7 things I wish I knew when I started YouTube [Video]

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Growing your YouTube channel can be a difficult and discouraging journey – but I wanna do anything that I can to make it a bit easier for you. Which is why I’m sharing 7 things I wish I’d known when I started on this platform.

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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 my YouTube journey walked so yours could run 👏🏻
00:43 yep, I’m still in Mexico!
01:05 if you don’t have a good title, you don’t have a good video
02:13 prioritize audio quality first!
04:01 the intro is everythingggg
06:16 not all metrics are created equal
07:19 thanks to Dash Hudson for sponsoring!
08:19 leave them wanting more
10:39 don’t plan to pivot
12:32 it takes time, but it’s worth it

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Hey, I’m Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce YouTube channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com

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