The Starter Kit for New YouTubers in 2025 (Gear, software + strategies)

[@nicolechantellle]

I started my channel 13 days ago and I'm having so much fun! For me, it's really about finally getting out of my own way and doing something I've been afraid to do for years! Now at 41, I'm in the best mindset where I don't care what people think anymore and I feel that I had to get here in order to start my KZbin journey. I recently subscribed to your channel and your videos have been helping me so much! Thank you sharing your wisdom with us! Wishing all the small creators out there nothing but success in 2025 - whatever that looks like to you!😄

[@BeaRuthful]

@@nicolechantellle I totally agree!! 🎊🎊 new subby!

[@xomelissamoore]

@nicolechantellle Yes we gotta get out our own way. I’m 41 too decided to take YT seriously 2025. I just subscribed to your channel ❤

[@BeaRuthful]

@@xomelissamoore I agree with you ! New subby!

[@nicolechantellle]

@ Thank you!🥰 Subscribed to yours, as well! Wishing you all the blessings in your YT journey this year!!💛

[@nicolechantellle]

@@BeaRuthful Thanks girl!! Subbed to your channel as well! Wishing you all the success in your YT journey this year!✨💛

[@SoundscapesofSerenity1]

Small KZbinrs gather here for support ❤❤❤ Thank you for your video!

[@Justagirlmaria]

Just started my KZbin channel and I’m doing mostly a vlog channel 💚 I’m having a lot of fun experimenting with editing. It’s also helping me get focused with a routine. 2025 we got this 💪

[@DiabeticGameGuy]

Your editing is just amazing. From the multiple camera angles, sound effects, and the music during the intro. I learn so much just by watching how you put vids together even beyond just the words you say. Thank you, and hope you have a great 2025.

[@katie]

that's so kind!! i put many, many hours of work into these edits so I'm glad that comes across 🥹

[@Jenamercy]

@@DiabeticGameGuy subbed

[@justinuriahphoto]

Subscribers, in my opinion, do matter if you want to work with brands. When I had 50k subs nobody would work with me. As soon as I passed 150k subs my email started getting flooded with requests. I now work with tons of brands and affiliate companies all around the USA. I can't keep up with all the work as there are products being delivered to my house 3-4 days out of each week. At this point I need to hire a team. Keep uploading and be consistent. It WILL grow your channel if you do.

[@junangeles]

Great insight! The challenge is to gain that amount of followers and everyone is still figuring out how?!

[@justinuriahphoto]

@@junangeles 2 things I always recommend. #1 Never give up. #2 Find a posting schedule and stick to it. It doesn't have to be daily but at least once a week post something that connects with your audience. Solve their problems and you will win them over 100X's.

[@JennyHansenLane]

@@justinuriahphotogreat advice. I posted daily in December to solve my audiences problems. It was a good test. Do you like vidIQ or TubeBuddy more? I’d love to hit 20K in 2025.

[@katie]

Happy new year everyone!! Wishing everyone growth & work life balance this year your content creator journey 🥰🫶🏻 while you’re here in the comments - let me know what your 2025 creator goals are! I can’t wait to support you with them here on my channel 🎉

[@BeaRuthful]

Happy New year!! New/ small creator here!! Just started learning and being inspired ❤

[@BeaRuthful]

Learning to love the process ❤

[@adalizsayago]

Happy New Year!! 🎉 My channel is about sustainable architecture. So, it is niche, and I would like to grow it in 2025.

[@heidielisa]

Happy new year! My goal is to hit 1500 subscribers in 2025 and the stretch goal is a full 2K - might not seem like much but for me those are big numbers!

[@randolfagyeinyame3266]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@maryanne.notmary]

I just started my channel 2 weeks & It’s so cool seeing so many people also starting their channel! I can’t wait to share on my vlogs , hobbies & funny stories!

[@Jenamercy]

@@maryanne.notmary subbed

[@GlowwithAnya]

Subscribed and waiting

[@n.c.467]

At the end of every year, I go through all my KZbin subscriptions and revisit why I subscribed... usually, about a third of them get deleted. Yours didn't 😌. Thank you for providing a year of great, valuable information 🙏🏼.

[@katie]

I really appreciate that, thanks for sticking around! 🥰

[@n.c.467]

@katie you earned it!!☺️ 💯

[@Jenamercy]

@n.c.467 done and waiting

[@RealItInWithReidCox]

Love this! I started my KZbin channel this past year and I’m almost at 1,000 subscribers! Thanks for all the helpful tips ❤

[@Jenamercy]

@@RealItInWithReidCox done and waiting

[@miajbowen]

Just subbed ❤ love what your channel is about 🙌

[@RealItInWithReidCox]

@ thanks so much girl! Just subscribed to your channel too ♥️

[@PaintingWithFibers]

New crochet channel here! Just getting started (only a few shorts) but feeling EXTRA ambitious on this fine New Years Day and beyond excited for what's to come!! Thank you for your tips Katie! Let's do this!

