The 5 Smartest Ways to Boost Your YouTube Automation Revenue (Even With Low Views)

Why Most Beginners Undervalue Their YouTube Channel

Most new YouTube creators are focused on one thing: getting more views.
And while views matter, they’re only one part of the equation.

Because here's the truth:
You don’t need millions of views to earn serious money.
In fact, some faceless channels with just 10,000 views per video are making more than others with 100,000.

How?
They’ve figured out how to increase revenue per view.

If you're stuck thinking:

See, YouTube doesn’t just pay you based on views.
It pays you based on who’s watching, what they’re watching, and how your videos are structured.
This is where most creators leave thousands on the table.

The goal of this blog is simple:
To give you 5 of the smartest, most actionable ways to boost your YouTube automation revenue, even with low views.

These aren’t gimmicks.
They’re backed by analytics, platform behavior, and years of testing.

So if you’re ready to stop guessing and start squeezing more value from every upload, let’s dive in.

Up first: let’s decode the one metric that changes everything, RPM.

The Revenue Formula: Understanding RPM, CPM, and What You Control

Before we dive into the hacks, you need to understand the money math behind YouTube.

Creators often throw around terms like CPM and RPM, but most beginners don’t actually know what they mean, or how they affect your bottom line.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

• CPM stands for Cost Per Mille (1,000 views). It’s what advertisers are willing to pay YouTube to show ads on your videos.

• RPM is Revenue Per Mille, what you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube takes its cut and averages everything (including watch time, monetized playbacks, etc.).

👉 Think of CPM as the potential earnings, and RPM as your real earnings.

But here’s the key insight:
You can’t control CPM… but you can influence RPM.

How?

• By choosing the right video length

• Targeting high-value demographics

• Focusing on profitable content categories

• Structuring your videos for ad placement opportunities

• And by adding multiple revenue streams beyond just AdSense

Some channels only earn $1–$2 RPM.
Others consistently hit $8–$15, or more.

The difference isn’t in the thumbnails. It’s in the strategy.

And the good news?
Even if your channel is small, you can apply these tactics today.

Let’s get into the first one, and it’s the lowest-hanging fruit most creators overlook.

Hack #1: Midroll Ads and Long-Form Content

Want to make more money without getting more views?

Make longer videos.
It’s the easiest, most overlooked way to boost your RPM, instantly.

Here’s how it works:

YouTube allows midroll ads on any video over 8 minutes long.
These are the ads that play in the middle of a video, not just before or after.

And guess what?
Midrolls earn more money because they increase the number of monetized ad placements per video. More ads = more revenue.

For example:

• A 6-minute video might only get 1 ad (a pre-roll).

• A 12-minute video could have 1 pre-roll, 1 midroll, and 1 end-roll.

• That’s 3X the ad potential, without 3X the views.

Now, this doesn’t mean you should stretch content unnecessarily.
Your video still has to deliver value and hold attention. But for most faceless YouTube niches (facts, countdowns, narration, etc.), hitting the 10–12 minute mark is totally doable.

Best practice:

• Aim for 10–15 minutes per video

• Place midrolls strategically (not at awkward moments)

• Use storytelling or retention spikes before the ad break to keep viewers engaged

If you’re currently uploading short 4–6 minute videos, this one shift alone could double your AdSense income.

Next, let’s talk about who’s watching your videos, and why that matters more than you think.

Hack #2: Targeting High-Buying Power Demographics (Age + Location)

YouTube doesn't pay the same for every viewer.

That’s because advertisers don’t value every audience equally.
They’re willing to pay much more to get in front of people who actually spend money, especially in Tier 1 countries.

Let’s break it down:

• A viewer from the United States, Canada, UK, or Australia has a much higher advertiser value than someone from a developing country.

• A 35-year-old entrepreneur with disposable income is worth more than a 13-year-old watching cat videos after school.

So how do you make this work in your favor?

Step 1: Analyze your audience.
Go into YouTube Analytics → Audience → Top geographies + age demographics.
If most of your views are coming from countries like India, Indonesia, or Brazil, your RPM will likely be lower.

Step 2: Tailor your content.
If you want higher RPM, make content that speaks to older, English-speaking, purchasing-power viewers.

Some examples:

• “Top 10 Passive Income Apps for Americans Over 30”

• “Retirement Side Hustles That Actually Work (U.S. Data)”

• “Best AI Tools for Online Business Owners in 2025”

These small title and content tweaks can shift your traffic, and your earnings.

Remember:
It’s not just who’s watching… it’s who you’re attracting.

And speaking of viewers, the device they’re watching on makes a difference too. Let’s dig into that next.

Hack #3: Device Type, Why TV Viewers = Higher RPM

Here’s a surprising fact most creators never think about:

What device your audience watches on can influence your earnings.

Yep, YouTube pays more depending on where your viewer is watching from.
And the highest RPMs tend to come from people watching on TVs.

Why?

Because when people watch YouTube on smart TVs:

• Sessions are longer

• They’re often relaxed and not distracted

• Advertisers run higher-budget ads, similar to traditional television spots

Compare that to mobile users:

• Shorter attention spans

• Skipping ads more often

• Lower-quality ad inventory

So how do you attract more TV viewers?

