From Data to Dollars: How Animated Bar Chart Races Are Earning You Thousands on YouTube
With Real-Life Examples
Does it sound like a scam? It might give off that impression, but it's actually legitimate. This free tool serves as a great foundation for creating simple video formats that don't involve recording or speaking. Moreover, these video formats have been popular on YouTube for some time now. Let's delve into it!
Fascinating Data
Frankly, I'm not entirely sure why these types of videos attract so many viewers, but they do, and that's what matters. I'm referring to animated data visualizations or animated statistics. Let me provide you with a real-life example. Check out this channel called "Data Is Beautiful." It's filled with what we call "animated bar chart races," a type of video animation that visualizes extensive data tables. Regardless of the subject, it works effectively for almost anything.
Here's the astonishing part: According to estimates from Socialblade (which offers a wide range of estimates, to be clear), the channel "Data Is Beautiful" was earning anywhere between $5K and $80…
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