YouTube RPM Playbook
5 Ways to Find High-RPM Niches (2025)
Quick, actionable workflow you can paste into your SOP.
1
Fake IP to Discover High-RPM Market Trends
- Turn on a VPN → choose high-RPM countries US UK AU.
- Open an incognito tab → go to youtube.com → search your target keywords.
- Use filters: This month • 4–20 min • Most viewed.
- Study content & format → replicate the working model.
2
Spot Trends Early on Social Media
- Track hot trends on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest…
- Take ideas/keywords → validate on YouTube Search.
- Filter and find rising videos → apply to your niche.
Reels → Shorts
Meme → How-to
Before/After
3
Content Transfer (Cross-Niche Formula)
- Copy format/editing style from a trending channel → apply to another niche.
- Example: football format → port to tennis, billiards, esports.
- Change topic, keep the formula → unlock higher RPM.
Tip: Keep thumbnails/layout constant while swapping topics to A/B test RPM quickly.
4
Combine ChatGPT + Google Trends
- Use AI to find hot keywords by US state.
- Sample prompt:
“List 20 trending keywords with high RPM on YouTube in Florida, Texas, and Ohio. Return a table: keyword · est. RPM tier · content angle.”
- Open Google Trends → Location: US → Source: YouTube Search.
- Cross-check GPT output + Trends → verify on YouTube.
5
Target Niches With the Highest RPM
- Google: Top high RPM niches on YouTube in 2025.
- Collect keyword lists → test on YouTube.
- Prioritize high views + low competition.
- Pick topics that match your strengths.
Finance
Insurance
Software/AI
B2B Tools
Legal/Tax
Pro tip: batch 10 ideas → produce 3 shorts each → double-down on top 20%.