How to Introduce Yourself on YouTube | CREDIBILITY BOOSTERS!

[@SalmaJafri]

What is ONE accomplishment that would give you credibility in your KZbin videos? Maybe you've been teaching for 20 years, or you have experience as a travel guide? HIGHLIGHT your best achievement as it relates to your channel to be instantly recognized as the expert in your field :)

[@TetyanaSkrypkina]

This question made me think! I don't do that. My intro is "My name is Tatyana Skrypkina and you are watching my KZbin channel for foreign language teachers". But after your video I think my intro isn't completed.

[@SalmaJafri]

Yep, add in something about how long you've been teaching or how many students you've helped as a quick reminder to show people how qualified you are 😊

[@TetyanaSkrypkina]

@@SalmaJafri 100%! I will think about it!

[@LindseyHazel]

Salma Jafri yeah I teach video marketing and I hit over 100k views with under 1k subscribers and I’m self taught so I could add that in... will think about it!

[@DeliaCacananta]

Hi! Thank you for the infos.worth sharing.

[@overcomingmindset]

This was helpful and informative. As a content creator just starting out, I feel overwhelmed and anxious about how to get started. My biggest accomplishment so far is just taking the first step to get started.

[@OlderWomenRock]

I’m Michelle From Older Women Rock . I have been in the fashion Industry for over 30 years . I know all the Tips to help you look more stylish and shop on a Budget.

[@nourishedmotherhood6381]

I'm a Dietitian and mom who's passionate about nutrition and all things motherhood! Yay!!

[@Richard-kl9bb]

Hi Salma, after 5 years this is still the best video on this topic. Thanks for your content.

[@kaushikshah890]

Thanks Salma for an inspiring introduction. My biggest achievment is that I have a successful career of 39 years in the construction industry

[@svetlaarchard6962]

I've been teaching Pilates for over a decade in both countries Bulgaria and UK, I met people from many different countries and helped them to recover from injuries and improve their posture.

[@christianlamb]

Great info and energy! Thank you! Gotta get that template created. I just started videos on building more joy and peace through personal development, mindfulness and wellness. I have background in Naval special forces and last 10 years as a clinical social worker and counselor. Take care and thanks again!😁

[@leetravathan]

The world operates on Ordinary Thinking. I have been teaching Extraordinary Thinking™ and coaching for 42 years with amazing results!

[@TalkToAMillionaire]

Excellent... I will be implementing a short & sweet version of my introduction in my videos immediately. This is an excellent protocol. I just watched another channel before seeing yours and they had quite a long intro...and I clicked clicked off of it and looked for another and found yours. Success...yayyy! Thanks for sharing this, James

[@opwellforex]

Hello Salma, I am just getting started in my KZbin career and I just stumbled upon this content. I must say that I have learned a lot in less than 7 minutes. Thank you.

[@AndrewK]

Great points Salma! :D I'm always trying to find that sweet spot, for me currently I think it's working, but am never too sure haha! People seem to like the "If I kan, you kan too!"

[@SalmaJafri]

It's definitely catchy Andrew!

[@LindseyHazel]

Andrew Kan hahahha omg that is the best! You Kan do it!

[@AndrewK]

@@LindseyHazel you Kan help ;-)

[@SavageScientist]

my intro says, "This is the Savage Scientist and I drive Uber in a Police Car"

[@thatocyberspace]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shardulkhanduri6331]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cinnamon3220]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chillywood2422]

ha ha..

[@garbinator09]

See? I’m an old fart, you mean you drive an ex-police car for Uber? Or you work like an Uber driver in prisoner transport? Scientists? Savage? Is that Silence of the Lamb shit? My minds roosted from top too bottom dude.

[@geishaloca1149]

My credibility trigger is that I am an American who speaks English Japanese and Spanish!!

[@coachtheresawebb5040]

This content was so very helpful! I’m already working on my intro. One major accomplishment is I’m currently a student being coached by none other than Lisa Nichols celebrated motivational speaker and founder/CEO Motivating the Masses who has inspired millions with her seminars.

