How to Become a Youtuber in Some Easy Steps?

How to Become a Youtuber: A step-by-step Guide

Before starting ask yourself some questions:

1. Why do I want to become a YouTuber?

2. Will I be able to handle controversies?

3. Will I give up if my videos don't get too much views?

Introduction to YouTube

Do you know how many people are YouTubers in the world? 38 million people are YouTubers. In 2023, Over 2 billion people use and watch videos on YouTube and there are over 800 million videos on YouTube. T-Series has the most subscribers. As of July 2023, T-Series has over 245 million subscribers. Individual YouTubers with a very high subscriber count are more popular than celebrities. Can you imagine some YouTubers are more popular than celebrities.

YouTube is a powerful platform for content creators to showcase their talent knowledge and creativity to the world. As the largest video-sharing platform on the internet, YouTube offers a bunch of opportunities for creators to build a community and even turn it into a career.

By starting a YouTube channel comes with numerous benefits. Firstly, It allows creators to connect with people who share similar interests. YouTubers can monetize their content by ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise. By this, there are some youtubers who can earn 10 times the amount than some doctors and teachers can.

Because of it's huge user base, YouTube allows you to build a huge community and a loyal fanbase.

What should be your Channel's Niche?

Which Niche should you pick? It completely depends on you which Niche you should pick. Some of the most popular Niches are - Gaming content, Educational content, Lifestyle, Tech, Cars and Gadgets etc.

Pick the Niche you're interested and skilled in. For example if you like playing video games, Start a channel for gaming videos or if you like reviewing tech gadgets, start a channel out of it.

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Who are your target audience?

Research to identify your target audience. Who are they? What are their interests, needs? Make your content so they can get what they specifically need.

• Observe which other channels your viewers watch. Observe the type of content your audience watches. It is important to be unique but studying other channels can give you the idea to make a more engaging content.

• Always listen to your audience's feedback and take note of which topics they want to see next and enjoy the most. By doing this, your audience can get the content they requested and are genuinely interested in.

• Use analytics to track the performance of your videos. Observe the videos that got the most views and made the most engagement. This data will help you identify what type of content you can make more in the future.

• If your audience evolves, you have to adapt and evolve too, to make a better relationship with your audience. Stay open to improve your niche and content strategy based on their feedback.

The balance between your passion and your audience's interests is the key to a successful YouTube channel. When you create content that aligns with both, you'll attract more viewers.

For more about: YouTube SEO: How to rank Your Videos effectively?

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Setting Up Your YouTube Channel

To become a YouTuber you would of course need to set up your YouTube channel. Here are all the steps to set up your channel.

Step 1: Sign Up for a YouTube Account

• Go to youtube.com  or in the YouTube app and click on the "Sign In" button in the top right corner.

• If you already have a Google account, sign in using it. If not, click on "Create account" to set up a new Google account.

• Follow the instructions to create your Google account, which will also grant you access to YouTube.

Mostly people already have accounts signed in for YouTube.

Step 2: Create Your YouTube Channel

• After signing in, click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

• Select "Your channel" from the dropdown menu.

• Click on "Create channel" if this is your first time setting up a YouTube channel. If you already have a channel you don't need to do anything.

Step 3: Customize Your Channel's Branding

Channel Name and Description:

Choose a name that is easy to remember. It completely depends on you to choose your channel's name. You can come up with something creative. Do you know ISHOWSPEED ?

He is a gaming youtuber, with over 18.7 million subscribers (in July, 2023). So did you observe that his name is unique and creative and easy to remember, so come up with a name something like unique, creative and easy to remember.

Upload a clear and high-quality image that represents your channel. A square image with a minimum resolution of 800x800 pixels is recommended. One important thing is that, of the square photo it will be shown as a circle on YouTube, so put your channel logo in the middle of the photo.

Channel Art (Cover Photo):

Create or upload a photo that match your channel's niche and content. The recommended size is 2560x1440 pixels, with the safe area being 1546x423 pixels, as it will display differently on various devices.

Customize Your Channel URL:

Once you meet YouTube's eligibility requirements (100 subscribers), you can create a custom URL for your channel to make it more user-friendly and easy to share.

Step 4: Organize Your Channel Layout

Channel Sections:

When you have uploaded a lot of videos, organize your videos into sections based on categories or playlists. This will make it easier for viewers to find specific content on your channel.

Featured Video:

Set a featured video that will be displayed on your channel's homepage. Choose a video that represents your channel's best work or introduces new viewers to your content.

Step 6: Publish Your First Video

Upload your first video by clicking on the camera icon in the top right corner and selecting "Upload video." Click "+" for mobiles at the bottom.

Follow the steps to upload your video, add a title, description, and relevant tags to optimize for search results.

But before uploading, we're going to talk about the set up for creating and editing videos.

Set up for creating and editing video

So the important thing is to ready your set up. One thing, It can take time for readying your set up based on your niche. If you're planning to just record yourself reacting to videos or roasting them, you would just need a camera or a phone, a lighting and a high-quality mic. But for example if you're planning to create vlogging videos then you just need a camera or a phone. If you're planning to create a no face and voice channel then you wouldn't need any camera and lighting.

Here is a complete guide for most YouTuber's set up:

Step 1: Equipment Setup

Camera: Invest in a good quality camera to record clear footage. You can use a DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, or even a high-end smartphone with a good camera feature.

Tripod or Stabilizer: To avoid shaky footage, use a tripod or a stabilizer to keep your camera steady during filming.

Lighting: Proper lighting is essential for well-lit and professional-looking videos. Consider using softbox lights or natural light to illuminate your scenes.

Audio: High-quality audio is crucial for a great video. Invest in an external microphone to capture clear and crisp audio without background noise.

