Hello all! I am trying to make my first YT video. But I have to tell you once that camera turns on it’s like I do not know what to say even with an outline already pre-written. So I thought maybe let me write out my words and use a teleprompter…I did that but it looks and sounds so fake. Why can’t I get over this hump? I need a mind reset here and I’m looking for some feedback to work with. Thanks!

I hit 1K subs today! One video that has 20K views is what made the difference. From what I can tell about 3-4% of viewers who watched that video ended up subscribing. I went from just under 200 to 1K in one week. I was so excited to see that number I kept my analytics screen up until I hit it. I actually screen recorded it and brought my daughters in to cheer with me. 🙌 Thanks so much @Alexa Saarenoja for all the great content you've created. It has helped so much! 🥰 Like Alexa said recently, once you post 10 videos you really start to hit your stride. I think I will hit my 4K watch hours in the next 10 days (ish), and you know what happens then! I know that Ad Sense doesn't typically bring in big money, but it's a huge milestone for me and I can't wait. I've wanted this for so long. Best.feeling.ever!

I started my channel 22 days ago and so far I have posted 22 videos as part of another challenge (I hadn't found this community and Alexa before hand) and I'm starting to think about once I've finished the challenge and what I will be posting without having a daily prompt. Everyone on YT is saying how important your "niche" is and I'm starting to worry that I don't have one at all. I have had many jobs and owned businesses in many different genres, but I honestly don't feel qualified to talk about them in my videos...(even though I probably am!!) I just don't know where to start... anyone have any help or advice please? Thank you... and sorry for the ramble!

I started and completed day 1 of the Creator Breakthrough Series today! So excited to get started on my YouTube Channel.

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