‘The Beginner’s Guide to YouTube’ – ‘Mashable’

Eric Larson says, “YouTube‘s been around for a while — you’ve probably heard of it.The video-sharing site went live in 2005, and has since become the go-to medium for uploading footage on the web. More than one hour of video is uploaded to the site every second.

Still, as seasoned as it is, it’s helpful to look back at the basics. Whether you’re a complete n00b or a longtime peruser hoping to finally dive in, we rounded up a few things to know before getting started“.