“Getting to Know You” beginner YouTube video ideas

1. Introduce yourself
Make a video introducing yourself. Who are you and what do you do? What can people
expect to see on your channel? How often do you post videos? Make a video
welcoming people to your channel, and let them know what they can expect. Try to
give viewers a compelling reason to hit subscribe.
2. Introduce your company
If you’re sharing videos on behalf of a company or nonprofit, make a video introducing
your business and what you do.
3. Meet the team
Create a video introducing viewers to the people that make your organization run.
Seeing the faces behind your organization or business helps viewers develop a more
personal connection with your company.
4. Start a vlog
Just like written blogging, vlogging can be educational, entertaining, personal,
whatever you’d like to make of it. Both businesses and individuals can use
vlog content to engage viewers and grow their audiences.
5. Explainer video
Explainer videos are used to quickly introduce a product, service, company, or app. If
your company has one, YouTube is an excellent platform to feature it for maximum
exposure.
6. Tour video
Let viewers peek behind the scenes with this popular video format. You can show off
your room, home, office, neighborhood, or another place you love.
7. A day in the life
YouTubers love walking in another person’s shoes through A Day in the Life videos.
Start recording when you wake up in the morning and take viewers through a typical
day in your routine.
8. Culture videos
Create a video showcasing your organization’s culture. Ping pong in the office? Team
happy hour after work? Videos that highlight a fun and positive culture are a great
way to show customers and prospective employees what your business is all about.
9. Behind-the-scenes
Show viewers what goes on behind the scenes of your business, event, blog, or
YouTube channel.
10. Introduce friends or family
Turn the camera on your friends or family (with their permission of course) and
introduce your audience to the people closest to you.
11. 50 facts about me
Share 50 random facts about yourself. This is a fun way to show your unique
personality and for your viewers to get to know you better.
12. Draw my life
Draw My Life videos typically consist of fast-motion illustrations on a whiteboard, with
narration by the author about key events and experiences.

Educational / Tutorial YouTube Video Ideas

13. DIY video
Are you handy around the house? Love to do crafts? Teach viewers step-by-step how
to create your latest DIY project.
14. How-to/tutorial
How-to videos are one of the most popular types of videos on YouTube. They’re
particularly popular with tech and beauty YouTubers, but the topic possibilities are
really unlimited. From how to play your favorite song on guitar to how to be more
confident, if you can teach it, there’s probably someone out there who’s looking to
learn it!
15. Cooking or recipe tutorial
Walk viewers through preparing a favorite family recipe, teach a cooking or prep
technique, or share your favorite cooking tips and tricks.
16. Product tutorial
Whether you’re explaining your own product, or just want to teach people how to use
a product or app you use and love, a tutorial video is an engaging and useful option
for viewers.
17. Explain a concept
Share your expertise! Explain a tricky math problem, the theory of relativity, a
complex coding problem, or something else related to your industry or area of study.
18. Workout video
When it’s time to work out, loads of people turn to YouTube, both for how to perform
certain exercises, and for guided exercise programs. Yoga, circuit, stretching and form
videos are all popular topics.
19. Webinar or presentation
If you’ve given an educational webinar or presentation, put the recording up on
YouTube so those who missed it can watch later.
20. Infographic video
Infographics are an engaging and visually appealing way to display facts and statistics
that might otherwise be dry or difficult to understand.
21. Whiteboard video
A whiteboard video is typically an animated video featuring someone drawing on a
whiteboard. They’re an engaging way to convey complex ideas and are appealing to
viewers.
22. Q&A YouTube Video Ideas
Do people ask questions in the comments of your videos? Maybe your business has
some frequently asked questions from customers. Make a video addressing your
latest questions or the most commonly asked ones.
23. Bust some myths
Are there some common misconceptions that drive you crazy? YouTube is a great
venue for setting the facts straight for viewers.

YouTube Video Ideas: Review videos

24. Product review
Product reviews are amongst the most popular types of content on YouTube. Millions
of viewers seek out these informational videos before making a purchase. Tech
devices and beauty products are popular subjects, but reviews can be found for all
types of products.
25. Movie review
Seen a good (or not so good) movie lately? Take to YouTube to share your opinion and
start arguments with complete strangers. No spoilers!
26. Book review
Share your thoughts on your latest read.
27. Game review
Gaming videos, including reviews, are hugely popular on YouTube.
28. Testimonials
If you run a business, testimonials should be a part of your video strategy. This type of
video provides “social proof” and helps build trust in your company.