Here are a few smart strategies:

• Create long-form videos designed for ambient watching (10–20 minutes or more)

• Use bold, clean visuals and easy-to-follow narration, think “lean-back” content

• Optimize your thumbnails and titles for big screens, not just mobile

• Test uploading at times when TV usage is high (evenings, weekends)

You can check your own analytics under:
YouTube Studio → Analytics → Audience → Top device types

If you notice a spike in “TV” viewers, congrats, your RPM is likely higher than average.

Now let’s talk about what topics you choose, because certain niches attract high-paying advertisers, and some don't.

Hack #4: Content Topics That Attract High-Paying Advertisers

Not all content is created equal, especially when it comes to ad revenue.

Some topics attract premium advertisers with deep pockets. Others? Not so much.

If your channel is focused on entertainment, general trivia, or pop culture, you may get decent views, but your RPM might stay low (often $1–$3).

But when you make content in “money niches,” everything changes.
These include topics where advertisers are selling high-ticket products or services, such as:

• Finance (investing, passive income, budgeting)

• Business (startups, SaaS, productivity tools)

• Tech (AI tools, software reviews, tutorials)

• Education (courses, certifications, how-tos)

• Health (wellness gadgets, supplements)

These niches regularly see CPMs of $20–$50, and RPMs between $10–$20, even on modest view counts.

Here’s a real-world example:
A video about “10 Budget Travel Hacks” might earn $2.50 RPM.
But a video on “How to Use AI to Save 10 Hours a Week at Work”? That could easily pull $12–$15 RPM, with the same views.

So instead of chasing virality, ask yourself:

Because when you create videos advertisers want to be on, YouTube rewards you.

Next, let’s look at how smart creators multiply that income with affiliate links and digital products.

Hack #5: Adding Affiliate Links + Info Products to Multiply Revenue

If you rely on AdSense alone, you're leaving serious money on the table.

The smartest YouTube automation channels don’t stop at RPM, they add affiliate marketing and digital products to multiply their income per video.

Here’s why this works so well:

AdSense is passive, but limited.
You earn a few cents per view.
But with affiliates or your own offers? You can earn $10–$100+ per sale, even from a small audience.

Let’s say you run a channel about AI tools.
You mention Jasper.ai, Notion templates, or TubeBuddy.
Each of those offers affiliate commissions ranging from 30% to $100+ per signup.

Same with info products:

• Create a Notion template, a mini course, or an ebook

• Link it in your description

• Boom, now your video doesn’t just make money once, it becomes a long-term sales engine

Best practices:

• Always include 1–2 relevant affiliate/product links per video

• Mention the link naturally during the script (not just in the description)

• Pin your call-to-action in the top comment

This is how small channels with 1,000–10,000 views per video still hit $3K–$10K/month.

The more helpful your content, the more likely people are to click and buy.

And if you’re wondering whether to focus on RPM or viral reach, the next section breaks it down.

Bonus: Should You Prioritize High RPM or High Virality Niches?

If you’re just starting out, you’ve probably asked yourself:

Here’s the truth:
Both paths work, but they require different strategies.

High-RPM Niches (Finance, AI, Business)

• Lower overall views

• Higher earnings per 1,000 views

• Slower to grow, but faster to monetize

• Great for solo creators or small teams

High-Virality Niches (Celebrities, Trivia, Pop Culture)

• Fast audience growth

• Lower RPM (usually $1–$3)

• Better for sponsorships, community building, merch

• Harder to monetize without massive volume

If you’re bootstrapping and need to make money fast, high-RPM niches are your best friend.

Why?

Because it’s much easier to earn $2,000/month from 30,000–50,000 views with a $10–$15 RPM than trying to get 500,000 views in a $2 RPM niche.

Plus, high-RPM topics often attract more serious buyers, which means easier affiliate sales and info product conversions.

That said, some channels strike a balance:
They blend search-friendly, evergreen topics (to earn steadily) with trendy content (to bring in fresh traffic).

The sweet spot?

But before you try this, here’s proof it works, with a real case study from our own channel.

Case Study: Casper’s $10.88 RPM Channel Example

Let’s bring all of this theory into reality.

On one of our faceless YouTube automation channels, we ran a series of videos in a mid-to-high RPM niche, targeting English-speaking audiences interested in online business and productivity tools.

We didn’t go viral.
We didn’t hit 1 million views.
But we applied every hack you’ve just learned.

Here’s what happened:

• Average RPM: $10.88

• Average Views Per Video: 15,000

• AdSense Revenue (per video): ~$163

• Affiliate Revenue: $300–$800 per video

• Info Product Sales: Up to $1,200 from pinned comment + description

Instead of chasing views, we designed each video to attract the right viewer:
Someone over 30. Based in the U.S. Interested in building something. Watching from a desktop or TV. Searching for tools or systems.

The result?

Each video became a mini funnel.
And even with “modest” views, it created income streams that stacked up fast.

Here’s the kicker:
This channel required no face, no voice, and no expensive gear.
Just strategic content + smart monetization.

And that’s exactly what we teach inside our Faceless Tuber School community.

If you want to build a faceless channel that earns real income, even with low views, you don’t need to guess or struggle alone.

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