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Are you really making as much as you could? YouTube monetization can be more than on ads and hoping for the best.

Trying to figure out where to pour your energy as a streamer: YouTube or Twitch? Which one’s actually going to help you grow faster, earn more, or build something lasting? If that’s you, let’s go!

If you want to bring in new audiences to your channel, here are some ideas we’ve seen work many times. We’ve spent years studying channel behavior across thousands of creators, and here’s what we know: growth comes from showing up where others aren’t. Let’s go through 30 ideas to get you there. Some ideas work for many, and some are more niche. Find yours here.

If you’re still putting all your short-form bets on TikTok right now… you’re walking on thin ice. The U.S. government literally gave TikTok an ultimatum. Sell or get banned. It’s already passed the House, and things are moving fast. So if that’s your main platform, you need a plan B. Like, yesterday.

If you’ve already mastered content creation in one language and are now eyeing global expansion, launching a multilingual YouTube channel is the next serious move. But you’re now playing in a league where culture, algorithm behavior, and user expectations all shift. It’s a new world, and you can’t treat it like a side quest.

There’s a difference between creators who treat their audience as a resource and creators, who strive to build a community. After working with thousands of YouTube channels over the years, we learned that real connection comes from intentional, structured communication. And in 2025, you have tools that most creators still underuse.

What happens when that yellow dollar sign shows up on your video? Is it just a temporary demonetization or the first domino in something bigger?

You probably know a lot about the YouTube Partner Program and monetization through ads. But what about 10 other monetization methods that might significantly boost your YouTube income?

Growing a YouTube channel in 2025 isn’t as simple as “just post great content.” The competition is fierce, the algorithm keeps shifting, and staying ahead feels like running on a treadmill – full speed.

You already know the basic ideas for streams - gameplay, Q&As, and reaction streams. Those have earned their place under the sun and, quite fairly so, are regarded highly on streaming platforms. However, if you want to pull more views, it’s time to branch out into more unique and niche ideas, something beyond the obvious. Here’s a list of 15 stream ideas that could take your channel to the next level.