235+ Video & Vlog Ideas For YouTube

Are you looking to start a vlog but not sure where to start? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we’re going to show you some of the most popular vlog ideas for YouTube that you can use as inspiration for your own channel.

From daily vlogs to compilation videos, there’s something for everyone on this list. Let’s get creative and start vlogging today!

Creative Vlog Ideas

1. Daily Life Vlog
2. Night Routine
3. What I Ate Today
4. Week in the Life
5. 10 Things I Hate/Love
6. Haul Videos
7. Morning Routine
8. How to Videos
9. Tag Videos
10. DIY Videos
11. Exercise Routines
12. Recipe Videos
13. Music Videos
14. Collaboration Videos
15. Unboxing Videos
16. Hiking/Traveling Videos
17. Product Reviews
18. Pranks
19. Challenges
20. Vlogmas
21. Day in the Life of a YouTuber
22. Fan Mail/Q&A
23. 100 Things I Love
24. Spring Cleaning
25. New Home Tour
26. Closet Organization
27. Pantry Organization
28. Room Tour
29. Bucket List
30. Productivity Tips
31. Habits that Changed my Life
32. Movie/TV Show Reviews
33. Book Reviews
34. Story Time
35. ASMR
36. Random Acts of Kindness Challenge
37. Reactions to Surprise Gifts
38. Giving Back to the Community
39. Volunteering at a Local Shelter or Soup Kitchen
40. Pay It Forward Challenge 
41. Cooking and Baking Vlog Ideas
42. Baking Tips and Tricks
43. Cooking Tips and Tricks
44. Food Hacks
45. Kitchen Gadgets Review  
46. Restaurant Reviews 
47. Coffee Shop Reviews  
48. Outfit of the Day

Vlog Ideas for Couples

1. Date Night
2. Couples Therapy
3. What We Did Today
4. Our Favorite Things
5. Relationship Milestones
6. Getting Ready for a Date
7. What’s in Our Fridge?
8. Cook Together/Meal Prep
9. Couples Workout Routines
10. How We Met
11. Why We Love Each Other
12. Living Together for the First Time
13. Couples Game Night
14. Collaboration Videos with other YouTubing Couples
15. Pranks on Each Other
16. Daily Vlogs
17. Q&A About Our Relationship
18. Gift Ideas for Your Partner

Fun and Challenge Vlog Ideas

1. 24 Hour Challenge
2. 48 Hour Challenge
3. No Phone for a Day Challenge
4. Blindfolded Food Taste Test Challenge
5. Toy Unboxing Challenge
6. Escape Room Challenge
7. Minute to Win It Games
8. Would You Rather?
9. Karaoke Challenge
10. Dare or Dare
11. Q&A Videos
12. Reaction Videos
13. Truth or Drink
14. Carpool Karaoke
15. Lip Sync Battle
16. Most Likely To Tag
17. Never Have I Ever Questions
18. Blooper Compilation Videos
19. My Funny Pets Compilation
20. My Funny Kids Compilation

Beauty Vlog Ideas

1. Get Ready with Me
2. Favorites Videos
3. Empty Products
4. New in Beauty
5. Budget Beauty Products
6. Drugstore Makeup Haul
7. High-End Makeup Haul
8. Natural Makeup Tutorials
9. Smokey Eye Tutorials
10. Winged Eyeliner Tutorial
11. Contouring and Highlighting Tutorials
12. Skin Care Routine
13. How to Get Rid of Acne
14. How to Get Rid of Dark Circles
15. No Mirror Makeup Challenge
16. Hair Care Routine
17. Curly Hair Tutorials
18. Straight Hair Tutorials
19. Heatless Hairstyles
20. Quick and Easy Hairstyles

Active Lifestyle Vlog Topics

1. Healthy Recipes
2. Workout Routines
3. At-Home Workouts
4. Yoga Poses for Beginners
5. Pilates Exercises for Beginners
6. Healthy Meal Prepping Tips
7. Grocery Shopping on a Budget
8. Eating Healthy on a Budget
9. Fitness Motivation
10. Running Tips for Beginners
11. Healthy Living Tips
12. Weight Loss Journey
13. Vegan Meal Prep Recipes
14. Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipes

