Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a YouTube
It’s my third week on YouTube and this is what I’ve learned so far
Self-promotion is non-negotiable unless you’re Kim Kardashian
Initially, I went into the YouTube game without wanting to involve my closest friends, family members, and randos that I’d accumulated on my social media platforms.
When I saw that only my mom and boyfriend had subscribed and my views had hit a solid “3” in 6 days, 🙈 I realized I may actually need to start learning a bit more about YouTube itself.
There are approximately 300 hours of content uploaded on YouTube every minute, every day, so even when your content is sexy and that thumbnail is on point, it’s still very unlikely that you will be suggested by YouTube without a little help.
The more views and likes you can bring in from outside sources, the better.
So while you are working up the courage, making practice videos, designing your channel’s niche and concept you really should start building your audience elsewhere. Even a simple hello to an old friend will really help you out when you start shoving your content in their face.
