{"id":16840,"date":"2023-07-27T20:20:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T02:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=16840"},"modified":"2026-05-25T01:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:53:14","slug":"youtube-video-ideas-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/youtube-video-ideas-for-beginners","title":{"rendered":"15 YouTube Video Ideas for Beginners (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube is the world\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second-largest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> search engine, processing over 3 billion+ queries per month. Viewers are searching for everything, from people to motivate them to stories, reaction videos and even ideas for the best outfits to wear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re an individual or business owner who wants to promote your products, you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin with a video idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a lot easier than it sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re going to provide Ideas for YouTube Videos for Beginner Creators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0that can help you get started with content you can be confident uploading and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people want to see<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>15 Beginner-Friendly YouTube<span style=\"color: #5339d3;\"> Video Ideas<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>1. Faceless Videos (Perfect for Anyone Who is Shy)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you camera shy? Don&#8217;t worry. One study found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/dove-camera-shy-exposes-a-universal-truth-214174461.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of women are camera shy. A lot of men are anxious in front of the camera, too. However, you don\u2019t need to be the face of your YouTube channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/interesting-things-to-watch-on-youtube\">trend happening right now<\/a> that\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">faceless videos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do the following and never show your face:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook food<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create animal-related videos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show people a holiday destination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play video games<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright Side<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has 44.5 million subscribers and 10.7 billion views with a faceless channel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>2. Motivate Viewers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you motivational? People love a good story. You can create a video that motivates people to:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lose weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fight back against their anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn to change their oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get out of the house<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a unique story to tell and a knack for motivating people, you can create videos around this same concept. Business owners have grown a massive following using this strategy of motivating others to follow their business aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:7px\"><\/div><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@garyvee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GaryVee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a prime example of someone who leverages YouTube to motivate viewers and shows insights behind his $300 million company.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What Were Some of His First Videos As a YouTube Beginner?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He started with wine-related videos to help build his parents\u2019 wine business. You can find videos of him mentioning how no one watched his videos, but he kept putting them out anyway. The rest is history.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>3. Rants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy - Hero Spotlight: Pontius the Knight | PS5 &amp; PS4 Games\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zs3L7OZVUjM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Rants&#8221; on YouTube are typically passionate, opinionated videos tackling frustrations, injustices, or hot-button topics, often delivered with humor or strong emotions. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like I went on a rant at the end of the last idea, another idea is to create <\/span>rant videos<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What are you passionate about? Chances are, you can rant about it. People create rant videos on:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video games<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income inequality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial intelligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything they\u2019re passionate about<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rant videos are fun because they\u2019re on something that you\u2019re already very passionate about.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>4. Explainer Videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses struggle to come up with video ideas for YouTube <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they don\u2019t know what to say. You can follow the tried-and-true idea of creating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explainer videos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What is an explainer video?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, they are short, animated videos that show information about your product or service.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use this explainer video from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-bknuFCQn4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freighty<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for inspiration.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explainer videos need to present:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solutions to a problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How your business\u2019s product\/service helps<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>5. Outfit of the Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a fashionista? If so, why not show an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outfit of the day or OOTD?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don\u2019t need to keep your channel always about your outfits, but this is a great option for any beginner to YouTube because your first videos help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become less shy in front of the camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn new editing tips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your personality out<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The idea is simple:<\/strong> show everyone your outfit of the day. If you have a unique or quirky style, you can pick up a huge following. You can gain inspiration from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kDtTErk2U1Q&amp;pp=ygUEb290ZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awed by Monica<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and countless others.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OOTD videos are also great as a YouTube short idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>6. Walk Around Town<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"CAPE TOWN&#039;S TOP 2 HIKES\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RN8W4gr9DAI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key to gaining a YouTube following. If you have the itch to create videos, why not go around town and show people where you live? For example, you can show:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your downtown area<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top pizza places<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking trails<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etc. <\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>7. Advice and Tips (First-hand Experience is Best)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you know better than most people? If you\u2019ve lost hundreds of pounds, show others how you did it. Share your advice and tips on how others can find the same success. You can share advice on anything:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mowing the lawn<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be authentic and be sure that you\u2019re sharing advice that is sound and accurate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:7px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:38px;padding-left:42px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#4D2BEE;font-size:28px;width:28px;height:28px\"><i class=\"sui sui-play-circle-o\" style=\"font-size:28px;color:#4D2BEE\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FAmE16ej9IU&amp;ab_channel=BradMondo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hairdressers Guide To Cutting Your Own Hair And Not Ruining It<\/a><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>8. Gaming Reviews or Walkthroughs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaming remains one of people\u2019s favorite pastimes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AsmonTV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asmongold TV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect example for you because he\u2019s been able to build a following of over 2 million people.