What straightforward step-to-step guide, will you give to a beginner starting a YouTube channel in 2026

I'd like to hear from you guys, some step-to-step guides and things to put in mind for a beginner that's starting a YouTube channel (niche is AI videos) in 2026. Specifically some tips that will easily make the video contents get quick natural engagements. And is it okay to revamp an old account. Like unsubscribing, changing details and so on, wont it affect engagement.

Create an account → record videos → upload videos to the channel with attention-grabbing titles, keywords, and descriptions → keep posting more videos and wait for views. Alternatively, you can buy subscribers and views to enable monetization faster. The important thing is that the video content must be high quality to attract viewers.

Lummypro said:

I'd like to hear from you guys, some step-to-step guides and things to put in mind for a beginner that's starting a YouTube channel (niche is AI videos) in 2026. Specifically some tips that will easily make the video contents get quick natural engagements. And is it okay to revamp an old account. Like unsubscribing, changing details and so on, wont it affect engagement.

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If you’re starting an AI niche channel in 2026, I’d focus less on ‘hacks’ and more on positioning. The space is crowded, so clarity beats volume.


For beginners, I’d think step-by-step like this:

1. Pick a tight sub-niche (AI tools for students, AI for freelancers, AI automation tutorials, etc.)
2. Study top 10 channels in that micro-space and reverse engineer thumbnails + hooks
3. Front-load value in first 30 seconds (no long intros)
4. Keep videos structured and outcome-driven
5. Optimize titles for search + curiosity (not just keywords)

Quick natural engagement usually comes from:
• Strong hook in first 10–15 seconds
• Clear promise in title + thumbnail alignment
• Asking a specific question mid-video
• Posting consistently at first to train the algorithm


About revamping an old account, totally fine in most cases. Just don’t mass delete everything at once. Gradual rebranding works better. Engagement won’t tank unless the old audience is completely unrelated to the new niche.


Consistency + audience retention > everything else right now.

Just do it, don't listen to anyone, don't get distracted by anything. Even if it seems like there's no point in continuing, keep going through sweat, pain, and tears.

Lummypro said:

I'd like to hear from you guys, some step-to-step guides and things to put in mind for a beginner that's starting a YouTube channel (niche is AI videos) in 2026. Specifically some tips that will easily make the video contents get quick natural engagements. And is it okay to revamp an old account. Like unsubscribing, changing details and so on, wont it affect engagement.

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You can use AI like Genfluence to create pictures to use in your videos. You can also use AI Sora to create short videos. Upload at least 1-2 videos per day, with proper titles and descriptions and you're golden.

revamping an aged account is totally fine and keeps your trust score intact, just private the old videos instead of mass deleting them so you don't scramble the algorithm's data. for quick natural engagement right now, use hyper-specific shorts to train the recommendation system on your exact audience, then funnel that traffic into your high-retention long-form AI content.

I am also starting, but few things I learned.Focus on good titles and thumbnails first, they make big difference. also keep videos simple and clear, people leave fast if boring. Consistency helps more than posting too much at once and old account can be used, just update slowly and stay active.

I am also starting, but few things I learned.Focus on good titles and thumbnails first, they make big difference. also keep videos simple and clear, people leave fast if boring. Consistency helps more than posting too much at once and old account can be used, just update slowly and stay active.