Starting a YouTube Channel in 2024: No BS Guide to Success | Journey & Advice for New Creators

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• Understanding your purpose will help you overcome challenges in your journey.
• Knowing your 'why' will give you the motivation to keep going and pursue your goals.

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Successful YouTube channels are either personality based or idea based.

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• People are drawn to personality based channels to watch the creator's life and content, such as vloggers like Saurabh Joshi.
• Idea based creators focus on a specific topic or theme, like the creator discussing freelancing, business, or career opportunities.

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To stand out on YouTube, focus on humor, storytelling, and unique content.

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• A good thumbnail, humor, and storytelling make your video stand out and be unique.
• Understanding YouTube's algorithm - CTR and AVD are crucial for video success.

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Video duration and viewer engagement are crucial for YouTube success.

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• Video duration should be at least 10-12 minutes with an average viewer duration of 40 or more.
• Good metrics for engagement are an average view percentage of 30-45 and CTR of 9-12.

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Stay relevant by re-innovating and learning new skills.

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• Learn to change and stay up to date with trends like successful creators like Ranveer Allahbad and Tanmay Bhat.
• Develop skills in copywriting and storytelling to succeed as a creator and entrepreneur.

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Understanding how to hook and create intrigue is crucial for growth on YouTube.

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• Learning how to delegate work and build a team is essential for scaling and growing as a YouTuber.
• Mastering the art of creating unique and engaging content is key to achieving viral success on YouTube.

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Understanding RPM and CPM for ad revenue

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• RPM and CPM help understand the money earned per 1000 views
• Consider alternative revenue sources like sponsorships and affiliate marketing

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Host courses and books on platforms like Gumroad for maximum profit.

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• You can make money by hosting courses on two sites and earning from sign ups and purchases.
• Publishing books on platforms like Gumroad can also be a great way to make money, keeping majority percentage of sales.

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Create strong hook and engaging thumbnail for high viewer retention.

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• Focus on scripting the first minute to keep viewers engaged and curious.
• Utilize impactful thumbnails to attract viewers even before recording the video.

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Creating an engaging thumbnail is key to attracting viewers.

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• Thumbnails should have less text, more emotion, contrast, and vibrant colors.
• Titles should create curiosity and be clever, focusing on listicles and experience-based topics.

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To build a loyal following, create high-quality, engaging videos with a frequency based on your content type.

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• Creators like Dhruv Rathi, Flying Beast, and Saurav Joshi make frequent videos to be discoverable.
• The frequency of video uploads should align with your content type - documentary, how-to, or idea-based.

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Building trust and respect with your audience is more important than maximizing views.

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• Building a strong relationship with your audience is crucial for long-term success on YouTube.
• Focus on owning and controlling your content distribution, such as building an email list to directly reach your audience.

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Use data-driven insights to create unlimited content ideas for your YouTube channel.

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• Analyze your audience's preferences and content gaps using YouTube views and keyword research.
• Utilize GPT-4 to generate a list of potential viral video ideas based on your channel's history and data.

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Engage with the content by sharing on social media

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• Take a screenshot of the video
• Post it on social media and tag Ishan Sharma