🎬 YouTube
YouTube has totally changed my life – but it hasn’t always been easy…
The Life Changing Power of YouTube
I’ve been making YouTube videos for over seven years now, and have nearly 6 million subscribers on my channel. I can definitively say that YouTube changed my life. It allowed me to quit my job, build a multimillion dollar business, and live a life that I love.
And it can do the same for you.
The YouTube Cheat Code
Being a YouTuber isn’t easy. There’s lots to learn – from filming and video editing, to building a community and monetising your channel. I learned how to make YouTube work by myself, the hard way. But you don’t have to.
YouTube doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Over the years, I cracked the code of how to make YouTube work, and if you’re interested in starting a YouTube channel, then we have lots of free resources that could help.
Whether you’re looking to make your very first video, level up your understanding of analytics, or boost your channel growth and skyrocket your subscribers, we have the info you need.
Levelling up on YouTube
Below you find a list of articles breaking down every aspect of running a YouTube channel. They’re full of examples, frameworks, and tips designed to help you achieve your potential. These articles contain everything I’ve learned along the way while growing my channel, so rather than relying on trial and error, you can instantly level up your YouTube skills.
Enjoy!
Ali x
YouTube Videos
My Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants to Start a YouTube Channel in 2025
If I Started YouTube While Working Full-Time, I’d do This
How to Grow a YouTube Channel from Nothing
9 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started YouTube
If I Started a YouTube Channel Today, I’d Do This
How I Make $4 Million Per Year – The CBM Framework
All YouTube Articles
How Outsourcing Will Help You Grow on YouTube
Hiring my first freelancer was a huge step in my YouTube business. For years, it had only been me working on my channel. I was writing scripts, editing videos and…
How to Start a YouTube Channel
So you’re considering starting a YouTube channel? Well, you’re in the right place. I’ve helped Ali Abdaal grow his YouTube channel to more than 5m subscribers as his Head of…
How to overcome the fear of getting started
The unfamiliar is scary territory to be in. Whether we’re trying to ride a bike or want to start a blog, doing something new can be uncomfortable. This article explores…
The Ultimate Guide to YouTube
Starting a YouTube channel is hands down the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. This is my ultimate guide on how to get started with YouTube.
9 Lessons from 4 Years on YouTube
In this article, I wanted to share 9 lessons I’ve learned over the past 4 years of being a YouTuber. Lessons that have not only helped me improve as a…
The ABCs of Idea Generation
One of the first bottlenecks you’ll probably come to when starting a YouTube channel is the fear of running out of content ideas and idea generation in general. A fear…
My Top 10 Tips for Aspiring YouTubers
Starting a YouTube channel is, hands down, the single best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’ve met hundreds of incredible people, built an income-generating machine, and enjoyed every…
How to Film YouTube Videos on Your Phone
When starting a YouTube channel many of us think we need a ton of fancy gear and a super expensive camera before we begin filming. But, in reality, this isn’t…
The PD Matrix: Finding Your YouTube Niche
If we want to succeed as a YouTuber, people often say that you should niche down to blow up. In other words, they say that having a narrow content niche is…
YouTube Gear for Different Budgets
If you’re starting or growing your YouTube channel, you’ve probably heard the phrase “gear doesn’t matter”. This is true, to an extent. You don’t need fancy camera equipment to succeed on YouTube.…
Triple Your YouTube Ad Revenue
One of the many great reasons to start a YouTube channel is to make some money. And perhaps the easiest way for us to do this is to begin displaying…
Medical Adventure in Sudan
In January 2019, I and a group of doctors from Cambridge travelled to Sudan for a medical mission trip. With a team of Sudanese doctors, pharmacists, lab techs and 80…
