Making money on YouTube in 2024 involves several strategies and monetization options. Here are some of the key methods:

### 1. **YouTube Partner Program (YPP)**
   - **Eligibility Requirements**:
     - Have at least 1,000 subscribers.
     - Have 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months.
     - Comply with all of YouTube's policies and guidelines.
     - Have an AdSense account linked.
   - **Revenue Sources**:
     - **Ad Revenue**: Earn money from ads displayed on your videos.
     - **Channel Memberships**: Offer members-only perks in exchange for a monthly fee.
     - **Super Chat and Super Stickers**: Viewers pay to have their messages or stickers highlighted during live chats.
     - **YouTube Premium Revenue**: Earn a share of the subscription fee when YouTube Premium members watch your content.

### 2. **Affiliate Marketing**
   - Partner with companies to promote their products or services and earn a commission for every sale made through your referral links. Include affiliate links in your video descriptions.

### 3. **Sponsorships and Brand Deals**
   - Collaborate with brands to create sponsored content. Brands pay you to promote their products or services in your videos.

### 4. **Merchandise Sales**
   - Create and sell your own merchandise (e.g., t-shirts, mugs) through platforms like Teespring, Merchbar, or YouTube’s Merch Shelf.

### 5. **Crowdfunding**
   - Use platforms like Patreon or Ko-fi to get financial support from your audience in exchange for exclusive content or perks.

### 6. **Online Courses and Workshops**
   - If you have expertise in a particular area, create and sell online courses or workshops.

### 7. **Fan Funding**
   - Encourage your viewers to support your channel through direct donations on platforms like PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee.

### 8. **YouTube Shorts Fund**
   - Participate in the YouTube Shorts Fund, which rewards creators for their popular short-form videos.

### Tips for Success:
   - **Consistency**: Upload content regularly to keep your audience engaged.
   - **Quality Content**: Focus on creating high-quality, valuable content that appeals to your target audience.
   - **Engagement**: Interact with your audience through comments, community posts, and social media.
   - **SEO**: Optimize your video titles, descriptions, and tags for better visibility in search results.
   - **Analytics**: Use YouTube Analytics to understand what works and refine your strategy accordingly.

By leveraging these methods and continuously refining your approach, you can build a sustainable income on YouTube in 2024.