{"id":1583,"date":"2024-04-15T15:40:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T15:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2025-09-07T07:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T07:58:03","slug":"how-to-be-successful-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/how-to-be-successful-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid to Be Successful on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the question on every filmmaker’s lips: “how to be successful on YouTube?” This conundrum is a difficult one, given all the different ways it can be done. Not to mention the ever-changing nature of the platform that can make it feel like the goalposts are moving every 6 months, along with the fact that seemingly everyone else is also trying to become a\u00a0YouTube video creator<\/a>. The most recent example is the latest update to the\u00a0YouTube dislike button<\/a>.<\/p>\n

YouTube is more popular than ever before yet, despite your worst fears, it’s not too late to jump on board and start uploading. There’s never been a better moment than right now to start that channel! Of course, new YouTubers will be prone to mistakes – it happens to everyone when\u00a0starting a YouTube channel<\/a>. This might be something that’s holding you back, so below, we’ve put together 8 simple, easy-to-make mistakes that you can avoid when starting out. Of course, we don’t necessarily have every answer for how to be successful on YouTube. Still, we certainly know how\u00a0not\u00a0<\/em>to be successful.<\/p>\n

Chasing the numbers<\/h2>\n

When it comes to YouTube channel advice, I always start with this. This is one of those Youtube beginner mistakes we all make, but I\u2019ll say it anyway\u2026do not focus on the numbers. The minute you do that, the minute you resign yourself to a joyless experience of mediocrity. Yes, YouTube analytics<\/a> are crucial, and yes, we are all interested in how to monetize your YouTube videos<\/a>. Still, they shouldn\u2019t be your main focus when starting out. Becoming obsessed with views, subscribers and whatever other numbers YouTube serves up to you puts you at risk of becoming distracted from creating the very best content possible.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

In the early stages of your channel, it\u2019s far more productive to focus primarily on the creative element and ensure you\u2019re creating high-quality YouTube videos<\/a>. So rather than looking at the numbers, spend time analyzing and asking yourself: are your videos good? How is the visual and audio quality? What could you do better?<\/p>\n

To avoid the numbers game, you could even go as far as deleting the YouTube Studio app off your phone, which makes it a little harder and more inconvenient to check the stats.<\/p>\n

Comparing yourself to others<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re paying too much attention to the numbers, you\u2019re essentially comparing yourself to others, right? It can be very easy to fall into the trap of looking at other people\u2019s channels (particularly those doing something similar to you) and worrying about how they\u2019ve got more subscribers, views and likes. Unfortunately, this won\u2019t help you improve in any way. It\u2019s not how to make a successful YouTube channel. It\u2019s difficult, but ignore what others are doing and focus on your own channel. We all have our own path and journey to undertake on YouTube.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

To avoid this comparison game, consider how much time you spend on YouTube, as well as what you\u2019re watching. If it\u2019s not benefitting you and making you feel bad about your own content, then it might be worth stopping!<\/p>\n

Doing what everyone else is doing<\/h2>\n

How to be successful on YouTube? First, don\u2019t do what everyone else is doing. That\u2019s a quickfire way to ensure you probably won\u2019t be discovered by many people. While it\u2019s tempting to copy someone else who\u2019s had success on the platform, you need to bring some originality to the game. Casey Neistat<\/a> didn\u2019t take off because he was doing exactly what everyone else was doing. He brought originality to the platform. You need to do the same.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s okay to be inspired by other YouTubers (we all have our favorites) and take ideas from them, you won\u2019t truly find success on the platform until you create something unique and true to you. It\u2019s all about finding your style<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

To help find your own style and voice, try and tell a story that\u2019s unique to you. It could be a family ski holiday, or something as simple as a trip to the supermarket. Experiment with the different ways you can tell this story and showcase your personality and creativity.<\/p>\n

Again, I\u2019ve found it can be useful to cut down on how much YouTube I watch. The more I watch, the more I\u2019m influenced by other creators and potentially more likely to create something that\u2019s similar to them.<\/p>\n

