The video follows the journey of a small Star Citizen YouTube channel over three years of monetization, showcasing their gradual increase in earnings from £1,027.42 in the first year to nearly £2,162.47 in the third year. The creator highlights their revenue sources, successful video topics, community support, and challenges managing expenses, expressing gratitude for their viewers and dedication to providing valuable content for the Star Citizen community.
In the video, the creator of a small Star Citizen YouTube channel reflects on their third year of monetization. They compare their earnings over the past three years, noting a gradual increase in revenue. In the first year, the channel made £1,027.42, which increased to £1,470.70 in the second year, and nearly £2,162.47 in the third year. While the earnings are not substantial, they are pleased with the progress and growth of their channel.
The creator breaks down their earnings sources, which include watch page ads, memberships, super chats, Amazon affiliate links, and a Predator Mount code. They express gratitude towards their members and viewers for their support, emphasizing that their channel is a passion project focused on providing helpful content related to PC performance in Star Citizen. The creator also shares their monthly earnings breakdown, highlighting peaks in revenue during months with increased interest in the game.
The most successful videos for the channel include topics like building the perfect Star Citizen PC, optimization guides, and minimum spec requirements for the game. These videos have garnered significant views and earnings for the channel. Additionally, the creator has earned from Amazon affiliate links, a Predator Mount code, and a sponsored video for the Tobi tracker. They also received a generous donation via PayPal, further showcasing the support from their community.
Despite the positive earnings from the channel, the creator reveals that they spent a significant amount on PC parts, totaling £2,443.93 in the past year. This expenditure resulted in a meager profit of only £30. They acknowledge the need to track their spending more diligently in the future to better manage their finances. The creator also hints at upcoming expenses related to new CPU and GPU releases, expressing concerns about potential high costs for new hardware.
In conclusion, the creator expresses gratitude to their viewers, members, and supporters for the growth of their channel. They reflect on the unexpected success of their channel, which is nearing 10,000 subscribers. Despite the challenges of managing expenses and time spent on testing and content creation, the creator remains dedicated to providing valuable content for the Star Citizen community. They express hope that their videos help inform viewers when making purchasing decisions for PC parts and express excitement for future content and milestones.