YouTube Users Turning Clicks Into Cash

[Jazzy]

Not long ago, a Top 10 hit on iTunes wouldn't have been possible without the backing of a major record company, but social media has changed the rules.

Lanzarote-based Irish singer-songwriter Rory Gallagher is one of many musicians to embrace this change. He made it to number one in the charts after one of his songs was leaked online.

Jimmy's Winning Matches became an overnight viral sensation on YouTube, clocking up 20,000 views in its first week.

Capitalising on YouTube's monetising option, Rory opted into adverts to earn money along the way.

However, Rory said he didn't turn as many clicks into coins as he would have liked.

The singer said he lost out on revenue after he uploaded his song to iTunes via a small online company without realising they also claimed half of the YouTube earnings.

He also explained how he could have earned more if he'd become a YouTube partner.

Howard Davies-Carr isn't a household name but you will probably know his two sons from the famous Charlie Bit My Finger - Again! video.

It's the sixth most-watched clip on the site and Howard has explained to Sky News how becoming a YouTube partner and sharing in the advertising revenues with the site made him £250,000.

His video led to a smartphone app and T-shirts. It even saw him star in various ads in other countries - which made another £250,000.

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