How to START YouTube in 2024 (Beginner’s Guide)

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00:00 - How to Get Started on KZbin
00:37 - Starting Messy
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[@ThinkMediaTV]

What steps have you taken to get started on KZbin? Let us know below ⬇ 🔥 Join Our FREE KZbin Challenge to Get Your First 1K Subs & Earn Your First $1K on KZbin here! 👉 tube1kchallenge.com/ 🔥 Master KZbin with our KZbin Course here ➡ joinVRA.com

[@theerobgeeshow7393]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Tearoze]

I’ve decided to simply go for it using my iPhone 12 Pro to record and post some messy videos at the start. I’m learning as I go along. I try to watch successful KZbinrs and see what they’re doing and think how I could do better, with my own stamp on it. I finally found my niche and I post faceless travel videos and can now edit my videos and improve the quality of my content.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

@@Tearoze Yess! Let's go! So excited to hear that you are going to get started! Have you participated in any of our free challenges yet? We have one kicking off soon! Perfect way to get started on the right foot. You can learn more about it here ➡ tube1kchallenge.com/

[@Tearoze]

@@ThinkMediaTV I’m so excited! I have registered and signed up for the training taking place from the 25th to 29th. I have also turned on my notification bell and RSVP because I don’t want to miss a thing. I need all the help I can get 💯🫶🏽

[@mesout.deragon]

0:25 👋👋👋

[@yuupov]

It's simple. You just start. You've done it for everything else in your life before. This is no different.

[@soundscape26]

But this only applies to 2024. 😄

[@yuupov]

@@soundscape26 🤣🤣🤣

[@jakewaters1709]

When I got the job to drive a semi, I was terrified but after 3 months I could do it no worrries. Every hard task is scary until it’s normal

[@Tearoze]

It’s ok, we’ve all started out not having a clue. You can learn as you go along and you’ve started which is great. Brush up on your film and editing skills and you’re on your way.

[@IJE15]

Its trial and error at the end of the day.

[@Otie_Jo]

I started my KZbin channel last week. I have recorded 3 videos, but i don't have courage to post them. Im recorded using my phone. Im very encouraged by the remarks i have read in the comments section

[@RealmRiftGaming]

Just start! And keep going no matter what... good luck to all of you starting this year✌️

[@Folktalesbyella]

Thanks alot❤

[@Chee.Y4ng]

One of the advices I learned is that you have to think like your viewers, make your videos fun to watch as if you were watching another persons video. My explanation is bad but you guys get it.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Yes! That's great advice 🔥 - Mel

[@ThinkMediaTV]

@theCringeyChee You explained it great! We get it! Thank you for watching.

[@LifeOfRaul]

Great advice !!

[@jpeiffer]

I started my first channel I have made three videos so far they suck but I am learning every single day

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Congrats! That's huge. You've made it farther than most already 💪 - Mel

[@LifeOfRaul]

You got this ! 💯

[@TravellingMug]

Here as a 4 day new youtuber....thanks for the encouragement and tips❤

[@ThinkMediaTV]

So exciting! Have you gotten your first video posted?

[@DylanInvestingInLife]

Congratulations! I consider myself a new KZbinr as well (started since late February). All the best!❤️

[@BringingPrettyBack]

🎉 congrats!

[@RodneyD]

I just subscribed

[@klarabartos4208]

If I would have to start again on YT, I just wouldn't waste months to get recognized by couple hundred people. When I discovered I could trigger organic growth after getting first 1k subs using different online services (for example, like a little bit of Famester) my life just got easier and my main channel exploded. People are just looking at the numbers when searching for some content. If you have low subs no one cares about you even if you have best content on platform.

[@FarukHussain-wm5ux]

you will help me

[@FarukHussain-wm5ux]

❤

[@kevinsmyrek]

The best advice I learned is to just be authentic. You know the viral channels without editing and thumbnails? All this is not necessary when the viewer can establish a connection to you. Each of us has a personality that attracts others. We just have to show it uncensored and finally take off our masks. Try to do it better this year. Btw here are tools I use: Create title and description (Gemini) Optimise SEO (Tubebuddy) Cutting (Vegas pro + Capcut) Recording talking head (iPhone XS Max) Microphone (Rode NT-Usb) Recording screen (OBS Studio) Create thumbnail (Canva) I hope this helps someone. Lets rock 2024!

