How To Start YouTube Shorts in 2025 (Full Guide)

Summary

This video breaks down the steps to make money with YouTube Shorts, starting with creating an aged or warmed-up account. It emphasizes the importance of choosing a thriving niche, curating content feeds, and learning how to edit with tools like CapCut. The guide offers tips on finding video ideas, posting consistently, and analyzing analytics to improve content. The video also touches on managing earnings and working with editors to scale. For those looking for more help, there’s a premium Discord community to provide additional support on the journey to YouTube Shorts success.

Takeaways

• 😀 Aged or warmed-up accounts are key to getting started with YouTube Shorts. Either use an existing aged account or warm up a new one by engaging with content for 20-60 minutes a day.
• 😀 Finding the right niche is crucial. Look for faceless channels that consistently get millions of views, and engage with their content to explore competitors in the same niche.
• 😀 Be careful with niche selection. Check the upload dates of competitor channels to ensure the niche is still active and relevant.
• 😀 Curate your YouTube feed by interacting with content in your niche to get video ideas and track competitors' successful content.
• 😀 Editing is essential, but the complexity of editing depends on the niche. Start with simpler niches if you're a beginner and aim to improve your editing over time.
• 😀 Evaluate your video edits by comparing them to your competitors. Ensure your videos meet or exceed the quality of others in your niche to increase your chances of success.
• 😀 Find video ideas by exploring your curated feed on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and repurpose successful videos by putting your own spin on them.
• 😀 Posting consistently, at least once a day, is important. Monitor your YouTube analytics to find areas of improvement and adapt your content accordingly.
• 😀 Once you hit 10 million views in 90 days, apply for YouTube monetization. This will allow you to start earning money from your content.
• 😀 Manage your money and business side of YouTube with tools like Doula, which can help with bookkeeping, LLC setup, and even provide a US bank account.
• 😀 To scale, consider hiring an editor to free up your time. You can either pay them per video or offer a revenue-sharing model, depending on your preference.

Q & A

What is the first step to get started with YouTube Shorts?

The first step is to create a YouTube account. You can either use an aged account (an account created over a year ago) or warm up a new account by spending 20 to 60 minutes a day scrolling YouTube Shorts to get the account ready for posting.

What is the difference between an aged account and a warmed-up account?

An aged account is one that has been created for over a year and has been inactive. A warmed-up account, on the other hand, is a new account where you spend time engaging with content to make it ready for posting.

How can I find a good niche for YouTube Shorts?

You can find a good niche by scrolling through YouTube Shorts to find faceless pages with consistent views. Once you find a few niches, analyze their competitors and check the dates of the uploads to ensure the niche is still active.

What should I avoid when selecting a niche?

Avoid niches where the creators haven’t posted in a while, as indicated by outdated uploads. A niche that hasn’t had fresh content in a long time might be dead, making it harder to gain traction.

How can I curate my feed to stay relevant to my niche?

To curate your feed, engage with content similar to your niche. This will prompt YouTube to show you more content from the same niche, giving you constant video ideas.

What role does editing play in YouTube Shorts success?

Editing is crucial in some niches where high-quality, engaging videos are needed. If you're a beginner, it's recommended to pick a niche that doesn't require heavy editing until you learn the basics.

What tools should I use for editing my YouTube Shorts?

CapCut is recommended for beginners as it's easy to learn. The creator also offers free tutorials on YouTube to help users get started with editing using this tool.

How do I find video ideas for YouTube Shorts?

To find video ideas, scroll through your curated feeds on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as review competitors' content. Look for outliers, such as videos that have performed exceptionally well, and put your own spin on them.

What’s the best frequency for posting YouTube Shorts?

Post at least once a day. Consistent posting helps improve your channel's chances of growth. Also, make sure to analyze your videos and adjust them to improve over time based on analytics.

How can I monetize my YouTube Shorts channel?

Once you hit 10 million views in 90 days, you can apply for monetization. After being accepted, YouTube will start paying you based on your views, with hundreds of dollars for each million views you get.

How should I manage my YouTube Shorts income?

You can either keep the money as cash flow and continue running your channel or reinvest it into your content, such as hiring an editor to help scale your channel faster.

What are the options for working with video editors?

You can either pay editors per video or agree to a revenue-sharing model, where the editor gets a percentage of the monthly earnings from the channel. Both options have their pros and cons depending on your goals and risk tolerance.

How can I train a video editor to work on my YouTube Shorts?

To train an editor, record your editing process and send it to them so they can learn from your technique. Also, give them access to your YouTube analytics to help them understand where to improve.