8 TIPS to quick YouTube Monetization + VIDEO DIARY 40+ British, CRAFT channel I did it in176 days!

I've done in! And I owe so much to the wonderful @TodayinJensSewingRoom and the hashtag #fridaysews Check out loads of other sewing content creators by clicking the link.

Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
3:38 My Backstory
6:17 Video Diary: April
8:49 Video Diary: May
11:55 Video Diary: June
18:33 Video Diary: July
20:14 Video Diary: Aug
23:26 Video Diary: Sep
28:22 I’m monetized!!!
30:56 TIP 1: Improve your Thumbnails
33:04 TIP 2: Find a Hashtag, get an audience
34:15 TIP 3: Intros and Outros
35:50 TIP 4: How to keep them watching!
36:38 TIP 5: Keywords to help your video get clicks
38:09 TIP 6: What to consider when naming your channel
40:24 TIP 7: Courting controversy. It works; it sucks.
42:04 TIP 8: Authenticity. It’s everything (once you have a good thumbnail 😂)

[Jude-riveroak]

Hi 😊 just want to tell you I look forward to your vlogs and I'm subscribed. Love your style of vlogs and you have a great watchable personality. Keep going ❤

[simonhall]

Love your content. This was a really interesting vlog. I hope you stay. Laura xx

[ismetkeleszade]

This was very interesting and I hope you achieve your goals. I enjoy watching sewing vlogs when I'm crafting and I hope you can monitise your channel as I am grateful for all the fab content people like you produce which we can watch at no cost. Good luck! ❤

[kathymcconville]

...didn't mean to post that yet.
There are a lot of sewing video creators who are just not fun to watch or are hard to listen to. I love to sew and watch others who do, but I'm here for the entertainment and creative inspiration or tip. I'm not always up for a long video so the length makes a difference. Sometimes I go back later when I have more time or watch it on tv while I sew. When I watch YT on my tv, I don't "like" a video. Does that count for your monetization? Interesting video. Wishing you continued success.

[loribarton]

Great video. You are so adorable and honest. I’m sooo glad I found you this summer. Congratulations Haley!

[mnoeliarc]

Really interesting video. For what it's worth, I was suggested by YouTube your video "Everything I sewed this summer". I watched it, liked it, subscribed and watched other videos 😊

[TheWillowtreeGreen]

I have to say since I started posting vlogs the amount of data YouTube throws at you is mind boggling! I have actually decided to stop looking as the subscriber numbers go up and down and that is so confusing, I’m assuming it’s bots being purged as I personally don’t unsubscribe unless the content goes wildly off topic and sometimes not even then, I’ll just not watch. I started by practically whispering through my first vlog I was embarrassed to talk to myself 😂 and personally for shorts I’ll just repost an instagram reel as I can figure those out. I had one video get over 3k views, no idea why. I did changed the thumbnail on that one because when I originally posted it I just stuck a home made channel logo on it. I have dropped my channel intro now as I hate it and I’m not a professional, this is a random middle aged (do the 50s count as the middle?) woman basically making a sewing diary online 😅 I’m not even sure why I’m doing this to be honest! Mostly I just wanted to stop dodging cameras and get more comfortable with myself how I look as my weight and shape have led to me being basically absent for a few decades worth of photos! I also get the odd dislike, fair enough people can click what they like, it just feels a bit mean like you hated my video that much? 😢 so that’s another stat I’m thinking of ignoring 🤣 I appreciate the honesty in this one, this is posted half way through as I’m getting a bit wordy! So may well post another comment 😂

[dustygrrl]

Didn't realize that I came in so near the beginning... I like the tip about getting to the point. By the time the vlogger says, "without further ado", I'm invariably bored.

[TheWillowtreeGreen]

Great tips, I picked up on the thumbnail thing, I don’t think I have it down by any stretch but I keep giving it a go! Funnily enough I don’t even use hashtags when I search but I do add them to my vlogs. I’ve never asked permission 😮 Tip no 4 was a good one, I have had that issue myself with clicking the recommended video and I probably now give others that issue since I dropped my little song outro 🤷🏼‍♀️ I love your channel name it’s genius, I could not come up with a name and I don’t want to limit what I talk about as I actually do a lot of stuff and so I’m doing all the wrong things on that, for one it’s my personal account and the name means nothing to anyone but me😂

[elizabethrobles]

I started watching bc of that 6 things…. 😂😂😂 I am here for that. Thumbnails are important but also start your video strong. If the YouTuber hums & haws and ask for subscriber or just talks fluff I click off. Just my two cents.

[shirleymatlock]

Congratulations !!! I cant remember when I found you but it was several months ago - so pleased you're pleased! I watched a video by a painter a couple of years ago explaining all about how Youtube works - I changed the way I watch accordingly eg I always like and subscribe if I enjoy the content. I do get bored with people but dont unsubscribe. I never used to comment because I watched on my TV (usually while sewing) . Now the TV is playing up I watch on the laptop so I try to comment more often. I like your voice and your sense of humour - not things you can change I guess. Your style isnt mine - I'd never wear the clothes you make but as you said your videos are craft themed entertainment. I watch Kate Jackson from the Last Homely House more than anyone - Ive never made a quilt - probably never will - but there's something ASMR about her - and you....keep it up😘

[kathstephenson]

So very pleased for you. Don’t ever change. Can’t believe you have come so far in a few months. Well done.

[jacquieblacquiere]

Boy, am I holding thumbs (and various other digits, to be fair) that you achieve more than £10 a month! I have no intention of starting a YT channel, but found this video really interesting and entertaining.

[kathymcconville]

Hailey I really enjoyed hearing about the innerworkings of your channel and how YT works. I'm happy you have reached your goal for monetization because it's obvious that it's a lot of work. I wanted to say that I love your content but I mostly watch all your videos because I like your personality. There are a lot of sewing video

[vansdeeley]

Hi Hayley, really happy for you. Love your personality, your honesty and you are very entertaining. Really hope you start making some decent revenue 😊I have 'gone off' some of the more established vloggers because they talk as if they are doing us viewers a favour🙃

[rlduplooy]

Good for you and thanks for sharing your journey and the real ups and downs in becoming a content creator.

[dazzys]

That was interesting to hear your thoughts & understand what you see behind the scenes . I’m so pleased you hit your goal. Your content is great and love your presentation. Been subscribed for a while and look forward to seeing your videos

[Dianne-utvr]

Hi Hayley, woo hoo well done and another great video!☺

[sarahcummings]

you were bang on w/the autumn plans video, thats how I found your channel!

[paulamattsson]

Very interesting topic, hope you can keep posting have a lovely day ❤