{"id":8188,"date":"2023-06-15T14:54:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T21:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2025-03-12T14:42:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T21:42:24","slug":"getting-started-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/getting-started-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started on YouTube: Some Lessons Learned the Hard Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.entry-content {\nmargin-top: -3em !important;\n}\n\/* Hide built in feature image *\/\n.post-tb-main__image {\ndisplay: none !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1-1568x882.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Hero-Opt1-4-1-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a YouTube creator isn\u2019t easy, but nor is working on an oil rig\u2026 and I know which one I prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016 I was a freshly promoted operations manager for a multi-million dollar drilling and wellhead company in the oil-rich Eagleford Shale of South Texas. In my work, I had suffered broken fingers, two blown discs in my back, a hernia, and a concussion. I was working 138 hour weeks and was disillusioned, seeing money getting thrown at safety problems and an unspoken \u201cdon\u2019t ask, don\u2019t tell\u201d attitude to worker injuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Easter I sat down with my dad and brother who were also working in the oilfield. We had a fun chat about what we would do if we ever got away from these jobs. I wanted to fish\u2026 but I knew I didn\u2019t want to run charters or a commercial vessel. I love being out on the water with family. I didn\u2019t want to spoil that by turning my hobby into work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how my journey as a creator began. In 2016, I launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/StanleyOrchard\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stanley Orchard YouTube channel<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided I would go all-in on sharing my family fishing experiences with the world in the hopes that it would one day take me away from the oilfield, give me some purpose, and a livelihood that brought me joy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s creator journey is different, and everyone is motivated by different things. However, there are some fundamental truths about becoming a content creator\u2026 and the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pick-something-that-you-want-to-excel-at\">Pick Something That You Want to Excel At<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be the absolute best at the thing you want to start a channel about&#8230; but by the end of your journey you <em>will <\/em>be a master of that thing. Be prepared for the journey and be ready to spend a lot of time mastering this craft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just learning, remember that these first videos on your channel are part of that learning process and they are also your channel&#8217;s backstory. There is value in being able to go back and see where you came from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better example of this than by going to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fG1N5kzeAhM\" rel=\"nofollow\">early videos<\/a> that MrBeast was putting out versus the ones he\u2019s making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FM7Z-Xq8Drc\" rel=\"nofollow\">today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-for-the-long-haul\">In for the Long Haul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating content is a lot of work. Your first video will not be a viral hit. You probably won\u2019t hit your stride until you\u2019ve made over 100 videos. I\u2019m not saying this to discourage you, but creators need to go in with their eyes open. You will need to be prolific. Even more so if you\u2019re focusing on YouTube Shorts. Pick a subject for your channel you can see maintaining your interest and passion through 100 videos, 1,000 videos, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-you-really-want\">What Do You <em>Really <\/em>Want?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019d be nice if we could make a million dollars a year by just recording stuff with our phones, but that\u2019s not how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The motivation that starts most YouTube creators boils down to three basic things: fame, fortune, or passion. Only one of those things is in our control as creators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re pursuing your YouTube creator dream as a hobby, or because you genuinely want to help people with your content, or because you feel you have something unique to share, that\u2019s great. Choose your content niche based on what you\u2019re passionate about. Don\u2019t do what everyone else is already doing. For starters, forget about subscriber count. Getting subs is great but subscriber count won\u2019t actually give you any lasting satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the goal of your YouTube efforts is probably to make money. Understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/youtube-partner-program\/\">economics of YouTube<\/a> and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/how-to-make-money-on-youtube-as-a-small-creator\/\">make money as a content creator<\/a> are important. Making great content in a niche where you have something unique to offer is the surest path to getting paid as a creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fine to dream about making big bucks, or growing a massive subscriber base\u2026 but it\u2019s better to focus on things that you, as a creator, can control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-cpm\">Understanding CPM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CPM (cost per mille, or thousand)<em> <\/em>is what you\u2019ll get paid for every 1,000 ad views. Not to be confused with video views. In order to get paid via Adsense on YouTube, a viewer must watch an ad before, during, or after your video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertisers bid on the audiences they want to target based on the demographics\/viewing habits that YouTube has identified. You get paid a portion of that money if the ad gets put on your video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the demographics of your content niche. The CPM for YouTube ads can vary from pennies to dollars, to hundreds of dollars in some cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-it-a-business\">Make It A Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting paid in the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/72851?hl\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube Partner Program<\/a> (YPP) is not the only way to make money with your content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When starting a YouTube channel, it\u2019s easy to get tunnel vision and only focus on said channel. What you really want is a business. Even as a small creator, you have options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/how-to-make-money-on-youtube-as-a-small-creator\/\">making money with content<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering your own product or service is another option and can help you focus your content too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talk-to-your-family-and-friends\">Talk to Your Family and Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as you want to believe that you are doing this on your own you are not. You are going to need support from your friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building your YouTube channel is going to take time away from other things. If you can include friends and family in your journey, it might even bring you close together. At the very least, their opinions and insights into your content may be valuable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t discount the value of a supportive voice and a shoulder to cry on when things get tough\u2026 because things do get tough. Likewise, don\u2019t underestimate the importance of sharing and celebrating your victories with another person who wishes you nothing but success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-just-do-it\">Just Do It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need an idea, you need a plan, and you need support. Beyond that, you just need to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait. Go film your first video. Go film 10 Shorts videos and script a bunch of videos and maybe even livestream your decisions. Whatever, it doesn&#8217;t matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best ideas in the world amount to nothing if you don&#8217;t pull the trigger. What&#8217;s more, there is going to be a lot to learn on this journey and the only way you are going to learn it is by trial and error. Learn by doing. Go make your first 100 videos. You\u2019ll learn a lot along the way. Every video you upload and every effort you make on your channel gets you closer to the polished, rewarding, and sustainable channel you envision.&nbsp;The secret to being a great creator, after all, is to create, create <em>create!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a YouTube creator isn\u2019t easy, but nor is working on an oil rig\u2026 and I know which one I prefer. In 2016 I was a freshly promoted operations manager for a multi-million dollar drilling and wellhead company in the oil-rich Eagleford Shale of South Texas. In my work, I had suffered broken fingers, two blown discs in my back, a hernia, and a concussion. I was working 138 hour weeks and was disillusioned, seeing money getting thrown at safety problems and an unspoken \u201cdon\u2019t ask, don\u2019t tell\u201d attitude to worker injuries.&nbsp; On Easter I sat down with my dad and brother who were also working in the oilfield. We had a fun chat about what we would do if we ever got away from these jobs. I wanted to fish\u2026 but I knew I didn\u2019t want to run charters or a commercial vessel. I love being out on the water with family. I didn\u2019t want to spoil that by turning my hobby into work. That\u2019s how my journey as a creator began. In 2016, I launched the Stanley Orchard YouTube channel.&nbsp; I decided I would go all-in on sharing my family fishing experiences with the world in the hopes&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/getting-started-on-youtube\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Getting Started on YouTube: Some Lessons Learned the Hard Way<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":8236,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","tubebuddy_blocks_plugin_header_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,29,14],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-8188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-youtube-monetization","category-youtube-strategy-tips","category-trends-insights","tag-youtube","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Getting Started on YouTube: A Beginner&#039;s Guide | TubeBuddy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New to YouTube? 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