[@zulfphotography]

I still need to nail my intro. Thanks for sharing the tips they were helpful. I like your intro

[@MotiveVideoBook]

Some say the intro and sub request should come in the end. I’m trying to find out what makes sense to me. Anyway great tip as always.

[@annamichael3961]

Thanks. This vedio really helps me for my new KZbin channel.

[@PauloCX07]

Salma, thank you for sharing your thoughts about Introducing Oneself on KZbin. However, you assumed that everyone has achievements, experience, or something that can be used for content. What about those people who want to create content based on current life as it develops. For example, what if I want to share my experience with chemotherapy with an audience that is in need of motivation?

[@SalmaJafri]

Paulo watch my video on what to do when you're not an expert and why you dont need to be one.

[@basievanheerden]

I too have the problem of no achievements. Also I just can't seem to find a niche. My videos range from stories that I wrote, stereotyping criminals, a short history of my grandfather, to early aviation and moaning about old age. Whatever grabs my fancy or attention goes into the next video. I know that I should specialise, but I do not know in what... Maybe I should start with "I am Grey With Glasses and as professional retiree I create videos containing useless but interesting facts?"

[@PatriciaMaxwell]

@@basievanheerden Ok, after reading this, you need to add comedian to your list. I love your comment.

[@basievanheerden]

@@PatriciaMaxwell Thanks for your kind words Patricia, appreciated.

[@SuzyTopAgent]

Thank You for The Tips 😁👌 Great Advice, Short, Sweet and Specific!

[@SalmaJafri]

Nailed it Suzy! 👍

[@HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs]

I like the Character And Personality Of this Woman. She has Credibility...!

[@makeupartistrybymuskan]

I usually say who i am, Since i am a Professional makeup artist and makeup related content that's basically my credibility!

[@TravelSolo]

Just as how a vlog intro should be. I'm giving this introduction a perfect ten! Great job! A new friend here...

[@NDJ238]

For me it's healing my childhood wounds and living a happier and healthier lifestyle

[@sandpiperadventures9487]

I am a Travel Nurse and living in my RV fulltime "I am Wayne and creator of Sandpiper Adventure, I am a Travel Nurse and Fulltime RVer. I have been Living fulltime and Travel Nursing for over 3.5 years. I would love to help answer those questions about Travel Nursing and Living in an RV"

[@jenniferthomas743]

This Video just gave me ALL kind of help on me THINKING About starting a KZbin Channel. But, one question? How do I Intro myself to this world with ONLY A Healthcare Life experience? By me Leaning towards a SKINCARE, MAKEUP, BEAUTY ETC. Channel?.... #DoingMyHomeworkFirst

[@sarahbuyucan]

You make me smile as I’m a health worker like you in my entire life but now I just open my KZbin Chanel and I finally love to discus about caregiver and life in Canada 🙂

[@adeelazahid]

The credibility or biggest achievement that I got in my art career is Gold medal from Romania but I never tried mentioned it always. I'm working on introducing myself on utube and this video gave me some great ideas to start off with these tips.

[@adeelazahid]

💞🌹🌹🌹

[@IkabaMichael]

Thank you for this.

[@BornForEntrepreneurs]

Like your content

[@theoriginalcait_]

Hiii

[@GustavoMendozaCanales]

After watching your video, I think my intros will go with something like: "Hi, I'm Gustavo Mendoza, I'm a Journalist and an autodidact videographer and video editor. Now it's my turn to share with you all what I have learned along the way". My channel is about learning video production and becoming a content creator.

[@umeshmenaka4461]

A great fantastic video.i have really enjoed.watching it hope you have a great day meny thanks.hope you stay connected.

[@turtletut_20]

Thanks For the TIPS Salma Jafari, and keep up the good work!

[@terryshampoe]

I've been Cooking Professionally for 17 years From 5 star 5 Diamond resorts to mom and pop coffee shops.

