How To Make Money On YouTube Without Showing Your Face
Would you like to create YouTube videos but are shy on camera? You can create a channel without showing your face. Many videos will use voice over, screen recordings, animations or carefully chosen images.
The main aim is to create videos people will want to watch.
What Is A Faceless Channel?
A faceless channel is a channel where the creator never appears on screen. This can include voice overs, screen recordings, animations, slides or videos you’ve recorded or have a licence for.
Faceless Ideas
- Explainer Videos – Explain a topic in simple terms.
- Software Tutorials – Record your screen whilst showing how to use a tool.
- List Videos – Focus on one topic such as technology, travel or history.
- Storytelling – Tell researched stories about history, business or mysteries.
- Study/Focus Videos – Create background videos.
- Product Reviews – Show the product and explain what you found.
Choose a style you can create regularly and a topic you can research well.
What You’ll Need
- Script – Something you’ve written.
- Clear audio – A basic microphone will do.
- Video Editing Software – Some are free.
- Videos, images & music – Something you’re allowed to use.
- Simple Process – Research, edit and upload.
Respect Copyright
Don’t assume you can use a video, image or song for free. Use your own or carefully read the licence rules. If you use someone else’s video and don’t add much of your own you can run into copyright issues and lose the opportunity to earn from ads.
How Do You Make Money?
In order to earn from ads your channel must comply with the current YouTube Partner Program rules and policies. These can change so make sure to check the official YouTube page. Don’t plan around having a certain number of subscribers or watch hours.
Whilst ads aren’t the only way to earn money you can earn from affiliate links, sponsorship or your own products/services depending on your audience and videos.
Top Tips To Help Your Videos
- Clear Title.
- Matching Thumbnail.
- Give a reason for people to stay watching in the first few seconds.
- Post Consistently.
- Check your audience retention and other stats to see where people are losing interest.
It can take time for a new channel to grow. Your first 10 videos may not give you much information. Treat every upload as an opportunity to improve your script, editing or topic. You may earn but it’s never guaranteed.
