Best Ways to Make Money on YouTube in 2026

Humpy Adepu

Ad Revenue Sharing – Earn through the YouTube Partner Program as AI targeting improves CPMs and creator monetization transparency.

Channel Memberships – Offer paid perks like exclusive videos, badges, and community posts to build predictable recurring income.

Brand Sponsorships – Collaborate with brands for integrated promotions as influencer marketing budgets grow across niches.

Affiliate Marketing – Promote products with trackable links and earn commissions from highly engaged video audiences.

YouTube Shopping – Tag products directly in videos and Shorts, enabling seamless in-video shopping experiences.

Super Thanks and Tips – Viewers support creators financially during livestreams or uploads through direct micro-payments.

Short-Form Monetization – Earn from Shorts revenue sharing as short videos dominate mobile-first content consumption.

Digital Products – Sell courses, templates, or ebooks directly to subscribers using YouTube’s external integrations.

Licensing Content – License viral videos to media platforms and brands for additional passive income streams.

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