Background: Choose a clean and clutter-free background for your videos. You can use a simple backdrop or create a designated recording space.

Step 2: Video Editing Software

Choose the Right Software: There are many video editing software options available, based on different skill levels. Some popular options include Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie (for Mac users), and DaVinci Resolve (free version available).

For mobiles there are options like Alight Motion, Kinemaster, Capcut etc.

Learn the Basics: If you haven't done editing before, learn the basic features for editing your videos. Learn how to import, trim, transition, put basic effects and sound effects.

Step 3: Organize Your Footage

Create Folders: Create organized folders on your computer or mobile to store video footage, audio files, images, and any other assets you'll be using in your videos.

Give names to the folders and files: Give your files clear names, making it easier to find specific footage when editing.

So after following the steps your setup will be ready to create and edit videos. Next we're going to make plans for making content.

Planning Your content

So, everything is set for making videos. But first we're going to see how you are going to plan your videos.

A strategy is important for a successful YouTube career. By making viral video ideas, creating a content calander, and maintaining consistency in uploading content, you can keep your viewers engaged and attract new audience.

Start by brainstorming a wide range of video ideas that is suitable for your channel's niche and your audience's interests.

Trending topics: Keep an eye on trending topics and challenges within your niche, to make your videos viral and improve visibility.

Educational content: If your channel's niche is education then share your knowledge through various tutorials, how-to guides or informative videos that aligns with your audience.

Playing popular games: If your channel's niche is gaming, then try new and popular games that are trending on the gaming community. Also remember, try new games that your audience requests and would love to watch.

Entertainment: If your niche is Entertainment, create entertaining content, such as skits, challenges, or vlogs, that shows your personality and connect with your viewers on a more personal level.

Use effective Titles: Give your videos a title so that your audience is definitely going to click on it. In your title, there should be some suspense so viewers will be curious and watch the video.

Collaborations: Collaborate with other creators in your niche for collaborative videos, which can boost your channel growth and reach to a new audience.

Creating a Content Calendar

Once you have the list of video ideas, organize them into a content calendar. A content calendar helps you plan and schedule your videos for a more better YouTube career.

Decide the frequency of your uploads based on your capacity and your audience's free time. Consistency is important, so choose a schedule that you can maintain and upload consistently.

Create content based on seasonal events, holidays or specific occasions. Timely content can boost your viewership.

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Importance of Consistency in Uploading Content:

Consistency is very important when comes to uploading videos. Here's why it matters:

Viewer Expectations: The more you upload, your audience will come to see look forward to watch your videos, increasing the engagement.

Algorithm: By uploading videos regularly, YouTube will recommend your videos to new viewers, increasing your channel's visibility in YouTube. YouTube's algorithm rewards channels that upload regularly.

Subscribers boost: The more you upload, your audience will expect videos from you regularly. By this your most of the audience are going to subscribe to you for the latest videos. So keep uploading your videos regularly to boost your subscribers.

In conclusion, planning your content strategy through brainstorming video ideas, creating a content schedule and uploading regularly is important for a successful YouTube channel. Remember, upload your videos regularly or if you don't have time in the future make your videos now and schedule them to the date, where you are not free. By uploading more videos your channel's algorithm will grow, attract new viewers, gain subscribers and many more.

Turn your channel into a source of income

To turn your YouTube channel into a source of income you need to monetize your channel by ads, memberships, merchandise etc. If you really want to be a successful YouTuber then you would definitely need to turn your channel into a source of income. There are many options available for generating income.

Monetization

For more about monetization: How to monetize your YouTube channel?

The most common way to earn money through YouTube is by monetizing your channel by ads. Once you've met YouTube's eligibility criteria you can monetize your channel.

Here are the steps to monetize your channel:

1. Create an adsense account: The first step is to create a Adsense account. When you're eligible for YPP you have to link your Adsense account to your YouTube channel.

2.  Meet the YouTube YPP criteria: To join the YPP you need to follow some rules and meet the criteria. Here are the rules and criteria

   

For Ads

•   You must follow the YouTube's monetization guidelines
•   Your should atleast have 1,000 subscribers 
•   You must have 4,000 hours watch time in over past 12 months or 10 million short views over past 90 days
•   Your channel must not have any community guidelines strike
•   Your 2-step verification should be on

A new YouTube's policy is announced that to unlock (Fan-fundings) Super chats, Super thanks, Membership you just need 500 subscribers and 3000 hours watch time past 12 momths or 3 million short views past 90 days. This policy was made for small creators to earn money.

But remember YouTube's policy can change over time, so always explore google's policy.

Join Affiliate programs

Join Affiliate programs and networks like Amazon affiliate, Cj affiliate to promote products or services to earn a commision when audience make a purchase through your affiliate links. Affiliate marketing is a excellent way to generate extra income.

Want to know more about Affiliate marketing?

For more information about Affiliate marketing: How to Start Affiliate Marketing?

Shopping

If you've a loyal fanbase, promote your products or services to your audience. This way audience are going to buy or use your products and generate income. One thing to remember, don't force your audience to buy or use your product. By this, you can maintain a trust between you and your audience.

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Conclusion

We've discussed Introduction to YouTube, Your channel's niche, Your target audience Setting up your channel, Set up for creating and editing videos and Planning your Content, Earning through YouTube.

Remember becoming a famous YouTuber takes time and strategies. So stay patient.

This is a beginner's guide so you won't find some advance tips for growing your channel. First set up your channel, plan content then upload consistently. After you've met YouTube's eligibility criteria you can monetize your channel by Ad revenue, Super Thanks, Memberships, merchandise, affiliate marketing.

Always remember one thing, Never stop learning and exploring more to gain knowledge and experience. Always upload video consistently, If you want to take a break don't forget to tell your audience about that.