Hello, I'm an expert in digital marketing and social media monetization. When it comes to making money on YouTube, the number of subscribers is not the only factor. However, having a significant subscriber base can certainly help in increasing your visibility and potentially your earnings. Let's break it down:


1. Monetization Eligibility: To be eligible for monetization, you need to join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). As of my last update, the basic requirements were to have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months.


2. Ad Revenue: Once you're in the YPP, you can earn money from ads. The amount you earn can vary greatly depending on factors like the type of ads, viewer location, and how many people skip the ads.


3. Channel Engagement: Even with a small number of subscribers, if your content is highly engaging and viewers watch for a long time, you can still generate revenue.


4. Other Income Streams: Besides ads, YouTubers can make money through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, merchandise sales, and more. These don't necessarily require a large subscriber count but do require an engaged audience.


5. Consistency and Quality: Regardless of the number of subscribers, consistently uploading high-quality content is key to growing your channel and increasing your potential to earn.

In summary, while there's no specific number of subscribers that guarantees you'll make money, meeting the YPP requirements is a starting point. Beyond that, it's about creating engaging content, diversifying your income streams, and growing your audience organically.

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When you reach 10,000 subscribers, you can expect $100 - $300 per sponsorship, you can expect $100+ from YouTube Ads (it depends on the number of views, length, country, currency, etc.). It's really hard to reach your first 100 and your first 1,000 subscribers.read more >>