If you’ve been putting off starting a YouTube channel because you’re intimidated by all it requires, don’t be. This is the only tool you’ll ever need to realize your video-making ambitions.

To get your YouTube channel off to a good start, you’ll need to know a lot of things — 20 to be exact.

1. Start Your YouTube Channel Right Now

What’s more, guess what? Thousands of people are considering launching a YouTube channel right now. My recommendation to you is to get started today, whether you’re ready or not. Thousands of creators will launch a YouTube channel and claim your potential audience every day you wait. That’s something you don’t want to happen.

It’s fine to be terrified, but don’t let your fear prevent you from taking action. Today, record whatever you desire. It makes no difference if it never makes it to YouTube. You’ll need practice in front of the camera, behind the camera, and with your editing software. You must also confirm if making videos is something you enjoy doing in the first place. After you’ve started, you’ll realize what I’m talking about.

2. Learn How YouTube Works

The first video you make is almost certainly going to be terrible. But, hey, at the very least, you’ve created a video! You took the initial step, and six months from now, you’ll reflect on that first piece of content and think, “Wow, that was bad.” And perhaps, you’ll be able to point to a more recent video that is far superior.

Don’t forget to learn how YouTube works as your talents improve. There are numerous ways to improve your films, uncover competitors to research, and track your success.

The last thing you want to do is make a fantastic video without understanding how YouTube works. The preceding links should provide you with a basic overview!

3. Develop a Strategy You Will Follow

It’s beneficial to gain practical YouTube experience. In order to start building your channel, you’ll also need a winning approach.

To make the best game plan, answer the following questions:

1. What do you hope to achieve with your YouTube channel? Consider this question from the perspective of a viewer. Determine what value they will receive from your material and deliver it as frequently as feasible.

2. Who do you want to reach out to? Consider the age range, gender, and other factors. Also, what are the interests of your target audience? You must know who will be watching your films and what they enjoy.

3. Why should others care about what you have to tell? Consider this: there are millions of channels available. How are you going to set your material apart from the rest? You should not join the current quo but rather upset it.

4. What method will you use to distribute this information? Will you post on a daily, weekly, or biweekly basis? What time of day do you plan to post videos? Consider when and how often your audience is most likely to watch YouTube answer these questions. The schedules and habits of a college student and a stay-at-home mom are vastly different.

4. Find Your Niche and Build the Hell Out of It

If you’re a regular visitor to our YouTube channel, you’ll be familiar with this one. Down the rabbit hole. Allow me to give you an example. There are too many things to cover if you build a channel with videos on beauty, travel, and vlogging.

Remove all of the “hands.” Because you need to appeal to a specific audience, your channel should focus on one single topic, especially at the beginning.

5. Confirm Your Value Proposition

After you’ve answered all of the above questions, put everything together in a beautiful little package known as your value proposition. This is your one-sentence elevator pitch. In around six words, tell your audience who you are and why they should watch your videos.

“Educating your YouTube journey,” for example, is one of our value propositions. That term explains who should subscribe to us (YouTubers, video creators) and why ( learning how to grow a channel). We were able to accomplish this in only four words. It’s now your turn.

6. Invest In the Right Audio Equipment

One of the first questions you might have when starting a YouTube account is, “What video equipment do I need?” We feel that your audio should be your first real investment.
This is why. Lousy audio is even more distracting than bad video, and integrated microphones are universally despised. So, if at all possible, invest in a dedicated microphone for your camera. You can’t go wrong with a Blue Yeti if you’re recording from a computer.

7. Verify Your YouTube Channel

Have you yet to verify your YouTube account? This will get you access to the most useful feature on YouTube: personalized thumbnails. We’ve included a video below that shows you how to do it.

8. Create an Interesting YouTube Channel Banner

Create a channel banner that promotes your value proposition, last but not least. I’m going to rip out my hair if I see another bland cityscape or rolling hills on a channel banner!

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