
Why you should start a YouTube channel in 2026 (even if nobody watches)
Published January 12, 2026
Views 1.98K | Likes 136 | Comments 15
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$1 – $4