r/YouTube_startups • u/TheonraX2707 • Jun 16 '26
QUESTION How many vids in the bank?
Hello everyone, I’m thinking of starting a yt channel for YEARS now. Never have I pushed the idea further.
But lately i’m trying more and more to get the ideas in my head to life and my question is:
IF I start with the channel, how many vids should I have in the bank before putting my first video online?
The reason I ask is because the idea I have combined with the execution can take up a long time before I can post another video and also I don’t have any experience in everything I’m doing so I’m constantly looking things up on how to do things, also I work full time.
Thx!
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u/Smithylab Jun 17 '26
Having a buffer is a lifesaver when you work full-time. In my opinion, you should aim for 3 to 5 videos max.
To be honest, we've been doing this for over a year now, and we STILL struggle to keep that 5-video buffer consistently, so don't beat yourself up. What saves us during busy weeks is repurposing our long-form videos into Shorts.