Yes, it is possible to make money via YouTube, and it's not just about ads.
Ads may be the easiest and most well-known way to monetize YouTube content, but an infographic by video editor Filmora offers other ideas as well.
For example, you might consider...
Sponsored videos: Companies pay you to post videos or include product placements.
Licensed content: Brands pay you to use your content in their ads.
To see details about those income-generating ideas and others, check out the infographic: