| Method | Typical Revenue | Main Users | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ad revenue (YouTube, TikTok Creator Fund) | Low to medium (CPM $0.50–2.00) | Large channels (500k+ subscribers) | | Brand sponsorships (endorsement, product placement) | High (50–90% of income) | Mid-to-top tier creators | | Live streaming gifts (TikTok, Shopee Live) | Medium (30% platform fee) | All levels, especially female lifestyle creators | | Affiliate marketing & live selling | High (commission-based) | E-commerce focused creators | | Fan funding (Saweria, Sociabuzz) | Low but steady | Niche creators (e.g., religious, horror) |

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