{"id":41765,"date":"2022-07-30T16:13:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41765"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:13:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:13:08","slug":"what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31c0f428096\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31c0f428096\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31c0f428096\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#What_Do_You_Need_to_Start_a_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"What Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel?\">What Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Videos_need_structure\" title=\"Videos need structure\">Videos need structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Videos_need_analytics\" title=\"Videos need analytics\">Videos need analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Videos_need_a_pre-production_protocol\" title=\"Videos need a pre-production protocol\">Videos need a pre-production protocol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Videos_need_a_custom_cover_photo\" title=\"Videos need a custom cover photo\">Videos need a custom cover photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Video_editing_tips_and_tricks\" title=\"Video editing tips and tricks\">Video editing tips and tricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Creating_content\" title=\"Creating content\">Creating content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Keeping_up_with_your_audience\" title=\"Keeping up with your audience\">Keeping up with your audience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Need_to_Start_a_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>What Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/9njwDWT.jpg\" style=\"max-width:36% width:auto; max-height:288px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" align=\"right\" alt=\"what do you need to start a youtube channel\">  <\/p>\n<p>Before starting a YouTube channel, it is important to determine your audience and answer several questions. The answers to these questions will guide your creation. To define your audience, you will need to understand their interests and needs. Experts on YouTube offer advice on this topic. Jeremy Vest, Director of Marketing at vidIQ, suggests that you should listen to your audience and create videos accordingly. However, he adds that this step is only part of the equation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Videos_need_structure\"><\/span>Videos need structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in creating a video is to create a storyboard. Think of it as a blueprint of the video you&#8217;re creating. This will serve as a guide when shooting. You&#8217;ll want to plan where you want to put audio, video, and multimedia elements, and how they can be incorporated into the video. Hopefully, you&#8217;ll be able to incorporate some of these ideas into your storyboard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Videos_need_analytics\"><\/span>Videos need analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video analytics help you understand your audience and develop personas. YouTube&#8217;s Real Time report can tell you how many views a video received after it was uploaded or promoted. It can also tell you how many people found your channel and returned after watching a video. Knowing these two metrics is essential to building a successful YouTube channel. In this article, we&#8217;ll go over why videos need analytics. After all, without them, you won&#8217;t be able to know whether your content is engaging.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Videos_need_a_pre-production_protocol\"><\/span>Videos need a pre-production protocol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The production of a video needs to adhere to certain pre-production protocols. First of all, a production schedule is necessary. A storyboard is like a comic book, showing how different shots will come together to form a cohesive visual story. It can be created using software like Storyboarder or by sketching out your ideas. The purpose of the storyboard is to provide a high-level overview of the video&#8217;s content and flow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Videos_need_a_custom_cover_photo\"><\/span>Videos need a custom cover photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to promote your content is to know your audience and persona before creating a video. Knowing these things will help you determine what kind of content to create and what features your audience will find valuable. Also, make sure your videos are not just about self-promotion, but rather, about helping your audience accomplish their goals. Here are some tips to help you determine which videos will be the most successful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_editing_tips_and_tricks\"><\/span>Video editing tips and tricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve decided to create your own YouTube channel, you&#8217;ve probably wondered how to go about video editing. Fortunately, there are plenty of free video editing software applications available, and even more paid video editing programs. With a little knowledge, you can create a professional-looking video that will get a lot of views. Whether you want to create a humorous or educational video, there are several tips and tricks that you can use to make your channel a hit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_content\"><\/span>Creating content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating content for a YouTube channel is no small task, but you can make it a success if you take some time to make it relevant to your audience. You can start by knowing what type of people watch YouTube and what they want to see. Do some research about your competitors and what they are doing to create content that appeals to their audience. Here are some ways to make your content stand out. And, of course, don&#8217;t forget to have fun while you&#8217;re doing it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_up_with_your_audience\"><\/span>Keeping up with your audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re just getting started on your YouTube channel, there are some things you can do to keep your audience engaged. Firstly, be sure to personalize your content. People are more likely to engage with content that comes from people they know and trust. That includes yourself. To do this, go to &#8220;Customize your channel&#8221; and click &#8220;Add channel art.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <iframe height=\"254\" width=\"454\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bVPjcLL9jGM\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel? 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