YouTube for Beginners: 10 Tips from a Small Channel Creator

Are you starting a YouTube channel in 2026? Don’t waste months researching how to grow on YouTube and just start creating. I’ve done research on the top tips on YouTube for you. I’ve explored the best advice from the biggest creators on how to start a YouTube channel, how to grow on YouTube, how to get more views and subscribers and how to create videos people actually click on. So if you’re a YouTuber beginner too, from one small channel creator to another, this episode covers the basics on YouTube: ideas, titles, thumbnails, hook, retention, analytics, SEO, playlists, timing, content strategy and more.

We’ll discuss
• How to start a YouTube channel in 2026 (step-by-step)
• Beginner YouTube mistakes to avoid
• How to choose the right video topics
• How to write better titles that get clicks
• How to make thumbnails people actually tap on• How to plan your content as a new creator
• How to grow your YouTube channel from zero• The 1% rule for improving every YouTube video
• How to use playlists to boost your channels watch time• How to use Google Trends for YouTube strategy
• How to get more views on YouTube when you’re starting with no audience

If you’re ready to start a YouTube channel in 2026, you’re in the right place.

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