[@RadaxianaOracleTarot]

Imagine someone starting a new sport trying to be a professional athlete! It will be messy early on, it takes practice, courage and determination! The athlete has to adapt constantly to grow and get better. It’s the same with KZbin. Just start and then adapt, grow and go for it! You got this! 🤗🦋

[@JBDeshawn]

Guys keep grinding never give up. You probably one video away from changing your life. Just press record

[@Folktalesbyella]

Thanks❤

[@nahnisjourney1406]

I needed this video because I have not had the courage to actually upload a video. Thank you.

[@Jotham-Onoboke]

Pls do because i started early this year 4 KZbin channel ànd I must say three are doing well compare to what i expected so please start.😊

[@SkyMaus]

Yes maam! Just do it ❤ people like authenticity and seeing people grow. Might as well grow via your “Chanel” 🥹 find a topic and dive and keep swimming 🥸

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Let's get you there! Get over that first obstacle and get something posted! That would be a huge win. - Mel In our KZbin 1K Challenge next week, we will walk you through step by step creating a video, say if you haven't signed up yet, join us here tube1kchallenge.com/

[@OblivionAviator]

I hear that. Same here. As if anyone is even going to see the first episodes. Pffft, LOL! LFG!! Good luck to you! NO FEAR!

[@rdonline1]

What does that mean if I can't even watch my own videos til the end!? I'm in trouble 😵‍💫😱😁

[@thesedaysaregolden]

“We don’t rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems.” - Sean Cannell 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 That quote right there stopped me in my tracks. 😅

[@johnwojwang]

I felt that last part. I started posting on KZbin back in July 2023 and though I was jumping from one topic to another, I'm proud of myself for taking a leap of faith that should've been done a long time ago. However, at times I find myself dwindling (even yesterday) because I'm not primarily trying to grow on KZbin alone but on social media as a whole. I'm doing a lot but I'm up for the challenge. Thank you guys for your help and for everything you do! Big shoutout to the video talking about setting up your KZbin description the right way. It added 15 new views on my first official video! I've got many more to edit but I know what to do now! May God continually bless you and those around you and may He shine his face upon you!

[@AshvirMaharajPhoto]

I started in late 2023, and I just record and post. Even if it sucks the posts will eventually help me get more comfortable

[@LifeOfRaul]

Keep going !

[@TheRealAllenCrowe]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! 100% needed this today!!!!

[@CraftyDavid]

Last week, I started my KZbin channel, and I owe a big part of my discipline to your content Sean. I work in a warehouse and spend the better part of this time listening to your podcast (if you saw a peak on Spotify in the Netherlands, well, hi 👋). My next video is 90% done and I already have a very specific plan for next week. I'm very excited for this adventure, and I wish you all the best with yours at Think Media. Thanks for the motivation, god bless you man.

[@EarthsChoiceApothecary]

We just get better and improve over time! We just keep going! Thank you so much.

[@Yhproperties_]

I really needed to hear this, thank you for sharing.

[@dannygarcia7806]

Great content...Thank you!!

[@chipezholungu3588]

Just started my Channel 3 months ago and I just had to start messy..am so happy I took that step, you learn everyday guys click record let's do this

[@ThinkMediaTV]

So glad to hear that! Congratulations on getting started. Only up from here 🚀 - Mel Our KZbin 1K Challenge would be great for you to help as you are just getting started, if you haven't signed up yet, you can do so at this link, it starts next week! ➡ tube1kchallenge.com/

[@chipezholungu3588]

@@ThinkMediaTV alright and thanks in advance.from what I've learnt from your channel I know it will take me to the another milestone❤️

[@ClaytonsWoodArt]

Congratulations! I checked out your channel page. It looks focused! I started mine only nine months ago.

[@chipezholungu3588]

@@ClaytonsWoodArt thank you otherwise we are definately going to make it checked your channel too it's pretty good

[@suzyspace]

Great, I agree that you learn everyday. Absolutely

[@numberoneappgames]

I loved all these tips. This is definitely worth a rewatch. I liked the last one with don't split your focus!

