While every other YouTube viewer continues fantasizing about being a YouTuber, you can be one, actually. No one’s asking you to be perfect. Imperfection is okay. You still can hit the record.
Every YouTuber began the journey to YouTubing by consuming content created by other creators. You, too, have lived that phase. Now is the time to create one and many. Stop being just a viewer. Start creating. Show off your talents. Boldly share your thoughts, skills, and your creativity with the world. Get set to inspire others. Transition from viewer to YouTube Creator
The viewer mindset is different from the creator mindset. The transition will have its share of jerks. Never mind, you will tweak, improvise and be on your way. You can do it. Just do it.
The Perspective Discovering the Creator Within You
Do you remember the voice within that said, “I could also do that,” while watching a YouTube video? It was the creator spirit within you; you don’t have to smoke weed to arouse it. Simply broaden your perspective about things around you. Stop consuming content with a viewer’s mindset.
Think of creating something that people would like to watch.
Breaking Free From convention
You need to break free from your viewer habits; how? Challenge yourself with the right kind of questions. There must be something deep within your core that you are excited and passionate about. What are you so naturally drawn to watch? Could you put it into a video? Find out. Leap ahead and let your ideas take you places.
The count
Numbers like 1000 and 4000 are magical when it comes to YouTubing; why? Get 1000 subscribers or 4000 hours of watch time. Whichever happens earlier, either one will help you begin to mint money on YouTube. When that happens, give a pat on your back. It is proof that your content is of top quality.
One piece of advice to all newbies; Top numbers are your goal. But get used to seeing single and double-digit subscriber or watch-time numbers. No one learns to fly without walking first. So begin from zero. If zeros put you down, think of the Audi Logo. Heroes get formed out of zeros; You got the point.
Beyond the Numbers: Building Success
Magic is pure science and hard work. Make the 1000 and 4000 numbers happen by following the action plan. It will.
Let your YouTube Goals be realistic.
While temptations will run high to think of an overnight viral success, make efforts to focus on the principle “Slow and steady wins the race.”
Your audience loves it when you engage.
Appreciate their comments and respond promptly. It will go a long way in reaping a massive harvest of followers.
Analyze your analytics
- Use the insights on watch time, engagement, and more provided by YouTube to refine your approach.
Remember your passion
- If you are excited about something, it will radiate authenticity that shines through. Viewers then get drawn to your genuine enthusiasm.
The Perfect First Video
Creators like MrBeast and Think Media have created videos on many things under the sun. If they can, so can you. However, discouragement plays a real spoilsport when you see hundreds of top-grade videos. You get quickly drawn to think about the point of creating any video.
Many potential creators like you get obsessed with perfection; why? Subconsciously you think anything second best will not get well received.
The fear is valid, as 500 hours of video get uploaded every minute.
The solution to this problem is to keep uploading.
Thinking about perfection before you hit the first 100 uploads is meaningless. I am not saying it, but your most vouched YouTuber, Mr Beast, holds that opinion.
It is a problematic proposition put forth to achieve for any beginner; We see your point. Nevertheless, every action has an opposite and equal reaction. So if you swallow the hard pill, you soar as a successful YouTuber. Stop sulking for lack of perfection; instead, find your unique voice and keep refining it.
Summary
Know your journey. Get set to face the rollercoaster ride with many pitfalls. Embrace them all, learn from each step, and take a new one with renewed stride. Reach out to other strugglers and accomplishers. Interact and learn. Start the journey—earlier, the best.
