4. Once You Get Sponsors, Folks May Stop Watching
Yes, that embedded ad only takes up 60 precious seconds but if fans are listening to your guided meditation at bedtime and get blasted with a car sales ad, the mood is ruined, isn’t it? Some videos have rough cuts to commercial and in this instant gratification world, people will only hang on so long to watch the end of your makeup tutorial.
5. For Most, Internet “Stardom” is a Hobby
Sure, Miranda Sings netted a cool 5 million, but odds are despite spending money and time on background lighting, endless retakes and editing, “stardom” on Youtube is mostly subjective. Your videos may not spawn oft-repeated catchphrases like Chris Croker’s “Leave Britney Alone” but you may end up with a large enough following to make it fun. If you don’t enjoy the process, waiting for your Youtube ship to come in will be torture. Especially with so much competition out there, it’s best not to quit your day job yet.
6. Ruthless Viewers
Once you upload and share your work, be prepared to be judged by folks who make Simon Cowell seem like Mr. Rogers in your Youtube neighborhood. Your weight, your hair, your accent, everything is up for grabs to ridicule. Best to start out having your friends write vicious comments so that those who go on Youtube to argue with others will compliment your efforts.
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