SLC27-W1 | The Beginning of Becoming a Youtuber

1. Creating a YouTube Channel

You need to know that YouTube is a video sharing platform officially owned by Google. Therefore, to create a YouTube channel, you must first have a Google account, which is a mandatory requirement.

• You need to sign in to YouTube using the Google account we have registered.
  Next, open the YouTube page, select the profile photo in the upper right corner, then select “Create channel.” (If you already have a channel, you don't need to do this, but if you need to change it, you can customize it with the content that will be uploaded to your YouTube channel later. Your YouTube channel name and profile can be changed once every 14 days).
• Next, choose your channel name.
  For the channel name, you can use your real name, nickname, or a specific name that fits the channel's theme (there are many themes to choose from, such as gaming, education, vlogging, reviews, and others). Remember that you should choose a name that is easy to remember, not too long, and most importantly, represents the content of your YouTube channel.

2. Setting Up Channel Display (Complete with Verification)

Well, before you set up the appearance of your YouTube channel, it is very important to verify your YouTube account first. The steps are as follows:

• Make sure you are logged in to YouTube Studio with your Google account.
• Select your profile photo, then select YouTube Studio.
• Next, select Settings → Channel → Feature Eligibility.
• Here you will be asked to verify your phone number.
• You need to enter a valid mobile number for your country → select SMS or voice call.
• Finally, you need to enter the 6-digit code sent by Google → done, your account is now verified ✅

Once your YouTube channel has been verified, you can upload long videos, set custom thumbnails, and prepare your channel for monetization.

• Profile photo
  For your profile, you can use a simple logo or a clear photo of your face (if personal). The ideal profile photo size is 800x800 px. (JPG, PNG, and similar formats)

• Place a channel banner
  You can find the banner at the top of the channel. The banner usually contains the channel name or a description of the channel. The ideal size is 2560x1440 px (but you need to make sure that the text/logo is within the safe area of 1546x423 px so that it is not cut off).

• Channel description
  The channel description contains a brief explanation of the content you share, for example:
  “This channel contains video editing tutorials, food or place reviews, and so on.” People usually also include their social media links or email addresses.

3. Getting to Know YouTube Studio

YouTube Studio is like a “headquarters for YouTubers” where they can manage their channels. Its main features are:

• Dashboard
  This menu contains the main display with a summary of your channel, including the number of subscribers, the performance of your latest videos, and important notifications.
• Content
  This menu contains a list of all the videos you have uploaded, along with their public status (public, private, unlisted). From here, you can edit the title, description, tags, thumbnail, or delete the video.
• Analytics
  This is an important section for reading audience data, such as:
  Number of views, watch time, traffic sources (where viewers come from), audience demographics (age, location, device).
• Monetization
  This menu will appear if your channel meets the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) requirements, namely: 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. From here, you can sign up to earn money through ads, memberships, or super chats.

Week 1 Assignment

1. Create a new YouTube channel (if you don't already have one), explaining the steps clearly. (Score: 3)
2. Add a simple profile photo and banner (provide a clear explanation).(Score: 2)
3. Write a channel description of at least 50 words (explain what your channel is about).(Score: 1)
4. Upload a short introductory video (1 minute long, explaining who you are, why you want to be a YouTuber, and what content you want to discuss, along with your reasons).(Score: 4)

Rules and criteria:

1. Posts can be written on the STEEM LENS Community or your personal blog or any other community.
2. Your post title must be: SLC27-W1: The Beginning of Becoming a Youtuber by @ username
3. Include personal images such as screenshots of your YouTube channel (profile, banner, description) and also include your YouTube channel link and the link to your introduction video that has been uploaded.
4. Plagiarism and the use of AI are strictly prohibited.
5. The publication must contain a minimum of 300 words in an official language, preferably English.
6. Make sure to use the hashtags: #youtuber-s27w1, #learnwhitesteem, #steemvideo #steemexclusive, #club100/75/5050, and your country's hashtag. (Example: #indonesia)
7. Invite at least three friends to participate.
8. Resteem this post and leave a link to your post in the comments section of this post.
9. This contest will be open for 7 days starting at 00:00 UTC on Monday, September 29, 2025, until Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC.

Prize:

1. Every week, I will select the 6 best posts that exceed other posts in terms of entry quality, interaction with other users, unique ideas, neatness, and creativity. The 6 best posts will be the weekly winners and will receive additional prizes from SC01.
2. Several good posts from users who participate in the Steemit Challenge and follow the rules will receive support from SC01 / SC02. (Upvotes are not guaranteed for all articles. Please note.)

Closing
In this first week, we are still learning the basics. So don't worry if the results aren't perfect yet, because becoming a great YouTuber starts with small steps.

Next week (Week 2), we will learn how to determine your niche and research content. So, please do this week's assignments well and seriously.

Thank you

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