NEVER Do These Things On YouTube...EVER!

Summary

This video script offers essential advice for YouTube content creators to avoid common pitfalls that can jeopardize their channels. It covers channel penalties, the importance of subscriber notifications, and the risks of profanity, bypassing platform features, and copyright infringement. The script also emphasizes the necessity of following giveaway rules, using appropriate tags, and protecting personal information. Additionally, it warns against misleading thumbnails, unauthorized use of materials, and clicking suspicious email links, advocating for safe practices to secure both the channel and personal privacy.

Takeaways

• 🚫 Never uncheck the 'notify your subscribers' box, as it can limit your content's exposure to your audience.
• 🤬 Avoid heavy profanity in early videos to prevent age restrictions and limited monetization.
• 🚫 Do not demonstrate how to circumvent YouTube's or other websites' features, as it can lead to community guideline strikes.
• 🎁 Ensure proper disclosures when conducting giveaways to comply with YouTube's specific rules.
• 🏷️ Refrain from over-tagging videos with more than 60 hashtags, as it can lead to removal from search results.
• 👥 Do not use images of celebrities or other content creators in thumbnails without discussing them in the video.
• 🎶 Obtain legal rights or licenses for any music, graphics, or videos used in your content to avoid copyright issues.
• 🔒 Use a separate email for public interactions to protect the privacy of your main YouTube account.
• 🔗 Be cautious of third-party app connections to your YouTube channel and only connect to necessary services.
• 🏠 Blur out personal information like license plates, house numbers, and street signs in vlogs to maintain privacy.
• ⛔ Avoid clicking on suspicious links in emails to prevent potential scams or malware that could compromise your channel.

Q & A

Why should you never uncheck the box that says 'notify your subscribers' on YouTube?

Unchecking this box can prevent your subscribers from being notified about your new content, which may lead to decreased engagement. YouTube limits notifications to a maximum of three per channel in a 24-hour period, so it's important to prioritize which videos get notifications.

What are the potential consequences of using excessive profanity in your early YouTube videos?

Excessive profanity can result in age restrictions or limited ads on your videos, which can negatively impact their performance by excluding certain age groups from viewing your content.

Why is it risky to show people how to bypass YouTube's specific features or those on other websites?

Doing so can violate YouTube's community guidelines and may result in a strike. Accumulating three strikes can lead to the loss of your channel due to policy violations.

What happened when the speaker made a video showing how to access YouTube's thumbnail links through the browser code?

The speaker received a community guideline strike for that video because it was perceived as instructing viewers to bypass a feature. However, they were able to dispute it and get it released since they were cautioning against using it for others' thumbnails.

What are the rules regarding giveaways on YouTube?

Giveaways must follow specific rules, such as having official contest rules, clearly stating that YouTube is not sponsoring the contest, and including a privacy notice for any collected information.

Why should you avoid adding too many hashtags to your YouTube videos?

Over-tagging can make your content less relevant to viewers searching for specific topics. YouTube will ignore all hashtags on videos with more than 60 hashtags and may remove the video from uploads or search results.

What should you consider when using images of celebrities or other content creators in your thumbnails?

You should only use such images in your thumbnails if you are discussing that person in your video and have the rights to the image. Misleading thumbnails can result in community guideline strikes and potential channel loss.

How can using unlicensed music, graphics, or videos in your content affect your YouTube channel?

Using unlicensed content can lead to copyright strikes, putting your channel at risk. It may also result in legal issues outside of YouTube if you do not have the proper permissions.

What is the importance of separating your public-facing email from the one connected to your YouTube account?

Using a separate email for public interactions helps protect your main YouTube account from potential abuse and makes it more difficult for unauthorized access, keeping your channel secure.

Why should you be cautious about what you connect your YouTube channel to and what steps can you take to ensure security?

Only connect your channel to necessary tools and services. Regularly review and revoke access to third-party apps and services that don't need to be connected to your YouTube channel through your Google account settings.

What steps can you take to protect your privacy when filming outside or in public spaces?

Blur or cover up identifiable information such as license plates, house numbers, and street signs. Be mindful of revealing personal information through clothing, car stickers, or any visible documents.