{"id":1481,"date":"2020-06-08T01:27:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T19:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=1481"},"modified":"2021-10-22T18:45:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T13:15:21","slug":"how-to-start-a-youtube-channel-on-zero-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-youtube-channel-on-zero-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A YouTube Channel On Zero Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we told you that you could start your own YouTube channel without spending a dime? We\u2019re going to show you how to use what you already have and build your channel up for success. Here are 5 ways to get around YouTube for free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Start small<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need fancy editing software, expensive equipment or a professional channel logo when you\u2019re starting out. Use what you already have. YouTubers have published their initial videos with nothing but a basic phone camera and inbuilt editing software like iMovie. You can build your brand along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CAN YOU START A YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FREE? Equipment, editing software, audio, and more!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A7epHLDxiCo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. DIY home studio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though you don\u2019t need expensive equipment, your videos must still have good quality. Convert your room into a makeshift studio. Open up your window for extra lighting, find a blank wall for an uncluttered backdrop, soundproof your room, and use your bedside lamp for brighter lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Photography Studio Look For Free | DIY Photography Studio\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/byQQPPpfpFs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Tailor your content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think carefully about how much effort you\u2019re willing to put into your YouTube channel in the long run. Ask yourself if you want a full-time career out of your channel or you want to keep it a side-hustle. For example, if you have a travel channel, are you willing to give up your 9-to-5 job and steady income to travel the world? If not, you could hyper-focus your channel niche on traveling within the country or state so that you can continue with your regular 9-to-5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Start a YOUTUBE CHANNEL in 2020\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BXSIjN6tOWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Save on production\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to content that is easy, quick to produce and requires little to no expenses. Product reviews and unboxing videos may require you to invest money and time whereas reaction videos, storytime, pranks and social experiments are relatively much easier to produce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"*that* creepy guy i never told you about! || Gap Year Storytime #2: Rome.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hrv0nTl-fcE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Integrate branding\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find subtle ways to bring in branded products into your video. This will open up your channel to potential sponsors. This can be as easy as drinking from a branded cup or standing in front of a store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 10 Product Placements In Movies\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4cgVR7YZuVU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Max out on free tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are thousands of free online tools designed for independent creators like yourself. From creating a thumbnail on Canva to editing sound on Audacity, you can do it all yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Canva Thumbnail Tutorial: How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail with Canva\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yfvAJ1DeTRY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Substitute payment with skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a team to help you out when you need a pair of extra hands. If you\u2019re unable to pay professionals, find another way to incentivise them. Consider offering your skills in exchange for help. For example, if you\u2019re a social media specialist, you can provide free social media services in return for your team\u2019s help. Or give them goodies, passes to events, and other freebies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Start a YouTube Channel with No Money \u2014 4 Tips\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0MD5srZU954?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Budget wisely<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a monthly expenditure sheet where you can keep a tab of your money flow. Write up all the items you think you\u2019ll be spending money on, including trivial areas like travel. If you aren\u2019t sure about the estimates, jolt down a ballpark figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Setup a Budget Tracking Tool | Google Sheets Tutorial &amp; FREE Spreadsheet Download\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1jZ1EIoomDA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right strategy in place, you can save tons of time, money, and effort in kickstarting your YouTube channel. The next time someone tells you that YouTube is an expensive platform, show them this blog post. We got your back!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience the right way? Get started here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/\">www.flintzy.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if we told you that you could start your own YouTube channel without spending a dime? 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