When it comes to making money with content creation, most people only think of video content. You know because of platforms like YouTube. YouTube has become one of the biggest platforms for content creators. This is because YouTube allows its content creators to make money with their content. However, one thing that most content creators do not realize is that there are so many more types of content you can make money with. So today we decided to write for you other types of content you can make money with for content creators.
Below are are some of the types of content that you can create and make money with.
1. Video Content.
This is the most common type of content that you can make money with. There are so many people in the world of today that are making money with video content. This is because of the many video content platforms that you can use. Such platforms that you can publish your video content include:
- YouTube.
- TikTok.
- Instagram Reels.
- Facebook.
- Twitch.
If you want to earn with your video content you can use any of the above platforms.
But now you are wondering how do you actually make money with the video content. Below are some of the ways that you can monetize your video content with.
- Ad revenue (YouTube Partner Program, Facebook In-Stream Ads).
- Brand sponsorships.
- Affiliate marketing.
- Merchandise sales.
- Super Chats / Donations (live streams).
- Paid memberships or subscriptions.
2. Visual Content like images.
Another type of content that you can use to make money with is visual content. Things like images can be used to make money with. If you take photos, real pictures that you take with your camera, you can make money with them. In addition to that, if you make images such as through graphic designs, you too can earn with them. So how do you do that? You can use platforms like Instagram, Pinterest and Behance to publish your images and earn. But how is that? How do you earn with the images and pictures? Below are some of the ways that you can with your visual content.
- Sponsored posts.
- Affiliate links.
- Selling digital products (e.g., presets, templates).
- Print-on-demand (art prints, apparel).
- Brand collaborations.
3. Written Content.
Another major type of content that you can make money with is written content. Yes not just images and videos that can earn you money. Even written text can actually make you money. Actually, written text has been earning content creators money before video makers ever made a cent. Before things like youtube, magazines and newspapers existed for a very long time.
But how do you make money with written content? The most common ways that you can make money with written content is through blogs. You can publish your content on platforms like Blogs, Medium, Substack and LinkedIn. All these platforms will earn you money if you do it right. Some of them directly others indirectly. Just to help you along, here are some of the strategies you can monetize your blog with:
- Ad revenue. (via display ads or networks like Mediavine or Google AdSense).
- Affiliate marketing.
- Sponsored posts.
- Selling ebooks or courses.
- Subscription models. (e.g., Substack).
4. Audio Content.
Yes, in addition to video, images and text content, you can also make money with audio content. This is the content that people listen to. Could be an audio podcast, audio book or any other forms of audio content. If you make audio content, there are platforms that you can use to monetize your content. Some of these platforms include Podcasts, Clubhouse, Spotify and Patreon. Some of these platforms will pay you directly for your content. Similarly, others will pay you for ad revenue associated with your content. If you are looking for more ways to make money with your audio content try the following:
- Sponsorships.
- Listener donations or subscriptions.
- Premium content. (paid-only episodes).
- Affiliate marketing.
5. Digital Assets.
Another type of content that you can make money online with is digital content. Am sure by now you have heard of things like digital assets. All these products you can sell them online. There are platforms where people go online to buy and sell digital products. You make your digital products and then go to the following platforms to sell them. Etsy, Gumroad, Creative Market and Shutterstock. While some of these platforms will allow you to just sell the products, you need more monetization strategies. Some of these monetization strategies of digital assets include:
- Selling stock photos or graphics
- Custom work or client commissions
- Licensing images
- Selling downloadable products. (templates, LUTs, presets).
6. Educational / Value-Driven Content.
When it comes to content that you can earn with, there is not limitations. In this point, we will talk about value driven content. This is content that is aimed at adding value to the user. This is mostly educational value. Some of these value-driven content include courses workshops and webinars. Once you make your content, you need a place to sell/monetize this content on right? You can try the following platforms to monetize your content: YouTube, Udemy, Teachable and Skillshare.
Some of the ways that you can use to earn with your value-driven content include:
- Course sales.
- Workshops / Webinars.
- Consulting / coaching.
- Selling Ebooks.
- Membership sites. (exclusive content).
7. Gaming / Entertainment Content.
Other than things like youtube videos and podcasts, there is more content that you can use to make money with. Such content include gaming content. This involves recorded gaming sessions that you upload on the internet for people to watch. For this, you make money from the ad revenue playing alongside your content. In addition to that, you can earn with gaming content through live streams. There are platforms where you can make money online by streaming live games. Some of these platforms have paid viewers who actually pay to watch the games. For that, you get paid a share of the stream revenue. Some of the platforms you can use for this include Twitch, YouTube live streaming and Facebook Gaming.
Additionally, some other ways that you can make money with gaming content include:
- Live stream donations / tips.
- Subscriptions.
- Sponsorships.
- Merchandise.
- YouTube ad revenue.
- Affiliate links. (gear, games).
8. Utility-Based Content (Tools, Templates, Resources).
Finally, another type of content that you can make for money is utility content. This is content that is used to help people with other needs. You know utility. Something that is used to solve another need. For example, you can make tools that people use for their businesses and work. In addition to that, you can make things like templates and other forms of resources. So when you make this content, where do you sell it? You can try the following platforms Gumroad, Etsy, Notion and Canva.
Just to help you make more money with your utility based content, you can try the following:
- Selling templates. (Notion, Canva, Excel, etc.).
- Freemium models. (free + paid upgrades).
- Digital product bundles.
- Affiliate tools you recommend.
Conclusion.
Now you know the Types of Content You Can Make Money With For Content Creators. Go ahead and choose the one that works best for you and build up on it. From MillionFormula, we wish you all the best in your career.