Not replying to comments or engaging with your audience<\/h2>\n

This is a huge mistake. We\u2019ve discussed it numerous times in other articles looking at how to be successful on YouTube, and how to grow your YouTube channel<\/a>. Engagement is vital \u2013 it\u2019s one of the key metrics the YouTube algorithm uses to determine where, when and how your videos appear on its platform. If you\u2019re not replying to every comment left on your video, you\u2019re doing it wrong.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, when you\u2019re just starting out, there\u2019s no reason why anybody should yet care about who you are and what you do. So the fact that even one person may choose to watch your video AND take the time to leave a comment is actually a big deal. So be nice and take the time to thank them for doing so. They\u2019ll appreciate it, and it may just help build your YouTube community.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

Use the tools in YouTube studio to filter and view the comments \u201cI haven\u2019t responded to\u201d. This is a great way to keep on top of all the comments across your channel, ensuring you don\u2019t miss somebody out.<\/p>\n

Spamming comments<\/h2>\n

I confess. I\u2019m guilty of this one. Back in the day, I would head over to other people\u2019s videos and watch, then leave a very generic, spammy comment such as, \u201cWow, this was great. I also make travel videos. You should check out my latest one :).\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be me. It\u2019s spam, and nobody likes spam on the internet. Also, It\u2019s rude and inconsiderate. I liken it to walking into someone else\u2019s art exhibition and exclaiming very loudly, \u201cwow! Nice paintings. ANYWAY, I have some really great work just down the road at my gallery. Would you like to check it out?\u201d<\/p>\n

Nobody will appreciate this move, and it\u2019s one of the classic YouTube mistakes out there. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve seen examples of this yourself.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

If you are going to comment on other people\u2019s videos, do so sincerely. Don\u2019t come with the motive of wanting them to come and visit your own channel. Watch their videos, leave a comment of support, letting them know what you enjoyed about it, then move on.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t be bothered to watch someone else\u2019s videos or don\u2019t have the time, then don\u2019t comment.<\/p>\n

Going off-topic<\/h2>\n

Having a strategy and goal in mind is key in cracking how to be successful on YouTube. When you start off with your channel, make it really clear who you are and what you\u2019re creating. Like I mentioned previously about finding your style, you need to go really niche. Pick a topic (it could be anything \u2013 travel, filmmaking, makeup, football, surfing) and stick to it.<\/p>\n

If you stray from this topic in the early days, your emerging audience will become disillusioned and may not return for future uploads. So stay focused and on track.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

Before you start your YouTube channel<\/a>, it might be a good idea to generate a list of ideas and topics that you can cover. Make sure there\u2019s enough material in one topic to keep creating different videos and build a channel around. If not, it may be worth looking at something else.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Being inconsistent<\/h2>\n

This piece of YouTube channel advice is right up there as the most important thing. When starting out, you need to be consistent with your uploads. If it\u2019s one video a week, stick to it. The algorithm recognizes patterns and schedules, and so does your audience. If they know there will be a new video from you every Friday, they\u2019re much more likely to keep coming back and tuning in. On the other hand, if you upload erratically, they may miss uploads, and any momentum built on your channel will fade away. It\u2019s not the easiest thing to do, but it\u2019s vital for new YouTubers.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

To help stay consistent, draw up a content calendar so that you know your upload schedule and can stick to the deadlines. It\u2019ll also help to make sure the videos you\u2019re creating can be achieved and uploaded by these deadlines \u2013 you want to make sure they\u2019re easy enough to create that it can be done consistently over many weeks and months.<\/p>\n

Avoid burnout<\/h2>\n

Wondering how to be a successful YouTuber? It\u2019s certainly not by overworking yourself. Closely linked to the idea of consistency is burnout. A lot of YouTubers this year have been quitting or taking a break, citing burnout as the reason for doing so. You really need to find a working process and groove that\u2019s sustainable for the long term. Yes, you need to be consistent\u2026but it can\u2019t come at the price of your health. When you\u2019re running on empty, your ideas simply won\u2019t be that great and the channel will suffer for it.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

To avoid burnout, build a schedule that\u2019s realistic and leaves space for other things in life. Time off is important \u2013 you need to still have space to exercise, see friends and family, indulge in hobbies and other things. Set yourself boundaries and stick to them.<\/p>\n

