips and more.
Home Topics: Home decor, DIY projects, organization and decluttering tips, real estate advice. There’s a lot of money that go into homes, so starting a YouTube automation channel in the home niche could bring in a good amount of money.
What Are The Best YouTube Automation Tools?
As far as producing your videos, Fiverr is one of the best and easiest tools out there, if you want to call it that.
Unless you want to use another service like Upwork, there really aren’t any automation tools out there specifically for YouTube creators.
There are video tools that turn text into videos, but these are often not as high quality and can come across as unprofessional.
There are some YouTube marketing tools that can automate specific tasks, such as scheduling video uploads and managing comments. Tube Buddy and vidIQ are some popular options in this category.
The best way to automate your YouTube channel is by outsourcing the creation process with freelancers on Fiverr or similar sites.
What Are the Biggest Challenges When It Comes To YouTube Automation?
Although it seems pretty simple there are some challenges when it comes to YouTube automation. Below we will get into a few of them
Could Be Quite Costly
The cost of outsourcing the creation process can add up quickly. It takes money to hire freelancers for all of the content creation steps. The price to simply create on video could be over $100. That is quite the gamble for a video that may not produce definite results.
It may be a good idea for someone getting started with a YouTube automation channel to do it off the back of another business or a channel that is already successful. Therefore, the cost to create a video wouldn’t be as big of an issue.
Maintaining Quality and Consistency
When outsourcing the creation process, it can be hard to maintain quality and consistency. It is important to provide clear guidelines and direction for freelancers, but even then there may be inconsistencies in the production process or end product.
There may be a lot of revisions when it comes to the script, slides, and video editing, which can lead to added time for the project.
Not Guaranteed To Be Monetized
When you don’t show your face, it’s possible to get monetized on YouTube, but it’s not guaranteed. The platform’s algorithm may see your channel as less valuable since there is a lack of personal connection with the audience.
What Are The Biggest Benefits Of Running a YouTube Automation Channel?
Now that we’ve been over the biggest downsides of running a YouTube automation channel, we will now go over the biggest benefits.
Very Scalable
You could scale it very fast if you get the process down pat. This is because you could use the money you make on your automated channels to create new ones. This process could go on forever until you have 5 channels and their all making pretty good money.
You Don’t Need To Be an Expert
If you started a channel and showed your face, chances are if you didn’t know what you were talking about, your audience would know. But with an automation channel, you don’t necessarily have to be an expert on the topic in order for it to generate income.
You could get someone else that knows what they’re talking about in order to create the content.
You’ll Have More Time To Yourself
Outsourcing everything will give you time to yourself. If you have a full-time job you could worry about that job and your YouTube automation business at the same time. You also will have the time to pursue other side hustles as well.
Conclusion
We hope this YouTube automation article gave you some insight into the benefits and challenges that come with running an automated channel. It may not be for everyone, but it could definitely be worth considering if you’re looking to scale your income or have more free time on your hands.
It’s important to assess your current situation and see what is best for you!
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