Emuhleigh
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I posted this in another forum and I wanted to share it with you guys as well. 
I've only had my YouTube channel for about a couple of months now, but there are a few things that I think are critical for anyone starting out on YouTube to know:
1.) What is your definition of success? Are you starting a YouTube channel because you enjoy making videos or for popularity? This may sound dumb, but there are times when starting out where you are going to feel discouraged (I feel like this at least twice a week lol). Knowing the reason for starting your YouTube channel will keep you going at times. Sometimes (most of the time) I have to keep telling myself "Emily, you are doing something that you love.. take in all of the constructive criticism you can get and keep going."
2.) When first starting out you are going to suck and your videos are going to suck (Unless, you have an intensive history of video making and all of the awesome/expensive equipment that goes with it). With each video you make you will get better, and you will become more confident. Don't be hard on yourself, it's a learning experience and every great YouTuber has been where you are.
3.) DO NOT and I mean DO NOT get caught up with the number of subscribers you are gaining or losing. If you loose a few subscribers when you upload a video it's not the end of the world. That's a big part of channel growth, you'll gain some and loose some. The reality is, you are not going to please everyone. Even if you have the greatest videos in the world, there is going to be someone, somewhere that doesn't like them and that's okay. Different strokes for different folks.
4.) If you are doing YouTube just for popularity, you are in for a big shocker. Like I said before, you could upload the greatest videos in the world and you will still have your group of negative nancys. Don't let it get to you, take in all the constructive criticism that you can and grow from it.
5.) Everyone is right about social media! Promote! Promote! Promote! BUT promote yourself the right way. Don't be a spammer, no one likes spam. For an example: If you are a part of a video game group on Facebook and would like to post a channel link ALWAYS read the rules first to see if it's aloud. ALWAYS message an admin for permission (even if you don't have to, do it anyway it's the polite thing to do). Instead of spamming a group with new video links, keep it to ONE post and post the links to new videos in the comments.
4.) Most importantly, DON'T GIVE UP! If it wasn't for someone telling me all of this I would have quit last month. I absolutely love making videos, don't let yourself get burnt out because of subscriber numbers or views. Do what you love, and the rest will come later.
Happy YouTubing!
I've only had my YouTube channel for about a couple of months now, but there are a few things that I think are critical for anyone starting out on YouTube to know:
1.) What is your definition of success? Are you starting a YouTube channel because you enjoy making videos or for popularity? This may sound dumb, but there are times when starting out where you are going to feel discouraged (I feel like this at least twice a week lol). Knowing the reason for starting your YouTube channel will keep you going at times. Sometimes (most of the time) I have to keep telling myself "Emily, you are doing something that you love.. take in all of the constructive criticism you can get and keep going."
2.) When first starting out you are going to suck and your videos are going to suck (Unless, you have an intensive history of video making and all of the awesome/expensive equipment that goes with it). With each video you make you will get better, and you will become more confident. Don't be hard on yourself, it's a learning experience and every great YouTuber has been where you are.
3.) DO NOT and I mean DO NOT get caught up with the number of subscribers you are gaining or losing. If you loose a few subscribers when you upload a video it's not the end of the world. That's a big part of channel growth, you'll gain some and loose some. The reality is, you are not going to please everyone. Even if you have the greatest videos in the world, there is going to be someone, somewhere that doesn't like them and that's okay. Different strokes for different folks.
4.) If you are doing YouTube just for popularity, you are in for a big shocker. Like I said before, you could upload the greatest videos in the world and you will still have your group of negative nancys. Don't let it get to you, take in all the constructive criticism that you can and grow from it.
5.) Everyone is right about social media! Promote! Promote! Promote! BUT promote yourself the right way. Don't be a spammer, no one likes spam. For an example: If you are a part of a video game group on Facebook and would like to post a channel link ALWAYS read the rules first to see if it's aloud. ALWAYS message an admin for permission (even if you don't have to, do it anyway it's the polite thing to do). Instead of spamming a group with new video links, keep it to ONE post and post the links to new videos in the comments.
4.) Most importantly, DON'T GIVE UP! If it wasn't for someone telling me all of this I would have quit last month. I absolutely love making videos, don't let yourself get burnt out because of subscriber numbers or views. Do what you love, and the rest will come later.
Happy YouTubing!
