(PRE-SALE) The Beginner's Guide to YouTube: From Zero to Monetized

***THIS WAS THE PRE-SALE! You can now access the course at aprilynnealter.com***

Finally launch that YouTube channel you’ve been thinking about. 

Discover your niche, build your studio, craft compelling videos, and unlock the YouTube algorithm as you launch your channel and embark on the journey to monetization.

By the end of this class, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and resources you need to start, grow, and monetize your YouTube channel.

THIS COURSE IS FOR

1. The novice. You’ve seen others start successful YouTube channels, and you're ready to launch a YouTube channel of your own.
2. The returner. You started a YouTube channel some time ago, but you haven’t touched it in who-knows-how-long. You’re ready to take YouTube seriously again.
3. The stuck. You’ve made a handful of YouTube videos, but you’ve stopped growing and you’re ready to push past a plateau.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The Beginner’s Guide to YouTube is broken into three parts: Getting Started, Creating Videos, and Monetizing and Beyond. Here’s what you can expect:

Part 1: Getting Started

In this section, you’ll do the initial prepwork to best set up your channel for success. You’ll learn:

• How to define your audience and determine your niche
• How to set up your YouTube channel
• How to make a YouTube banner in Figma
• What gear and and equipment you need
• How to construct your studio space

Part 2: Creating Videos

In this section, we’ll deep dive into what is necessary to craft compelling videos. You’ll learn:

• How to structure a YouTube video
• How to write strong hooks and CTAs
• How to talk to cameras with confidence
• How the YouTube algorithm works, and how to take advantage of it
• How to conduct keyword research to rank in search results
• How to craft effective titles and thumbnails
• The basics of editing YouTube videos

Part 3: Monetizing and Beyond

In this section, we’ll cover monetization and other more intermediate concepts. You’ll learn:

• How monetization works on YouTube
• How you can monetize your channel without being a YouTube partner
• How YouTube analytics work, and how you can take advantage of it
• Why, when, what, and how you should outsource
• How to repurpose your YouTube content

For a full breakdown of the individual lessons, check out the course outline on Twitter here.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

You’ll need something to film video with (a phone is fine!) and a computer capable of running video editing software on. In Part 1: Getting Started we’ll cover some optional gear and equipment upgrades, but they are not at all necessary for the successful completion of this course.

LET’S GET STARTED

Get your camera ready - I’ll see you in class!

TIERED PRICING

Price increases for every tier

Seats 1-15: $99 - SOLD OUT

Seats 16-30: $129 - SOLD OUT

Seats 31-45: $159 - CURRENT PRICE (9 left!)

Seats 46-100: $199

Seats 101-150: $249

Seats 151-250: $299

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

I started creating YouTube videos in July 2021. I had absolutely no audio, video, or editing experience, but I was determined to get some attention.

Teaching myself the basics, I was able to get monetized within 4 months. I started making $100/day from my YouTube channel alone. Within 9 months, I reached 20,000 subscribers.

YouTube has given me:

• 5 figures in ad revenue
• Over $3,500 in sponsorships
• Over $1,500 in consulting
• Features in Business Insider and The Verge
• A reputation as an industry expert
• Valuable introductions

I’m not here to teach you how to reach a million subscribers on YouTube. Frankly, I don’t know how - I haven’t done it before, and I’m not going to pretend I have. But YouTubers with millions of subscribers often forget what it’s like when you’re starting from zero, and as a result they’re often not the best instructors for beginners.

That’s precisely why this course exists - designed with beginners in mind, focusing on the period of time between zero and monetized. I’m here to teach you everything I know. So if you’re ready to start on your YouTube journey, get your camera ready - I’ll see you in class.