Page 1 – Learning the Basics

This page focuses on the first phase of my YouTube journey — learning the basics of running a gaming channel and publishing videos that eventually became some of my most popular uploads.

Starting from zero

When I began creating content in 2023, everything was new to me. I had to learn how to record gameplay and microphone audio, edit videos so they stayed entertaining, and export them correctly for YouTube. At this stage my channel mainly focused on horror games and reaction-based content recorded with a friend.

Learning simple editing

My earliest videos taught me the importance of pacing: cutting out slow moments, keeping reactions visible and syncing audio correctly with gameplay. Even basic editing techniques made a big difference in how watchable the videos became.

Discovering thumbnails and titles

I quickly realized how important thumbnails and titles were for getting clicks. I started experimenting with Photoshop to design thumbnails that used strong facial expressions, bright colors and simple visual elements such as arrows, symbols and highlighted objects. This was one of the first moments where I began to understand how video packaging affects whether the YouTube algorithm recommends content to new viewers.

First popular videos

The image above shows several of my most popular videos from this early growth stage. These uploads include both Geometry Dash tutorials and horror reactions that reached thousands of views.

Why these videos performed well

Looking at these thumbnails, I can now identify a few key reasons why they attracted clicks and views:

• Clear emotional reactions: My facial expressions immediately communicate excitement or fear, which catches attention while scrolling.
• Visual storytelling: The thumbnails often present a question or mystery (unlocking secrets, surviving scares, beating challenges) that encourages viewers to click.
• High-contrast colors: Bright purples, pinks and reds stand out against YouTube’s dark background and make the images pop.
• Simple compositions: Each thumbnail focuses on one main subject so viewers can instantly understand the concept.
• Trending topics: Game updates, secrets, achievements and horror remakes naturally draw interest and search traffic.

This learning phase laid the foundation for everything that followed. Understanding thumbnails, pacing and topic choice helped move my channel toward the Geometry Dash focus that dominates my content today.