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During the analysis of my video, I recorded 4,721 views, yielding approximately 280 hours of watch time. It’s evident that the more engaged your audience is—staying through the video—you can significantly enhance your revenue from mid-roll ads as well as initial ads. My overall payout from this video stood at $33.98.
In the realm of YouTube, this amount may seem modest, especially considering that some creators chase after more substantial payouts. For comparison, while I had a CPM of $154 for this particular video, I have encountered other videos where my CPM has plunged to as low as $5 or $8. The earnings from these less engaging videos can often be mere cents, highlighting the unpredictable nature of ad revenues.