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š§ Faceless YouTube Channels: Golden Opportunities or Risky Gambles?
Today we dive deep into the latest money making scheme, Faceless Youtube Channels
Behind the Screen: Unveiling the World of Faceless YouTube Channels
Is it just my algorithm, or is there a new craze taking over social networks? That question isnāt rhetoricalā¦ I NEED TO KNOW.
This last month my X (can we just call it Twitter again?) is clogged with clickbaity titles like:
The EASIEST Way to Earn $5K/Month from your couch
How I Made Big Bucks with 0 Work
Shocking Method to Earn $5K/Month ā No Experience Needed
Look, Iām not here to knock anyoneās hustle. But, if youāre going to make claims like that, you better have the receipts to back it up.
This week, Iām putting my detective hat on and exploring the world of Faceless YouTube channels. Are they a goldmine, or is this dropshipping gurus' next gift?
Letās dive in!
What exactly is a Faceless YouTube Channel (FYC)?
Itās a video content account where the creator never shows his or her face. These accounts use avatars, images, and voice-overs to create videos on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.
Itās like the internet girlfriend that you only text, but in your heart, you know itās just a dude in the Philippines š„²
Despite what Money-Twitter wants me to believe, FYCs are nothing new. Channels like Bright Side, H2ODelirious, and Fail Army have been cashing in on it for years.
So why are FYCs the latest craze?
Like most things, AI tools have made it easier than ever to spin up an FYC. You can create human-like avatars, voice-overs, content, and even photo-realist images all in a matter of seconds.
Now, to the million-dollar question: Can you make a fortune with FYCs?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but probably not.
The Numbers Behind FYCs:
Math time! Here are our inputs (donāt worry weāll keep it simple):
An FYC with 10,000 subs
The sub/view ratio of 10%
A CPM of $2 (this means you get $2 for every 1,000 views)
Weāll take 10,000 10% $2 CPM =... drum roll ā¦.
Thatās a whopping $2/video!!! No one is buying a Lambo with those returns, but itās a start.
Thatās the ugly side of FYCs. Now, letās look at an FYC thatās CRUSHING it.
Take Valid Consumer for example. Theyāre a channel that reviews products (mostly tech) using AI images and voiceovers.
Iāll be honest, when I first looked at the channel, I cringed. It looks like a shitty review channel that pumps out low-quality videos, but letās not write it off quite yet.
Here are some stats:
Started ~1 year ago
60K subscribers
Has 300+ Videos
Get ~60,000 views/day
With their views alone, theyāre probably pulling ~$100/day in ad revenue. Not bad, but still not Lambo money.
But, hereās the twist - this channel isnāt making $100/day, Itās making $20,000/month MINIMUMā¦. What could be their secret?!?
Say it with meā¦ āØaffiliate marketingāØ
Letās take some VERY conservative numbers.
Assuming they convert .1% (1/10 of 1%) of views on their affiliate deals, and make $10 on every affiliate purchaseā¦ thatās a cool $600/day.
Now that Lambo seems a little more realistic.
How to Execute
Now that weāve found the gravy train in this trend, hereās how to capitalize on it:
Picking a Niche: Affiliate marketing is the name of the game. You need to find a niche with products that are trending, have high affiliate commissions, and have endless content opportunities. Here are the niches Iād go after:
Supplements (great example here)
Grooming and Skincare
Tech Products
TikTok Shop: Forget YouTube. Weāre going to focus on TikTok:
It has all the attention right now
They are pushing their shopping platform incredibly hard (I swear every other video is a product promotion)
It takes 60 seconds to become an affiliate for any product on TikTok Shop.
Volume is Key: The top accounts arenāt just posting once a day, they are posting 3-5 times a day. This might feel cringe, but thatās the hustle baby.
Tools to use: Here are the best tools to use to start your Faceless Channel Journey.
Vid IQ for researching a niche
Copy.ai for script writing
DupliChecker for plagiarism checking
Pictory.ai for text-to-video
Animaker for animations
MicMonster for voiceovers
11ElevenLabs for cloning voices
So, should you pursue this?
The Good: Low startup costs, diverse revenue streams, and a golden opportunity with TikTok Shops.
The Bad: Creating quality content is toughā¦ like really tough. Plus, the competition is fierce.
The Ugly: Like all āeasy-cashā, FYCs are unlikely to make you a millionaireā¦ or even a hundred-thousandaire (is that a thing?)
Thatās all for this week!
ā Keevin āļø