[@katie]

Ooh that’s so cool!! You’ve got this ✨

[@NeetiGupVlogs]

Lets grow together

[@RechGoingPlaces]

I've had my channel for yearsssss with few niches that I tried but with no success and 0 subscribers. It's 2025 now and I'm pushing this through hoping this will be a breakthrough year for me with solo travel and single life content. Let's do this🥂💪

[@secretdiaryofshay]

Thanks for the tips! This year is dedicated to all the small KZbinrs trying to grow their channel ❤

[@Jenamercy]

@@secretdiaryofshay subbed

[@selinclayton]

I finally started making videos in December after 10 years of wanting to do it. I’m ready to be patient and persistent💖thank you for this

[@amandagrayinblack]

Thank you for sharing such a wealth of information for those of us just starting out. It's so appreciated!

[@bookshelvish]

hi everyone! I just started my booktube channel - going to post my first video tonight and I’m so excited!

[@Jenamercy]

@@bookshelvish done and waiting

[@leena.things]

I was starting to feel discouraged about my channel going into the new year. But this helped ignite my need to keep going again. Thanks for always bringing such amazing insight to your viewers!

[@yosoylily.]

Omg all I need is FOCUS there’s so much distractions everywhere I can’t be the only one that feels so overwhelmed 😭 thank you beautiful

[@TaylorLoren]

whaaaaat Lickd looks so cool! i'm shook, had no idea it existed wow

[@Growwithbre]

48 years ago and just joined the KZbin rollercoaster two days ago-hands in the air and screaming all the way! 🎢 Videos like this remind me I’m not riding solo. Let’s keep chasing those creative dreams, small KZbinrs!

[@erikkaintechnicolor]

Giiiiiiirl I have 6 subscribers but I'm starting the journey woot woot :) I'll be making 20min tech vids for newbies and creatives 🍒 Thank you for the advice. You're so inspiring!! Can't wait to see my progress in 30 days!

[@TaraCrawford]

Miss girl…… the production of this video is NOT going unnoticed ❤️

[@isobelledger]

Happy New Year Katie!!! This is the year for us all

[@HayleyCalVilla]

Doing my steps & watching your vid to revive my KZbin & lickd sounds like a GAME CHANGER! Definitely will check out the link

[@Jenamercy]

@@HayleyCalVilla subbed

[@chiagemmato]

Such a great video. Thank you so much ❤ I started my KZbin yoga channel a few months ago and this was super helpful!!!

[@DawnofCooking]

Watched till the end Happy New Year everyone! Katie always gives us her Best!

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

Great advice as always. When I was a fitness professional 10 years ago, I did all my videos on the fly, didn’t do any editing, no fancy music. Had a huge following. Make sure my videos were no more than three minutes. Now that I’m doing other things With having a KZbin channel and I finally restarted one a couple of months ago. I’m still not gonna do any fancy editing and having any music or anything like that. It’s just too much in my day when I wanna spend my time doing the creative things that I talked about on my KZbin channel. But if that’s what people wanna do more power to you.Keep bringing the great advice.

[@beehappyandhomestead]

Just starting sharing shorts and I’ll be starting to post long form homesteading content this month! I’ve been wanting to start a KZbin channel for years and I’m finally doing it🥹🫶

[@Jenamercy]

@@beehappyandhomestead subbed

[@danielleonthedaily]

I just (re)started and did Vlogmas this year- I’m really proud of Myself and still finding my way but excited for 2025!

[@annascending1812]

Just started watching and the tip to change video settings on your IPhone is already a game changer. Thank you 😊

[@awareness68]

Fabulous content - thank you!! 🌺

[@stampedcuriocities]

Thank you for this Katie, super helpful & motivating, especially for a newbie KZbinr like me. Also, Happy New Year 💫

[@Pixellava]

Excellent! I did all of your recommendations. This is the year!

[@GarysArtstudio]

Thank you for sharing you are amazing... Love the way explain everything you make it look so easy.

[@ThePhenomenalMsJames]

Hi family! I have a Christian niche channel - I give motivation based on scriptures. I feel it also could be categorized as a podcast channel, however I’ve not interviewed any guests as yet, and not sure this is an angle I want to take. I am passionate about sharing God’s message of Grace and love. Cheers to everyone launching their channel and doing the work. Thanks for this video Katie ✨🎈🫶🏾 Blessings!

