FAQ

Welcome to TUBETRADER

TUBETRADER unlocks the true value of creator video content and empowers creators to accelerate their business.

At TUBETRADER we believe in creative freedom. TUBETRADER allows creators to retain independence and creative control of their business, as supporters and fans fuel their careers.

The TUBETRADER platform allows users, whether a supporter or fan, to contribute to creator video content and share in the video’s future royalties with the video creator together, each benefiting from the potential for greater value.

FAQs for creators

I’m a creator. What’s in it for me?

Your future video royalties unlock funding opportunities now.

  • As a creator, you no longer have to wait for your monthly AdSense payouts and can scale your channel and business faster. You can earn supporting contributions for your creator videos, upfront.
  • Build a closer relationship with your supporters and fans, list a portion of your creator videos catalogue, and receive funding for your next video projects.
  • When you list your video on TUBETRADER, you will be offering a percentage of future royalties’ income from the AdSense revenue the video generates with supporters and fans.

You will NOT be offering shares in your brand or sponsorship deals or your channel and or company and will retain 100% control of your business.

Supporters and fans will be contributing in your creator video future royalty revenue only. They’re not buying your rights.

Royalties don’t include rights ownership

Supporters and fans don’t own any of your creative work. It’s what you call passive investment, and that means you the creator keep total creative control.

Why would I sell my future royalties?

Selling a portion of your royalty stream to supporters and fans allows you to:

  • Raise many months or even years’ worth of royalty payments upfront without giving up control over your future earnings or going into debt.
  • Diversify both your risk (protecting you against potential royalty shortfalls in the future) and your income stream (by allowing you to use the money to invest and produce new video content and scale your business faster).

Is this a royalty in advance?

No, this is a sale of a percentage of your royalty income in return for upfront payment of future earnings. It’s better than an advance because it allows you to continue earning royalties on the percent that you don’t sell, and doesn’t involve predatory or confusing payback terms or interest rates.

At what price do I list my video future royalties’ shares?

The initial share price offering is determined by you, the creator/rights holder. The market cap must fall within a realistic range to ensure financial sanity and protect both creators, supporters, and fans.

A supporter contribution Overview

Project Summary

  • Total Units: 1,000
  • Units for Sale: 500 (50% of total units)
  • Price per Unit: $50
  • Total contribution Opportunity: 500 units x $50 each = $25,000

Breakdown

  • Ownership Structure:
    • Original Owner(s): 50% (500 units)
    • New Investors: 50% (500 units)
  • Funds Raised from Investors:
    • Purpose: Scale operations, marketing, production, etc.
    • Total Funds Needed: $25,000
  • Potential Returns for Investors:
    • Example: Investors share 50% of profits, AdSense revenue, or royalties proportional to units purchased.

What creator credentials do I need?

To upload a video to TUBETRADER, you, the creator must be part of the YouTube Partnership Programme and have your AdSense turned on. We recommend creators to register/sign up with their channel Google account.

When creators register and for the case of accuracy and transparency for supporters and fans, you will be asked by TUBETRADER to follow the permissions to your YouTube channel account for your uploaded video data. The creator will need to agree to share live updates of the video analytics including video revenue earnings.

TUBETRADER will only publish the videos live views, subscriber count, length of time since the video was published and the AdSense revenue the video has generated to date and concurring live updates. TUBETRADER will not publish any other data of the creators channel and will keep all other channel information strictly private and confidential.

If you don’t already have one you can sign up to our third party payment processor, Stripe. All creators will need a Stripe account to be able to upload videos and receive contributions from supporters and fans.

The creator needs to agree that TUBETRADER can share all uploaded video analytics information on the TUBETRADER platform.

How to register and upload your content.

  • Register and sign up to TUBETRADER. We suggest creators sign up with their Google account.
  • Accept TUBETRADER flow and permissions to your YouTube account.
  • Go to your TUBETRADER account Details. Under account type, click to be a ‘supporter and creator’. Click update details. You will be asked to Connect to Stripe. Once you have connected to Stripe your ready to go.
  • Go to Creators in the TUBETRADER menu.
  • Fill in your video details including your video link. Only load the video code after the ‘= symbol’ NOT the full URL. Example: youtube.com/watch?v=aRbUVhVISHg
  • Click on Status bar and click Listed to list your video.
  • Fill in the number of units that are available for purchase and the price per unit.
  • Press ‘Create Listing’.