[@KamieOutdoors]

This was so helpful and encouraging. Reading everyone’s post sure helps me feel like I’m not the only one. Started my channel 7 months ago. Certainly was messy😂 but I’m having so much fun doing this that it helps with the frustration and fears.

[@MindBodyMastery-dm7wn]

I started my channel 40 days ago and gain 600 subscribers & 10 thousand watch hours so far, feel blessed🥰, thanks for the encouragement

[@REVYMofficial]

It's so true, what he said about not dividing your focus; that's something I realized myself just recently! That's your time and energy you're dividing, and you need your time and energy to grow a successful business.⚡Knocked it out of the park with this video, like usual! 👍

[@SocialMediaAdviceDD]

Good mix of motivation with actionable advice. ✅

[@K_Figures]

Thanks for the advice! Love videos like this, the comment section has a lot of useful tips, just started out on YT and excited to see where it takes me. Thanks for the advice everyone!!

[@Raissa_Artista]

You have NOOOOO IDEA how long I’ve been watching Think Media and FINALLY applied what was said!!! I started in January and God literally BLEW MY MIND!!!!

[@theneorth]

Thank you for sharing.

[@thriving_womanhood]

This has been one of the most helpful I have watched so far. I will come back with a testimony.

[@Nepalicricketpodcast]

Thank you✌️✌️

[@Teva_Forlan]

Just started 3 days ago and posting my 1st video was such a relief. Good luck all. ✌🏾

[@Mr-Psychologist]

Motivational.. As always ❤

[@nanasofia]

Great information and suggestions. Thank you.

[@louise8441]

Thank you ❤

[@eneserkantr]

Thank you.

[@PeacockInstituteInsights]

Thanks!

[@AvisPope]

Having the courage to put yourself out there is one of the hardest things ❤😊

[@Healthdiet-371]

I’m still shy even almost two months. 😂

[@LifeOfRaul]

It’s scary at first I was scared to show myself still am but the fear of being on camera is starting to fade

[@Healthdiet-371]

@@LifeOfRaul The fear going away 😂 that is nice 👍

[@user-ex3mx7hk4l]

You’re never going to be everyone’s cup of tea. And there will ALWAYS be trolls - no matter how great we may be at our craft. It is what it is. We must learn to say ‘freak it.’ You’re not going to let some deranged wacko to live in your head, are you? When you have the courage to go on a public platform and you get trolled, tell Kenny who lives in his Mommy’s basement to go🖕off. 💕

[@awikdesigns]

This is absolutely great advice! I 100% agree. So many entrepreneurs suffer from analysis paralysis, I have had the opportunity to get to see this first hand in different sectors, Keep up the great content 👍

[@Creativeadventure100]

I just started my channel on February 2024 and i'm willing to get more tips through the journey thats why i will keep on watching for your guidance, thanks for sharing an informative videos

[@gintsg2053]

Excellent advice!

[@OkusComedySkitsAndMovies]

Thanks for sharing 🎉❤

[@rubyredphoto]

Who else was disappointed when he immediately didn’t say “you just gotta press record” in the first second haha

[@GavinKohAquascaping]

I really liked it when you said that it takes an average of 2.5 business starts for one to succeed. Having this reference takes the weight off of my own natural psychology that automatically blames myself for not succeeding.

[@Jessicaokolie]

Best advice ever

[@QualitySportsman]

One video a week for two years. Let’s go!!!

[@drolugbengaadetitunTV]

Thanks a lot think media 😅

[@JeanMReacts]

yes i started in february this year , im just 7 subs now , but i give my all in every video , so lets improve one video at the time ,

[@herbertgoldenboy]

thank you sir

[@Pakph0624]

Watching this giving me hope😎🤞

[@johnclay7644]

having a regular team can help grow your channel. informative content

[@TooTall-gb8dd]

Step one. Start!

[@westernpals]

Think inspired me to start a podcast this year and its working😅😅. I wish y'all newyoutbers good luck and never give up

[@jenovia22]

I just started my KZbin channel , Jenovia and it's very hard to push through cuz I'm speaking in Eng and not my native language. Most Ppl here doesn't like that 😓. My target audience is the foreign ppl, I talk about my culture's lifestyle and food. But I'm not getting much attention cuz I'm still very small.