[@ZYTHIVIDEOS]

I started my KZbin in 2024 may. Already produced 250 plus videos.

[@selinapinedale]

The montage was top notch!! Haha loved it

[@BeautyFash]

Thank you! You just confirmed my vision and goal for my new Vlog Channel!! I am so excited for 2025!

[@brightsailcomms]

super informative! thank you for sharing

[@boldblondfro]

A new strategy video from Katie is the best way to start the year! 🎉🎉

[@sowaagencia]

We started our channel.two days ago! You inspired us❤❤❤

[@DaniIsCozyy]

Thank you, thank you. Starting a channel for my small business before January is over and I’m determined to make this work!

[@touringrealestatebroker6952]

Ben watching many KZbinrs who excplain how to do /start a channel. You are the best for understanding. Even better then think media. Your giving me hooe. So appreciate it. Ned to learn how to film while driving and what cameras to use. Like to ddrive areas and talk about them. Thank you so much. Blessings to you. Your awesome

[@NurseJanice]

Happy new year! Starting today!! 🎉

[@Jenamercy]

@@NurseJanice done and waiting

[@ICEYCHRIS-u4i]

@@Jenamercydone bro

[@GlowwithAnya]

​@@ICEYCHRIS-u4isubscribed waiting

[@ThrivingGracefully]

This is a wonderful video, and very well-crafted. It helped me to re-think my channel focus. I have been a bit stuck lately, and it's because I had not chosen one of these three areas. I resonate more with a vlog, but I think I need to get clear on my "vibe" and the formats and music that communicate that. THANK YOU, Katie!

[@SmartHomeOwnership]

Glad to see you are back.... great tips and see your energy is in high gear! .... love to hear more on folks with technical niches struggling to figure out the best format for my material. Happy 2025!

[@olivia_olona]

Thank you so much!! what a great video. Happy NEW YEAR

[@cl_shaner]

These were great tips Katie, thank you. I can see myself starting my niche channel overall.

[@wroughtcoaching]

hahaha! It sounds like a Video Podcast sounds like the best option for me. This video content was amazing and I always appreciate how you share your knowledge.

[@Adventurer_Emily]

I started my KZbin a year ago , I’m still working out the details but it’s fun so far. I plan on sharing bushcraft, foraging , hiking etc. :)

[@Jenamercy]

@@Adventurer_Emily done and waiting

[@BarbaraBrooks]

I needed this today. I'm too in my head and a proscrasti-learner. I started mine earlier this year and just haven't been consistent in posting but no more. Thanks for this! My channel is for women over 50 in their second acts looking for tools, resources and great conversations about career, entrepreneurship and life at 50+.

[@sorelles_world]

Katie this is so helpful! You're an inspiration woman, thank you :)

[@Jenamercy]

@@sorelles_world subbed

[@zarielcore]

I plan to start my channel this year focusing on anime and gaming and then doing a secondary channel for craft, fantasy events, challenges and larps!

[@magicklybella]

Thank you :) This is the year in which I want to restart posting long form videos on KZbin .

[@k.l.johannsen9579]

In my humble opinion, your best video ever! Thank you!

[@aetucholke]

You are so inspiring! Thank you for your very thorough and thoughtful videos. 🤩

[@BenjiSelby]

Droppin gems per usual!!! Love the breakdown and the reasonings behind starting different channels 🤯

[@fourgirlsonecar]

This video actually helped so much! Just started my channel about a month ago and i’m super excited to use these tips for the future ❤️

[@briileahvlogs]

I started new channel recently after I wanted to change from cosplay to lifestyle vlogs… it’s been a slow start but this year I’m determined to LEARN and GROW so it’ll show in my work! Thank you for extending your knowledge to us. ❤

[@Jenamercy]

@@briileahvlogs subbed

[@petrastravels]

I loved the video montage at the good music part!!!! Instantly put me in an awesome mood hahaha thank you!! 😍The entire video is very useful!

[@TheKoppSquad]

Thank you for this video! I have had my channel for a little over a year and in the past few months just got more consistent with it and notice a huge difference! Great review to help my channel keep growing!!

[@myebonytower]

Happy New Year! Lickd?! This MUST be what I needed to see…since I should be asleep right now but, clicked on your video! Awesome! Another 💎! Thank you, love your dancing! ❤😂🎉

[@colewoohoo]

Thank you so much for this resource been YouTubing for over a year- slow but steady growth! Cheers

[@iamcelinenavarro]

Thank you Katie for sharing your expertise, your world, your smile, your energy and more. 2025 is the year I finally take the leap to launch a new YT channel. Thanks to you. So thank you, wishing you the BEST for 2025!

