How to Make Money with DIY Videos

Do It Yourself videos are one of the most engaging forms of content that streamers consume. Given the nature of DIY videos, the subject matter can vary far and wide. The best DIY content creators are passionate about their chosen field and provide unique, authentic content that naturally draws viewers. Our industry analysts have compiled this short DIY guide for you to help you mimic and give authenticity to your DIY channels.

5 Popular DIY Niches

The following industries are broad in scope and provide a flexible amount of opportunity within their subcategories. These are just five examples of popular DIY niches to consider for your channel. Scale 1 – 10 (1 = Low, 10 = High).  

1. Cooking
   1. Scalability: 9
   2. Competitive: 8
   3. Income Potential: 8
2. Fitness
   1. Scalability: 6
   2. Competitive: 7
   3. Income Potential: 10
3. Tech
   1. Scalability: 9
   2. Competitive: 8
   3. Income Potential: 10
4. Home Repairs
   1. Scalability: 6
   2. Competitive: 6
   3. Income Potential: 8
5. Web Development
   1. Scalability: 9
   2. Competitive: 8
   3. Income Potential: 10

Tips for DIY Channels

• • • Be original, don’t be camera shy, and be open 
    • Produce content that answers your viewer’s questions
    • Share content across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
    • Visit threads like Reddit and Quora for unique content ideas
    • Backlink your videos to your blog or review site for optimal Google ranking
    • YouTube is the most widely used platform for DIY videos. (Refer to our YouTube Guide for more). 

The Recap

Do It Yourself videos are a compelling form of content because they are interactive, engaging, and associated with your interests. The most recognized content creators in their chosen industry are bound to have a few DIY videos that provide great depth and value to their viewers. Given that passion fuels most DIY videos, their ROIs tend to yield more as a byproduct of increased project commitment. 

Are DIY videos essential to helping you figure things out in life? We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback!