If you’ve spent any amount of time watching videos on YouTube then you’ll no doubt have noticed that most YouTubers will ask you to like their video & subscribe to their channel.
But… Why?
What do YouTubers get when you subscribe? And why do YouTubers ask for likes?
If those are some of the things that you’ve been wondering then you can rest assured you’ve landed in the right place to find out the answers.
In this blog post, I’m going to uncover everything you need to know about likes & subscribes work on YouTube. Plus, I’ll also be explaining exactly how YouTubers really make their money.
So let’s dive in & get to it.
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Why Do YouTubers Ask For Likes?
Being a YouTuber myself & publishing videos on the Commission Academy YouTube channel, I can tell you that there are several reasons YouTubers ask for likes.
The first reason is simply because it’s extremely motivating.
You see, there’s no doubt about it – creating high-quality content consistently can be tough. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves suffering from content creator burnout.
So, seeing people “liking” your video can feel mentally rewarding & it can really help encourage you to continue creating more videos.
But of course, there’s more to it than that.
Getting likes on YouTube signals to the algorithm that people are finding your videos helpful & as a result, YouTube shows your videos to more people.
Then, alongside that, having a high like count on your video will typically mean that more people will choose it as the one to watch from within the results & often, they’ll go on to watch it for longer.
That’s because they naturally assume that if a video has more likes than other videos, it is the better video to watch & it’s the one more people are enjoying.
Of course, that doesn’t always turn out to be the case… But most of the time it does.
A video having a lot of likes typically means that the creator has been in the game for quite a while & as a result, they’ll be more likely to have upped their production quality.
So, naturally, people favour the videos with more likes & I’m a prime example of that myself.
If I click on a video & it has lots of views but not many likes, I’ll instantly head back to the search results & look for something else to watch.
If you’re interested, here are the top 10 affiliate marketing YouTube channels I’ve found to date.
Why Do YouTubers Ask You To Subscribe?
YouTubers ask for subscribers because the larger their subscribe base gets, the more people will be notified each time they publish a new video.
This means that their new videos end up getting views more quickly & as a result, they get shown more prominently around the YouTube platform.
Plus, having new people subscribing to your channel also signals to the YouTube algorithm that the content you’re publishing is of high quality.
So the more subscribers you get, the more likely YouTube is going to be to recommend your content to others in its feeds… And when you get certain amounts of subscribers, YouTube even sends out awards.
I’ll touch on those below:
YouTube Creator Award Levels
When YouTubers hit certain levels of subscribers, they get sent awards. Here’s a list of the awards that YouTube currently gives out, along with the subscriber requirements:
- Silver: When you reach 100,000 subscribers
- Gold: When you reach 1,000,000 subscribers
- Diamond: When you reach 10,000,000 subscribers
- Red diamond: When you reach 100,000,000 subscribers
And here’s an example of what the different YouTube awards (known as YouTube play buttons) look like:
As you can imagine, receiving one of those awards as a YouTube creator can be truly rewarding, so many creators are eager for subscribers for this reason alone.
Oh, and that includes myself… So if you haven’t already done so, be sure to subscribe to the Commission Academy YouTube channel! 😝
Do YouTubers Get Paid For Likes?
YouTubers don’t directly get paid for likes but getting likes on their videos can help their videos rank higher & get more views which, ultimately, can help them to earn more money.
This means that if you hit the thumbs-up button on a YouTube video, the creator isn’t going to see an immediate direct increase in their income.
However, your like could certainly help their channel grow & as a result, they may find themselves earning more money down the line.
So they don’t get paid for likes but likes do help them out.
Therefore, if you enjoy a video on YouTube or find it helpful, then you should always leave a like. It’s always a good idea to support independent content creators wherever you can.
Do YouTubers Get Paid For Comments?
As well as likes and subscribers, you’ll often see YouTubers asking for comments as well… But again, YouTubers don’t get paid for comments either.
The reason YouTubers ask for comments is simply because having people engage with your video & discuss it can help give it a boost in the rankings.
That, and the fact that sometimes it can just be fun to chat with your viewers.
For example, I always ask for comments when I publish videos on the Commission Academy YouTube channel because I love engaging with the viewers.
I love hearing their thoughts & I love helping them with any questions they might have.
Likes vs Views: Which Is Better?
So, it’s time for a little standoff. Are likes the most important factor on YouTube?
Or is it all about getting more views?
Well, I’ll be honest – this is actually a bit of a “chicken and the egg” question. Likes help you to get more views, but views are where the money comes from.
And you can’t get lots of likes without a lot of views.
So, even though likes are clearly important & beneficial in many ways, the answer here is that views are ultimately better than likes when it comes to making money.
And that brings me nicely to the next point.
How Do YouTubers Make Money?
Throughout this post, we’ve identified that YouTubers don’t make money from likes & they don’t get paid for comments… So just how do they make money?
Well, in short, there are 2 main ways YouTubers make money and those are:
- Display Advertising
- Affiliate Marketing
Display advertising simply involves ads being placed in their videos. YouTubers get paid each time those ads are viewed or clicked.
I explained how much ads pay per 1000 views here.
The second method, affiliate marketing, involves YouTubers promoting products or services online in return for commissions that are paid out on successful sales.
This is where YouTubers typically earn their most money & this is the exact method of making money online that we teach here at Commission Academy.
So if you’re interested in learning how you can leverage affiliate marketing yourself to start making money from home, be sure to sign up for our free training.
But on top of those methods, there are also many YouTubers that earn from direct sponsorship deals, too.
This simply involves companies paying set fees to feature as the sponsor for a video, meaning they’ll get a short mention at some point during it.
In short, it’s safe to say that making money from YouTube can be pretty darn easy.
The Bottom Line
Well, hopefully, this post has helped you to better understand why YouTubers ask for likes & subscribers.
Sure, many YouTubers ask for likes & subscribers to grow their channel, gain a bigger audience & earn more money… But it’s all about the dopamine hit, too.
Those little likes can feel really rewarding & they can be super encouraging as a creator.
But yeah, as I said, I hope this post helped you out. Of course, if you happen to have any questions or comments don’t hesitate to leave them below.
Oh & if you haven’t already done so; go subscribe to my channel & like a video. Please! 😂😝
