- Is it worth becoming a YouTuber? 100% YES – go for it! It never hurts to try new things!
- Create eye-catching thumbnails to grab people's attention and make them want to click on your videos.
- Invest in the right gear: You'll need a camera for recording, a tablet, phone, or laptop for editing and uploading, an external microphone (or just use your phone’s mic), and a tripod to keep everything steady.
- Keep titles short and sweet. Long titles can be overwhelming—make them concise and straight to the point.
- Create a social media account, like X (formerly Twitter), and advertise your videos and engage with your audience!
- Speak clearly in your videos to ensure your audience can understand you.
- Add end screens to promote your other videos and keep viewers engaged. (Check instructions for how to add them.)
- Create an opening line that draws viewers in. For example, mine is: "Hey everyone, what's up? iTech Expert here, welcome back to the channel! Today, I'm gonna show you how to install an iOS beta!" But tbh here, mine’s kind of dull, haha.
- Record/upload in high quality—at least 720p or higher—so viewers can clearly see what you’re doing. Blurry videos are frustrating!
- Collaborate with other YouTubers to grow your audience and learn from others.
- Commit to a posting schedule, whether it’s daily, weekly, or even monthly, and stick to that. Trust me, it’s easier than uploading randomly.
- Use simple editing tools when you start, like iMovie (macOS) or OpenShot (Windows). Once you’re comfortable and you want to move onto professional tools, you can move onto apps like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Ignore hatred comments—just focus on doing your best and stay true to yourself.
- Engage with your viewers—respond to comments and create a community.
- Create timestamps in longer videos to help viewers jump to specific sections.
- Always thank your viewers at the end of the video, and remind them to like, comment, subscribe, and share your video!
- Verify your YouTube account with your phone number so you can post videos longer than 15 minutes and create custom thumbnails. (Here's the link: YouTube Verification)
- Focus on what you do best, but don't be afraid to experiment with new ideas as your channel grows.
- If you want to go full-time as a YouTuber, remember—you’ll never please everyone. Keep going, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll get there! If you're aiming to go full-time as a YouTuber, keep this in mind—you can't please everyone. Stay focused, learn from your mistakes, and you'll get th
- Remember, patience is key. Gaining a lot of views and subscribers on YouTube takes time, so don’t get discouraged.
- Use copyright-free music to avoid copyright strikes on your channel. NoCopyrightSounds (NCS) is a great option, but make sure to give credit by copying the text they provide and adding it to your video description.
For example:
Track: Lost Sky - Need You [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
