Curious how to make a YouTube channel?

[Camila Ríos]

Hey everyone — how do you actually start a YouTube channel in 2025?

I’ve been thinking about starting a YouTube channel but honestly have no clue where to begin. Do I need fancy gear right away? How do you come up with content ideas that actually get views? And what’s the best way to grow in the beginning when you have zero subscribers?

If you’ve started a channel recently (or grown one), I’d love to hear your tips. What would you do differently if you were starting today? Thanks so much!

[Hamish]

Totally get where you’re coming from because I felt the same way when I started. You really don’t need fancy equipment at the beginning. Your phone camera and good lighting are more than enough. What matters more is just picking a niche you enjoy so you can stay consistent.

In the early days, focus on learning basic SEO stuff like using searchable titles and making clean thumbnails that get clicks (Canva is my preferred tool to create thumbnails). Those things really helps your videos get seen long term.

And yeah, growing from zero is tough, so don’t be afraid to give your channel a small boost and buy YouTube views or subs just to get the ball rolling.

It can help your videos perform better in the algorithm while you attract more organic viewers. Just start posting! You’ll learn way more by doing than by trying to make it perfect from day one. Hope it goes well

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