1.Pick a Platform
Short videos are booming on these platforms:
- YouTube Shorts (You can earn through ads once monetized)
- Instagram Reels (Brand deals + Instagram bonuses)
- TikTok (Creator Fund + Brand deals)
- Facebook Reels (Facebook pays bonuses for viral videos)
- Snapchat Spotlight (Snap pays for viral content)
Choose 1–2 platforms and focus hard on them.
2. Create Viral, Valuable, or Entertaining Content
You need to make content that is:
- Funny
- Relatable
- Educational
- Trendy
- Aesthetic or satisfying
Tips to go viral:
- Keep videos under 60 seconds.
- Use hooks in the first 2 seconds.
- Add captions (many watch with sound OFF).
- Use popular sounds/music.
- Post consistently (at least 1–3 times a day).
3. How You Actually Make Money
Here’s the real deal:
| Way to Earn | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Ads Revenue | From YouTube (after 500 subs + 3M Shorts views in 90 days) |
| Brand Deals | Companies pay you to promote their stuff |
| Affiliate Links | You promote a product and earn commission |
| Selling Your Own Stuff | Merch, courses, e-books, anything |
| Creator Funds/Bonuses | TikTok, Facebook, Instagram pay bonuses for high-performing content |
4. Build a Loyal Audience
- Engage with comments.
- Ask questions to start conversations.
- Be consistent — people trust creators who show up daily.
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Followers = Money Potential.
Small accounts can earn big with the right niche!
5. Popular Niches That Work
- Life hacks
- Fitness
- Fashion & beauty
- Comedy skits
- Tutorials (how-to videos)
- Gaming
- Motivation
- Food recipes
- Tech unboxing/reviews
- Finance tips
Choose something you enjoy — or you’ll burn out.
6. Quick Starter Plan
Day 1-3 ➔ Research your niche, study trending short videos
Day 4-6 ➔ Create and post 3-5 videos
Day 7 ➔ Analyze which video got the most views
Week 2 onward ➔ Double down on what’s working
Speed > Perfection.
Just keep posting. You get better by DOING.
7. Bonus Tip: Monetize Early
Even with 1,000 followers, you can start:
- Pitching yourself to small brands
- Adding affiliate links to your bio
- Offering shoutouts to small businesses
Small audience? Doesn’t matter. Niche, engaged followers are pure gold!
Real Examples:
- A 19-year-old girl makes ₹50,000+/month posting pet tips Reels.
- A guy earns ₹1 lakh/month with funny meme Shorts.
- A fitness coach with only 5K followers sells ₹2 lakh worth of online coaching monthly.
Would you like me to also give you:
- Video ideas to start today? 🎥
- Hashtags to use? 📈
- Easy ways to script a viral short in 30 seconds? 📝