[@Jenamercy]

@@iamcelinenavarro subbed

[@iamcelinenavarro]

@@Jenamercy you're just too sweet! Content will be different though ;) this used to be my creative YT channel :)

[@Jenamercy]

@iamcelinenavarro thank you for your advice

[@Jenamercy]

@iamcelinenavarro now what should I do to improve my channel

[@IMadeYouAnItinerary]

Katie!! So happy to see your face/new video in the beginning of the New Year! I loved the part where you were dancing to Espresso and Dan was watching in the back 🥹 haha so cool to hear about Lickd as I already am thinking about licensed music I could use in my videos (hello 1D!) 🤭 One of my KZbin goals this year is to publish at least 12 long-form videos and keep growing an amazing and supportive community 💞

[@firewordsparkler]

Getting ready to start a new KZbin channel (in addition to trying to grow this one), so this one was really helpful and encouraging!

[@Cashmere_Thoughts]

Still figuring out my actual niche lol. Recently purchased a Pocket 3 and a few accessories, looking forward to being able to film outdoors more comfortably/incognito. Main strategies are: creating a schedule and sticking to it, being consistent, storyboarding/scripting and giving improved production value (better editing, color grading ect)

[@simplysarahkate]

Happy New Year!! I have been trying to grow my channel, but I have so many hobbies that it’s difficult to decide a path. I love reading, crocheting, journaling, and traveling! This year I want to lock in and decide exactly what my channel looks like! ❤🎉 wishing everyone a wonderful year!

[@Jenamercy]

@@simplysarahkate done and waiting

[@ThisLexingtonLife]

Okay I’ve had a KZbin channel for SO long and it has evolved through so much of my life… but I’ve never done podcast type episodes and I’m intrigued by this thought! Hmmmm!

[@miniscenesgb]

Really helpful Katie t hank you. I'm 2 years in but I found it valuable to stand back and think about what I am doing based on your advice herre

[@Carmentube]

I started my channel 10 years ago and I was so inconsistent. I have a vlog channel and I always found myself to be stressed out about the topic of my videos but, as you said, I'm a multipassionate person and I find it easier to vlog. Still my channel doesn't grow thou lol so maybe I'm statring to think that I'm the problem with my channel. Thanks for all your amazing tips :)

[@inthelifeofellie]

just started my youtube again (after taking down all of my videos)!

[@JoowonfromKorea]

I was looking forward to this video 😂 Just wanted to say that Katie you were one of my main inspirations for starting a KZbin channel!! Almost at 100 subs! Lets keep grinding!

[@theelegantstylist]

This was so useful. Thanks Katie

[@goflolo]

Hi Katie! Thanks for the upload. It confirmed I'm on right path for my niche channel ❤Happy New Year!

[@KatieRockey]

That music montage into the sponsor was perfection! 🤌❤

[@katie]

Haha thanks Katie!!

[@Jenamercy]

@@KatieRockey subbed

[@ourgreatcanadianadventure]

Another great video KT! I had to keep pausing to take notes ✨

[@johnnypezona9513]

I love your videos! They are interesting to watch, helpful but fun at the same time. Please post sometime a video targeting specifically content creators making gaming videos/content about gaming (playing video games, video games series maybe sometimes they also speak about gaming gear, but mostly they play video games). I and other fellow gaming content creators would like some advice regarding our niche: how long the videos should be, is it ok to post every single day (except weekends) as a gaming content creator etc. I'm asking because I don't see so many channels that give youtube advise talking about gaming content creators. We exist as well on the platform! And there are people watching gaming content creators. Thank You! Keep up the good work! I've been following you for a while! ✌️❤️

[@BeGlamorousNails]

Thank you for this video! Yes I’ve been doing KZbin for a few years with my IPhone and editing on my IPhone but I’ve not consistent. I do have a niche channel as a professional nail tech I educate my KZbin family on everything they need to know about nails so they can do it themselves the correct ways. However 2025 I’ve decided it’s time to be consistent with my content. The struggle for me is not always enjoying the process my goal is to hit 100k but I’m usually very hard on myself once the year ends and I don’t. This year I’m gonna be easier on myself and just enjoy the process as you said thank you & happy 2025 🫶🏾

[@gdkarma]

Happy New Year! I just love your channel - so filled with strategic and tactical information and inspiring. I just ordered my camera yesterday, so the time has come!