[@GenesisOne-nb4hw]

Suggestion: speak in your native tongue & turn on the English (Translation) subtitles....💛

[@Tahirmasterclass]

So wonderful ❤

[@kennyfinance4674]

Loved this video - just started my own channel. Wish me luck!!!

[@Misyou800]

This video is very useful

[@Radicallyloved07]

This was so good, courage is a big one for me. I'm trying to keep myself from putting the videos up and then getting nervous and deleting them after! I've put up probably ten videos but keep getting in my head. so I'm working on that lol.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You can do it! Make those videos public again, they are an opportunity to lean and get better from the data you collect!. You are judging yourself more thank anyone.

[@user-ex3mx7hk4l]

I tell that negative voice in my head to sit down and shut up. You don’t have to be ‘perfect.’ People love it when you are down to earth and real. Be YOU. Ships weren’t made to sit in the harbor. If you have something on your heart, it would be wise to share it. It will likely be hard at first but will get easier with time. Put it out there and let the chips fall where they may. If one troll says we suck doesn’t mean someone else couldn’t get something out of your contribution. You don’t have to be an ‘expert’ - you can ADD TO THE CONVERSATION about your topic. You can’t please all the people all the time. It may seem impossible to do but you are stronger than you think. Did you know Gary Vee NEVER watches his content? You need to ask yourself how much you are dwelling on watching your own stuff. You will be your harshest critic. Why put yourself through that? If you are a good person and you have something to say - Spit it out - d*mmit! There are people that want to hear what you have to say! You don’t have the right to hide the light that God put inside of you. He gave your voice to you for a reason. 💕

[@TubeMinded]

I am messy, but I just started. I'm hoping to learn and grow in the days to come. Wishing every hard-working youtubers success in life ❤❤❤

[@bashiratadenike3858]

This information just made my day😊 I was literally living in my haed

[@Quasssooo]

I started few years ago and seeibg very small results i gave up and i regret because i think what if i didn't give up maybe today i would have a big community so here i am again today about to get back at it and this time i will try my best to not give up again

[@crimsonknight-gy9cz]

This was super helpful, I just wanna say for us KZbinrs starting off, good luck and we got this! Let’s all grow together. :)

[@retirementbudgettravel699]

Excellent video! I’m a new 68 year old travel KZbinr. I agree…just start!! ✈️😁👍🏼

[@spiritualcosmeticss]

I finally posted my first video on my other channel yesterday. I think it’s doing pretty good. It’s a Christian channel and although I’m so excited to share the gospel on KZbin, my focus is currently on posting shorts which make hardly any money and generally get a bad reputation from creators. So although I’m so excited to share the gospel I have no idea how I’m going to make money in the future with this. I’m not trying to get rich but I would like to make at least a little something in the future. Maybe I’m over thinking this.

[@theForbiddenSpeaker]

You should drive the traffic you get from youtube (once you are more consistent and have a decent audience) to paid products or offerings. If you have a coaching/consulting business that is somewhat related to your niche or a course/digital product , you can promote this in your videos once you get a loyal following. This way you have a steady pipeline of leads and customers, without having to rely on youtube ad revenue which is hit or miss.

[@HUNT-FISH-REPEAT]

I talk slow. not pretty to look at and the info you share is helping me slowly grow. Thank you

[@OblivionAviator]

Great stuff! Thank you! "Follow one course until successful". Never heard before, but? THAT is freakin' awesome to keep in mind. Been scared shitless to begin uploading, & tbh, am not sure why. Probably because I've consumed soooo many hours of videos of pros who are trying to help the rest of us that I'm sure I'll look silly AF! Fact is, unless I'm lucky enough to hit a KZbin "nerve" & go "viral" or even semi-viral ...very, very few people are going to even see my first 30, 40 ....100 "episodes". Thanks to this particular video, I'm doing it. Going to start uploading immediately. Ya just gotta start somewhere! Fear be damned! Thanks once again! Subscribed. 👍

[@RavinderSingh-ft5dw]

Superb

[@Alimedia5]

I agree I did the same and the hardest part is staying discipline but this what it takes to be different from the norms.

[@trendingnews9671]

Thanks for your information. I Will try to apply in my channel

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Most welcome

[@vasilypanteleev]

What a bright man!

