Why we built this
We started GrowYourChannel because we were frustrated. Every time we searched for YouTube gear recommendations, we got one of two things: massive tech sites that treat creators as an afterthought, or tiny blogs with outdated reviews they clearly never tested themselves.
We wanted one place that covers everything a YouTube creator needs — cameras, mics, lighting, software, and growth tools — with honest recommendations at every budget. Not spec sheets rewritten from Amazon listings. Actual opinions from people who use this gear to make videos.
How we test and recommend
When we recommend a product, we tell you exactly how we evaluated it. If we tested it ourselves, we say so. If our recommendation is based on creator community feedback, expert reviews, and spec analysis, we say that too. We never pretend to have tested something we haven't.
Every gear guide includes budget, mid-range, and premium picks because we believe great YouTube content is possible at any price point. A $50 mic upgrade matters more than a $1,500 camera if your audio is bad.
Affiliate Disclosure
How we make money: This site contains affiliate links. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is how we keep the site running and the content free.
Specifically:
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Product links to Amazon earn us a small commission (typically 2.5-4% depending on the product category).
- Software affiliate programs: We participate in affiliate programs for tools like TubeBuddy, vidIQ, Adobe, Canva, and others. These typically pay a percentage of the subscription price.
- Display advertising: We may display ads on certain pages to supplement our income.
What this means for you: Our affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations. If a product isn't good, we don't recommend it regardless of commission rate. We'd rather lose a commission than your trust.
What we never do: We never accept payment from brands to recommend products we don't believe in. We never post fake reviews or fabricated testimonials. We never display Amazon prices on our site unless they're pulled in real-time through Amazon's API.
Contact us
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