[@nextlevellender1605]

I really appreciate this breakdown and use of actual examples on both ends!! Im pretty sure you just made me completely rethink the intro hahaha

[@forsakenzade5087]

My intro would be, "Yo I'm your strange pal, Meows, now today...." Then blah, other things about my video. Just know I didn't really pay attention but, thank you.

[@Jannatulislampori]

thats great

[@BuildYourOwnSmallBusiness]

Great tips! Mine would be that I launched first product line when I was 7 years old and have designed and built several hundred products over the years and sold them worldwide.

[@oksanarachel]

Wow like what??

[@Penguinandpear]

HI Salma, this was a really helpful video as one of the main things I struggle with us my intro. I need to sit down and really write it out rather than thinking of it off the cuff in each session!

[@SalmaJafri]

Yes Claire writing this down is truly helpful and then you can memorize it. You can use my script template inside the FB group to help you.

[@stormluna5136]

I don't have any other achievements besides being a mother and I want to do a channel dedicated to Bohemian style parenting so I suppose my credibility is that "hey I've been a full time mom for 7 years now to two wild child's" 🤣🤣🤣

[@AsherIsLame]

It's a bit surprising that this doesn't have more likes

[@azmizuberiskitchen2603]

Very nice

[@azmizuberiskitchen2603]

You can say in a funny way

[@ignaitog]

Thank you mam. I have one question. Which software do u use for your intro editing and which software do u use for adding music

[@SalmaJafri]

Adobe Premiere Pro CC for both

[@jaejaemonvlogs5155]

I'm a noob KZbinr and these are great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@RJTermulo]

This is AWESOME!!! Thanks for this. Im struggling and a bit uncomfortable to make an intro 😅!

[@analys1422]

Thrifty, shop your closet, several hauls, simple make up at 58, fessing how you love, grey hair journey a year in a half in the making, reviews and recommendations in movies and especially books DIY furniture make over, hits for any occasion, Dollar Store, dos and donts I’m sure I could up with way more.

[@reenadhawan5835]

Hi this is really nice ... I planning to start my KZbin channel for yoga could you guide me how can I start..???

[@SuccessWheels]

Really great stuff Salma. So helpful. I can definitely see some improvements i can do in my upcoming KZbin videos. Glad I found you.. keep rocking

[@SalmaJafri]

Perfect!!

[@LindseyHazel]

This month I’m testing out leaving my intro out to see how that goes- mainly since most of my videos are how to!

[@SalmaJafri]

Always be testing!

[@BerniceTaylorFitness]

Thank you. I think I'm implementing most of these but can still tweak some things. Thank you!

[@Cinemafutured]

Thanks for the elaborate explanation. It was a great chance to watch this video randomly.

[@aarth1212]

Thanks for the video. Just started and found your presentation very helpful.

[@JIGMAMOTIVATION]

No drama, no showoff person and Your smile itself boosts our confidence

[@SalmaJafri]

🙏

[@PianoforPleasure]

Thank you for a very thought provoking video. My current intro goes as this: "Hi everyone and welcome to my channel! My name is Lena and I'm an amateur piano player. On this channel, I share my journey as an adult returning pianist and I hope to inspire YOU to start playing again, too!". Am not sure what I can add as my biggest achievement or credibility - as I'm not a professional pianist, I do it as a hobby and only have 30 minutes a day to play piano (being a finance professional and a mom of a 18month old toddler, can't really devote more time to my hobby as yet.) My channel is mainly for other adult returning pianists - i.e. those who played piano in their youth and then never touched the instrument for many years only to rediscover their passion for piano in their adulthood. Any feedback on my intro is very much appreciated!!

[@PatriciaMaxwell]

@pianoforpleasure I'm sure by now you've got your intro, but I was inspired to share. "My name is Lena and I'm a working professional, busy mom of a toddler, and amateur childhood piano player seeking to make time to rekindle my love/passion for piano--and hoping to encourage and inspire fellow adult pianists to rediscover theirs. Follow me as I share my journey, challenges and victories over navigating the adult demands of everyday life in the pursuit of piano for pleasure." Or something like that. What do you think?

