12 Popular YouTube Channel Ideas to Get You Started
1. Vlogging:
Vlogging is one of the easiest ways to get started
with a YouTube channel because you don’t need any extra equipment other than a
device with a camera that can capture video content. Vlogging generally spends
time talking to the camera about their own lives, thoughts, opinion’s, concerns
and even current news topics or events. It’s totally open-ended and is
considered to be the video equivalent or writing a diary, journal or personal
blog.
2. Unboxing
In the world of high-end consumer electronics,
unboxing is a big deal and a huge trend on YouTube. When a new product is
launched, these types of videos start popping up and catch audiences’ attention
who are searching for the product to decide whether it’s worth buying for
themselves opening the boxes product for the first time to show its contents as
it comes.
3. Video
Gaming
People sure do love playing video games. Amazingly,
they love watching other people play games too. Markiplier is a YouTube channel
who has 22 million subscribers. Views generally like to watch YouTubers play
games as they give commentary, either to gain instant into how to play better
for themselves or simply as a form of entertainment.
4. Tutorials
People will always be perplexed and confused by technology. Rather than digging out the old product manual, more people are turning to YouTube. Remember, YouTube is the world’s second largest search engine. You can find everything from JavaScript coding and PC troubleshooting to Photoshop editing and iPhone jailbreaking. You don’t have to be a tech wiz- all you need to do is show helpful techniques that you already know how to execute.
5. Musical
Performance
Got some musical talent? Then you sure can share it on
YouTube. Not only is music huge on YouTube with its Vevo integration, but
original songs or covers by everyday normal people like you are just as
interesting to listen to and watch. Tons of artists and bands have been
discovered on YouTube, and these days it’s pretty standard for most musical
people or groups to start channels if they dream of talking their career down
that path.
6. Cooking
Recipes with lists of ingredients and step-by-step
instruction are great, but like most how-to stuff, nothing beats seeing it live
and in action. With cooking videos, viewers get to see exactly which techniques
you use and get a glimpse at how the combined ingredients should look at each
stage. Even if you’ve got the simplest meal or snack ideas, it’s worth sharing
them on YouTube. People are always looking for recipe ideas that are easy and
practical.
7. Traveling
What could be more exciting than traveling to a new
place? Even if you just stay relatively local, lots of viewers who haven’t
traveled there before will most definitely be interested in what’s around
there. Lots of YouTube creators combine the travel digital cameras with them
documenting describing the place they visit. It’s a great way to show viewers
whether or not a place is worth checking out.
8. Education
Whether you plan on pursuing a doctorate in some
particular scientific field or you just simply enjoy being a geek as a hobby,
sharing what you know on YouTube is a great way to teach and inform thousands
of viewers across the world about something you’re deeply passionate and
knowledgeable about. And hey, it will challenge your presentation skills!
You’ll get bonus points from your viewership if you can teach and present in an engaging, casual way that’s easy to understand.
9. Comedy
If you have acting skills or just a knack for telling
hilarious jokes, you could turn that into something that entertains people
enough to subscribe and share your videos. Comedic sketches are one way of
doing that. You could also combine any of the above suggestions on this list
like vlogging or education with comedy to put a fun spin on it. You can make
almost anything funny if you get really creative; take a look at these
hysterical YouTube videos to see some examples.
10. Lifestyle Advice
YouTube is the second largest search engine after
Google, so you can bet that people are searching for terms that might bring
them closer to solving one of their problems. From health and relationships to
money and career, you can certainly establish yourself as an expert in any
particular field that you’re willing to give advice about based off your own
knowledge, education or personal experience. Even better, you can ask viewers
to comment on what they want advice on in future videos from you.
11. Animation
Do you have a passion for animation? YouTube is one of
the best platforms for sharing your artistic creation. Create animated shorts,
web series shows or even long movies to build a following and get feedback
from your viewers. In fact, sharing your art like this on YouTube could set you
up for getting discovered by people who may be able to give you bigger
opportunities, like that dream animation job or a collaborative project with
another artist.
12. News
A lot of people do really well on YouTube by vlogging
or doing comedy videos on newsworthy topics or celebrity gossip. Philip
DeFranco is one such YouTube who has always been at the top of the new game
with the Philip DeFranco Shows. Comparable to starting a YouTube channel
offering life advice, you can even put a spin on news and entertainment by
offering your own comments and opinions on the stories you decide to cover.
By Elise
Moreau, Adapted from LifeWire
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