You can check to see your video listing by going to the TUBETRADER home page and search for the title of your video. You can also check the amount your videos have been supported at any time in ‘Your Listed Content’ in the ‘upload your videos’ page.

Creator Payouts.

TUBETRADER has a 5% management fee for creator payment payouts to supporters and fans.

Creators will make quarterly payments to supporters and fans for their supported video contributions. Creators will be issued invoices of the quarterly payouts to be distributed to supporters and fans for their video contributions future royalty payouts. All payouts must be made promptly to avoid any possible negative attrition rate to the creators channel from supporters and fans.

Processing Fees.

Transactions on TUBETRADER are facilitated by external payment processing service, Stripe, which entail a processing fee. The payment processor has its own set of fees, terms, and conditions that you should review, accept, and adhere to. These terms may change over time and it is your responsibility to review these changes. The processing fees are deducted from the transaction proceeds prior to your receipt. It’s important to note that TUBETRADER is not accountable for these specific fees.

FAQs for supporters and fans

Share in the future earnings of the creator world and build an income stream from creator video content.

Earn royalties each time creators are paid. If you think receiving creator merch for your support was cool, wait until you own a portion of creators content.

Why would a creator sell me a portion of their future royalties.

Raise money: Creators may need cash to invest into producing new content today. Instead of waiting for their AdSense payouts, TUBETRADER allows them to collect cash up front by selling future royalties of their video content.

Marketing: The more "supporters" of future royalties in a video, the more people are incentivized in making that video get popular. By selling a % of a video, creators are able to create a unique marketing strategy that is truly invested in the success of the creators video content.

When I contribute to a creator video, what do I get?

Based on the contributions made, supporters and fans receive a proportional share of the video’s future royalties generated by the creator video.

If you own 1% a share, then TUBETRADER will deposit 1% of the creators future video earnings into your account every quarterly.

The Term of your supported creator video and your ownership is perpetual and will not expire, meaning you have the right to receive a % of all future royalty earnings paid.

Subscribing to the creators channel.

By subscribing to the creators channel, supporters and fans will also get an exclusive first-look opportunity of the creators next video offering. The creators channel also provides more historical information about the creator and the channel, including channel subscriber count, the channel description, number of video uploads and video views of other videos. Viewing the creators channel could help you make more informative decisions on video contributions.

How do I contribute?

  • Step 1:

    • Register.

    Go to the TUBETRADER platform to sign up and register. You can support and contribute in the creator videos you believe in.

    If you have a Stripe account you can connect your Stripe account to TUBETRADER. You have the option to register as a ‘supporter’ only, or ‘supporter and creator’. If you don’t have a Stripe account you will need to sign up to Stripe. Supporters and fans will need the Stripe account to support and contribute to creator videos. Creators will also need a Stripe account to accept supported contributions and payouts from the content creator.

  • Step 2:

    • Explore creator videos.

    Discover a variety of videos to support and contribute to. We are constantly adding new video opportunities, so be sure to keep checking out the platform. There are a number of video metrics available, of how many views the video has had in real-time from the video publishing date and the video RPM (Revenue).

  • Step 3:

    • Getting paid for your supporting contributions.

    When a creator’s video is viewed it generates AdSense revenue, you receive a share of the video’s future royalties based on your supporting contribution.

    Royalties from creator videos are distributed to all supporters and fans on a quarterly basis. You simply connect your Stripe account on registration.

    Royalties refer to creator videos that receive video AdSense revenue after YouTube has deducted their percentage.

  • Step 4:

    • View your supported video Drops

    With the TUBETRADER platform, you can easily monitor your supporting contributions and track your supported video Drops and earned royalties. Sign in to TUBETRADER and go to ‘your supported Drops’ page in the menu.

What methods can I use to contribute to creator videos.

Supporter contributions can only be made to our third-party connected payment processing service, Stripe.

All supporter contributions and creator payouts are processed through our third-party payment provider Stripe. We recommend that you read Stripe’s terms of use and privacy policy, so you understand how they handle your information. The most up to date version of these documents can be found on their website, https://stripe.com privacy Links to other websites from the TUBETRADER platform are provided for your convenience. TUBETRADER is not responsible for the information contained on those websites. The provision of a link to another website does not constitute an endorsement or approval of such website, or any products or services offered on such website, by TUBETRADER. TUBETRADER will not accept any liability for the use of those links to connect to websites that are not under its control.

Processing Fees.