[@PianoforPleasure]

@@PatriciaMaxwell wowww Particia, thank you so so much!! This is such a great intro - and super timely, as right now I’m sitting in front of my computer writing up a script for a trailer. I’ll definitely use some of your suggested wording in my script - if you are interested, you can check my channel in a couple of days to see the end result Again thanks you so so much! Sending you a virtual hug!!

[@PatriciaMaxwell]

@@PianoforPleasure Awesome! I will definitely stop by to check you out and subscribe. I'm working on my intro as well (my channel: Chew the Fat With Max). I figured since I was struggling with mine, I'd help someone else to take my mind off it (and/or procrastinate 🙃). So happy to have been able to add some value. You've got this!!!!

[@ronelyntelen9165]

Thanks for nice video. Just starting my youtube channel.

[@taysengteedjitch4832]

I am Tay SengTee from Singapore & I've passion in BMX & fitness. Thank u so much for your video ☺️

[@Cooke-z2q]

Can this be used? On the KZbin post as well? I created the KZbin channel to talk briefly about the hardships I face and why I became an entrepreneur

[@josiesilong2925]

Thank you for sharing your biggest achievement as a KZbinr. I wanna join the class.

[@FaizyNhidz]

I keep watching u now in tubebuddy. I love d way u talk. Excellent

[@eddiemattison7792]

You are vibrant!, which lends to credibility. 🙂

[@SergeHub]

This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing. I think the only way for me to establish my authority is just tell people that I have experience on something and I want them to avoid the mistakes I've made.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Salma we should say it every time? I think one YT teacher felt that don't' say intro each time? And so I've been featured in 4 national publications Yoga Journal, Self, Essence and Heart& Soul magazines. I teach meditation, mindset and manifestation for women.

[@SalmaJafri]

You can add the publications to your channel header as social proof. "As seen in:" As for the rest of it, a quick line should suffice for repeated use "I'm a xyz certified coach helping you to (achieve result)". Something like that.

[@fs2605]

Thank u for the tips! :) but i want to start a “Gaming channel” can anyone tell how to intro that ?

[@maanavpatel6620]

Me too

[@christelalcazar8753]

recommending you Chooxtv here on youtube. He's awesome bro

[@moved.6963]

making an animation channel :)

[@richarddavis4577]

thanks for your message, what I want to represent and educate is share, educate, and love people around the world about epilepsy mostly, I've lived 50 yrs w/ it and now have been told there is no more help and my life could end anytime from a seizure, I was to encouage, support, and educate. I will start with the selling of a paintin I did of the US Capital in the snow that sold for $5,000 to raise money for people at a show in DC. How do I speak with expression? I will also speak a little about cancer I went through, not discourage but encourage

[@SalmaJafri]

Your best bet is to speak from the heart and talk about your own experiences and how it relates to your audience. Your audience will feel the authenticity

[@mukisafaith7996]

Am really blessed God bless you. I couldn't have managed it🤣

[@itstreasure9917]

I just started my KZbin channel am here to learn

[@McHellenIsaboke]

Wow, this just came at the right time. For a whole week,I have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to jump start my vlogging channel. Am definitely gonna follow your advice step by step. Am you got yourself a new Sub. Thanks ❤

[@B.A.-M.A.-B.Ed.-CTET-HTET-NET]

Wow ❤️ wondering

[@pijusroy8647]

Medam you are one of the best inspiration of me.Thank you so much.Take love from Bangladesh.

[@EnglishTeachingGamesByMuxi]

Super amazing tips. Bless you

[@sivatheerthavideos4233]

Video ideas are believable and truth is necessary for credibility

[@makinspirations]

The biggest achievement I will be adding to my intro after today will be the clear explanation of what my channel stands for.

