Setting up a YouTube Channel
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
United States
October 23, 2016 11:04am CST
Wish me luck today. I’m going to tackle another social media tool. I’m going to set up a YouTube channel to promote my new book, Free College: Awareness (This is the final title, after going through about ten others). I’ve learned that the aspect of social media that makes the most difference is when it’s visual. That’s why the foray into YouTube.
I read a few articles and watched a few videos, and discovered that the sound quality would be best if I was willing to spend a little money. So I did. Yesterday I bought a Blue Yeti microphone. In the videos I watched, it seemed easy to use, created good quality sound, and didn’t cost an arm and a leg.
My first video is finished. It wasn’t difficult to create, since I used an article that I wrote earlier for my website. I made some improvements, added visuals and will add the audio after I set up my channel on YouTube.
Any tips for this rookie?
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@celticeagle (168269)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Oct 16
I have wondered how this works. I wish you a lot of luck.
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@celticeagle (168269)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace ......I have seen a lot of people's work on there. Good luck to you with it.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
@celticeagle Thanks. I have plenty of material, so once I have a system, I'll crank out ten or so. That's enough.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
First you sign up, then you make a video, and upload it. Easier done than said.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Oct 16
I look forward to checking out your channel and reading the comments below. I have been busy most of the day, and have some work I still need to do on another website. However ... your site is on my list.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace - I understand completely. There are so many things we can potentially do to improve our social media presence, etc. However, there just aren't enough hours in the day to do it all!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane Nor is this necessarily the best use of our time. I think it's best to do a few things well, rather than many poorly.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
There is so much to do. I unsubscribed from two guys who had lots of great info. It was too overwhelming. I'll do what they suggested, and when I have time, learn something else.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace Could've used this about 10 yrs ago. :-D
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
It's called Free College: Awareness. I show parents, grandparents and anyone with Pre-K through 11th grade students how they can become the ideal college scholarship and grant applicant.
My newest book, Free College: Awareness identifies the actions necessary to become the ideal college scholarship and grant app...
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
@dawnald Sorry, ten years ago I was too busy teaching to write it.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
So far so good. Sure beats watching TV. Hopefully, I'll make enough money to cruise when I'm not putting on seminars.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Oct 16
Never tried to do that. I wish you all the best.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
Thanks, Videos are what works best, so here I go.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Oct 16
I always wondered about people setting up You Tubes channels. I would be interested to know how it goes for you like how many views and earning any money. Post updates on your progress.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
I will, and I know people make money from the videos, but my goal is to promote my book, Free College: Awareness, so people don't graduate with student loan debt.
Luckily, YouTube has plenty of videos to help.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace No tips to give as I have never done this.But after you have uploaded the video,I would be there to view it.
I wish you best of luck.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
4 Nov 16
@ElizabethWallace Yes it is really helpful
having all those instructional videos for us to refer to.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
28 Oct 16
Thanks. It's not all that tough, once you figure it out. Good thing there are videos explaining what to do.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
28 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace , Just wondering if the suggestion of contacting Dave Ramsey was any help at all? Just curious!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
29 Oct 16
His site was not really user friendly, and I figured things out for myself. But thanks for the suggestion.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
23 Oct 16
Thanks. You can use the "u". I love seeing spelling from over the pond. I often write theatre rather than theater.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
23 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace Here's a guy who has been doing what you're starting to do for many years - he's Swiss, but lives in CA now - here is a sample of his recent work, and I know he has some videos of thr set-up he uses to make all the videos he has on his YouTube channel - if it helps!
Good luck again!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
@pgntwo Thanks. Interesting approach.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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25 Oct 16
Since I will have a few kids looking to college soon, i need to follow your social media channels!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
Check out my website, most of the good stuff is there. It's RoadToFreeCollege.com. Rule # 1: Scholarships, not loans.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Oct 16
It seems that you have it well in hand to me. I love the name of that mic!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace Wow, like a pro!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic Yeah. Many neat features, but simp,e to operate.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
Me too. It's very cool looking too.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
Thanks. I have no deadline, so this helps eliminate stress.
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@rajeshrockstar (545)
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23 Oct 16
All the best medam, i also have a youtube channel.the channel name is knowledge and fun telugu channel,just 8 days before I started my channel.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5954)
• Greece
25 Oct 16
I wish you every success. Can you tell us how to find you on Utube? A few key words perhaps?
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
You can't find my channel, College Scholarship Secrets until I upload a video. Hopefully by this Friday. After that, just search the name of my channel, it should take you right there. The first video is named 3 Steps to Earn an A. I think I'm going to use the number 3 in all my titles, just for fun.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
24 Oct 16
Thanks, @Deborah-Diane and I are working together. Easier this way.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 Oct 16
No tips here! Hope it all works out for you.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Oct 16
Thanks, but I don't intend to show my face live, just lots of valuable info, and a link to buy my book.
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@JudyEv (342077)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 16
Well done. That's pretty cool and I hope it helps publicise and sell your book.
