If you are an aspiring content creator and want to start a YouTube channel in 2024, there is still time, even though we are in September. I know this may sound cliche, but as a professional digital marketer, I did it with my clients' channels, and obviously, it doesn't matter what month it is; you have to deliver results.
For example, back in 2020, I started a YouTube channel and got over 4000 subscribers, but due to my workload, I had to give up and look after my clients' YouTube channels. So, if you want to start your channel now, by the end of 2024, your channel will likely be monetized. Here's how you can do it!
Many people are hesitant because they have self-doubt. Maybe you have an inner voice saying, "Do I know what I'm doing? What am I going to post? What will my channel be about? How can I create good videos? Can I compete with big channels? Will anyone follow me? Will I succeed?"
To grow a YouTube channel, you must create it first. It's simple. Forget all the excuses and doubts and start.!
Before starting my YouTube Journey, I had the same doubts, questions, and anxiety, yet I was able to do it.
If you take any example of famous YouTubers and check their first videos, you will realize that your videos are better than you think. This can boost your self-confidence and convince you to start. Growing on YouTube is a journey; along the way, you will learn more about improving your content. There is no such thing as a perfect channel or video.
This is how MR BEAST started!
Some people can be passionate about a specific topic, and they can talk about it for hours, but once you start creating content, you will find your voice and a way to create and share valuable content. It's ok to make mistakes. I've seen female YouTubers posting about fashion and beauty when they launched their channels, and soon after, they switched to a different niche. It's all about trial and error. Don't get disappointed. Just find what inspires you!
The best example of changing your niche is YouTube itself. Did you know that YouTube was designed as a dating website and was launched on Valentine's Day in 2005? However, the website's aim changed, and today, it's the world's second-largest search engine. Quite a drift, right?!
To grow your YouTube channel, you must post valuable content. When people search on YouTube, they usually search for a solution to their problem. Your growth will become a reality when you realize that your content is filling the gap in what the internet audience is searching for and not finding a solution to help them resolve their problem. Your main task is to find the solution and share it with your audience in a simplified yet practical way, teaching them how to execute specific steps to obtain the desired results.
To start a YouTube channel, you have to post videos. Post a 10-20-minute video at least once weekly.
Obviously, you will need a camera to film. If you don't have a camera, you can use your phone and a tripod. Later, as your channel grows, you can upgrade.
Start with what you have until you can afford what you need. Don't overcomplicate things!
You will also need an editing software or app. You can use CapCut, which is a free app. It has many features that can help you improve the quality of your videos and create cool effects. By the way, CapCut is user-friendly, and you can find plenty of tutorials to learn basic editing skills or even advanced courses to create visually pleasing and impressive effects.
Staying consistent is crucial; if you want to grow on YouTube, post at least a 10-minute video weekly. But what if you can't do it?
Most aspiring content creators don't struggle with the technical part; they struggle with the creative part.
I use a straightforward technique called mind mapping to generate content ideas. You can use this technique to create content ideas for your YouTube channel or even identify the sections you must cover in a single video.
Growing on YouTube isn't about luck; it's an equation. To solve it, you must be consistent and follow everything I mentioned. From experience, I have seen people give up after posting six or seven videos because they spent hours creating, editing, and optimizing their YouTube videos. Their content can be unique, yet they give up because they didn't see any results.
I can tell you one thing: growing on YouTube takes time. The average time it took me to start seeing results is 11 weeks. So, after posting consistently for 11 weeks, I started seeing the channels grow.
Another tip I can give you is that YouTube's peak watch time is between Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning. Tuesdays typically have the lowest views.