3 Tips to Help Kick-Start and Grow Your YouTube Channel

youtube Feb 17, 2021

 

YouTube has been around for a long time and has become the go-to platform for all sorts of video content. You can discover many things on the site, including how-to guides, infomercials, documentaries, funny compilations, and much more.

YouTube is also the choice platform for video game content creators to upload their gameplay recordings for their audience. It lets them gain plenty of attention from other gamers and stream to make a living!

Are you interested in creating video game content for YouTube? Here are some of the considerations you will need to make to get started.

 

1. Choose a category

There are many ways you can share video game-related content. For instance, you can do “Let’s Plays,” which essentially means recording normal gameplay for the audience to watch. This works well if you have great editing skills and a sense of humour.

If you are not interested in doing that, you can look at other types of content like reviews, livestreams, and even shows. Whatever you choose, there will be no shortage of potential viewers for your videos. That’s because there are always people on YouTube looking for a laugh or tips and tricks for video games. What’s most important is that you discover what you like to do!

 

2. Invest in the necessary equipment

To start producing content, you need the right equipment and software first. The equipment you need will depend on the content you want to create. For example, if you are going to livestream, you will need a quality camera, microphone, and possibly a capture card.

You will also need specific tools to stream in the first place, including a beefy computer and an excellent internet connection, if you want to stream in high quality. On the other hand, if you wish to record and upload videos, a camera might not be necessary.

Keep in mind that good equipment does not always mean quality content. What is important here is that you learn how to use all of them properly so you can create engaging content.

 

3. Post and promote your content

When posting your content, do your best to stick to 1080p or at least 720p. This is especially important if you are recording quick gameplay, or games that provide stunning visuals. Any lower, and your viewers will probably go somewhere else. 

Once uploaded, you should start promoting your content. You can easily do this by utilizing keywords (usually suggested by YouTube). You can also find keywords using paid plans that provide various data, such as monthly competitions on specific keywords. This helps you to discover underused keywords that viewers use to look for videos. With these keywords, anyone searching for related videos will be sent to you. 

 

Conclusion

Once all of that is done, you are good to go! As you produce more content, you can enjoy more and more viewers visiting you, subscribing to your content, and perhaps carry out other actions such as purchasing your merch and more.

As a final tip, do not forget to analyze the numbers for all your content. This includes figuring out what kind of content is getting more attention and earning you more subscribers. That way, you can focus on creating content that brings you massive results to grow your YouTube gaming channel.

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