How To Start a Successful YouTube Channel

Follow the below hack stack and use it as a reference guide to start a successful YouTube channel. Be sure to answer each question and follow each step:

LAUNCHING A YOUTUBE CHANNEL STEP

1. Who Is Your Target Audience?

– Age

– Gender

– Geographical location

– Social status (single, married, in a relationship)

– Their preferences

2. Who Are Your Competitors?

– Do a research for similar keywords.

– Find what distinguishes your channel and what drive your audience to subscribe to your channel.

3. Do You Have a Content Plan?

– Provide your audience something they are looking for.

– Specify a day and time to upload your new videos.

4. What Equipment and video editing software you’ll need?

– Most smartphones will do the job.

– A good quality HD video recorder.

– Use good editing software.

5. Do You Have the Time to Create Your Videos?

– Allocate time each week to film and edit your videos.

– Outsource the video creation process if you don’t have time.

NICHING DOWN STEP

 6.What You Are You Good At?

– Focus on your strengths.

– People use YouTube to learn or to be entertained. Do you want to inform or entertain?

7. Select a YouTube Category For Your Content?

There are 15 categories to choose from:

Film & Animation

Autos & Vehicles

Music

Pets & Animals

Sports

Travel & Events

Gaming

People & Blogs

Comedy

Entertainment

News & Politics

Howto & Style

Education

Science & Technology

Nonprofits & Activism

8. Research Interesting Topics.

– Find what problems or questions that people are looking for answers in your niche.

YOUTUBE CHANNEL OPTIMIZATION STEP

9. Choose a short and catchy channel name that stands out if you want to have a successful YouTube channel.

10. Use an attractive channel icon for your brand and make sure it is a clear image.

11. Create A Channel Trailer.

– You have few seconds to hook your visitors when they land on your channel so, try to showcase what your channel is about and give them a reason to subscribe.

12. Share you other social media platforms links to help you build your network.

13. Use A Professional Channel Art.

– The banner appears at the top of your channel. It should include your logo and avoid using YouTube’s default background.

14. Complete The About Section.

– Include a detail description of your channel and how can you help you audience.

– Include social media links.

YOUTUBE CONTENT STRATEGY STEP

15. Consistency Is Important.

– You must satisfy your target audience.

– Switching topics and focus will confuse your target audience.

16. Create Different Types of Videos.

– Presentations: creates a compelling and shareable narrative.

– Company culture videos: behind the scenes look at your company.

– Interviews: you can interview thought leaders in your industry.

– Product reviews: cover the proceedings of a corporate.

– Events.

– Tutorials: help you expand your reach.

– Webinars: are high-value and low-cost endeavors.

– Vlogs: won’t cost a ton of money and personality driven.

BUILDING YOUTUBE AUDIENCE STEP

17. Comment on Similar Videos.

– Provide valuable or insightful feedback on relevant channels and avoid spamming others with self-promoting comments.

18. Use Other Social Media Platforms.

– Reach a broader audience to market your videos.

19. Participate in Relevant Forums.

– Leave valuable comments in discussions and don’t spam with self-promotion tactics

20. Collaborate With Others.

– You can gain additional exposure and reach a broader audience.

– Work with someone in your niche.

INCREASE YOUTUBE ENGAGEMENT RATE STEP

 21. Create Eye Catching Thumbnails.

– This will help to increase your click though rates and engagement.

22. Use YouTube Annotations to Drive User Actions.

– By including call-to-actions you can gain subscribers, grow your viewership, interact with audience and drive traffic to website.

23. Use YouTube SEO Principles and Marketing Strategies.

– Use keywords in titles and descriptions.

– Promote through email marketing.

– Embed videos in your blog posts.

– Promote on social media.

YOUTUBE MONETIZATION AND ALTERNATIVES STEP 

24. Join The YouTube Partner Program.

– Display ads on your videos.

– Feature affiliate products. You can add your affiliate links in the video description.

– Sell your own products or services.

– Drive traffic to your website.

Conclusion

The most important thing you’ll need for having a successful YouTube channel is patience and dedication.

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