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Faceless Niche Tier List Ranked By CPM

ShortsFireDecember 13, 20251 views
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Why CPM Matters For Faceless Creators

If you're building faceless content on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels, your niche choice can quietly decide how much money you make per 1,000 views.

Same views. Same effort. Completely different earnings.

CPM (cost per mille) is what advertisers pay per thousand impressions. Platforms take their cut, but CPM still tells you which niches attract serious ad budgets and brand deals.

Faceless content has a big advantage. Brands do not care if your face never appears. They care about:

  • Who your audience is
  • What problems you solve
  • How “buyer ready” those viewers are

That means if you pick the right niche and format, you can make more per view and stay anonymous.

This tier list will help you choose where to focus next, and how to shape your ShortsFire content prompts around high paying topics.

Quick CPM Tier Breakdown

Before we go deep, here’s the rough tier structure for faceless niches:

  • S Tier

    • Finance & Investing
    • Online Business & Marketing
    • B2B / Software / Productivity

  • A Tier

    • Tech & Gadgets
    • Health, Fitness & Self Improvement
    • Career & High Income Skills

  • B Tier

    • Luxury & Lifestyle
    • Education & Study Tips
    • Home, DIY & Real Estate

  • C Tier

    • General Entertainment & Memes
    • Gaming
    • Storytime & Drama

CPMs vary wildly by region and platform, so treat this as a relative ranking, not exact numbers.

Now let’s break down each tier, what works faceless, and how to build viral Shorts that actually pay.

S Tier: Highest Paying Faceless Niches

1. Finance & Investing

Advertisers: Banks, brokerages, fintech apps, credit cards, tax services, budgeting tools.

Why CPM is high:
Money flows where money lives. Viewers watching content about saving, investing, side hustles, or credit cards are close to buying financial products. Those products have large margins, so brands pay more for attention in this space.

Faceless content formats that work:

  • Screen recordings with voiceover
  • Text on screen with stock or B‑roll footage
  • Animated explainer style shorts
  • Simple charts or whiteboard style visuals

Examples of faceless short ideas:

  • “5 money traps keeping you broke in your 20s”
  • “This ETF paid $X in dividends from just $Y invested”
  • “3 side hustles that still work in 2025”

Tips to win this niche:

  • Be specific: mention numbers, timeframes, clear outcomes
  • Avoid fluff: each second should deliver value or curiosity
  • Use safe, clear disclaimers in the description

Best suited for: Creators who enjoy numbers, research, and breaking complex topics into simple steps.

2. Online Business & Marketing

Advertisers: SaaS tools, course creators, hosting platforms, email software, e‑commerce tools.

Why CPM is high:
Your viewers are often business owners, freelancers, or people trying to make more money. That audience is extremely valuable to software companies and B2B tools.

Faceless formats that work:

  • Screen shares of tools, dashboards, funnels
  • Tutorials with cursor highlights and captions
  • “Faceless guru” style advice with stock footage behind it

Example ideas:

  • “3 tools I’d use to start a faceless channel from scratch”
  • “Why most dropshipping stores fail in 90 days”
  • “This email subject line boosted open rates by 42 percent”

Tips to win this niche:

  • Show frameworks, not just opinions
  • Use real examples: screenshots (blur sensitive data), sample templates
  • Push viewers to save or share for later (this content is reference material)

Best suited for: Creators who know digital marketing, e‑commerce, or agency work, or are willing to learn.

3. B2B / Software / Productivity

Advertisers: Project management tools, CRM software, AI tools, team collaboration platforms.

Why CPM is high:
These brands often pay B2B rates. They target teams, not just individuals, so one paying customer can be very valuable.

Faceless formats:

  • “How to” tutorials with screen recordings
  • Before and after workflows
  • Productivity hacks with minimal visuals

Example ideas:

  • “3 AI tools that save you 10 hours a week”
  • “The simple to‑do list system that kills procrastination”
  • “Notion setup that organizes your entire life”

Tips to win:

  • Use clean, readable overlays and captions
  • Focus on “save time” and “save money” outcomes
  • Anchor tips in real scenarios: work, study, freelancing

Best suited for: Tech‑savvy creators who enjoy tools and systems.

A Tier: Strong CPM With Broad Appeal

4. Tech & Gadgets

Advertisers: Phone brands, accessories, apps, tech retailers.

Why CPM is good:
Tech audiences love to spend. They upgrade devices, test apps, and care about performance. That buying intent attracts strong ad spend.

Faceless formats:

  • Overhead shots of phones or gadgets with voiceover
  • Screen recording app walkthroughs
  • Text‑heavy breakdowns with product b‑roll

Example ideas:

  • “This free app replaced 3 paid tools”
  • “iPhone settings you should turn off right now”
  • “Budget tech setup that looks expensive”

Tips:

  • Hook fast with a bold “Do this now” or “Stop doing this” style line
  • Use close‑up shots or crisp screen recordings
  • Compare: “X vs Y” tends to perform very well

5. Health, Fitness & Self Improvement

Advertisers: Fitness apps, supplements, wellness brands, books, coaching programs.

Why CPM is good:
There is huge demand for health, energy, and mindset content. Advertisers in this space have large budgets, especially for recurring subscriptions.

