Creating a YouTube channel is relatively easy and only takes a few minutes. However, getting started on YouTube takes a lot more time and effort - especially if you want to be successful.

In this article I want to guide you through the process of getting started step by step. There’s a lot to do and it’s unlikely you’ll be done in one afternoon. So, better save this page as a bookmark so you can come back later and do the rest. 😉

I’ve started a total of 4 YouTube channels in my life and the one where I’ve done ALL the steps in the list and kept working on all of them is also the one that is the most successful.

But before you jump to step 1 and start to take action, it’s good to take a moment to clarify your goals: