Episode #
What Eric Learned About YouTube By Paying MrBeast $8
June 22, 2023

In episode #2490, Eric shares what he learned about YouTube by paying MrBeast $8. With the launch of MrBeast’s paid Twitter feed, subscribers are being given the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the numbers relating to his phenomenally popular YouTube channel. Tune in for a closer look at MrBeast’s critical metrics — like his high click-through rate, average view duration, and retention rate — and what monetization looks like for a video with 400 million views!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:00] Today’s topic: What Eric Learned About YouTube By Paying MrBeast $8.
  • [00:14] MrBeast’s paid Twitter feed subscription and what it has to offer.
  • [00:57] An overview of the phenomenal stats behind MrBeast’s videos.
  • [02:26] The difference between having mass appeal and catering to a limited audience.
  • [03:22] How MrBeast produces his video content.
  • [04:22] The takeaways that MrBeast shares on his paid Twitter feed.
  • [05:24] A breakdown of MrBeast’s views for shorts and longer videos. 
  • [05:51] What MrBeast’s numbers teach us about YouTube monetization.
  • [07:25] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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