Jack and Dean: How to break into vlogging

They have over 430,000 YouTube subscribers, their own Radio 1 iPlayer show, and a league of loyal fans across the world - but this success didn't happen overnight. Here Jack and Dean share their top six tips on how you can find your niche and build your fanbase to become a vlogging supremo...
1. Even if you only have a basic camera to hand, get stuck in and start filming!

2. There's no secret formula to making a viral hit

3. It's not all about the glitzy effects...

4. Quality over quantity

5. Use social media as a way of engaging with your fans

6. The key to building your brand - just be yourself

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