10 Tips for Starting a YouTube Channel
- Be Yourself - Even if there are lots of similar content creators, there is only 1 you and your take might strike a chord with viewers. Record what you love!
- Become Part of the community - No one is an island. Make friends, contribute, share, respond, react, give. Don’t just expect to make content & have people watch. It is a give and receive relationship
- Don’t Compare yourself to others - This is a hurdle I find I frequently have to check myself on.
My channel started off reseller related only pretty much. I wanted to branch out, but was uncertain that the community would receive it well. Not too many other reseller content creators shared different things. I compared myself to their type of content, their milestones…. Etc. I had to find what worked for me.
- Praise and critique happens - Take it and Leave it - I always thank people for watching and commenting. I try to respond to everyone with at least a Thank You if nothing more. I feel like these friends have spent time checking in on my vid. They took that time to watch and comment. It is the least I can do to read and respond. As far as negative comments and critiques… If the comments are just hateful, I will frequently ignore and sometimes delete. If they are critiquing or giving advice or their take, even if it doesn’t line up with my ideals, I try to look at the topic from their point of view and respond in kind. Even if it is just a “That is something for me to think about.”
- Don’t worry about fancy equipment - I started with my phone, my camera on my laptop, and my earbuds. I just bought a camera a couple of weeks ago and I’ve had my channel for about a year and a half.
- Be consistent - 2x a week or whatever works for you. Your friends and followers will start looking forward to your uploads.
- SEO on your videos & description (tags)
- *Do try to find some good lighting. Window, lamps, etc.
- Look at the camera
- Just do it - Getting your feet wet is sometimes the hardest part. Don’t worry too much in the beginning about perfection. You can always delete it later.
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