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10 Tips for Starting a Successful Youtube Channel

Are you thinking of starting a youtube channel? If so, you've come to the right place! With more than one billion unique users visiting the video streaming site each month, and almost 90% of them using their mobile device, it's no surprice that people are looking for advice on how to create and market their own youtube channel. If you are someone who has been contemplating starting your own youtube channel, this list is sure to inspire you with ten high quality tips that will solve your doubts.

By Lamin DembaPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 3 min read
10 Tips for Starting a Successful Youtube Channel
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1) Get honest feedback

One of the best ways to get honest feedback is by asking your friends and family what they think. You may not always like what they have to say, but if you don't ask, you'll never know. Once you have gotten feedbacks from people close to you, take it into consideration as you go through your content planning process. Remember youtube audiences are different than TV audiences so use this information accordingly. The first step in getting started on Youtube is deciding on what type of channel you want: should it be entertainment based of educational? Decide on an idea: Have a general idea before diving in video production. What are the most important things that will make your videos stand out? Is it humor?

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2) Have a plan

1)Pick your niche and stick with it.

2) Be consistent-upload videos at least once per week, if not twice.

3) Keep the episode short and sweet.

4) Produce high quality content that relates to your niche some way.

5) Create a catchy channel name and thumbnail image.

3) Figure out your niche

1. Determine your niche.

2. Build an engage audience.

3. Be consistent with your content.

4. Connect with other channels in your niche.

5. Make sure you have the proper camera equipment.

4) Consistency is key

It's important to build consistency into your channel. When you start posting videos, try to post them at the same time of the day and on the same days of the week. This will help viewers know what to expect when they return to your channel. Also, don't be afraid to experiment different video length and topics! You'll want to know what works best for you and your audience.

5) What equipment do you need?

Setting up your own youtube channel is easier than you think, but there are some things you'll need to get started. One of the most important aspects of any video production is sound quality. This means that if you want to go live on your channel and have an audience, you'll need a good microphone. There are many different types of microphones, from studio quality microphone that can be expensive, to small and inexpensive clip-on mics.

6)Editing software can be free

Whether you are thinking of starting you own channel or want to help someone else on theirs, there are many free options that make it easy to produce high-quality content. The best part? You don't need to be expert videographer or editor to take advantage of these tools.

7) Where should you host your videos

When it comes to hosting videos, you have two options. You can host the videos on Youtube, or you can upload the videos on your own website and embed it in your blog post (or some other post). If you want to share your video with your friends and family, and make them available publicly, then uploading them directly to Youtube is the way to go. If you are planning on promoting your videos or sharing them with people outside of your circle, then uploading them to Youtube is a better idea.

8) Work on your SEO

To get the most out of your channel, you'll want to make sure that your videos rank high on Youtube. Here are some simple steps you can take to optimize your channel. 1) Create an original and keyword-rich tittle. 2) Add relevant tags. 3) Include keywords in the description. 4) Optimize your thumbnail. 5) Optimize the video content itself with text overlays or subtitle if where possible. 9) Add annotations to link viewers on related videos or pages on your site.

9) Interact with others in your field/niche

There are many reasons to start a Youtube channel, but if you are not sure of what your niche is or how to get started, then here are 3 tips to help you on your journey. 1) Decide what type of content you want your channel to have. 2) Write down at least 3 topics or themes that will be different from one another. 3) Create a new email address so people can contact you with any questions they make have with the channel and content.

10) Subscribe to other channels, comment and like videos (if appropriate).

1. Research other channels and an see what they are doing, how they're doing it and who their audience is. This will help you figure out if your channel idea is a good one or not!

2. Once you have an idea of what you want to do with your channel, start small and do things like make a video introduction yourself and talking about what you want to do with the channel.

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