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How To Make A Youtube Channel From Scratch

Guide to creating a channel before starting out.

By Mathis Raja OfficialPublished 3 years ago 6 min read
How To Make A Youtube Channel From Scratch
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Introduction

If you're looking to build a YouTube channel, it's important to know how to make a youtube channel from scratch. The good news is that making a Youtube channel is easy if you have planned ahead and know the basics of creating videos on an ongoing basis.

In this article we'll cover everything from deciding on your niche and choosing your software, through setting up your channel art and banner, creating trailer videos, planning ahead with editorial calendars etc

Write a channel mission statement.

A mission statement is a short, memorable statement that you can use to guide your content creation. For example, if your channel's mission is “to help people learn about web development” then it's best to create content around this topic.

Here are some examples of good ones:

“I'm going to teach beginners how to build websites from scratch using HTML5 and CSS3!” or "I'm going to show you how easy it is for anyone outside of tech companies like Facebook or Google."

"My goal as an amateur filmmaker is always trying new things and exploring their potential."

Pick your niche.

You need to know your audience. What is your expertise? What do you want to teach and communicate with others in the niche? How can you connect with them?

If you’re trying to find a niche, consider these questions:

What are my interests? Do I usually talk about these things on social media? If so, how well do I know them? How much time could I devote each week or month towards learning more about these topics (i.e., reading articles, watching videos)?

How would people describe me as an individual—my strengths and weaknesses—as well as what they think of me based on those traits (i.e., “I’m friendly enough; but sometimes he/she gets frustrated easily at work!”).

Set up your channel and software.

You’re going to need a good channel name, icon, banner and trailer.

The first thing you should do is create a catchy name for your channel. It should reflect what kind of content you will be posting on it and should include keywords related to that content. You also want to make sure that the domain name is available so people can easily find your videos when searching YouTube or Google!

Next up is designing an awesome banner for your video page (or homepage) so it stands out from the rest of the channels in its category. This could be done either by uploading images yourself or using some free ones available online such as this one: https://www-shop-promo/images/banner2_white_bg_large_1200×300px_.png

Create your channel art, icon and banner.

You’ve got a lot of work to do before you can start uploading videos. First, you need to create your channel art. This includes the logo and banner for your channel as well as any images that will be used on social media or in promotions.

The first step is understanding the importance of branding: knowing how important it is for people to recognize who they are watching when they see something new pop up on their feed (especially if they don’t know anything about it).

In order for someone else's name recognition not take a hit whenever yours does gain traction—and vice versa—you need an easy way for viewers who saw one thing from them last week but haven't heard from them since then (or maybe never at all) could still recognize its source without having seen any other content related therefrom yet again!

Create a channel trailer.

Now that you have your YouTube channel idea, it's time to create a trailer. A trailer is a short video that introduces your channel and showcases what makes it unique. It should be concise but still show off some of the best elements of your content. In order to make this happen, here are some things to keep in mind:

Introduce yourself—who are you? What do you want viewers to know about who they're watching? What are some of their favorite things about watching videos from this channel? You don't need anything too fancy or complicated here! It should be simple enough for anyone with half an hour on their hands and one computer screen at home (or wherever else) could understand how awesome this person is at creating quality content every single day without fail.

Show off personality—what makes this specific person interesting enough for people all around the world (or even just those within close proximity) who love watching funny cat videos online too often?

Who knows better than us ourselves whether or not our own personal interests align perfectly with those types of preferences when trying out new stuff like new blogs/newsletters etcetera...so why shouldn't we share our excitement over discovering something cool like this one particular case scenario where someone happens across something they never thought existed before!"

Plan ahead with an editorial calendar.

An editorial calendar is an important tool for any content creator. It allows you to plan out your content and make sure that you’re always on track with it, which will help with consistency and brand perception.

You can create an editorial calendar in a variety of ways: by hand (with pen and paper), or by using software like Google Drive or Trello. Either way, just remember to keep it up-to-date!

Here are some things to include in your editorial calendar:

Planning meetings - These should always be scheduled at least 2 weeks out from when they start; this gives everyone time enough time so they don't forget anything important when working together as a team.

You'll also want these meetings held at least once per week; otherwise people might get distracted by other tasks while trying not miss their own deadlines!

Deadlines - Deadlines are one thing most people forget about when planning their videos because they're so busy recording them themselves - but they should still be included somewhere within the schedule itself so there'll always be reminders set against each other until completion date comes around again...

Come up with a bank of video ideas.

Once you have your list of topics, it's time to think about what type of video will work best for each one. It's helpful to keep a few things in mind as you're making your videos:

Make sure there's enough variety on your channel so that viewers don't get bored watching the same thing over and over again. Don't be afraid to mix things up by trying something new every now and then!

Try not to focus too much on one particular format or style—this will help keep your channel fresh, but also may limit its reach if people want all kinds of different types of content from you! This is why having multiple channels at once instead might be better suited since they can each specialize in different areas (e.g., one focused solely on tutorials while another focuses solely on comedy).

Collaborate with other YouTubers.

Collaboration is a great way to build your audience. You can reach out to other YouTubers and ask them if they’d be interested in collaborating with you on a specific topic or theme that you want to cover.

This can be intimidating because it requires a personal connection, but it’s worth it! In fact, many successful YouTube channels have been built by people who collaborate with others who are more established than them in the industry.

Making a youtube channel is easy if you have planned ahead and know the basics of creating videos on an ongoing basis.

The first step in creating a successful channel is deciding what kind of content you want to share with your fans. Once that’s decided, it’s time to start thinking about how many videos per week or month would be ideal for your channel.

You should also consider whether or not you want to monetize your videos by selling advertising space in them or partnering with sponsorships – this will help determine if making money from your Youtube channel makes sense for you!

After determining all of these factors, here are some steps that will help guide any aspiring filmmaker through their first few months as they build their audience:

Conclusion

Making a Youtube channel is easy if you have planned ahead and know the basics of creating videos on an ongoing basis. If you are new to this process, we highly recommend reading our guide to creating a channel before starting out.

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Mathis Raja Official

"Financial enthusiast & affiliate marketer sharing my journey through finance, blogging, & YouTube videos. Helping others make the most of their money & reach financial freedom."

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