[@katie]

that is so kind - thank you!! ☺️ can't wait to see you grow your channel in 2025!

[@ChantelleArts]

You always inspire me to work as hard as I can on my own channel 🥰🥰

[@Jenamercy]

@@ChantelleArts subbed

[@Mrs.PaulaDoesRetirement]

This is a great video, even for 60 year old people! I understood most of what you said!❤️🤓😉

[@PhenomenalForties]

So many handy tips in here, thank you 🙏

[@gabrielgkabelen4780]

Katie, many thanks Dear... Happy New Year! God bless.

[@ChubbaeSavage]

thank you for this. I am new to all of this and do not know which area i would fall into. I am more of a podcaster mixed with a vlogger and a hint of a niche. But I have bought me a planner and i am going to start recording my first 4 to 6 episodes. Nervous but I think I will truly love this.

[@Jenamercy]

@@ChubbaeSavage subbed

[@ArleynH]

thanks for the specific camera recommendation

[@ellielouisediaries]

Absolutely love watching your videos! Love the montage too! Is Lickd free to use?

[@katie]

It’s a paid subscription! ❤

[@Jenamercy]

@ellielouisediaries subbed

[@littlemintbayinnah]

Just started! Thank you for the information. Much appreciated 🩷

[@AudroneStorm]

I'm not starting a new channel in 2025 but working on growing existing. You gave some things to think about my channel and I might need to adjust.

[@brickcomposer]

I love your videos Katie! With that said though whomever edited the audio may have forgot to even the volume out throughout. There are a lot of spots where the audio spikes and sounds like it is clipping (distortion). Also spots with noticeable dips where the voice gets too quiet. I know there were a lot of different setups to this video but just wanted to bring to your attention!

[@katie]

I had a few struggles with the mic settings while filming some of the a-roll for this vid. Definitely will have it fixed for the next one though!

[@brickcomposer]

@@katie I didn’t mean to be a downer! Great video content as always 😊

[@josephnadolski3739]

Well done kid!!!!!!!

[@maria.tidlund]

Such a great breakdown, thank you!

[@haleytayley]

Do you have a video specifically about SEO? I’ve watched a few other creators talk about it, and feel like I should understand it at this point. But every time I hear/think about it, I’m instantly a little foggy. Your style of breaking things down and explaining them, so that I can walk away with actionable steps, is super helpful to the way my brain works 😅🙌🏼

[@srichirps]

Yes I think I did watch one of her video on SEO optimization but that was at least a couple of yrs back. Not sure if it's still there but u can look it up once

[@haleytayley]

@ sweet. Thank you!!

[@kristynweaver1819]

I’ve had my channel for a couple of years, but I REALLY want to get serious this year! I hope 2025 is a year of growth for everyone 🤍 thanks for the tips!

[@Jenamercy]

@@kristynweaver1819 done and waiting

[@eveluvscarl]

Hi Katie! great video. I love your monitor wallpaper

[@Lswat717Ent]

Hey really enjoy this video got me wanting to get my creative juices flow and keep up with the great work and stay positive on this KZbin journey

[@Jenamercy]

@@Lswat717Ent subbed

[@donsle_k]

really helpful! thank you katie! happy new year!

[@igoslomo]

Another amazing video. I swore last year and the year before and the year before i'd start my channel. It's created. I've filmed. I just haven't sent it across the finish line... And I'm 62 and know better! Fail and fail fast! Just do it! Blah blah.. But this video was SO helpful in helping me decide what kind of channel... Cuz I'm all over the place. Anyhoo, thank you!

[@xoxo_GorgeousMinds]

I have my KZbin schedule for the month. I went really detailed. 😅 I’m determined to show up for myself and future audience!! Happy New Year and live in expectancy!! ❤🎉

[@Jenamercy]

@@xoxo_GorgeousMinds done and waiting

[@faithandaplan]

so awesome. I'm intent to get My😮 yt going again this year. I def need a schedule tho

[@xoxo_GorgeousMinds]

@@faithandaplan you got this! 🫶🏾

[@xoxo_GorgeousMinds]

@@Jenamercy thank you 😃

[@Jenamercy]

@xoxo_GorgeousMinds welcome

[@AzeemDesigners]

To all small channel keep a spirit cause you guys are already great people

[@Jenamercy]

@@AzeemDesigners subbed and waiting

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another awesome video from the beautiful Katie. Thanks for these KZbin tips and suggestions. The goals for my channel this year is to meet the montenisation requirements of 4,000 watch hours and 1,000 subscribers. Love 🥰 the video and love 💗 Katie.

[@Jenamercy]

@@davidthescottishvegan done