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How? He shares a lot of insights that are not gaming-related today, but he often:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviews games he plays<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows game walkthroughs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shares his opinions on industry drama<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can turn your passion for video games into the first videos that you upload to your channel. And you can show your face or not \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it&#8217;s up to you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>9. Reaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"Ben Reacts to Andrew Tate &amp; Tucker Carlson&#039;s Interview\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FFQm4gZEmSg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times have you watched a video and audibly gasped or laughed out loud? People post all kinds of crazy content on YouTube, and you can film your reaction to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seeing others\u2019 reactions to videos or news stories. YouTubers Asia and BJ\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reaction video<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Jason Aldean\u2019s \u201cTry That In A Small Town\u201d song gained more than 400K views so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about this video idea is that it\u2019s simple, which is great for beginners. Pick a hot topic or popular video and film your reaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>10. Storytelling<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stories. Some of the most popular videos on YouTube feature people sharing their unusual life stories and experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you have a story of your own to share. Pairing your story with excellent cinematography can captivate your audience and keep them coming back to hear more or follow your journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:7px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTuber Martijn Doolard is a great example of a storyteller. He\u2019s rebuilding two cabins in the Italian Alps and taking viewers along with him on the journey. Martijn\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eo8_5d9yGq4&amp;t=274s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he shares his story of buying the cabin, has amassed over 5 million views. That\u2019s the power of great storytelling!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>11. Interviews\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great beginner video idea is interviews. Connect with interesting people and ask them questions. This idea is similar to storytelling in many ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can conduct interviews with business leaders or people who have achieved amazing feats. Everyone has a story to tell, and interviews are a great way to share them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interviewing a business leader, for example, you could ask them to share details about their:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Path to Success<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Philosophy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips and tricks for anyone wanting to follow their path<\/div><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibilities are endless. The key to success is to turn your interview into an engaging story.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:38px;padding-left:42px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#4D2BEE;font-size:28px;width:28px;height:28px\"><i class=\"sui sui-play-circle-o\" style=\"font-size:28px;color:#4D2BEE\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2xlumuCc8gE&amp;ab_channel=LindaRaynier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Interview Someone &#8211; How to Recruit a Good Job Candidate (4 of 5)<\/a><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>12. Travel Tips or Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you love traveling? Do you have amazing stories or tips to share? These are both great video ideas that viewers will love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning a trip in the near future, you can take your camera along and document your stories as they unfold.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PeterSantenello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Santenello<\/a> is a great example of a travel vlogger who shares stories from some of the most overlooked or forgotten places in the world.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>13. Quick and Easy Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking videos are always popular with YouTube viewers. If you\u2019re the master of whipping up quick and easy recipes, share them in your video content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The YouTube channel Tasty has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9_5wHw6l11o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showcasing seven recipes that you can make in just five minutes. This is a faceless video, too, so if you\u2019re shy about being in front of the camera, this kind of video content may be perfect for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another angle for cooking videos is to challenge yourself to cook great-tasting meals cheaply. Julia Pacheco has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PTdpuISqv_c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">viral video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on cooking 70 meals for $25. You could take a similar approach. After all, families are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking to save money on groceries while cooking at home.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>14. Beauty Vlog<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you love doing your makeup? Are you a skincare guru or haircare queen? A beauty vlog may be right up your alley.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many great beauty vloggers on YouTube that you can draw inspiration from, like Nyma Tang. Her <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nANRXQyMuKU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Simple Glam video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has received more than 45K views.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about the beauty vlog niche is that everyone has something unique to offer. No one does their makeup or hair like you do, so why not share your tips and tricks with viewers?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 3px 5px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<h2><strong>15. Introducing Your Hobby<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a hobby that you\u2019re passionate about and want to share with the world? If you\u2019re a master painter, woodworker, gardener, knitter \u2013 whatever \u2013 you can share your knowledge with YouTube users and introduce them to your hobby. A simple explainer video and a small demonstration may be all that you need to get the ball rolling with your channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5ddce;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fff7e8;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:14px;-moz-border-radius:14px;-webkit-border-radius:14px;\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:38px;padding-left:42px;color:#000000\"><div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#4D2BEE;font-size:28px;width:28px;height:28px\"><i class=\"sui sui-play-circle-o\" style=\"font-size:28px;color:#4D2BEE\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=15WR3g-PW_c&amp;ab_channel=731Woodworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If I Had to Start From 0, This is What I Would Do to Grow a Woodworking Business<\/a><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How to Make Your <\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">YouTube Videos <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Engaging?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Engaging content is crucial for attracting and retaining viewers, growing your channel, and ensuring your audience returns for more. Here&#8217;s how beginners can make their YouTube videos more engaging:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Start with a Hook<\/strong>: Capture your audience&#8217;s attention in the first 3-5 seconds with a teaser, question, or intriguing statement. This hook should be relevant to the video&#8217;s content and encourage viewers to keep watching.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know Your Audience<\/strong>: Understand who you&#8217;re making videos for and what they find interesting, entertaining, or valuable. Tailor your content to meet their interests and needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tell a Story<\/strong>: Regardless of your video&#8217;s topic, presenting the content as a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end keeps viewers engaged. People naturally enjoy and connect with storytelling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep It Concise<\/strong>: Respect your viewers&#8217; time. Edit your videos to remove unnecessary parts and keep the content focused and to the point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use High-Quality Visuals and Audio<\/strong>: Good quality video and sound keep viewers engaged. You don\u2019t need the most expensive equipment, but clear visuals and audio are essential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Variety<\/strong>: Change scenes, use close-ups, or switch between talking and demonstration to keep the video visually interesting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage Interaction<\/strong>: Ask viewers to comment, like, and subscribe. Pose questions or ask for their opinions to foster a community feeling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Value<\/strong>: Ensure your video provides value, whether it&#8217;s entertainment, information, or both. Viewers should feel they&#8217;ve gained something by the end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Effective Editing<\/strong>: Good editing can significantly improve the engagement of your video. Use it to pace your content, add interesting transitions, or include relevant graphics and effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End with a Call to Action<\/strong>: Encourage viewers to take the next step, whether it&#8217;s watching another video, leaving a comment, or subscribing to your channel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re eager to launch a YouTube channel but aren\u2019t sure where to start, you\u2019re not alone. These are perfect and easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/youtube-video-ideas\">follow youtube video ideas<\/a> for beginners who are still trying to find their audience and voice. Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with different types of videos on this list to see what you enjoy most and what your audience likes to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a beginner YouTuber who doesn\u2019t know where to start? 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