1. Set Up Your Channel – Create a channel name, upload a profile image and banner, brand your channel, create playlists, customize the layout and settings.
2. Develop Content Ideas – Brainstorm ideas that align with your goals and target audience, research what content has already been done on the subject, create a content calendar.
3. Plan Your Videos – Determine video length, script and/or storyboard your videos, find music or audio tracks to use.
4. Record & Edit Video – Set up your recording equipment and lighting, record your videos using a quality camera or phone, edit the raw footage, add titles and effects, export the completed video.
5. Publish Videos – Upload your videos to YouTube, optimize for SEO and distribution channels, promote your videos on social media.
6. Grow Your Channel – Monitor analytics & insights, engage with viewers in comments/discussion threads, collaborate with other YouTubers in your niche, create a newsletter.
7. Monetize Your Channel – Research affiliate programs, add clickable links in videos & descriptions, explore sponsorships and advertisements.