If you’re looking for a legit way to make money online, you’re in luck. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to use Google Trends, ChatGPT, and free tools like Clipchamp and CapCut to create monetizable content — no professional skills required.
Let’s dive right in.
Step 1: Go to Google Trends
Open a new tab and search for Google Trends. Click on the first link that appears.
Once you’re in:
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Click on your country name at the top-right corner.
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For this tutorial, I’ll use the United States, but feel free to pick your own.
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Click on the “Trending Now” section. This shows you what’s trending in the last 24 hours (or change it to 48 hours or 7 days).
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Change the filter from “By Relevance” to “By Search Volume.” This way, you’ll see which topics have the highest number of searches.
Pick any trending topic that grabs your attention. In this example, I selected Randy Travis.
Step 2: Use Google News to Find Articles
Click on your chosen topic and scroll down to the “In the News” section. These are articles related to the trending search term.
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Pick one of the articles
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Copy its URL
This is the content you’ll use to generate your script.
Step 3: Use ChatGPT to Rewrite the Article
Open ChatGPT and use this prompt:
“Write an article using the information from this link” – then paste your article link.
ChatGPT will generate a unique article for you. Copy the output — just make sure to exclude any citation/reference sections at the end.
If the format is split, copy paragraph by paragraph or section by section for best results.
Step 4: Convert the Article to Audio
Now, we’re going to turn that text into a voiceover using text-to-speech (TTS) software.
Paid Option:
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Use ElevenLabs for ultra-realistic voices.
Free Option:
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Head to Clipchamp.
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Sign in or create an account.
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Click “Create a new video” → go to Record & Create → select Text to Speech.
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Paste your article, choose “English (United States),” then pick a voice.
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Click Preview, then Save.
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Once saved, click Export (480p is fine).
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This will download your voiceover as a video file — don’t worry, we’ll extract the audio later.
Step 5: Gather Visual Content
To make your video engaging, gather supporting visuals.
Where to Find Videos:
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YouTube: Search the article title for long-form videos.
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TikTok: You’ll find more personalized, POV-style videos.
To download TikTok videos:
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Copy the video link.
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Use a TikTok Video Downloader (pick from the top results on Google).
Where to Find Images:
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Go back to the original news article.
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Right-click on relevant images (not ads), and save them to your computer.
Step 6: Put It All Together in CapCut
Use CapCut (desktop version preferred):
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Import everything:
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Voiceover video from Clipchamp
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Images and videos you downloaded
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Drag the voiceover video onto the timeline.
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Right-click → Extract Audio → delete the video portion.
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Boost volume by 10% for clarity.
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Drag and arrange all images and clips to match the audio.
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Try to sync the visuals with the audio to make your video stand out.
What This Method Really Is
You’re building a news-style YouTube channel using trending topics and AI-generated content.
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You don’t need to be an expert.
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You don’t need to appear on camera.
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You don’t even need a microphone.
Once your channel is monetized (by meeting YouTube’s Partner Program requirements), you can start earning revenue passively.
Final Thoughts
This strategy combines:
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Google Trends for discovering popular topics
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ChatGPT for generating original content
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Clipchamp for voiceovers
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CapCut for easy video editing
You can rinse and repeat this process daily or weekly and build a faceless, automated YouTube channel that earns money over time.
💡 Pro Tip: Stick to trending but evergreen topics (e.g., tech news, celebrity events, global headlines) for long-term views.
