{"id":695,"date":"2019-10-29T23:45:08","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T18:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=695"},"modified":"2021-10-22T18:48:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T13:18:15","slug":"the-ultimate-youtube-starter-checklist-things-to-do-before-starting-a-youtube-channel-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-youtube-starter-checklist-things-to-do-before-starting-a-youtube-channel-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate YouTube Starter Checklist: Things To Do Before Starting A YouTube Channel (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you in the process of setting up a YouTube channel? Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure that you\u2019re well prepared to start publishing videos consistently. Read on to save yourself heaps of time, money and effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Channel name<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a mind mapping technique to think of names for your YouTube channel. Write one word that describes your YouTube channel. Now write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this word. Continue this cycle until you find a unique name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mind Mapping for Ideas\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7bZl0G77g6g?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. Channel logo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborate with a graphic designer to create a logo that represents your YouTube channel. The more simple and clear it is, the easier people will be able to recall it. Stay away from complex logos with too many patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What makes a truly great logo\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RBTiTcHm_ac?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. Brand motifs and symbols<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about how you want to define the \u201clook and feel\u201d of your channel. What feelings do you want your channel to evoke in your audience? Now handpick a few icons and symbols that make you feel those emotions and add them to your visual library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7 steps to creating a brand identity\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n8KoAHCwnMQ?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. Brand colours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick colours that resemble your YouTube channel&#8217;s key theme. For example, if your channel is about travel, you could pick boho colours like brown, green, orange and blue. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to a maximum of 2-4 colours. If you use too many colours, your brand identity will not be strong enough to set you apart from the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Choose Colors for Your Brand\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kiWbi8LirS4?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. Brand font<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a font that\u2019s clearly readable. It must be bold, big and shout out your message. Avoid cursive, flowery fonts. And make sure you only have one main font for your titles and one small font for your body copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Choose The Right FONT For Your Logo -Brand\u2753\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j_lsb_CY06Q?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. Transition slides<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you want to cut from one scene to the other? There are plenty of sweeps, swirls, slides and other fun transitions that help you set the tone for your channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Create 4 Easy Transitions In Premiere Pro\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ksLdl9jELR0?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. Language<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the tone of voice for your channel. Do you want to sound bold, friendly, funny or a combination of all these tones? Have you invented any unique words or terms that are catchy? For example, monday+blues=monblues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Brand Tone of Voice? Learn how to develop your brand voice.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0ztM3XlHfes?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. Channel trailer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your viewers should know what to expect from your channel by just looking at the trailer. Your trailer can be anywhere between 15-60 seconds long. You can start promoting your trailer even before you publish your first video, to get a strong buzz going.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube Channel Trailer Examples 2018 [Make yours AMAZING]\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kbPIfV7dy8?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>9. Social media handles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create business profiles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter exclusively for your YouTube channel. Try to get a username that&#8217;s consistent across all your social media handles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Social Media Tips for Actors - How to get the same Social Media USERNAMES when yours is taken  \ud83c\udfac\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RIvrOaDM1o0?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>10. Banner art<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your banner shows up on your YouTube homepage. You don\u2019t need to be a professional editor to create high-quality banner art. You can use tools like Canva to edit your existing photos, change the design layout and add fun graphics that make your banner pop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make YouTube Channel Art With Canva\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zd6xhKV-4oI?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>11. YouTube team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider hiring your own YouTube team. You can have 2-3 videographers to capture multiple angles, one graphic designer and one video editor onboard. If you\u2019re not able to pay them, consider providing internships, free event invites, home-cooked meals or barter. Post online ads on local platforms like gumtree or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/\">Upwork<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/\">Fiverr<\/a> to search for people interested in contributing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Find and Hire your YouTube Team\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MIOy84ED__M?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>12. Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need lights, sound recorders, mics, a tripod and a camera. Rent out equipment by the hour and experiment with what works best for your channel before you buy them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make YouTube Videos on $100 Budget! | BEST Budget YouTube Equipment 2017!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BcB-SWkDQ0Q?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>13. Editing software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need editing software like Adobe suite, thumbnail makers, sound mixers, video templates, photo filters and more. Download a few popular ones and dabble with them before you start heavy editing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top 3 Best Free Video Editing Software\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CgqMwiLw8ms?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>14. Thumbnails<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your thumbnails must be designed according to your brand style. Use the same fonts, colours and titles for all your thumbnails. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/templates\/youtube-thumbnail\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snappa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has plenty of thumbnail templates you can customise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Tips for Making YouTube Thumbnails that Don&#039;t Suck!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_JKFv7eVss8?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>15. Solid background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re shooting indoors and don\u2019t have a non-cluttered spot to shoot your videos, get a green screen, DIY or buy a backdrop on Amazon. Opt for colourful and bold colours without patterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIY Home Studio for Youtube Videos  | Backdrops for Youtube Videos | Entrepreneur Life\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4zhKhbSsd2k?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>16. Rituals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to make up a repetitive behaviour to use consistently in your videos? Like a secret handshake or a funny wave to greet your viewers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MjMjjda_XWs<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. Video intro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should have a super short 3-5 second video intro that will remain the same for all your videos. The intro must have a unique theme song\/sound effect along with an animated transition of your logo. This helps brand recall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WORLDS FIRST FOAM FOUNDATION! HIT OR MISS?!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cHMb0qH-Xbw?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><em>Skip to 1:12 seconds<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know more about the nitty-gritty planning and strategy you need to put into your YouTube channel? Read Part 2 of this blog post here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/29\/the-ultimate-youtube-starter-checklist-things-to-do-before-starting-a-youtube-channel-part-2\/\">The Ultimate YouTube Starter Checklist: Things To Do Before Starting A YouTube Channel (Part 2)<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you in the process of setting up a YouTube channel? 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