YouTube videos are all the rage!
According to TechCrunch, the average number of minutes kids spend on YouTube daily is about 61 minutes.
Think of all the quick 3-4 minute videos children, tweens, and teens are viewing during that time.
TONS!
I bet your child has said they would like to start a YouTube channel at some point or another.
I also bet you have watched the videos with your children and thought, “They get paid for this?” or “We could totally do that!”
Let’s discuss how to start a YouTube channel for kids.
What is a Kids YouTube Channel?
YouTube channels are entirely free to start.
All you need to do is sign in to a YouTube account (also totally free) and create one.
It’s your presence on YouTube and similar to other social media.
People find you using your member name and can visit your personal channel.
Your channel will house all of the videos you create.
It’s important to note that kids under 13 have to have an adult create a channel for them.
YouTube states that a person must be at least 13 years old to create their own channel.
How Do You Make A YouTube Channel
There are two different ways to create a YouTube channel.
You can create a personal YouTube channel using your name.
Or you can create a YouTube channel using a business name or another name.
Step By Step Guide For A Personal YouTube Channel:
- Sign in to YouTube on a computer or using the mobile app. *You can use a google account for YouTube.
- Click your profile picture.
- Click create a channel.
- Check the details and confirm to complete your channel.
Step By Step Guide For A Business Or Other Name YouTube Channel:
- Sign in to YouTube on a computer or the mobile app.
- Go to your channel list.
- Choose to create a new channel or use an existing Brand Account.
- Click Create a new channel.
- Create a YouTube channel for a Brand Account you already manage by choosing the Brand Account from the list.
- Fill out the details.
- Click Create.
How To Start A YouTube Channel For Kids: YouTube For Kids
Too often have moms and dads found their two or three year olds watching an inappropriate video on YouTube.
YouTube Kids was developed with the idea of child safety.
How To Start A YouTube Channel For Kids
So you’re trying to figure out how to start a YouTube channel for kids!
Nowadays, it’s a great idea, but you will want to make sure you have all your ducks in a row before launching.
With so much competition, you want your kid’s YouTube videos to shine.
Step 1: Decide Your Channel’s Direction
Understanding what becoming a YouTuber is all about is a good idea.
Once you and your family (if they appear in videos, too) understand, you are ready to start the adventure.
When you are choosing the direction of your YouTube channel, choose wisely.
You want your content to be on topics you enjoy and people like to watch.
You can also take it a step further and think long-term.
If your YouTube channel is successful, could you also make a podcast, courses, or other videos?
Step 2: Get The Right Production Tools
The type of videos you plan to put up on your YouTube channel will determine the type of equipment you’ll need.
If your computer or smartphone isn’t working well, you may need to look into cameras and microphones.
You’ll also need video editing software and maybe even some audio editing productions.
You can find some of these free online.
Plus, working alongside your little one, they’ll gain many technical skills!
Step 3: Practice The Upload Process
The video upload process can be complicated when you join YouTube as a creator.
There are different steps and choices, like making sure to click the “made for kids” box, choosing the video’s visibility, writing a description, using the best keywords, and a lot more!
After a while, the upload process will become second nature and very easy.
Although, you want to keep up with the latest trends, keywords, and other YouTube-specific updates to ensure your videos are being seen.
Step 4: Decide Privacy Settings
Depending on how public you want your YouTube channel to be, it’s best to decide which privacy setting you will use before putting up your first video.
You can easily change the privacy settings by clicking the customize channel button on your main profile and opening YouTube Studio. Then go to the settings tab and explore all the features.
You can also set the whole channel as made for kids.
This option automatically disables comments, notifications, ads, and more, and you can also manually toggle each of the elements mentioned.
YouTube Channel Ideas For Kids
I bet your child loves YouTube if you’ve made it this far into the article.
So, when coming up with a channel idea, look at your child’s (and your) favorite YouTubers.
Look at their video themes, recording/advertising techniques, and channel layout.
Once again, think about what you want to watch when you hop onto YouTube and use that as a springboard for ideas of things you can help your child make videos about.
Some channel ideas are:
- video gaming
- Tutorials
- Cooking
- Unboxing
- Traveling
- Cosplay
- Vlogging
RELATED: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL IDEAS FOR STUDENTS
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you decide if you want to create a YouTube channel and how to start a YouTube channel for kids.
Have Fun Together
The most important part when figuring out how to start a YouTube channel for kids is determining how to enjoy this extra special time with your children.
Whether your YouTube channel explodes and becomes an instant sensation or you only get four views per month, your children will remember the time you spent together trying to become a YouTuber!
