How to Start your YouTube Channel
You want to start a YouTube channel, but you’re drowning in a sea of tutorials, overwhelmed, and possibly considering hiring a llama for moral support? Yeah, I've been there...
This is the only article you need to read to start and grow your channel. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a YouTube channel.
Starting — No Fluff, Just Actionable Tips!
Step 1: How YouTube's Algorithm Actually Works
First, let's demystify the algorithm. Spoiler alert: It doesn't hate you! It's not your ex. YouTube starts by testing your video with a small group of viewers. If they click, watch, or comment, the algorithm will share it with more people. But this takes time...
So, don't cry into your ring light when your first video gets 3 views—two of which are probably you checking if it uploaded. Improve, stay consistent, and BAM! You're ahead of 90% of the competition.
Step 2: Why Personal Branding is Your Secret Weapon
Why should someone watch you when Mr. Beast with 10 million subs exists? Uh... Scratch that! He now has 330 million subscribers. This guy has grown a ton! So anyways, back to you. Simply put, you have to be you. People remember authenticity, not clones.
Think of it this way: if the whole world paused to listen to you, what's the one message you'd shout from the rooftops? Mine?
"Everyone dies. Not everyone truly lives."
So... Start that YouTube channel and keep going. Whatever your message is, weave it into every video like it's your signature spice in babushka's secret soup recipe.
Step 3: Picking Your Niche? Nah. Focus on Your Audience.
Forget niching down right now... Think about your target Avatar. No, not the blue kind. Who are the people watching your videos? What do they want? What are they struggling with? Solve their problems, and they'll stick around like gum on a shoe.
For example, if your fitness channel targets people struggling with binge eating, address that head-on. If you've been there, share your story. People love when you're relatable AND helpful!
Step 4: Gear? Relax, Spielberg!
Now let's talk equipment. You don't need a $3,000 camera. You really don't. Your smartphone is good enough. But... invest in a decent mic, because bad audio will have people clicking away faster than you can click that "Skip ad."
Also, lighting matters, but no need to bankrupt yourself. A simple softbox from Amazon is your best friend. Trust me, no one's here to inspect your pores in 4K.
Step 5: The Creation Process
Video creation starts with idea generation. Become a content sponge—watch videos in your niche, save ideas, and think of ways to connect two seemingly unrelated ideas. Creativity is basically playing matchmaker between random concepts.
Got ADHD or a wandering mind? Congrats, you're already wired for this! Also, plan your title & thumbnail before filming. Your video could be gold, but if the thumbnail screams 'Meh,' no one's clicking.
Step 6: Get Comfortable on Camera.
Talking to a camera feels weird, right? My advice? Just keep doing it. Awkward pauses, goofy bloopers—embrace them. No one's watching your first videos anyway... That's your training ground! And hey, if I, a non-native English speaker, can do this while mispronouncing half the words, you can too. And if you still don't want to do it, then make a faceless YouTube channel. Plenty of those out there.
Step 7: Outsource Early if Possible.
Editing takes time, and time is precious. If you're new at editing, consider outsourcing, so you can focus on your content. Even budget editors are probably better than you—at least at first. Save your energy for creating, and once you've got the hang of everything, revisit editing, if you're still passionate about it.
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You're reached the end of this article. Now you know how to start your YouTube channel. Hope you found this article inspiring enough to make you start. Here's the last step and your mission: publish one video in the next 7 days. No excuses!
Watching tutorials won't make you a creator—action will. So grab your phone, jot down ideas, and start filming. It's okay if it's messy—your growth happens in the doing. Now go create, because the world is waiting for your voice. Even if your mom is the only one listening at first. Good luck! 😁
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