Lately, more and more creators are expanding to YouTube.

If you’re thinking about starting a channel, here are a few things I’ve learned firsthand.

I’m currently on Day 8 of my 30-day YouTube challenge.

Here are four things to keep in mind before you dive in:

1. Stick to One Niche

I post visual poetry on YouTube.

For a week, I focused on love poems.

Then I thought, "Maybe my audience wants something different?"

So, I switched things up and wrote about a different topic.

Big mistake. That video got one view.

Lesson?

Your audience follows you for a reason. Switching topics too soon can confuse them. Stay consistent in your niche to build a loyal following.

2. Watch More Videos in Your Niche

One day, my YouTube Shorts were getting 20+ views.

The next day, my views dropped to zero.

I tried something new: I started watching more videos in my niche.

Suddenly, my content began getting recommended more often.

Why?

Because YouTube started associating my account with that niche and pushing my videos to similar audiences.

If you want more reach, consume content in your niche.

3. Update Your Hashtags and Tags Regularly

I made the mistake of using the same hashtags over and over. My views got stuck.

Once I started updating my hashtags and tags, things changed.

Fresh, relevant tags helped my videos get discovered by new audiences.

4. Optimize Your Channel Settings

YouTube has a setting that can boost your visibility. Here’s how to find it:

• Go to YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel > Basic Info
• Add niche-related keywords under "Keywords"

This tells YouTube what your channel is about, helping your content reach the right audience.

Starting a YouTube channel is a learning process.

You’ll make mistakes, but each one teaches you something valuable.

I’m still learning every day.

See you soon,

Ann.

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