Business idea · Media
YouTube Community Engagement Platform
YouTube Community Engagement Platform is a dedicated online space for YouTube creators to engage with their audiences through polls, Q&As, and feedback sessions. It was pitched on Startup Ideas Podcast, hosted by Greg Isenberg, in the episode "This YouTube expert made creators $100M+ (Not clickbait)" (aired January 15, 2025). How it makes money: Subscription or freemium model with premium features.
At a glance
| Podcast | Startup Ideas Podcast |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Greg Isenberg |
| Episode | This YouTube expert made creators $100M+ (Not clickbait) |
| Aired | January 15, 2025 |
| Category | Media |
The problem it solves
Creators need effective ways to connect with their audience beyond video content, which can enhance community loyalty and feedback.
How it makes money
Subscription or freemium model with premium features.
Skills you need
Web development and community management skills.
The market, and why this works now
YouTube's recent introduction of enhanced community features allows creators to host polls and Q&As directly on their channels, making a dedicated engagement platform timely. A solid first-revenue move could involve partnering with existing YouTube-focused subreddits to offer exclusive content or features for paying subscribers. However, creators may face challenges with customer acquisition costs, especially if they rely heavily on advertising to reach potential users who are already engaged on YouTube.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Startup Ideas Podcast, hosted by Greg Isenberg
Episode: This YouTube expert made creators $100M+ (Not clickbait)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.