10 ways for designers to earn money on YouTube

YouTube turned 10 this year and its earning potential is one of the best kept secrets in online business

YouTube turned 10 this year and its earning potential is one of the best kept secrets in online business

Two years ago, I started a YouTube channel to promote my online shop. I was a graphic designer with zero experience in video editing, but managed to put together some tutorials using iMovie and an old camcorder. This led me to the fascinating world of professional YouTubers, an incredible number of whom are hobbyists earning the equivalent monthly salaries of doctors or lawyers.

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