[@Picnicgarden-qq1xu]

It is true that most begginer start messy on thier videos but it helps also to learn from thier mistakes

[@strikingitrich7630]

Top video

[@BackToTheBoomBap]

My takeaway is focus. I'm focusing on KZbin, I have one product line and my email list. That's basically all I'm doing.

[@stayhealthy0007]

This came in very timely. Thanks for this gift. ❤️. Oops!…

[@BossLadyHenson]

Just decided to take my channel serious for 2024. Thanks for all the information!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Let's go!! Excited to see you grow in 2024! If you haven't yet, don't forget to check out our FREE challenge that starts next week! You can find more information here➡ tube1kchallenge.com/

[@VictoryOseiwe]

@ThinkMediaTV thanks for this video but I still have to clarify something and your response is highly appreciated. I have a KZbin channel but I like doing this tech trick, tip and reviews also am into programming web development to be precise do you think it's ok for me to do both in one channel?

[@Kingjawara1]

I created different channel a week now and it’s really doing well

[@Vibesetu]

Just do it

[@Zerox_1998]

Whatever he shared is most valuable things need to keep in mind until you become a successful KZbinr.

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

"starting messy Yes, I recently started cause I was inspired to make Comprehensible input video's in Swedish, trying right now to figure out a good general feel for the video's

[@amberpommerening-wheeler4787]

Now I like Sean even more knowing he has an infrared panel and knows about good supplements.

[@ujuarodio]

Nice video, sir.....we just need to start posting.

[@snowpaw360]

At the end of the day, practice makes perfect.

[@Culinarybadboi]

I Started my cooking channel a few weeks ago (on an old account) thanks to you guys @think media! Still don’t know what I’m doing, but all I know is that I’m always 1 video away from my big break! Keeping that in mind helps me to stay focused and motivates me to stick to the plan. So if you like ‘food’ Smash that subscribe button. Let’s level up your kitchen game together! 🤪🔪

[@jeanettemasontv1416]

Hey think media 😊👋

[@filipinalipstick]

Nice vedio

[@nicolesensoryasmr]

@thinkmediatv Could you all upload a video on creating thumbnails? I need the step by step in creating cool thumbnails such as the one on this video and the bigger content creators.

[@AdalydGracia]

Simple and messy. My husband told me exactly that

[@danlaughcomic]

I took the risk and started a new channel and KZbin’s not pushing my videos at all like I get zero reach so how am I gonna get views if KZbin doesn’t push my videos?

[@Nancymusic1717]

I think he has the golden plaque as well not only silver

[@GenesisOne-nb4hw]

I started 5 days ago....the first 4 video were not! Great! 😵‍💫😅😅....I did my 1st. 'Real Live' yesterday!...🙌🏽....

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Great job!

[@Mr_Flavour_tv]

Am getting zero views and am freaking out. I really wanna do this but am getting zero support around me and that makes me to be doing different things. Any advice

[@Misyou800]

How can I grow my this channel

[@cookiethesnitch]

What if your channel is in the entertainment niche? How can you apply these things to that genre? Because I don't want to start something I'm personally not interested in either.

[@ClaytonsWoodArt]

I hear what you are saying about not wanting to start something you are not personally interested in. My niche is custom art. Growth is slow but steady. Just keep being you and hit record!

[@ManicPixieCatLady]

Can creators submit for audits? I am at a loss trying to figure out what's wrong with my reach.. I had a month of bad content at the start of my channel in september 2023 and posting every single day since then EVERYTHING is ignored. I am completely dark. I have 30k followers on instagram after two months... so what's going on?

[@Lu-db1uf]

I think there's an error at the beginning of the video, it glitches out and repeats stuff from the rest of the video. Should I report this? Something is wrong.

[@Connief1990]

I'm the same... Want to start 3 channels🤦‍♂️... Should just focus on one.

[@iamdjsyko]

A lot of people who find this video aren't asking what content to make. They're looking for a step by step guide to starting a new account from scratch in order to post the content they already have, how to choose keywords, reach more viewers, get more subscribers. These people will find this video utterly useless. You're telling people how to decide what content to make. Completely different problem.

[@zoesopinion9054]

I want to start a KZbin cat channel. Do you know if there is an app/software that will help me manipulate my cat's facial expressions?

[@J.Byronphillipsjr]

“…Follow one course until successful…” 🤯