Parenting Vlog Ideas

1. Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom/Dad
2. Day in the Life of a Working Mom/Dad
3. Parenting Hacks
4. Potty Training Tips and Tricks
5. Discipline Techniques that Work
6. Kids Activities
7. Mealtime with Kids
8. Bedtime Routine
9. Parenting Advice
10. Parenting Q&A
11. Indoor Activities for Kids
12. Outdoor Activities for Kids

Productivity and Lifestyle Vlog Ideas

1. Study Tips and Tricks
2. How to Organize Your Life
3. How to be More Productive
4. How to Find Motivation
5. Decluttering Your Space
6. Minimalism
7. Budgeting Tips
8. Saving Money Tips
9. Meal Planning
10. Career Advice
11. Blogging Tips and Tricks
12. Social Media Tips

Personal Growth Vlog Ideas

1. Habits that Changed My Life
2. Things I’m Grateful For
3. Daily Affirmations
4. Self-Care Routine
5. Mental Health Awareness
6. Overcoming Anxiety and Depression
7. Finding Happiness
8. Setting and Achieving Goals
9. Building Confidence
10. Tips for Breaking Bad Habits
11. Time Management Tips

Unusual Vlog Ideas

1. A Day in the Life of a YouTuber
2. Room Tour
3. Day in the Life of a Teacher
4. Day in the Life of a Student
5. Day in the Life of a Business Owner
6. Day in the Life of a Working Mom/Dad
7. YouTubers React
8. Celebrity Impressions
9. Reenacting Famous Movie Scenes
10. Recreating Viral Videos
11. How to Take Care of Your Pet
12. What’s in My Purse?
13. What’s in My Backpack?
14. I Tried Following a Pinterest Recipe
15. I Tried Following a TikTok Trend
16. I Tried ASMR for the First Time
17. Blindfolded Food Taste Test
18. 24-Hour Challenge with a Friend
19. Sharing Personal News on YouTube
20. My Coming Out Story
21. Moving Vlogs
22. Packing Tips for Moving House
23. What’s in My Moving Boxes
24. Saying Goodbye to My Old Home
25. Unpacking in My New Home
26. Setting Up My New Home Office
27. Adjusting to a New City/Country
28. Making Friends in a New Place
29. Dealing with Homesickness

Holiday Vlog Ideas

1. Trick or Treating Tips
2. Christmas Traditions
3. How to Make a Snowman
4. Baking Cookies
5. Wrapping Gifts
6. Decorating the Christmas Tree
7. What I Got for Christmas
8. New Year’s Eve Traditions
9. Thanksgiving Recipes
10. Halloween Costumes
11. Easter Egg Hunt Tips
12. DIY Door Wreath

Funny Vlog Ideas

1. Funny Pranks
2. Try Not to Laugh Challenge
3. Improv Skits
4. Silly Challenges with Friends
5. Slapstick Comedy Sketches
6. Reactions to Things for the First Time
7. Hilarious Situations You’ve Found Yourself In
8. Rants About Annoying Things
9. Parodies of Popular Songs or Movies
10. Funny Spoofs of Viral Videos
11. Blooper Reel
12. Reacting to Funny TikToks

Vlogs About Youtube

1. Vlogging Tips and Tricks
2. How to Start a Vlog
3. How to Grow Your YouTube Channel
4. How to Edit Videos
5. How to Film Videos
6. Tips for Improving Your On-Camera Presence
7. Best Camera and Video Equipment for Vlogging
8. How often Should You Post Videos?
9. How to Make Money on YouTube
10. Answering YouTube Q&A Sessions
11. YouTube Collaborations
12. Unboxing YouTube Equipment
13. Revealing What’s in My YouTube Bag
14. My Filming and Editing Process
15. Take a Tour of My Home Studio
16. How I Plan and Shoot My Videos

Travel Vlog Ideas

1. Packing Tips and Hacks
2. How to Save Money for Travel
3. How to Find Cheap Flights
4. How to Find the Best Deals on Hotels
5. Travel Photography Tips
6. Top Things to do in…
7. City/Country Guide
8. How to Beat Jet Lag
9. Customs and Border Control Tips
10. What to do if Your Flight is Canceled
11. How to Stay Safe when Traveling Abroad
12. General Travel Tips

These video ideas should get you started no matter what niche you are in on YouTube!

