I’m curious, especially for those of us starting YouTube later in life. What made you start your YouTube channel in the first place? I tried FB and IG and TikTok but none of these speaks to me. I just dont feel it. Additional for my purpose i think search engine maschine where people come asking questions I have answers to is better for my customer journey and monetisation later on. Your / my job is to be consistent and post videos so potential " customers" find you. How about you? Was it the wish to share your experience, help others, build income, create something of your own, or something that’s harder to put into words, journaling? I’ve noticed that the reason we start, often shapes how we show up on YouTube later, including how we think about content and monetisation , sometimes without us even realising it. I’d really love to hear what your original motivation was.

I wonder, because although I didn't start off yet ( Just working on my first videonscript) I have noticed that It feels good to me when I think about running my own channel. Second thing is that I am really afraid of speaking and explaining things in English because it is not my main language although I love it. Third it makes me realise what I actually want to experience creating this channel. I want to experience: 1. pure joy because I helped someone and this person improved her life at least a bit; 2. Fulfilment 3. Genuine happiness from achieving success by helping others and earning out of it. You?

Do you have any tips how do I set up my channel from scratch? What to pay attention to ? Settings. Description. Keywords. Etc? Thank you in advance.

One of the biggest mistakes new content creators make isn’t just inconsistent posting—it’s setting an ideal schedule without allowing room for life to happen. A lot of us start off with the best intentions. We plan to post once a week, or maybe even twice a week, because we know that consistency is key on YouTube. But what most creators don’t account for is that life is unpredictable. A busy workweek, family emergencies, creative burnout, or even just getting sick can derail even the best-laid plans. That’s why I strongly believe that every channel—especially new channels and those struggling with consistency—should consider adopting what I call the 1+1 Strategy of Building a Content Bank. 1️⃣ WHAT IS THE 1+1 STRATEGY? It’s a simple but powerful way to create content without constantly feeling behind. At its most basic, you start by taking your original upload schedule and cutting it in half. ➤ If you plan to post once a week, start by posting every two weeks instead. ➤ If you plan to post twice a week, start by posting once a week instead. The point of this is to over-deliver and under-promise. But here’s the key—you still push yourself to create content at your original planned pace. How It Works in Practice: Let’s say your plan is to post two videos per week. Instead of telling your audience that’s your schedule, you announce that your plan is to post once a week while still creating two videos a week behind the scenes. ➤ Week 1: You create two videos, release the first one and schedule the second one for Week 2. ➤ Week 2: You create two more videos, scheduling them for Weeks 3 and 4. ➤ Week 3: You create two more videos, scheduling them for Weeks 5 and 6. ➤ Week 4: You create two more videos, scheduling them for Weeks 7 and 8. By the end of just four weeks, you’re already a full month ahead. You now have a "bank" of scheduled videos, allowing you to stay consistent even when life happens. 2️⃣ WHY USE THE 1+1 STRATEGY? 🔹 It Builds Consistency Without Overwhelming You: Many creators burn out early because they set a schedule they wish they could keep, rather than one they realistically can keep. By starting at half-speed, you allow yourself to build the habit of creating without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

After posting a new video on a new channel, how long should it take to get at least some views? I have a new video up on my new channel, and I thought it was a pretty good video. I thought my thumbnail was good. But it's been a few hours now, and there hasn't been any views at all. Any advice? Here is the video: https://youtu.be/vzRzyA2QyP4