How to make money uploading videos, even starting from zero
Updated: October 28, 2026
Making money from videos no longer depends only on reaching YouTube’s requirements. Some platforms pay you for plays from your first video, with your own player, on your site or your socials. This guide explains how they work, what you can realistically earn and how to start with Dembed.
How pay-per-view platforms work
The platform hosts your video for free and shows ads in the player. Advertisers pay for those impressions and the platform shares part of it with the creator.
The key is how it’s shared: fixed rates per 1,000 views, or a percentage of what advertisers actually paid. Dembed uses the second model and shows you the per-country breakdown.
What RPM is and why it changes by country
RPM is what’s paid per 1,000 views. It varies a lot depending on the viewer’s country (advertisers pay more for audiences in some markets), the time of year and the type of content.
That’s why two videos with the same views can earn different amounts. You can estimate your earnings with the calculator using the latest month’s RPM.
What counts as a monetized view
- A real play of at least 60 seconds.
- No ad blocker.
- One per person and video every 24 hours (if the same person watches another of your videos, that view counts too).
- Automated or fraudulent views are discarded.
Get started in 4 steps
- 1Create your free Dembed account and confirm your email.
- 2Upload your videos and customize the player with your brand.
- 3Share the link on your socials or embed the iframe on your site or blog.
- 4Earnings are credited monthly; from 25 USD you withdraw via PayPal, USDT, Payoneer or bank transfer (with a one-time identity check before your first payout).
Tips to earn more
- Publish videos longer than 1 minute that hook from the start: only plays of at least 60 seconds count.
- Embed your videos on pages with traffic (blog, forum, your project’s site).
- Add subtitles in Spanish and English to reach more countries.
- Upload only your own content or content you have permission for: copyright-infringing content is removed and earns nothing.
Frequently asked questions
No minimum: you earn from the first monetized view. To withdraw you need a 25 USD balance.