The first step is to plan how you want to use your video site. Ask yourself a few questions:
Will I be streaming all my video from YouTube?
Will I be uploading any video manually?
Will I be streaming from multiple sources?
What kind of design do I want?
Will I include any other types of content on my site?
How will I record and upload my videos?
Who is my target audience and how will I reach them?
Do I want to make money from my videos?
How often will I create videos and what will my recording and editing process be?
What software and hardware will I need for recording and editing videos?
It's beyond the scope of this chapter to answer all of these questions, but it's worth taking some time before you start to consider how you're going to be using your video site, what you'll be adding to it, and what your objectives are.