📌 What is YouTube?
YouTube is a video-sharing platform where people can watch, upload, like, comment, and share videos online.
You can use it to:
- Watch videos (entertainment, education, news, etc.)
- Upload your own videos
- Subscribe to channels
- Earn money (if you become a creator)
- How to create YT channel
✅ How YouTube Works – Step by Step
1️⃣ Watch Videos
- Go to YouTube.com
- Search for any topic (e.g., music, cooking, tech)
- Click and watch the video
- You can like, comment, or share it
2️⃣ Create an Account (Free)
- Sign in with your Google account
- You can now like videos, subscribe to channels, and comment
3️⃣ Upload Your Own Videos
- Click the “Upload” or “Create” button
- Choose your video file from your phone or computer
- Add a title, description, and thumbnail
- Click “Publish” to make it live
4️⃣ Grow Your Channel
- Make regular videos
- Use good titles, tags, and thumbnails
- Ask people to like, comment, and subscribe
5️⃣ Earn Money (YouTube Partner Program)
To earn money on YouTube:
- You need 1,000 subscribers
- You need 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months
- Then you can apply for monetization
- You earn money through:
- Ads (AdSense)
- Channel memberships
- Super chats (Live streams)
- Sponsored videos
🎯 Why Do People Use YouTube?
| Purpose | Example |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | Comedy, music, vlogs |
| Learning | Tutorials, how-to videos |
| News & Updates | Breaking news, trending topics |
| Business | Promote products or services |
| Earning Money | Become a content creator |
📌 Basic YouTube Terms:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Channel | Your personal or business YouTube profile |
| Subscribe | Follow a channel to see their new videos |
| Like | Show that you enjoyed a video |
| Comment | Share your opinion below a video |
| Share | Send a video to others |
| Shorts | Very short videos (like TikTok or Reels) |
| Views | How many people watched your video |
🧠 Tips for Beginners:
- Start with your phone camera – no need for fancy equipment.
- Keep videos short and interesting.
- Use simple titles and clear thumbnails.
- Be regular – post weekly or monthly.
- Reply to comments to grow your audience
