6 Months, Zero Monetization Yet- Here's Everything I've Learned
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I started this journey um back in April is when I think I started my YouTube channel.
I did not realize how YouTube worked in the sense that you in the same way you teach people how to treat you, you also teach the YouTube algorithm who your audience is.
I want them to feel less alone and feel confident in their travels that they can travel.
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Hey friends! 👋 Today I’m opening up about my YouTube journey: the wins, the mistakes, and what I’ve learned on the road to monetization. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own YouTube channel or you’re just curious about the behind-the-scenes process, I’m sharing it all- from finding my niche to learning the hard way about SD cards, lighting, and the YouTube algorithm! 💡 In this video, I talk about: - How I started my YouTube channel from scratch (April 2025) - The biggest mistakes new YouTubers make (and how to avoid them) - What I’ve learned about niching down — especially as a disability travel and Disney Cruise content creator - My progress toward YouTube monetization (500 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours!) - The tech fails that made me laugh (slow motion footage, sideways livestreams, broken mics 😅) - Why I focus on Disney Cruise Line, family travel, and disability inclusion I’m so grateful for this amazing community of families, travelers, and caregivers who support this space. My goal is to help parents raising kids with disabilities feel confident traveling and less alone — whether that’s through Disney Cruise tips or honest conversations about caregiving. If you’re a fellow YouTuber, special needs parent, Disney fan, or family traveler, this one’s for you! 💙 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ☀️ I’m Sara , your Unofficial Disney Cruise Line Mom. We’ve cruised over 100 days, and now travel with our 4 kids including one with Down syndrome sharing the real-life side of Disney cruising as a big, interabled family. No fluff, no filters, and definitely no gatekeeping. 💛 Subscribe for honest Disney Cruise vlogs, accessibility tips, and family travel behind the scenes: new videos twice a week! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Important Links: If you want help with planning your own cruise: https://www.piratesandprincessestravel.com/request-a-quote Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FamGoTravel?sub_confirmation=1 My Amazon Storefront where you'll find all my Disney Cruise Favorites: http://bit.ly/45SSwWD My Instagram: instagram.com/adventures_with__sara Disclosure: This channel and video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney Cruise Line. All opinions are my own. #disneycruise #dclmom