Faceless formats:

  • B‑roll of workouts, food, nature, mornings
  • Text on screen habits, routines, or lists
  • Calm voiceover with subtle music

Example ideas:

  • “7 habits that quietly ruin your focus”
  • “Simple 5 minute mobility routine for desk workers”
  • “Sleep mistakes that make you tired even after 8 hours”

Tips:

  • Pair simple, visual b‑roll with clear, punchy tips
  • Focus on problems people feel every day: fatigue, stress, posture
  • Encourage quick wins, not unrealistic transformations

6. Career & High Income Skills

Advertisers: Online courses, recruiting platforms, skill bootcamps, resume tools.

Why CPM is good:
Viewers are usually motivated to change careers, get promoted, or earn more. That intent is valuable.

Faceless formats:

  • Animated bullet points with stock office footage
  • Screen share of LinkedIn, resumes, or portfolios
  • Story style breakdowns of “what I’d do if…”

Example ideas:

  • “3 skills that will still pay well in 10 years”
  • “Stop writing resumes like this”
  • “If I had to go from $0 to $10k per month today, I’d do this”

Tips:

  • Give specific scripts, phrases, or steps viewers can copy
  • Focus on realistic paths, not overnight success
  • Use subtitles aggressively since many viewers watch muted

B Tier: Medium CPM, Big Audience Potential

7. Luxury & Lifestyle

Advertisers: Fashion brands, travel companies, watches, premium services.

Why CPM is medium:
Audience is aspirational, some buyers, many dreamers. Good CPM, but often more dependent on location and brand deals.

Faceless formats:

  • Aesthetic b‑roll: cities, cars, hotels, watches
  • Text overlays about money, lifestyle, mindset
  • POV style shots without showing your face

Example ideas:

  • “Habits that make you look instantly more high value”
  • “Things rich people do differently with money”
  • “How much it really costs to live in [city]”

8. Education & Study Tips

Advertisers: Learning apps, note‑taking tools, online courses, exam prep.

Why CPM is medium:
Students aren’t always high spenders, but the global volume is huge, and SaaS tools love this niche.

Faceless formats:

  • Study desk setups, notebooks, laptops
  • Handwritten notes timelapse with text overlays
  • Screen recordings of tools like Notion or Anki

Example ideas:

  • “How to remember 90 percent of what you study”
  • “My simple 3 step study system”
  • “Stop using highlighters like this”

9. Home, DIY & Real Estate

Advertisers: Home improvement brands, decor, furniture, real estate services.

Why CPM is medium:
High buyer intent for certain sub niches like home buyers, DIY tools, and decor.

Faceless formats:

  • Room transformations
  • Before and after clips
  • Step by step DIY shots with text

Example ideas:

  • “Cheap Amazon items that instantly upgrade your room”
  • “Biggest mistakes first time home buyers make”
  • “Tiny space hacks for small apartments”

C Tier: Huge Views, Lower CPM

10. General Entertainment & Memes

Great for going viral, weaker for raw CPM. However, can be strong if you build a brand and sell your own products.

Faceless formats:

  • Clips with captions
  • Reaction style edits without your face
  • Text based jokes on top of trending footage

11. Gaming

Massive audience, but lower average CPM unless you target very specific sub niches like software, gear, or tutorials.

Faceless formats:

  • Gameplay with commentary
  • Tutorials with overlays
  • Challenge clips with strong hooks

12. Storytime & Drama

High watch time and emotional pull, but ads often pay less unless you tie into higher value topics.

Faceless formats:

  • Text to speech stories
  • Animated chat screenshots
  • Motion graphics with b‑roll

How To Pick Your Faceless Niche Strategically

You don’t need the highest CPM niche if you hate the topic. Your best spot is where three things overlap:

  1. Monetization potential

    • S or A tier niches
    • Clear products, services, or software behind them

  2. Skill or curiosity

    • You either know the topic
    • Or you’re willing to research it deeply

  3. Content format you enjoy

    • Screen recording
    • Text on screen with b‑roll
    • Animation or motion graphics
    • Simple slideshow style breakdowns

Start by answering:

  • Can I talk about this topic for 100 videos without getting bored
  • Does this niche naturally attract buyers or businesses
  • What’s the simplest faceless format I can produce consistently

Using ShortsFire To Dominate High CPM Niches

On a practical level, here’s how to turn this tier list into output:

  1. Pick 1 S tier or A tier niche
    Don’t spread across five topics. Choose one clear lane for 30 days.

  2. Build content “series”, not random posts
    For example:

    • “Money traps series” if you’re in finance
    • “Tool of the day” for online business or productivity
    • “Skill of the week” for career content

  3. Use repeatable hooks and structures
    Short videos work best when you recycle winning formulas.
    Examples:

    • “3 things I’d never do if I were starting again in [niche]”
    • “Stop doing this if you [goal]”
    • “How I’d go from [current state] to [desired state] in 30 days”

  4. Feed these structures into ShortsFire

    • Define your niche
    • Choose your format (faceless, text on screen, b‑roll, screen record)
    • Generate multiple script variations around the same hook pattern
    • Test them across platforms

  5. Watch not just views, but saves and shares
    High CPM niches are often “aspirational and educational”.
    Videos that people save or share tend to attract better long term monetization opportunities, including brand deals.

Final Thoughts

Views alone don’t guarantee income. A 1 million view meme account can earn less than a 100k view finance or B2B channel.

Faceless content lets you compete in the highest paying niches without building a personal brand in public. If you focus on S and A tier topics, use simple repeatable formats, and publish consistently, you give yourself a real shot at building a high earning Shorts machine.

Pick your lane, map out your first 30 video ideas, and start testing. The data will tell you which angles and sub topics your audience is ready to pay attention to.

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