A lot of basic information but valuable if you want to jump into the YouTube game. Recommend giving this a read you will find value in this information

BooksGoSocial provided a galley for review.

Since the pandemic of 2020, I find myself spending a couple hours a day watching YouTube videos. From comics to writing to gaming to comedy to reaction videos, I find the content very enjoyable. I even dabbled a bit in creating videos for one of my library studies classes. So, this sounded like a good book to check out.

Kelley does a wonderful job laying out the hows and whys of the process for beginners. It is a solid starting point for someone looking into creating their own YouTube channel to share content on topics they enjoy. Her approach is friendly and encouraging without bogging the reader down in too much techno-babble. Of course, for those who need help with latter, there is an easy-access appendix in the back for refreshers on those frequently used terms as well (a nice bonus).

I this will sound crazy, but I’ve really only started to pay attention to YouTube over the last year or so. (I know you’re thinking ‘where have you been living, under a rock?) But now that I have been enjoying it (perhaps too much) the I’m more than a little intrigued by the idea of starting my own channel. But I have no idea how to do that. Or at least I HAD no idea on how to do that. After reading Juliet Kelley’s YouTube Blueprint, I must admit I feel a little more knowledgable. Still not quite ready to start my own channel, but I definitely have a better understanding of how it works and what I takes to get things started. Well written and easy to understand, Juliet does a great job of running through the basics of what goes into launching and helpfully gaining some traction with your channel. I have no doubt I’ll be running through this information and and referring back to this book when I finally decide to jump in and try my hand on the platform. I’d like to thank BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of YouTube Blueprint: Master The Art of Creating Video Content.

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YouTube Blueprint is a book that will mostly benefit either those entirely new to YouTube or those who have started a channel but are struggling to find success. The book covers everything from setting up the channel (including what information to include on your main page) to tips on lighting, sound, and thumbnail creation so your videos can make the most impact. It is a quick, easy-to-follow read and so would be a worthwhile starting point for those in need of some preliminary guidance. Even those who have already started might be able to improve the engagement with their videos through the tips on impactful titles and thumbnails. I am giving it four stars.

A nice introduction if you are planning on starting a youtube channel. It's also a nice book about YouTube as a phenomenon. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.