{"id":42143,"date":"2022-07-30T16:26:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42143"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:26:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:26:41","slug":"how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Gaming 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-69f3d77471dde\" 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-69f3d77471dde\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f3d77471dde\" ><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\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel\/#How_to_Start_a_Gaming_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How to Start a Gaming YouTube Channel\">How to Start a Gaming YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel\/#Creating_a\" title=\"Creating a\">Creating a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel\/#Creating_a_logo\" title=\"Creating a logo\">Creating a logo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel\/#Uploading_a_profile_image\" title=\"Uploading a profile image\">Uploading a profile image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel\/#Creating_a_video\" title=\"Creating a video\">Creating a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-gaming-youtube-channel\/#Posting_consistently\" title=\"Posting consistently\">Posting consistently<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Gaming_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How to Start a Gaming YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/WMah9ve.jpg\" alt=\"how to start a gaming youtube channel\" align=\"right\" style=\"max-height:329px; height:auto; max-width:33% margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you want to make money from YouTube, you must have a gaming channel. But how do you start a gaming YouTube channel? Here are some tips to get you started. You will learn how to upload videos, create a logo and a profile image, and create your first video. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to start a gaming YouTube channel and begin earning money right away! So get started today!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a\"><\/span>Creating a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you love playing video games, chances are you will want to start your own gaming YouTube channel. After all, you spend every spare minute thinking about them. If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;ll probably fall into the YouTube rabbit hole and watch every single video posted by your favorite YouTube gamer. However, before you get started, there are some things you should know. Here are some tips for creating a gaming YouTube channel:<\/p>\n<p>First, choose a name for your gaming YouTube channel. Make sure that it reflects your personality and interests. It&#8217;s easier to make a name for a gaming YouTube channel if you&#8217;re a gamer. You can base your channel name after the title of a video game that you&#8217;re currently playing. For example, you can name your channel 100 Percent Zelda if you post tutorials for playing Zelda, or Poke Daxi if you share Pokemon Go hacks. The game title will also help your channel rank higher in search engines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_logo\"><\/span>Creating a logo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of starting a new gaming YouTube channel, you&#8217;ll probably want to have a logo. The good news is that there are many tools that can help you create a great looking logo. Here are some of the best options for you. These are just a few of the many options available to you. Just remember to choose something that looks professional and has the right layout and typography.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re starting a new gaming YouTube channel, chances are you&#8217;ve already followed some other gaming channels. Chances are you&#8217;ve subscribed to one of your favorite gaming channels and may even be inspired by them. You should take into account what they&#8217;ve done, and make sure your logo is unique and complements them. Think about their negatives and positives to get an idea of what they do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_a_profile_image\"><\/span>Uploading a profile image<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start a gaming YouTube channel, you will need a profile picture. Your profile picture must be JPEG, PNG, or GIF format. The file size cannot exceed 10MB. Once you&#8217;ve selected the file, click on the &#8220;Upload&#8221; button. Then, choose your YouTube channel name. It should be something catchy, easy to remember, and fit into the channel format.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start uploading your profile picture, it is important to remember that your picture will be displayed on the sidebar alongside your videos. It&#8217;s important to keep your profile picture simple and easy to read as it will be displayed as a circle when you upload videos. Also, remember that you shouldn&#8217;t include text or any other images that would distract from your video&#8217;s content. Your YouTube profile picture is the first impression that viewers will have of you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_video\"><\/span>Creating a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many things to consider when starting a gaming YouTube channel, including the type of content you&#8217;ll be creating and how you&#8217;ll monetize it. Video games are extremely popular for freemium monetization, and few people enjoy paying to win. Finding a niche is critical, so be sure to do some research and find out what gamers are watching and who&#8217;s interested in gaming videos. Moreover, you should know how youtube&#8217;s algorithms work so that you&#8217;ll be able to find an audience.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a catchy title is crucial in drawing in viewers. Make your thumbnail and title entice them to click through your video. Try using strong visuals and eye-catching fonts to make them stand out. The title is also important, and should be unique and promise value to the viewer. Don&#8217;t make the title too long or too vague &#8211; people tend to click away when they see the first video in a series.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posting_consistently\"><\/span>Posting consistently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When starting a gaming YouTube channel, there are several important steps to follow to ensure your videos stand out from the competition. First, you must create a standard intro and outro for your video. Create overlays in a similar format, as well. This will give your viewers a consistent experience and help you build up your audience without relying on trending content. You should also post your videos regularly, at least three days after the game has been updated.<\/p>\n<p>When starting a gaming YouTube channel, you should choose titles carefully. You can research different video game walkthroughs on YouTube to get ideas for your own. For example, if you play Call of Duty Black Ops 4, look for other people&#8217;s videos to get an idea of what to do next. Then, you should decide on what purpose your video will have. 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