if i were starting a youtube channel today... EVERYTHING you need to know about youtube

START YOUR CHANNEL!! this is my ultimate guide to youtube where i'm telling you EVERYTHING you need to know about youtube. if i were starting a youtube channel today, this is what i would do. how to grow your channel and have a successful youtube channel in 2025! we are covering everything from video strategy to brand deals to monetization to editing to how to start and how to grow and everything in between! best of luck on your youtube journey! shop my youtube equipment: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-b5210f65 sign up for epidemic sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/2oypiw/ other brands/websites/apps recommended in this video: canva tubebuddy final cut pro x epidemic sound vsco procreate canon watch my how much youtube paid me video: https://youtu.be/5MQ8_C-1hbs socials instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiseldredge/ tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexiseld?lang=en blog: www.thealexisperspective.com business inquiries: [email protected] my equipment my main camera: https://amzn.to/3C6Ubao my vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/3nrYCJ2 wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/3eUD6u0 my external hard drive: https://amzn.to/3ljNhaZ edited on: final cut pro x all music provided by epidemic sound. click here to sign up: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/2oypiw/ FTC disclaimer: some links in the descriptions of my videos may be affiliate links which means i receive a small commission. it is no cost to you to use the links, it is totally free. current sub count: 27,388 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - intro 4:25 - creating your channel 9:15 - equipment, software, logistics 17:41 - different types of videos 27:37 - video content 32:05 - thumbnails 34:31 - titles, tags, descriptions 40:08 - consistency and community 42:09 - monetization 44:46 - brand deals 51:13 - affiliate links 53:09 - taxes 54:46 - conclusion