Getting Started
Video blogsoften housed on theYouTubeplatformserve as video-based diaries.
Tolaunch your YouTube vlogging journey, create an account on the platform.
Anyone’s allowed to upload content to YouTube; you don’t need a special creator account to upload.
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Effective vlogs are generally short and personal.
However, on Youtube specifically, some creators have reported thatvideos 10 minutes or longerproduce the best outcomes.
The goal is to post frequently and authentically.
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That said, unless you’re already famous, most people aren’t all that interested in unstructured rambling.
So develop a plan, and every now and then, bring in a special guest.
But remember, frequency is more important than polish.
Promoting your content on social-media channels will help, depending on the kind of content you share.
Likewise, tying your Vlog’s URL to your social profiles promotes natural discovery.
Dailymotion, Vimeo, and even Facebook and Instagram are all well-known video hosting platforms.
While watching thevideo you want to embed, select theShareicon, then selectEmbed.
A window pops up with the HTML code to copy and paste into your website.
At the barest minimum, you need adigital cameraand a microphone.
you could use your smartphone if you don’t have a separate camera and mic.
Many vloggers make money via advertising, subscriptions, or tips.
