Growing my YouTube channel & monetisation | My half year review

Six months into my YouTube channel in 2026: How am I growing my analytics and working towards monetisation #sigma #sigmalens #sigmfpl #sigmauk 00:00 - Introduction to the video 00:16 - Titles 00:33 - 2026 channel strategy 02:29 - Upcoming Sigma lens reviews 03:48 - SEO experts - Your advice please 05:57 - VidIQ YouTube channel analysis 07:27 - OpusClip - Shorts from long form content 08:33 - Growth impact of OpusClip shorts 09:06 - VidIQ 90 day full channel analysis 10:10 - The content plan 10:50 - The rest of 2026... 12:18 - My next goal: Monetisation 13:44 - A HUGE thank you For more information regarding Sigma cameras and lenses please follow this link so that Sigma know that I sent you there :) - https://sigmauk.com/?ref=huw Please do consider giving this video a LIKE if you have enjoyed it. Also if this video has been useful to you or interesting then please do consider subscribing to the channel. Remember to also click on the bell icon to be notified of new content. For details, dates and prices for my photographic workshops in the UK please visit the Workshops page of my website at www.huwalban.com Subscribe to my occasional newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/9284ea031e17/huwalban My Facebook:   / huwalban   My Instagram:   / huwalban   My Website: http://www.huwalban.com All images and video are copyright Huw Alban Below are Amazon UK links to the major stills equipment that makes up my Sigma kit bag. These are affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but if a purchase is made then I earn a (very) small percentage which helps to support my work and this YouTube channel. A huge thank you in advance to anyone that makes a purchase using these links. You are a legend :) Sigma fpL camera with EVF-11 electronic viewfinder- https://amzn.to/36oH3mL Sigma Large Hand Grip HG-21 (for Sigma fpL) - https://amzn.to/3quFb2I Pig Iron LB-1 L-Bracket (fits Sigma fpL) - https://amzn.to/3tFIDK4 Sigma BF camera - https://amzn.to/43OIWUx Nisi l-bracket (fits Sigma BF camera) - https://amzn.to/3WkiHkp JJC LCD hood (for use with Sigma BF camera) - https://amzn.to/3IHEKhO Sigma MC-21 Canon EF to L-Mount - https://amzn.to/4awOzZk Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary L-mount - https://amzn.to/3Kpx7gI Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary L-Mount - https://amzn.to/3IBu7qW Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports L-Mount - https://amzn.to/4mMd4q9 Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary L-Mount - https://amzn.to/4reLsxi Sigma 100-400mm F5 - 6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary L-Mount - https://amzn.to/3IytkqM Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary L-mount - https://amzn.to/4nTEnQf JJC Remote Shutter Release for Sigma - https://amzn.to/3qxC0HL Sigma CR-41 Remote Shutter Release for fp/fpL camera - Link coming soon Sigma BP 51 Lithium Ion Digital Camera Battery - https://amzn.to/3NimtoG JJC USB Dual Battery Charger for Sigma BP-51 Battery - https://amzn.to/3D7gCxR Neewer Arca-Swiss compatible plate With 1/4 inch screw - https://amzn.to/3qDhJQT Kase K9 filter holder kit - https://amzn.to/3gESd9t Kase K9 lens caps for K9 100mm filter - https://amzn.to/3gI73Mp Kase K9 Magnetic 77mm adapter - https://amzn.to/36mUKD3 Kase K9 Magnetic 72mm adapter - https://amzn.to/3wAlevd Kase Wolverine Shockproof 100mm ND64 Filter Neutral Density 6 Stop - https://amzn.to/3E6Fqa6 Kase Wolverine Shockproof 100mm x 150mm Medium Grad ND0.6 Filter 2 Stop - https://amzn.to/3hCqmtw Kase Wolverine Shockproof 100mm x 150mm Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter 3 Stop - https://amzn.to/3g3AESX Kase Wolverine Shockproof 100mm x 150mm Reverse Grad ND0.9 Filter 3 Stop - https://amzn.to/3E34PSi Kase Wolverine Shockproof 100mm x 150mm Center Grad ND1.2 Filter 4 Stop - https://amzn.to/3hvWTBf Lee Filters filter pouch - https://amzn.to/3vDv4s5 VANGUARD VEO Active 53 Camera Backpack - https://amzn.to/3Ayd5cb Artists View Catcher - https://amzn.to/3qaNcbG Benro Tortoise TTOR34CLV tripod - https://amzn.to/4numms4 Benro Tortoise TTOR35 tripod - https://amzn.to/4idy1cK Benro GD3WH precision geared head - https://amzn.to/3qeOvGU Benro GD36PT 3-Way Geared Head - https://amzn.to/3NmXqoY Vanguard VEO2 265CB carbon fibre travel tripod with ball head - https://amzn.to/3VMMobI Video creation gear: DJI OSMO Pocket - https://amzn.to/3fTLZSQ or https://amzn.to/3ijCLAX DJI OSMO Pocket control wheel - https://amzn.to/3gafb71 DJI OSMO Pocket storage holder (with space for the control wheel) - https://amzn.to/3podSFs DJI OSMO audio adapter - https://amzn.to/3iipdW6 Rode Wireless Go - https://amzn.to/34REMfM Ulanzi OSMO Pocket holder - https://amzn.to/31EiWOM OSMO Pocket clamp holder - https://amzn.to/3ikOEq0 Joby gorillapod - https://amzn.to/2Rsco0A