Transactions on TUBETRADER are facilitated by external payment processing service, Stripe, which entail a processing fee. The payment processor has its own set of fees, terms, and conditions that you should review, accept, and adhere to. These terms may change over time and it is your responsibility to review these changes. The processing fees are deducted from the transaction proceeds prior to your receipt. It’s important to note that TUBETRADER is not accountable for these specific fees.

TUBETRADER Fees.

TUBETRADER has a management fee of 5% of the contributions made by supporters and fans.

Understanding how AdSense works.

YouTube AdSense revenue depends on a variety of factors, including niche, seasonality, video length, viewer demographics, engagement levels, and ad placements. Here’s an in-depth explanation of each factor and how it influences earnings:

  1. Niche (Content Category)
    • High-CPM Niches: Certain niches like finance, technology, real estate, and health tend to attract advertisers willing to pay a premium because their products/services have high profit margins. For example, an ad for investment services may have a higher cost per mille (CPM) than one for toys.
    • Low-CPM Niches: Entertainment, gaming, and vlogging often have lower CPMs because advertisers in these niches may target broader, less affluent audiences with smaller purchasing power.
  2. Audience Demographics
    • Geography: Viewers in countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia typically generate higher CPMs than those in developing regions due to stronger economies and higher advertiser competition.
    • Age Group: Videos targeting older, professional audiences tend to generate higher revenue since advertisers often cater to individuals with higher disposable income.
    • Language: Content in English tends to attract higher-paying ads because of its global reach and appeal.
  3. Seasonality
    • Peak Seasons: Advertisers typically increase spending during specific times of the year, like the holiday season (November-December), leading to higher CPMs. Black Friday and Christmas-related content benefit significantly.
    • Low Seasons: Ad budgets often decrease in January and February, leading to lower CPMs during this period.
  4. Video Length
    • Short Videos (Under 8 Minutes): Only one ad can be placed at the beginning or end, limiting the revenue potential.
    • Longer Videos (8+ Minutes): YouTube allows mid-roll ads, enabling creators to add multiple ads throughout the video. More ads mean higher revenue, especially if viewers don’t skip them.
  5. Viewer Engagement
    • Watch Time: Longer watch times often correlate with higher ad impressions, as viewers are exposed to more mid-roll ads.
    • Ad Interaction: Revenue increases if viewers click on ads (CPC ads) or watch them without skipping (CPV ads).
    • Audience Retention: Videos with high audience retention are more likely to be promoted by YouTube, increasing views and ad revenue.
  6. Type of Ads
    • Skippable Ads: These generate revenue only if the viewer watches for at least 30 seconds or clicks on them. Earnings are lower if viewers frequently skip.
    • Non-Skippable Ads: Advertisers pay more for these since they guarantee full exposure to the audience.
    • Display Ads: Appear on the side or below the video, and revenue depends on click-through rates.
    • Premium Ads: YouTube Premium subscribers watching the video generate revenue without ads, paid by YouTube’s subscription model.
  7. Platform-Specific Metrics
    • RPM (Revenue per Mille): Shows how much a creator earns per 1,000 views (combining AdSense and other monetization methods).
    • CTR (Click-Through Rate): Affects earnings for display and clickable video ads.
  8. Video Content and Trends
    • Trending Topics: Videos related to current events, trending topics, or viral challenges can attract higher traffic, increasing ad revenue.
    • Evergreen Content: Long-lasting content (e.g., tutorials, how-to) may generate consistent revenue over time.
    • Advertiser-Friendliness: Videos that violate YouTube’s advertiser-friendly guidelines (e.g., containing explicit content) may get limited ads or no monetization.
  9. Volume and Frequency
    • Regular uploads keep viewers engaged and can increase ad revenue due to higher overall watch time and more opportunities for ads.
  10. Ad Inventory and Demand
    • The availability of ad slots relative to advertiser demand can significantly affect CPMs. For instance, a high demand for ad space in competitive niches (e.g., tech reviews during product launches) can drive up CPM rates.

Practical Example:

Imagine two creators:

  1. Creator A: Makes 15-minute videos on personal finance, targeting US audiences. They consistently upload twice a week.
    • Expected Revenue: High, due to premium niche, long video length (with multiple ads), and affluent target audience.
  2. Creator B: Posts 6-minute gaming videos for a global audience.
    • Expected Revenue: Moderate to low, due to a less lucrative niche and shorter video length with fewer ad slots.