Planning to start a YouTube channel for kids audience but don’t know where to begin? No worries, you have landed at the place. In this blog post, we’ll let you know what it takes to start a YouTube Channel for kids. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear plan to execute. So read till the end and don’t skip any part. Let’s get started.
Consider Your Audience Age
Determine what age group you want to target. Most kids channels we see online usually target kids aged between 3 years and 8 years. You will need to create content based on your audience.
Once you decide the age group, study their preferences and thinking behavior. You can also interact with kids of similar ages to know what they like to watch in their free time. This will help you understand what type of content will better cater to your audience’s needs.
Decide the Type of Video Content
This is important! Ask yourself what you can produce best to cater to the needs of kids. You can get ideas from those who are already doing this on YouTube. Whatever you do, make sure, it is attractive and unique. Here are some popular ideas you can go with:
Arts and Crafts – You can start sharing videos explaining how to make different types of things at home, such as paper flowers, drawings, paintings, etc. Kids are very curious and always ready to learn new things. Sharing such content might be a profitable idea.
Make Nursery Rhymes or Poems – Kids aged between 6 months and 2 years love to watch nursery rhymes and songs. These types of videos get gigantic views because kids keep playing such videos again and again.
Science Experiments – This type of content targets older kids like those aged between 5-10 years old. If you know how science works, you can do science experiments. Kids love watching content that involves experimenting with new things.
Review Kids Toys and Products – This is probably the easiest idea. Just order a couple of kids toys or gadgets and spend some time using them, then share your honest reviews online. Kids don’t say ‘’No’’ to toys and they are always on the lookout for new, cool toys. Sharing toy review videos may be a good idea.
Cartoon/Animated Stories – This is another popular idea you can go with. Kids are fond of cartoons and animated series. They can spend a whole day watching such stuff. Producing cartoons or animated stories may yield fruitful results.
These are just a few ideas that are quite popular these days. You can think out of the box and come up with new content ideas. Whatever type you pick, make sure you are good at it. Amazing things happen when you do something that involves your passion and interest.
Plan the Content
After you’ve decided on the audience and the type of content, the next step is to perform content planning. For instance, if you want to share animated stories, you will need to create a strong storyline that can attract your kid audience. A story generator can help streamline and speed up this process. It can go a long way toward sparking new and unique story ideas.
Moreover, decide the frequency of video publishing. In the beginning, 2-3 videos a week is sufficient. You can increase publishing more videos once your channel and videos start gaining views and subscribers. You should stick to a consistent publishing schedule. Developing content strategy beforehand will contribute to long-term success.
Create/Record Videos
Now, you have everything ready. Start producing the video content. If you want to create content that involves filming real objects. Invest in a good camera. If you can’t afford it, you can use your smartphone. Try to film in the daylight when the lighting is good.
If your video content involves animated videos, you should look for a good video editing app or collaborate with a video editing expert. Try to keep your videos short. Make sure the audio used in the video is easy to understand. Do it in a unique way that kids will find attractive and helpful.
Set Up a YouTube Channel
Having a Google Account doesn’t mean you can start uploading videos on YouTube. You will have to create your Channel to start things off. It’s as simple as creating and setting up an account on social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
The following are a few steps that you will need to follow to create your YouTube channel:
- Get registered with YouTube by signing in to the platform.
- Hit your profile picture and go to ‘’Settings.’’
- Click ‘’Add or manage your channel.’’
- Hit ‘’Create a Channel.’’
- A new dialogue box will open, confirming the creation of a Channel.
- Provide details and give them a second look to ensure you’ve provided the right info, and ‘’Create’’ the channel.
This is simple and easy. However, make sure you choose the right name and include an appropriate description for your channel that matches the topic or niche you want to target in your videos. Also, check other provided input details.
Start Uploading Videos
Now you are ready to share your video content on the platform. But before you publish the content, make sure it is free from glitches and any issues that might cause problems for your viewers. From voice quality to video quality, everything should be top-notch.
Learn gradually to publish better content that caters to the targeted audience. After spending a month or two, you will be aware of how things work on YouTube. You will start using optimization techniques to set your videos apart from the competition.
Keep publishing quality content following the best optimization techniques (which you will learn along the way). Soon, your videos will start getting views, which will grow over time.
Final Words
Starting a YouTube Channel promoting kids’ stuff may be a lucrative side hustle. However, turning this idea into reality takes a lot of effort and time. It’s a long haul but producing valuable and engaging content for kids can be rewarding. We have discussed in detail how one can start a YouTube channel for kids. It involves deciding the audience’s age, choosing the type of content that you will be producing, planning the content, setting up the Channeling, and adopting a consistent publishing schedule.
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