Choosing the right niche when starting a YouTube channel is the biggest hurdle for beginners. They all want to be like Mr. Beast, Zach King, or Magnates Media. However, creating channels like that requires a lot of expertise, money, and effort, all of which are limited to beginners. You will be competing with the big players and have a slim chance of succeeding without a team behind you.
So, I researched hundreds of niches and picked the best ones for you. I’m not going to tell you to create a motivational channel that may get demonetized in the long run. In fact, these are niches I would work on if I were starting a new channel. Anyone from any country with an internet connection can do this. You don’t need to show your face if you don’t want to, and two of these niches can be done using your mobile phone. You only need simple tools that are easy to use, and I will show you the steps involved in creating the videos. So, let’s get started!
Niche 1: Website Tutorial Channels
AAR Web Studio is a faceless channel with just over 3,000 subscribers. This guy creates tutorials on website builders and web hosting and makes over $11,000 every month. If you check on Social Blade, you may be discouraged with the earnings as they estimate that he’s making just $326 per month. However, you must never take this at face value because their default calculation is $4 CPM.
If you didn’t know before, CPM (Cost Per Mille) is the cost an advertiser needs to pay YouTube for every 1,000 impressions on their ads. As a channel owner, you get to keep 55% of the revenue while YouTube takes 45%. On average, the CPM can be $2 to $5 depending on the niche, but as a website tutorial channel, the CPM can be up to $40. Don’t take my word for this—the guy shared his backend with us, and the CPM was as high as $49.
How to Start a Website Tutorial Channel
- Channel Setup: Create a channel with your personal name or a related name like “Adam Web Studio.”
- Research: Search for popular website builders like Wix, Hostinger, and GoDaddy.
- Video Ideas: Use Google’s search bar trick—type “How to Wix” and explore suggestions from A to Z.
- Content Creation Tools:
- Use OBS Studio to record your screen.
- Edit videos with CapCut for basic cuts and transitions.
- Create thumbnails using Canva.
Keep in mind this is not an overnight success; you need to do the work upfront to reap rewards later.
Niche 2: Quiz Channels
Quiz Blitz is a channel that creates viral quiz videos. They joined YouTube last year and have garnered over 156 million long-form views. Social Blade estimates their earnings to be $31,000 per month, but realistically, it might be closer to $15,000 per month, which is still impressive.
How to Start a Quiz Channel
- Popular Video Ideas: Create series like:
- “Guess the Animal in 3 Seconds”
- “Would You Rather”
- “Guess the Logo”
- Templates: Use Canva templates to streamline the process.
- Examples: Look at channels like Quiz Kingdom, Daily Quiz, and Quiz Rainbow.
Competition exists, but it’s a good thing because it shows interest in the niche. You can also niche down further into topics like English quizzes, riddles, or sports.
Niche 3: Canva or CapCut Tutorial Channels
Luca B creates tutorials on video editing using CapCut, while Webon focuses on graphic design using Canva. These tools are essential for social media content creation, offering simpler alternatives to complex tools like Adobe Premiere Pro.
How to Start a Canva or CapCut Tutorial Channel
- Video Topics:
- For CapCut: “How to Remove Objects from Video” or “Secrets to Cinematic Videos.”
- For Canva: “Design Tricks and Hacks” and “Hidden Canva Features.”
- Tools:
- Record your screen using OBS Studio or mobile apps.
- Edit videos with CapCut.
- Use Canva for thumbnail design.
This niche is beginner-friendly and doesn’t require advanced tools or expensive systems.
Niche 4: App Tutorial Channels
App Tutor joined YouTube last year and has gained over 29 million views. Social Blade estimates their monthly earnings at $155,000, but realistically it could be around $8,000 per month.
Why App Tutorials Work
- The views are stable since they target the search algorithm.
- Topics focus on social media and mobile apps.
- Examples of popular channels include Tech Life, Unity, and Processing Brains.
Conclusion
If you’re a beginner looking to start a YouTube channel, these niches provide viable, actionable options. Whether it’s website tutorials, quiz videos, Canva tutorials, or app guides, each niche has proven success stories and simple workflows. Choose one, start creating content, and remember to stay consistent for long-term rewards!