Using copyrighted music, footage and SFX<\/h2>\n

Another one of the classic YouTube mistakes. Before a channel has even gotten off the ground, it may receive damaging copyright strikes because of copyright issues. As tempting as it may be to use whatever you want in your videos, you need to ensure that you have the rights to do so. And in fairness, it has never been easier to stay on the right side of the rules.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

With Artlist, you\u2019ve got access to thousands of incredible royalty-free music<\/a> that will suit any video you\u2019re creating, not to mention the brilliant SFX<\/a> and stock footage<\/a> available. Sign up today and you\u2019ll never have to worry about any copyright issues on YouTube.<\/p>\n

Don’t be afraid to make YouTube mistakes<\/h2>\n

As new YouTubers, we\u2019re all afraid to make mistakes. That\u2019s why you\u2019re reading this article, right? Ironically, the final piece of YouTube channel advice I want to give on mistakes to avoid is that it\u2019s actually okay to make mistakes. The exception would be using unlicensed content because this can deliver a killer blow to your channel. But otherwise, don\u2019t be afraid to get creative and try new things.<\/p>\n

Starting a YouTube channel is about experimenting and figuring out what works for you. Not everything will work, but all good creative work requires mistakes to learn and improve. The more mistakes you make, the quicker you learn and the better your work becomes.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

As you naturally improve over time, you\u2019ll find that you may not like your older videos as much as you did when you first started out. I\u2019ve found it useful to go back and watch my older work, analyzing them for mistakes and figuring out how I can improve going forward.<\/p>\n

Neglecting SEO<\/h2>\n

I know it\u2019s not the funniest part of the job, but figuring out SEO on YouTube<\/a> is really important. Optimizing your video titles, descriptions and tags with relevant keywords can improve your video’s visibility in search results and increase traffic to your channel. When you\u2019re just starting out, you need all the help you can get. So yes, it\u2019s important to ignore the numbers for your own sanity, but it\u2019s also common sense to follow good SEO practices from the beginning that will help you build.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

Try out a YouTube analytics tool like TubeBuddy<\/a>. This handy browser extension is packed full of tools that\u2019ll give you a much deeper insight and better understanding of your channel. With features such as keyword explorer, you can identify the best titles and video descriptions for your content.<\/p>\n

Overlooking thumbnails<\/h2>\n

When it comes to YouTube SEO, just as important as the keywords, titles, descriptions and tags are the thumbnails. This is the very first thing a potential viewer is going to see when they\u2019re browsing YouTube, so it has<\/em> to be good in order to get them to click and watch your video. While it can be tempting to just pull a generic frame from the video and use that (this can occasionally work depending on what\u2019s in the video), it\u2019s usually far better to create a custom thumbnail from scratch.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

Read up on how to create a YouTube thumbnail<\/a> so that you really understand the craft. Sometimes, you can try A\/B testing. If you have an audience on other social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and X, create multiple thumbnails and ask them which one they\u2019re more likely to click on.<\/p>\n

Impatience<\/h2>\n

This is perhaps the number one mistake made by people starting YouTube. You have to understand that this is a long term process. While it does happen from time to time, overnight YouTube success is a rare thing. Play the long game and build brick by brick, video by video. It\u2019ll be more rewarding this way.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/h3>\n

Focus on doing YouTube because you want<\/em> to do YouTube. If you\u2019re starting a YouTube channel because you want to be rich and famous, then chances are you\u2019ll be pretty impatient after a few weeks or months. If you\u2019re creating videos purely for the enjoyment and creativity of it, then you won\u2019t mind so much if the channel doesn\u2019t immediately take off.<\/p>\n

Wrapping up<\/h2>\n

So, those are the mistakes new YouTubers can look to avoid when starting out on the platform. Of course, there are plenty more for you to make, but these are some of the most common ones, and if you can avoid them, you’ll be well on your way to success!<\/p>\n

Remember – the secret of how to be successful on YouTube is the combination of many things. You need to ensure you can\u00a0make a YouTube thumbnail<\/a>, create a killer\u00a0YouTube channel trailer<\/a>, a\u00a0YouTube banner<\/a>\u00a0and plenty more. When you master all of the small individual skill sets and then bring them together, your channel will thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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