[@jamicarpenter8760]

Thank you!!!! You helped me organize my introduction 💞🙏

[@tanzeelaishaq2365]

very good presentation

[@CyberSavvySophia]

thank you for theese points

[@ordsmedensmening9702]

Short and sweet

[@EmeseBackai]

Hi Salma, ypu are just amazing! I can't stop watching yur videos...that will be a looong month for me to get trough all your advises. Can you plese tell me how you make you backround? I am shure you add it later, but how? I want to start with my new video tutorials and I am not in a place where I can actually include tthe backround of this room where I got stucked with this pandemic. I am not at home but having all my equipment with me to start the shooting and with creatingnew videos. So I would like to add as you did another bacground but I dont know how. Thank you ind advance!

[@dreamtracking]

Hi Salma, super helpful video, thank you! I do dreamwork and my big achievement is I am now a published author on the subject of dreams.

[@SalmaJafri]

Wow

[@PreparednessNetwork]

Thanks for the great advice and what I am looking for in my introduction video to the channel. This is the video that shows up on the top of your channel that introduces viewers to your network.

[@ErnestPJay]

Im looking for this as a start up rc stuff reviewer. This is a great help. Thanks for this video. I subscribed

[@beebeezee770]

Thank you for your help. Excellent video.

[@rithikaakoju3511]

Thanks salma these is very useful for beginners who don't know how to do like me thanks again

[@enjoyretirement]

Thank you for your information, I would like to record a intro-video again ASAP.

[@song1749]

*EXCELLENT* 👍 👍 👍

[@jancerny9813]

Thank you for the intro, I will send you my intro for comments.

[@solarbygreengreg]

Thanks for tips .. you mentioned things that other cannels left out .. I like mentioning acheivements and establishing creditability. Thanks Salma!

[@kingsleyiwobe2415]

My credibility trigger is: I am the Author of a leadership by Character development book

[@WealthWithDoctorGlo]

Thank you. Great advice. Hi I am Dr. Gloria and I.....

[@bollu9994]

Very nice video

[@Bryantheman2004]

Can you tell me how did you put the Icons into your videos like were it pops up to Subscribe where do you go to find that and how do you put that into the video ?

[@missminchen1851]

Thanks for sharing . From Minchen's Tv

[@raquellopez2325]

Hi Salma, I am loving your videos, thank you so much for sharing such great content! My biggest achievement has been to overcome pain and learn how to self-heal. Had brain trauma caused by a car crash and endured lots of emotional and physical pain. My channel will be to share what I've learned (and still do) with others so that they can learn how to self-heal too :-) I just need to come up with what to say on my intros. Thank you so much!

[@Motolaagan]

Thank you so much, I joined the club, got the email about VIDEO CONTENT PLAN and will try to compose a quick intro now.

[@likunzi007]

This migh,t be an outdated video I am watching this one year after thank you for this guide

[@classzedits]

quick question:: can you guide me on how i should introduce myself as a teacher-broadcaster, i train fellow teachers on how to produce better videos, i'm also into filmmaking, and the channel is all about budget gear reviews, filming techniques, and editing tips? it felt quite very long so i am not sure how to deliver them as short and concise as possible. thanks...

[@SalmaJafri]

Just say you're a filmmaker

[@teaandhoneymiko919]

I'm a former National educator for John Paul Mitchell systems.

[@benjaminstew]

I have a question could you please tell me how you put that background behind you and thanks

[@nkosivilekhumalo298]

Hey you help me a lot as a new utuber thank you 🙏

[@robinsneed1693]

I create videos for teachers, and I usually say that I am a high school English teacher and instructional coach. Should I add that I have 22 years experience? Or that I am a Google Certified teacher?

[@jmofuk3089]

Thanks for the info

[@SalmaJafri]

Just testing out super thanks ;)

[@womandressup5456]

Very good video 👍

[@shubhamchoudhary1044]

Ur videos r just osm 😘😘

[@SalmaJafri]

Aww thanks 😁

[@SalmaJafri]

Share if you enjoy :)

[@shubhamchoudhary1044]

@@SalmaJafri can i make a collab video with uhh regarding youtube carrier 😅

[@onlinecashflowing]

This video goes very informatic for me.. i'm picking some points. thaankx. keep it up