Video Creation Tips

Now that we have shared some ideas for vlog topics, we want to give you some general tips to help you create high-quality content for your YouTube channel.

By following these tips, you can produce engaging and entertaining videos that your viewers will love!

Invest in a good quality camera.

You need a decent quality camera for YouTube but this doesn’t mean that you need to buy the most expensive DSLR on the market.

Many smartphones now have excellent cameras that are perfect for vlogging. Just make sure to stabilize your phone when filming.

I personally use the Canon M50 which you can see in my YouTube studio and desk tour.

While you don’t need to invest thousands, it is important to invest in a camera that will allow you to film high-quality videos.

Use good lighting.

Whenever possible, try to film your videos in natural light when vlogging or with good lights if not. This will help your video look more polished and professional.

If you’re filming indoors, there are many decent quality lights you can purchase on Amazon to light yourself. Even a $25 ring light makes a huge difference!

Edit your videos… especially the sound!

Don’t be afraid to spend some time editing your videos before you upload them to YouTube.

This will help you get rid of any awkward pauses or bloopers. And it will also allow you to add captions, music, and other effects that can make your video more engaging.

Most importantly? Editing allows you to fix any sound issues. Using a good microphone and then fixing any sound issues in post production makes some vlogs stand above others.

No one wants to watch videos with bad sound.

Be yourself!

One of the best things about vlogging is that it allows you to show your personality to the world. YouTube video production quality may have risen in recent years but it’s still all about being YOU.

Don’t be afraid to be yourself on camera. Be authentic and genuine, and your viewers will appreciate it.

How to Make Money Vlogging

Vlogging can be a great way to make money. But it takes time and effort to build up a large enough audience to start earning an income from your videos. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

1. Become A YouTube Partner

In the YouTube partner program you can monetize your videos with ads from Adsense.

Adsense is the program run by Google that allows you to place ads on your videos. When viewers watch or click on these ads, you will earn money. This is one of the easiest ways to make money via YouTube.

Related: YouTube Monetization Policy: Can You Make Money?

2. Become An Affiliate

No matter what YouTube niche you are in there are products you can promote as an affiliate.

Many companies offer affiliate programs that allow you to promote their products in your videos. If someone purchases a product through your affiliate link, you will earn a commission.

Related: Guide To Making Money With Affiliate Marketing

3. Sell Products

If you have your own products, such as e-books or courses, you can sell these through your YouTube channel. This is a great way to make money if you have a niche audience.

You can also sell products like merch if you have a channel with a large or committed audience.

Related: 15 Digital Products to Sell Online

4. Offer Consulting Services

If you’re an expert in a particular field, you can offer your services as a consultant. This could include coaching, mentoring, or providing advice on a specific topic.

As an example, a channel about food could offer meal planning services or a channel about growing a business could offer 1-on-1 business coaching.

Related: How To Make Money On YouTube

5. Collaborate With Brands

Many YouTubers earn the majority of their income through sponsorships with brands.

You can collaborate with brands by creating sponsored videos or product reviews. This is a great way to earn money if you have an engaged audience.

Related: How to Get Free Products to Review on YouTube

By following these tips, you can start making money from your vlogging channel.

Just remember that it takes time and effort to build up an audience and start earning an income.

I earned nothing for six months when I started on YouTube but I now earn more than I did at my day job! YouTube can become a full time job where you earn a significant amount of money.

Don’t give up if you don’t see results right away!

Get Started!

Now that you know some general tips for creating high-quality vlogs and videos, it’s time to get started!

Grab your camera and start filming some of the vlog ideas that we’ve shared in this article. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

More YouTube Tips & Tutorials

I’ve been a full time YouTuber since 2021 and love to share everything I’ve learned!

Here are a few useful YouTube resources and tutorials on Pennies Not Perfection:

YouTube Tutorials

• How To Grow Your YouTube Channel
• Making Money On YouTube
• Profitable Niches For YouTube Channels
• Best Books For YouTubers

Youtube Questions

• What are the pros and cons of being a YouTuber?
• How long does a profitable YouTube video need to be?
• What is a cash cow YouTube channel?
• Is YouTube automation a scam?

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