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7 Things I learned from Making Youtube Videos

Don't forget about me when you become famous!

Rebecca Armas

Jul 31, 2018

Illinois State University

Seth Doyle

We spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos from our favorite YouTubers. Sometimes we laugh, cry and cringe, but something always brings us back to Youtube. 2 1/2 years ago I decided to make a youtube channel. I'm not completely sure why but I just wanted to. There was a small part of me that though I might get famous from being on the Internet but isn't that many people's dreams. From those 2 1/2 years and 500 subscribers later, I have learned quite a lot.

1. Quality over quantity

When first starting off YouTube, I wanted to make a new video every week and I did. It did become a lot to handle at some points because I also had a job and school to worry about, but Youtube was always something fun I could do. Keeping a schedule of when I was going to post was fun but after a while, it seemed like doing a chore. If you can't come out with a new video every week that is ok. You don't have to upload every day or every week. As long as you put in effort into your video and make it how you want then it's going to be amazing.

2. Sometimes you won't see automatic growth

I know that some people can upload one video and automatically gain over 1,000 subscribers but don't feel sad because of that. Some people just get lucky. You need to push through and try your best with everything. Eventually, you will find your audience and be people who totally want to watch your videos.

3. Don't get discouraged

Like before sometimes people will surpass you with fewer videos than you. Sometimes some of your videos won't do well. Sometimes they do. Sometimes you have a streak where your videos are doing well and sometimes you'll have a streak where they aren't doing so hot. Nothing will be perfect but have fun while you're there

4. Don't do it for selfish reasons

I know we all want to be famous and make money but we have to start off small. Don't do this just for the money or fame. You are on a platform that others will watch. You have a voice and platform that can help others and be a voice for others. Use this for good not for what many others use it for.

5. Be yourself

I make a fool out of myself consistently. My videos shouldn't be taken that seriously. I just want to have fun and be myself. Don't try to be like anyone else because this is your channel and your videos. You are You.

6. Have fun

It is so much fun to make silly videos with your friends and families. It's a great way to look back and see what fun memories you made. So have fun with it. Laugh and make those memories!

7. Remember me when you're famous

If you do get famous and get a following don't forget where you started. Don't forget the people who helped you and who were there from the start. Those are true fans and you shouldn't leave them in the dust.

YouTube is a place to have fun and be yourself. Don't forget that as you make your videos. You might not be famous but you will have tons of memories.

Also if you want to check out my channel it's OMG Becky. I know, super original!

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7 Things I learned from Making Youtube Videos

Don't forget about me when you become famous!

1. Quality over quantity

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3. Don't get discouraged

4. Don't do it for selfish reasons

5. Be yourself

6. Have fun

7. Remember me when you're famous

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Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

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Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

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And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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