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10 BASIC THINGS TO KNOW WHEN STARTING A YOUTUBE CHANNEL | NEW YOUTUBERS OR CONTENT CREATORS


Hello, YouTubers, or aspiring YouTubers, if you are reading this, then you are at the right place. 
I started my channel a year ago and wasn't consistent until the global pandemic. It gave me the chance I needed to get on with my channel and believe me when I say the lockdown wasn't a bad idea because it paved the way for my consistency so far on YouTube.
Having a Youtube channel and growing is a process that cannot be overlooked, that's if you want to partake in the process. 

Here is a video I filmed concerning this topic on Youtube. You can watch it to get the visual aspect of the stated points further down.
When I started my channel, I didn't have a clear picture as to what to film or concerning what my channel should be about. I just wanted to start a channel and when I say something, I do it. One important thing you need to take from here is to START! Starting something is paramount for growth and success in general. That first step is gravely important when it comes to life, I should say.

If you want to start anything, don't wait no more. If it's a business, start now. If it's a YouTube channel, start now! If you are concerned about contents to upload, keep reading.

 What's your niche? What are you good at? What can you do effortlessly? What's that one thing people come to you for? Everyone is special and unique in their own way. There's something about you that's different from everyone else. If you don't know that, then start searching, start asking and find out your niche right now. One thing though, when you do start your channel, be patient because Youtube is a competitive community. Someone out there can be doing the things you choose to do, but worry not. Just be you and do you and the right people will follow you with ease. It could take a year or more to really grow on Youtube, regardless, stay consistent and be true to you. 

Every big Youtuber today started from 0 subscribers but they grew because they were resilient, consistent and determined. I am also growing and I believe one hundred per cent in myself; you should too because no one else will. In a few years from now, I believe my subscribers would have increased drastically because I have no intentions of backing out. So, let's smash those numbers together!

1. When starting a channel, you need to know what it would be about. What kind of contents will you be uploading? What is your channel about? Know this before you start a channel so you have a guideline regarding contents to create.

2. Have a brand name. A  name that is easily recognised and memorable. Don't use names that are too long or weird to pronounce.

3. When uploading on YouTube, you have to include tags to make your videos appear on related searched keywords. Watch the video above to get a better understanding. You can do this on YouTube editor studio using your computer or phone. Make sure to also include a description of the video, title and end screen. End screens will lead your viewers to other videos on your channel.

4. The YouTube video ratio is 16:9 when editing. Take your videos in landscape mode and not portrait when using your phone to film.

5. You can earn money on YouTube but only when you have reached 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours. Monitor your progress by viewing the Youtube analytics daily.

6. Don't use copyright music on your videos when editing or music you didn't create. You won't earn from those videos when you eventually get monetized, that is when you are eligible to be paid. Check out this link for free music YouTube Audio Library.

7. What is a thumbnail? Thumbnail is a visual summary of your video. It represents the content of a YouTube video so make sure it stands out. You can use this link to create a professional thumbnail canva or download this app PixelLab.

8. Intros are the visuals at the beginning of a video. It shouldn't be too long.

9. Outros are sometimes called end screen. It appears at the end of a video. Watch the video above to see an example. The end screen is a YouTube feature that appears in the last 5-20 seconds of a video.
 
10. YouTube cards are added to videos to promote other videos/playlist on your channel. It can take viewers to another video, channel or site.

Thanks for reading!

If you have any questions, please leave it in the comment section below.
 
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