Niche validation prevents six months of videos nobody searches for. Research before you buy a second camera.
Use YouTube search suggestions and tools like Google Trends. Look for questions with recent uploads under 100k subs ranking on page one.
Watch top results: are they outdated, too long, or missing steps? Your angle is clearer structure, updated tools, or a specific audience (beginners, small business).
List 30 video ideas before filming. If you stall at eight, the niche may be too narrow or boring to you.