Why Having Other People Doing the Same Thing Can Be Good

Have you ever thought about starting your own YouTube channel? You might worry that there are already too many channels out there. But guess what? Having other channels similar to your idea can actually be a good thing! 

Let’s explore why, using YouTube as our example.

What is Competition?

Competition is when different people or businesses offer similar things. On YouTube, it’s when there are many channels about the same topic, like gaming, crafts, or science experiments.

Why Competition Can Be Good

1. It Shows People Are Interested

Imagine you want to start a channel about pet care tips. If you see lots of popular pet care channels:

  • It means many people want to watch videos about pets!
  • You know there’s an audience for your idea.

Example: If “Fluffy’s Fun Pet Tips” has millions of views, it shows people love pet videos!

2. You Can Learn from Others

By watching other channels in your topic:

  • You can see what kinds of videos people like most.
  • You might get ideas for how to make your videos even better.

Example: You might notice that videos showing how to teach dogs tricks get more views than videos about pet food. This could help you decide what to make videos about!

3. You Can Find Ways to Be Different

After watching other channels:

  • You might spot something they’re not doing that viewers want.
  • You can make your channel special by offering something new.

Example: Maybe you notice no one is making videos about exotic pets like lizards or hedgehogs. This could be your chance to be unique!

What If There Are No Similar Channels?

If you can’t find any channels about your idea:

  • It might mean not many people are interested in that topic.
  • Or, it could be a brand new idea that no one has thought of yet!

Example: If you want to make videos about “Underwater Basket Weaving for Cats” and find no similar channels, it might be because not many people are looking for that. But who knows? Maybe you’ve found the next big thing!

Remember:

  • Don’t be scared of competition – it can help you!
  • Learn from other channels to make yours even better.
  • Find ways to make your channel special and different.
  • If no one else is doing it, think carefully about why.

Think About It:

  • What kind of YouTube channel would you like to start?
  • Can you find other channels like your idea? What could you learn from them?
  • How could you make your channel different and special?

Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and share what you love!

Song: Competition's Cool

Verse 1:
Thought I had a brand new plan
To be a YouTube star, oh man
But wait, there’s channels just like mine
Should I give up? Nah, that’s not fine

Pre-Chorus:
‘Cause competition’s not so bad
It’s an opportunity to be had

Chorus:
Competition’s cool, it shows there’s demand
People want what you’ve got on hand
Learn from others, then add your spin
That’s how you’ll stand out and win
Don’t fear the crowd, embrace the scene
On YouTube’s stage, you can still beam

Verse 2:
Watch and learn, see what they do
Then make it better, make it you
If no one’s there, ask yourself why
Maybe your idea’s too shy

(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)

Bridge:
Be it pets or games or crafty stuff
The world is big, there’s room enough
So fire up that camera, let your light shine
Your unique voice will do just fine

(Chorus)

Outro:
Competition’s cool, don’t you see?
It’s a chance to be the best you can be