How to Start & Grow a YouTube Channel in 2024 *Zero to 200k + My Journey*

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❤️ This is how I grew my YouTube channel from zero to 200k subscribers in 33 videos over 1.5 years. There's a lot more to starting and sustaining a YT channel than initially meets the eye, and so today I'll go through all the top tips and secrets I wish I'd known at the start, and give you practical points that you can apply to your own journey. There's no better time than the present moment to grow a YouTube channel, so if you're interested in learning how to do it or just curious about my story, I hope you'll enjoy this video!

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» Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 Hello
00:57 Le table de contents
01:43 There's no time like the present
02:29 The Art of Blowing Up
03:18 The Myth of the Niche + Content Value
04:45 Search vs Browse Optimisation
06:11 Competitive Advantage + Unique Voice
07:10 Emotional Skills
09:51 Engage your audience - titles, thumbnails, hook, value proposition
11:08 Camera confidence + presentation
12:12 Editing style
13:22 Production value - Hardware
14:22 Production value - Software + Music
16:12 Scaling + Outsourcing
16:52 My Journey! Growth, Monetisation, Analytics, Highs + Lows
19:21 Unboxing Silver Play Button!!!
20:58 Answering all your juicy questions from IG
27:11 Bloopers !!!

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[DuaZainab-gnhw]

To the person reading this I pray you become a successful YouTuber

[destinyyrenee]

I just re-started my channel with better skills than before and my max views is 26 views and for some reason I am so excited over that small number. Even if it’s just one or two because I know someone saw my video and clicked whether it be my family/friends or outside viewers. I’m proud of myself.

[funanduniquefactsaroundus]

To all the new creators out there, we can do this 👏💯
Be consistent, keep posting, and keep learning. We will get there eventually 💪😎
Don't give up guys! 🔥🔥🔥

[NAOMIDUKE]

Next month will make me a year on YouTube.. I keep pushing and trusting that it can only get better by the day..
I get more than 100 views these days and I'm grateful...
Thank you so muchly 🙏 for this golden video.
Appreciate you 💋

[karlbodmer]

The hardest part is definitely starting your channel. But the good thing is that now is so many tools designed for increasing your social media presence and growing your channel or new accounts on other platforms. It took me 10 days to get over subs and views requirement on my main channel, couldn't believe how easy it is.

[TimeNow]

Silver Button gives me so much joy... because you are so happy 🎉. Congratulations 🌹🌹

[SeaWolfies]

Loved this video Izzy! 😍 Anyone know any cool tricks or tools for boosting your youtube channel in 2024?

[AManAndHisBox]

I cannot get over how good your audio is. Crisp, clear, no popping, perfect volume, picks up quiet and loud moments at a perfect level for each. I think your audio might be better than the "how to have good audio" channels that I learn from.

[FatHooptieBang]

So when you mentioned your sub count i happened to glance across at the current sub count. 1 year to 200k-- 4 months later, almost double that. The exponential growth truly is amazing. Congrats, glad i found your channel, excited to be with you on your journey from here 😊

[UKRN]

Hi IZzy, I was looking for how to learn the british accent one day and watched your video, then nearly a year after I came across you opening your silver play button. Seeing you here genuinely excited made me see myself opening mine 1 day too. Just nearly 2 months in “brick by brick” “step by step”. I felt your every word, Yes indeed this is a different path for us.🤸🏻‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸🇵🇭🇬🇧!

[matthewlawrencescigousky]

The joy on your face from opening your plaque is priceless! Well done!

[polegoddess]

I created my channels in 2018 for natural hair at first. In 2020 during the pandemic I started to post pole videos and one of them did really well. I decided I’m Dec before 2023 I was going to be more consistent and post and 6 months in I finally hit 1k subs now just working on watch time 🎉 really proud. And everything shared in this video is SO helpful I’m watching it again and taking notes!

[africasweetheartweddings]

I'm just starting out but I've learned to be consistent, I also want to be filming myself with confidence. I'll get there but let me save this here🤗

[graceindiagordon]

Super helpful! Starting my Fitness YouTube channel, this video is gold 🙌🏾

[relaxandinspire]

Good luck, everyone. Keep grinding, fellow youtubers and we'll all get there ❤️

[elouansimon]

This video is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone dreaming of starting and growing a YouTube channel in 2023! Your journey from zero to 200k subs is rly inspiring, and your transparency about the challenges and lessons learned along the way is so valuable. I appreciate the practical tips and strategies you shared, and it's evident that your passion for content creation shines through. 🚀🌟

[peterliu]

Hi Izzy, I think the reason why you have been so successful is because you come over as a person with a great personality, very smart and most importantly, speak so eloquently with a perfect British accent. Very few true Brits can do that! Well done, you have another YouTube subscriber!

[Ezzah_bie]

I'm a makeup artist and juust decided to start my youtube channel. Within 10 days i got 37 subs and I'm super motivated to go on. People loving my videos 😍 im so happy .
Thank you for sharing your informative video that helps everyone.❤

[hayabutaw]

To all New YouTubers like me. Don't compare yourself to others, we don't always need to be ahead of someone else we know. Sometimes it's not our time just yet ☝️ be patient and keep moving. Good luck all 😘

[kekecampbell]

I just started my youtube because of all the advice given. I am definitely on the right path because starting is actually the hardest part… some ppl never do