How to earn money by watching ads on Youtube in Kenya

How to earn money by watching ads on YouTube in Kenya (All you need to know)

So, can you make money by watching ads on YouTube in Kenya?

Well, below is what you need to understand when it comes to  how to earn money by watching ads on youtube in Kenya.

How to earn money by watching ads on Youtube in Kenya

This is not going to make you any happy: It’s nigh on impossible to make money watching ads on YouTube in Kenya.

Why?

Because first, YouTube was not designed to work like that- YouTube is a platform that pays the publisher of the Video(s) you watch a percentage of what advertisers who have paid for their Ads to be shown on YouTube have paid.

So it is not intended to Pay You- the watcher- but the creator and I think that makes a lot of sense.

You see, if you will be paid to watch an ad on YouTube, you’ll be literally scamming the advertiser because you won’t be buying their products/service.

You, of course, know that advertisers advertise hoping that people who view the video ads will in turn become interested in their product/services  and eventually buy.

And that is how the advertisers recoup their money.

So anybody telling you that there are ways to make money online by watching ads on YouTube in Kenya is simply lying.

Okay, I’m aware that there are a few guys (bloggers and YouTubers) who try to game the system by paying folks like you to watch Video ads on their channels /websites for some little pay but it is not sustainable and they often end up having their monetization accounts (AdSense account) blacklisted.

Just to be clear, they do that as a way of ensuring high click-through rates on the ads – and that is because the more people click on the ads, the more money the blogger/YouTuber makes.

But as I have just mentioned, Google Adsense, which is the system through which they monetize their content through ads is very strict and usually detects illegal clicks at some point.

And the owner of the AdSense account will be thrown out once that happens.

So yes, forget about any legit watch YouTube videos and earn money app s- it is just not practical or sensible economically

 

Watch Google Ads and earn money in Kenya – What you can try instead

Allow me to first say this: I know there are some international systems (websites) that claim to pay you to watch YouTube ads but I have my doubts about their viability

In fact, I have studied one – I think it’s called LemurMoney– and I did not see evidence of anyone getting paid what they promise.

Otherwise, I have seen apps and websites like Cointiply (an app) but the pay is just laughable(and you’ll be paid via Crypto too).

So, what I would recommend you try instead – if you’re looking for an easy way to make some little cash on the side- is the following:

Work as a YouTube video rater

These guys are technically called Internet safety evaluators and your work will be to watch and rate YouTube videos (as safe- not misleading- or not safe)

The platforms you can check out if you’re interested in this are:

LionBridge (International)

Not always hiring and sometimes they do not accept people from outside US (so it’s a hit and miss thing unless you use a VPN).

Telus International

By the way Telus International is another alternative so Google Telus International to get started(You might need a VPN if you’re not in the listed countries-Kenya was not there last time I Checked).

I should say that Telus bought out Lionbridge’s AI business recently just in case you’re wondering if the two companies are the same.

 

Watch Ads on Brave Browser and get paid

You can download Brave Browser (here’s the link to download and install) then sign up to be shown ads- I know someone who was making about $3 per month that way – it’s not much but it’s something.

As an alternative, you could download Slice Ads browser (Extension) on your current browser- it also shows you ads while watching YouTube videos in return for Slices (slices are paid out to your Paypal, as crypto, etc).

Try Reaction Videos

With Reaction Videos, you film your reaction(s) to the videos you view (typically movies and TV shows) then build a following…guess where? YouTube or TikTok.

You get paid once your following reach a set threshold- so essentially, you’re building a YouTube channel yourself only that it’s a reaction channel.

So I think it’s better to just work on building a fully-fledged YouTube channel yourself – even though it won’t be paying you instantly, eventually it will start paying you handsomely every end month.

Youtube Monetization in Kenya- All about Make Money from YouTube Course by Kenya Online College

 

Try Ad Wallet

The next app you can try is Ad Wallet- you’ll be paid about 50cts (US Cents) to watch a Video ad when they’re available because they’re not always available.

Again do not be overoptimistic- you won’t be taking your girlfriend out for dinner with the pennies you make from Ad wallet.

Try Ad wallet

 

Try Givvy Videos

This is the final app I recommend if you must earn money by watching Ads- It’s pretty decent and easy to use.

You cash out via PayPal then Mpesa.

Download Givvy Videos app.

 

How to earn money by watching ads on Youtube in Kenya – final thoughts

Overall, YouTube is designed such that it’s the creators who make cash from you-not the other way around.

So I want you to consider other more solid ways to make money online such as online writing, YouTube, offering SEO services, blogging, etc.

The best way is perhaps starting your own YouTube channel and we can help you do that here at Kenya Online College.

Speak to us today if you want to start earning good money from YouTube including earning passively.

Call us or Visit us at Jeda Plaza, 4th Floor, Behind TRM (Thika Road Mall), Thika Road (Alight at TRM/RoySambu Junction)

 

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