Fun YouTube video ideas

29. Comedy/skits
If you want to go viral, a funny video might just help you get there. Many of the most
popular videos on YouTube got that way because they made viewers laugh (and
share).
30. Music videos
If you’re a musician, a music video is an obvious choice. Go high-production value
with a theatrical video, or keep it simple with an acoustic track. Just make sure your

song is !
31. Prank videos
From Candid Camera to Punk’d to YouTube, people love prank videos. Play a prank on
someone (harmless pranks only, please) and share the results on your channel.
32. Cute/funny baby videos
Does your baby do adorable things? Your kid’s grandparents aren’t the only ones that
would love to see your cute baby videos.
33. Cute/funny animal videos
Puppies, kittens, baby elephants… the Internet loves cute/funny animal videos even
more than videos of human babies.
34. Challenge videos
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Planking? Challenge videos are a favorite of
Youtubers. Just make sure your challenge is safe!
35. Parody video
Put your own spin on a popular video, song, or movie with a funny parody video.
36. Bloopers
If you’ve been in the YouTube game any length of time, you’ve probably flubbed some
takes. Edit these together for a funny blooper reel your viewers will love.
37. Singing/lip syncing
Singing in the car, lip syncing, YouTube loves singing videos. Even late night TV gets
in on the fun. Pick a popular song and belt it out!
38. Magic tricks
Now you see it, now you don’t! If you’re a sleight of hand master, take to YouTube
and make your viewers wonder, “how’d they do that??”
39. Walkthrough video
Know the secret to beating that final boss? Video game walkthrough videos are a
favorite of YouTube gamers who need a helping hand.
40. Speed-run videos
So you can beat Super Mario 64 in two minutes flat. Show off your talent on YouTube!
Speed-run videos (beating a game as quickly as possible) are a popular genre on
YouTube.
41. Highlight reel
If you’re an athlete looking for YouTube video ideas, what better place to show off
your skills than on YouTube? Action sports like skateboarding, snowboarding/skiing,
and surfing all have active communities where they show off their tricks. Athletes and
sports teams will also edit together their best plays for YouTube, both to catch the eye
of recruiters or sponsors, and to engage viewers.
42. Time-lapse
Time-lapse is a technique where the frames of the video are captured at a much
slower speed than usual. The result is often mesmerizing. Traffic, clouds, and the
night sky all tend to be popular time-lapse subjects.
43. Fan videos/commentaries
If you have a theory about what really happened at the end of your favorite movie,
YouTube is the perfect place to share your thoughts.
44. Mashups
A video mashup combines multiple unrelated clips into one new video. Usually funny,
mashups can combine two different songs, clips from movies, or any other
combination of sources.
45. Collection videos
Have a massive shoe closet? An enviable Lego collection? YouTube videos are a
popular way for collectors to share their passion with the world.
46. Unboxing videos
From the newest iPhone to a trendy subscription box or the hottest toy, people love to
watch other people open boxes on YouTube. So next time you get a new product,
don’t just rip into it, make sure the camera is rolling first!
47. Shopping haul
This genre of video is especially popular with beauty and fashion vloggers. After a trip
to the mall, show off your haul piece by piece.
48. What’s in my bag?
A woman’s purse is personal, but YouTubers are more than happy to show off the
contents. These are popular with lifestyle and fashion bloggers, revealing both the
trendy (often sponsored) products, the practical (extra diapers for the baby) and the
embarrassing (half-eaten granola bar, anyone?)
49. What’s on my phone?
No app collection is the same! Take viewers inside your phone to reveal your most
essential apps.

Top “X” List

The internet loves lists. They engage us and keep us watching. What’s going to be
#1?? Will my favorite make the list? Countdown your top 10 favorite… anything!
50. Favorite books
51. Favorite movies
52. Favorite YouTube videos
53. Favorite songs
54. Favorite albums
55. Favorite games
56. Favorite places you’ve traveled
57. Favorite athletes/teams
58. Favorite apps

Even more YouTube video ideas

59. Promo video
Your promo video (you might know it better as an ad) doesn’t have to just live on your
website, they can live on YouTube too. A well-done promo video has even have been
known to go viral.
60. Opinion video
Share your thoughts on, well, anything. YouTubers use opinion videos to talk about
politics, current events, entertainment, celebrity news, movies, and more.
61. Response video
Disagree with someone’s opinion video or vlog? Say your piece with a response video.
These videos are where YouTubers provide counterpoints to one another, beyond just
leaving a comment.
62. Reaction video
A reaction video is different from a response video, in that it’s not a reaction to
another video, but a reaction to news or an event.
63. Event recap
Recap the event your business held, the conference you spoke at, the festival you
attended. Event recap videos harness the power of FOMO (fear of missing out) to
engage viewers who couldn’t attend.
64. Live streaming
Why wait for the recap to show people what went down? Take your viewers to the
event with you by livestreaming to your YouTube channel. The stream is available for
viewing even after the event is over.
65. Video contest
What’s better than making your own videos? Having other people make them for you.
A video contest is a great way to get your viewers giving you user-generated
content that you can then share on your own channel.
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