Mastering the Art of Youtube: Latest Tools & Tips for Channel Growth
Are you thinking of starting a YouTube channel?
You’re never too late to get started and start something new. Maybe you have an idea or a talent you want to share with the world, or you might be good at cooking, drawing, mentoring, teaching, singing, or encouraging others & you just love the idea of serving others and making anyone’s day. Whatever it is you have good God-given talent, why not use it for good and bring hope to others and set a great example for the younger generations …
Therefore, YouTube is a great way to go! It’s not too late, there’s always perfect timing for everything. I started mine a few years ago and tried making it grow, but then life happens, of course, we are merely humans. Maybe your situation hasn’t led you to start, or you just feel like you need to have the most top high-quality equipment to start.
I used to think like that until about a year ago… I just decided to push more videos out though I had so much going on in my life, with kids and family. I thought to myself, “Why waste more time” it would be better to post a 2-minute video with the equipment I had at the time than to just post nothing at all. Though I’m still growing on there I will keep on pushing more content and reach all the right people, and true supporters. If you want your channel to grow you have to try to post more and that will help you learn more about tags, editing, SEO, analytics, and much more.
So, I’m here to encourage you in your YouTube journey and help you get started. ☺️ Here are the tips for starting a successful YouTube channel!
Things that can Help you Create a Successful Youtube Channel
Firstly, before we get into it just yet if you haven’t created a youtube channel these are the steps:
Go into youtube on your computer/laptop or mobile device.
You want to go ahead and click on your profile picture on the top right > Click Create Channel.
Then, you want to click sign in > click create account
Add in the google account you want to be connected to your youtube channel. (I recommend you make a new one)
After you have signed in you have just started!
Download your youtube studio app. (Analytics will help you keep track of all you future videos, views, comments, watch time, and a lot more cool features.
The basic equipment for any beginner
There are many different equipment & content creators, which means a lot of competition. People love great quality videos so in the future, if you want to upgrade from a phone to a camera or webcam, here are a few I consider after doing some research!
External Microphone
When it comes to clean, crisp audio quality, then having an external microphone for your equipment will be a major plus. Here are a few that I found:
Ring Lights for Extra Room Lighting
Tripods
If you don’t have support for your camera and phone, then getting a tripod would be very beneficial. It will help in stabilizing your videos and push for greater quality content. So, if you want a more professional video then finding the right type of tripod for your camera is a must. You can find them in stores like Best Buy, Target, Walmart, or even online like eBay, Amazon. You can also find used ones for sale on the Facebook marketplace, and offer up!
Here are the best-recommended Video Editing Software
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Apple iMovie
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere Rush
Shortcut
Or any Android/AppStore video editor for your phone! :)
Lastly, A few more tips that you can write down or save in your notes
You need to know your channels’ purpose, people want to remember where they can go for their favorite content.
Make sure you download the youtube studio app after creating your channel
Look at your youtube analytics so you can keep track of all your videos.
If you don’t want to buy all these pieces of equipment just yet, in all honestly, all you need is a room or area with great lighting and sunlight and your phone!
Don’t be shy and never let anyone's mean comment hurt you!
You can create a thumbnail for your videos on your phone from Andriod/iPhone app store or Canva.com/app.
The best type of quality pictures are Png & Jpeg
Make sure your audio is fine on any device you use.
We hope these beginner steps will help you advance in your youtube channel, and boost your confidence! There are so many ideas out there, the truth is staying true to to yourself is what will make you stand out. Now you can start creating & make sure you have a healthy budget plan, so that you can make wise decisions when it comes to what equipment to buy if your trying to limit what you spend.
Lastly, there are so many more products out there, but these are the ones I consider great and beginner-friendly. Wish you the best in your beginner Journey!
