How to Start a YouTube Channel - Beginners Guide (2026)

Ali Abdaal · Beginner ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·1y ago
Use the promo code ALI to get free fractional shares worth up to £100 or visit: https://www.trading212.com/join/ALI This video does not represent financial advice, and I am not a financial advisor. When investing, your capital is at risk. Investments can rise and fall and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Free shares can be fractional. *Terms and fees apply - https://www.trading212.com/terms/invest. Want to get started with YouTube? Join my free 7 day crash course: https://go.ptya.com/startyt2024cc/yt Want to grow and monetise your YouTube Channel? Join my YouTube Academy: https://go.ptya.com/startyoutube2024/yt Hey friends, recently I was interviewed by my friends over at Think Media, and I shared some thoughts on how to grow a youtube channel today. This video is the best clips from that interview, I hope you find it valuable! Enjoy xx 🍿 WATCH NEXT If I Started a YouTube Channel in 2024, I'd Do This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2M9hSswlIs If I Started YouTube with a Full Time Job, I'd Do This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2JPEDpMiw8 How to Grow a YouTube Channel from Nothing in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZqCZ_KT-70 WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast and my writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love. ⌚️Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 00:31 - My 3 Part Framework 04:49 - Consistency and Time Management 13:51 - The Process of Creating a Video 24:41 - What’s your niche? 27:22 - Why do some videos get 10k why do some get 500 views? 29:57 - My filming mantra 31:38 - How do you outsource your editing? 35:46 - How to find your style? 37:09 - Should you make longer videos? PS: I donate 10% of my income to charity every year. Would you like to join me? Lear
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13 How to design an app | Medical Students Making an App - Episode 4
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Coffee & Sushi (Cambodia) - Cambridge Medical Elective #05
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How to write a Medicine Personal Statement - 13 tips
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32 Cambridge International Mental Health Conference - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #08
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34 How to prepare for Medicine Interviews
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My first lecture for medical students - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #09
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Interview Tips - How to answer "Why Medicine?"
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37 Cambridge Medicine Interview - Experiences of 8 students
Cambridge Medicine Interview - Experiences of 8 students
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Speaking on Live TV - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #10
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Oxbridge Medicine Interview - 15 Tips (Oxford / Cambridge)
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Medicine Interview Tips - Talking about Work Experience
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Malignant haematology supervision - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #12
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44 Medicine Interview Tips - Dealing with Nerves
Medicine Interview Tips - Dealing with Nerves
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Speaking at a Medical Tech Conference - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #13
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Medicine Interview Questions - How to answer "What's your biggest weakness?"
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A&E Night Shift - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #16
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Finals study sesh - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #17
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Procrastinating before finals - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #19
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Finishing finals - Cambridge University medical student VLOG #20
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Preparing for the SJT - Ali's Vlog #21
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Chapters (10)

Introduction
0:31 My 3 Part Framework
4:49 Consistency and Time Management
13:51 The Process of Creating a Video
24:41 What’s your niche?
27:22 Why do some videos get 10k why do some get 500 views?
29:57 My filming mantra
31:38 How do you outsource your editing?
35:46 How to find your style?
37:09 Should you make longer videos?
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