Q&A for How to Be a Vlogger

With social media in general, you definitely want to stay on top of things that are trending, not just in terms of hashtags and sound but also general things that are trending. Make sure you're staying on top of what's relevant and quickly creating content and reacting to that. That's a great way to gain followers on YouTube.

Authenticity is really important on social media. Your audience is going to connect with you more if they feel like you're connected with the content that you're creating. It also makes it a lot more enjoyable and easier for you to create content since you're already connected to that subject matter.

YouTube pays you. They put money in your account each month if you have a bank account. The amount paid is dependent on the amount of views. Don't quit your day job, as it's a very small amount unless you are incredibly popular.

Selfie style, a front-facing camera helps you to see if you are getting the shot right or not. You just have to pretend that your camera is an audience that can't respond. It will seem as if you are talking to yourself at first, but you'll get used to it.

No, you just need to be yourself.

Viewers' favorite vloggers tend to be the funny ones, or the smart ones. Often, what makes the difference between one or another vlogger is what they can say and the quality of the video. In the discussion, be sure that you only have a very few moments where you wander off topic, or better still, none at all. People want to hear what they came to hear, not a mass of poorly related thoughts. And don't make it too long unless it's brilliant.

Be funny, be chill, don't freak out over stupid stuff, and make sure you are being nice to your viewers.

if you want to upload a video, then go to your YouTube channel and sign in if you haven't already. Click the button Upload, from there the process is simple as it uploads and you can see it in your account. You can now decide what privacy setting to set it to, and any other relevant YouTube features you need for it.

Of course! As long as you have a phone, or anything to record with, and a laptop or phone with the YouTube app, then you can start vlogging!

Any subject can be appropriate for a vlog. Make sure to find one that you are passionate about and that you can do a series of videos on. Make a list of your interests and under each one, write a list of 3-5 ideas of videos.

Yes.

You can start at any age, but the pay is nothing significant. It will take you years of uploading good-quality videos at least once a week to reach the place where the money is coming in. If money is your main motivator, maybe vlogging isn't the best choice. Do it to gain experience and for the enjoyment of vlogging.

You should try to speak of something that you find interesting, or you are passionate about. Follow your thoughts to reach smart conclusions and theorize.

Go to your Video Manager in YouTube, then click the "Edit" menu. Click on "Annotations," then "Subscribe" and enter your channel name to create a pop-up.

Absolutely, laptops are great for vlogging. If the built-in webcam isn't powerful enough, you can pick up a USB camera to connect instead. The laptop's microphone will likely be too weak, so you'll want an external microphone.

Some vloggers, such as Casey Neistat and others, often have musically talented people edit mixes for them to use in their videos. You could make music yourself too! Apple devices have Garage Band preinstalled, although I am not sure of other providers. Make sure you understand copyright law so you don't get sued!

You can be any age at all. Some websites have age restrictions, but most people ignore it.

It depends on how much money you have to spend on your videos. Technically speaking, the quality of your videos just goes up over a dismal 10 pecent or less even if you invest more than double on your new gear. Basically speaking, money doesn't matter much. A good video isn't simply made by good quality, but through some witty thinking and good planning.

Your vlog should be uploaded to a broadcasting community such as YouTube, Vimeo or Facebook.

Illegal, boring or offensive things. Try to create content that is exciting and makes people want more.

It all depends on your content and popularity. There is no fixed amount for anything. It just depends on the number of views on your videos.

It depends on how big of an audience you want. English is a standard language that is widely spoken across the globe, so an English vlog will often get more viewers than a vlog in a foreign language (depending on the language in question and target audience). However, if your English is very poor or you make a lot of mistakes, then you might have better luck doing your vlog in your native language. That way people who do speak the language can understand you very well instead of people who speak English only being able to understand some of what you say.

Vloggers who don't have a bank account can still get paid through a parent's bank account or through PayPal.

Yes, can use Instagram Stories or Snapchat to create a vlog.

There's a thing called " adsense " through which you can earn. For that you need to give bank details so YouTube can send you money.

No, but you will need a license if you use music or other copyrighted material.

It can vary depending on the site. YouTube pays for you every month but it depends on getting more views and likes. You get paid per view and per like depending on advertisements, etc. Most of them pay with direct deposit into you bank account or through PayPal.

Much like anything in life, some people will like it and some won't. However, you can still get some tips on things you can improve from negative comments. But this is your vlog, and the best thing to do in this situation is to focus on the people who do like it, and keep providing more of the content they enjoy, also considering any advice on improvement they may offer.

Set up a screen recorder, and a camera in the real world. Film the gameplay and your face, then edit the facecam onto the gameplay using picture-in-picture, which most good editors have.

Yes, you can. You can use an app, or just use the browser on your tablet to do it from a website.