There are so many ways to gain views, subscribers, friends and maybe, with a bit of luck and talent, fame. Try the tips in this article, applying them to your particular situation.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Open the Account
Step 1. Open an account
Just go to https://www.youtube.com and click on “Subscribe”.
Step 2. Choose a name that people will remember
To figure out which username is right for you, you should opt for something engaging, easy to read, and somehow related to your personality or what you will be talking about in your channel. After some brainstorming, decide carefully what your username will be.
Method 2 of 5: Shoot Successful Videos
Step 1. Create the first video
Choose the topic you will talk about; you should propose what you know well or of which you have a very specific opinion. The first video should be an introduction to the channel and let users taste what you have to offer.
For example, talk about the topics you will be covering in the future and the dates you will upload the videos. The aim is to make them curious and push them to return
Step 2. Plan ahead so you can make any necessary changes
Future dates and ideas must be planned at least a few months in advance. Establish and respect them, but add a touch of flexibility to meet subscribers' requests. If you leave a time buffer, you will be able to remedy what you could not do in view of a deadline because you were too busy, you had budget problems, you got sick or faced other personal problems, and therefore it was impossible for you to shoot a video.
In general, you should aim for quality, not quantity
Step 3. Try to come up with lots of ideas
If you can't think of a topic to talk about, watch more videos and get ideas. Once you've done that, you'll likely have the inspiration you need to respond to a videotag or make an original product.
Don't copy others. It is not a problem to parody, and it is an artistic expression that is approved by practically everyone. However, pretending that the idea of a person's video is actually yours is copying
Step 4. Choose content relevant to current events
You can also reply to popular videos. The video reply function no longer exists, but you can still propose your product in the comments or via private message.
Step 5. You might also focus on cute topics, such as kittens, puppies, babies (laughing, doing funny things, smiling, hugging, etc.)
). In short, leverage this weak human! Somehow these videos are always appreciated! Try to aim for tenderness and produce videos accordingly.
Step 6. Shoot simple videos
Once you have found a perfect idea for you, do not enrich it too much and do not deviate from the initial idea. People subscribe to a channel because they like its style and trademark, and will expect you to follow the same line. Of course, that doesn't mean you can't grow and change for the better, it just means you can't go from punk to preppy in the space of a week (unless, of course, that's the basic idea of the channel)..
Step 7. Learn different techniques for shooting videos
Natural light is the best there is for doing this. Successful YouTubers use studio lighting or white lamps, which will also make you look your best. In any case, natural light is always preferable.
You should also have suitable backgrounds. They shouldn't be dark and messy or blend in with your clothes. You can buy them or make them yourself. To buy them, you can find cheap ones on eBay or other sites
Method 3 of 5: General Ideas for More Success
Step 1. Shoot quality movies
Video and audio quality aren't ideal with webcams, so you should invest in a video camera. It doesn't have to be expensive: the important thing is that you are satisfied with the final result.
- Excellent quality but low cost digital video cameras are now being produced.
- Look for used ones on auction sites if you don't have a lot of money to spend.
Step 2. Record using a dedicated program to film the screen in high definition
This step should only be considered if you are going to make such videos. Nowadays the standard is HD, so try to shoot at at least 720p.
- It would be better to invest in a paid program than to download a free one, because often the free ones only offer a trial period or a demo, and this is indicated in the digital watermark of the video once you have exported it.
- If the software you use to film your screen doesn't also allow you to record audio, then you need to invest in another program or microphone. Many YouTubers use Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti, but a good quality cheap microphone is enough to do it.
Step 3. Choose your tags carefully
This is a pretty important step in uploading videos. If you use overly inflated tags, it will be harder for people to find your content. Go for the ones that are unique but make sense to attract more views.
- Use concise titles, descriptions, and tags. YouTube distributes videos in searches based on these factors, in the order we just listed them.
- Include tags in the description as well, so you'll be more likely to get views.
- For example, if you upload a video about what you think about Lil Wayne's musical career, you shouldn't just write “Lil Wayne”, because there will be so many other similar results. If you put in tags like “Lil Wayne, Money, Music, Career, History”, you will probably get a lot more views. Because? Not only will you have used more tags, you will have narrowed your search results.
Step 4. Try to attract lots of subscribers
This is one of the main factors for being successful on YouTube. A person subscribes to your channel because they admire you, and that can be quite satisfying.
- How to get more subscribers? All YouTube channels have a description box. Many take this space for granted, yet, every time someone visits your channel, they will read what you wrote. Use it to give information about future videos or to tell yourself briefly. By writing compelling text, you can attract more viewers.
- How to keep subscribers close? The best way to do this is to always keep your word. For example, if you say you're going to upload videos on Friday, make sure you actually do it (see the passage we dedicated to planning). Another strategy is to post on a regular basis: one video per week, two per month, and so on. The important thing is to be reliable.
Step 5. Don't spam
People will find you, so you have no reason to. If you do, it will harm your YouTube career and ruin your credibility and reputation.
Method 4 of 5: Making Reviews
Step 1. If you want to do reviews on your channel, update on the latest versions of the products you are interested in
Don't go off topic, otherwise you risk looking boring and viewers will close the video. Focus on simplicity.
- If you want to discuss a broad topic, choose carefully and don't go off topic. We repeat: try to aim for simplicity and brevity.
- If you really want to talk about a larger topic, break it down into smaller parts and several videos. This will make it more enjoyable for users to follow the series from time to time.
- If you plan to make video series, create one that can guide users by presenting links to the different parts.
Step 2. Add a personal touch, don't copy other YouTubers
Step 3. Make the reviews as honest as possible
Describe your true opinion.
- Try comparing a product to similar ones.
- Talk about the differences, what you like and what you don't like.
Step 4. Don't overdo the negative opinions:
they might offend someone, so try to be descriptive and stick to the facts.
Method 5 of 5: Learn to Handle Criticism
Step 1. Be sure of yourself
YouTube is great, but it can also demoralize and disappoint due to so-called haters. No matter what you do or what you look like, there will always be someone who will have something to say about trying to make their boring life more interesting by hiding behind a screen and not revealing their identity. When you get a nasty comment, the best thing you can do is delete it, block the user, and not respond to them. You don't have to give him this satisfaction. Proceed with your head held high and don't let destructive criticism scratch you.
- Decide whether to block comments under a video. It's not always ideal to let anyone comment, risking them to trivialize or criticize your hard work.
- Don't take nasty, snooty comments personally. Some people enjoy being annoying and demanding online. Don't entertain them. Interact with civilian users only.
- Whenever someone starts talking about "free speech" when you block or delete a disrespectful comment, kindly remind them that they are already exercising it. Now many use this excuse to criticize without any regard.
