Is it true that short video creation makes money? Complete Guide to Making Money from Short Video Creation 2026 Practical Edition: Part 2

Continuing from the previous article《Is it true that short video creation makes money? Complete Guide to Making Money from Short Video Creation 2026 Practical Edition: Part 1》.6.3 Live streaming sales (highest monetization ceiling)Opening conditions:

-Say hello+thank you fans

Product Introduction (10-15 minutes per product):

-Pain point introduction (why do you need this product)

Ending (10 minutes):

-Thank you for watching

Data reference (2025):6.4 Knowledge payment (highest profit margin)Product form6.5 Private domain drainage (the most undervalued monetization)Why is it important?

7、 Real case analysis

Case 1: “Xiao Chen’s Savings Diary” (Pan Finance)

Month 1: Published 15 notes and gained 200 followers (mainly through search traffic)

Monetization Structure:

Advertising cooperation: 60% (3-5 per month, unit price 3000-8000 yuan)

Successful Experience:

Accurate positioning (for office workers with a monthly salary of 5000-8000)

Case 2: “Designer Ah Fei” (Professional Skills)

Blogger: UI designer, 5 years of experience, wants to switch careers and do training

Growth Path:

First 3 months: Free sharing of design tutorials, accumulating 10000 followers

Monetization Structure:

Online courses: 70% (recorded courses+training camp)

Key turning point:

Free content builds trust → Low price course screening users → High price course deep service

Data Disclosure:

Total video views on Bilibili: 12 million

8、 Risk and Avoidance Guidelines

8.1 Platform Rule RisksCommon violations:

Copying: Directly copying someone else’s video (even if the source is marked, it is illegal)

Punishment ladder:

First violation: Warning+7-day flow restriction

Self rescue methods:

Carefully read the Community Self Discipline Convention

8.2 Legal RisksLegal regulations that must be noted:

Advertising Law: Cannot use “first”, “best”, or “guaranteed” (to ensure effectiveness)

case8.3 Psychological riskcommon problem:

Data anxiety: Brushing the backend every day, if the playback volume is not good, the mentality will collapse

Response methods:

Don’t look at the data every day: just review it once a week

9、 2026 Trend Forecast and Opportunities

9.1 The Impact of AI on the Short Video IndustryWill AI replace some creators?

Creative generation: Claude, GPT-4 (topic selection, script)

opportunity:

Using AI tools to increase efficiency by 10 times (others cut 1 piece per day, you cut 10 pieces per day)

9.2 Emerging Platform OpportunitiesWeChat Video Account:

The most worthwhile platform to do in 2026 (social recommendation+private domain closed loop)

TikTok (overseas version Tiktok):

Suitable for individuals with foreign language proficiency or cross-cultural understanding

The Little Red Book

The proportion of male users has increased from 22% to 35%, and there are opportunities in new categories such as digital, automotive, and fitness

9.3 Regulatory TrendsIt will become increasingly strict:

Protection of minors (restricted tipping, restricted usage duration)

Compliance advice:

Registering a sole proprietorship/company (legal tax payment and cost deduction)

10、 Action Checklist (30 Day Launch Plan)

Day 1-7: Positioning and Preparation[] Determine the subdivision field (using the method in Chapter 3 of this article)Days 8-14: Content testing[] Publish 7 videos (1 per day)Days 15-21: Methodology solidification[] Find your own “hot selling formula” (topic type+script structure+shooting style)Days 22-30: Monetization Test[] Try the first monetization method (choose one of platform revenue sharing/advertising/knowledge payment)

Summary: The Truth of Making Money from Short Videos

Not fast money: give yourself at least 6 months, don’t expect to become rich with just one video