Introduction
00:00:00Having the best camera and video editing skills is not enough to get views on YouTube. In this video, I will share the top 10 niches for YouTube shorts that have helped me gain over 10 billion views across my channels. I will also explain which niches are great for getting views and monetizing, as well as different ways to monetize these shorts.
NICHE #1
00:00:46The makeup and beauty niche on YouTube shorts is highly profitable, with the potential to generate millions of views. It offers opportunities for brand deals, sponsorships, and promoting personal products as an affiliate or creator.
NICHE #2
00:01:17Faceless YouTube Automation Channels Creating niche channels focused on automating YouTube content by curating and editing famous people's speeches and interviews. By selecting the most interesting moments, adding captions, unique edits, and value to the videos, these channels can attract millions of views. While they may not go as viral as makeup or beauty videos, they are relatively easier to monetize through digital products or ad revenue.
"Famous People Speech" Niche "Famous People Speech" is an upcoming popular niche for YouTube shorts. This involves taking snippets from speeches and interviews given by well-known individuals that contain intriguing statements lasting between 30-60 seconds. Adding captions and unique edits enhances the video's appeal before publishing it on your channel. These types of videos have a high potential for generating millions of views.
Monetization Opportunities Starting February 2023 onwards,you will be able to monetize your YouTube shorts with ads just like long-form content.The requirements for joining this partner program include having at least 1,000 subscribers along with achieving10 millionYouTube shortsviews within a spanof90 days.While these targets seem challenging,the abilityto monetizethroughdigitalproductsoradrevenue makesitworthwhile.
NICHE #3
00:02:24The next YouTube shorts niche is viral challenges, which are popular trends that come and go quickly. These challenges can generate a lot of views in a short amount of time. For example, a video featuring someone jumping on balloons has already gained 1.7 million views within four days.
NICHE #4
00:02:57Travel niche videos, such as camping videos, can be monetized through brand deals and affiliate marketing. By promoting relevant products like camping equipment from Amazon through the Amazon affiliate program, creators can earn income. Additionally, ads can also be used to monetize these videos.
NICHE #5
00:03:25Starting from February 1st, 2023, the next YouTube shorts niche will be luxury. This niche focuses on showcasing luxury cars, equipment, houses, and the overall luxurious lifestyle. While it is popular among viewers, monetizing these videos can be challenging as you cannot promote high ticket offers or digital products. However, you can monetize them through ads and brand deals. Another effective way to monetize a YouTube shorts channel is by growing your community tab's reach and promoting affiliate links or selling paid community posts for product promotion.
NICHE #6
00:04:23"Memes Niche" is a popular niche on websites like YouTube. Channels in this niche gain millions of views by creating short videos that consist of pictures with AI voiceovers using text-to-speech technology. These videos are relatable and shareable, attracting a wide audience and promoting them across different platforms.
NICHE #7
00:05:23In this chapter, we explore the potential of the celebrity news niche for YouTube shorts. By finding news about popular celebrities like Charlie Demilio and Justin Bieber, you can create update-type shorts or news videos that cater to an existing audience. This strategy allows you to piggyback off their popularity and gain a significant number of views.
NICHE #8
00:06:08One creative example of the highlights niche is a YouTube channel dedicated to clipping funny or interesting parts from PewDiePie's videos. The creator gives credit to PewDiePie, edits the clips, and posts them on their own channel. These highlight videos receive millions of views and help grow PewDiePie's personal brand. In return, he allows the creator to repost his content.
NICHE #9
00:07:01Creating videos based on interesting facts can generate millions of views and have long-term appeal. Unlike viral challenges, these types of videos continue to attract viewers for months or even years. For example, a YouTuber named Davidson has rapidly grown his personal brand by simply reading facts found on Google and displaying related pictures in his YouTube shorts. His video titled '10 Facts You Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' gained over 52 million views.
NICHE #10
00:07:53Creating YouTube shorts in the gaming music niche can generate hundreds of millions of views. By recording gameplay and selecting the most interesting parts, you can attract a large audience, especially if you play popular games. Many creators have achieved massive success by simply clipping out gameplays without speaking or showing their face on camera.