This content originally appeared on Telerik Blogs and was authored by Leomaris Reyes
From one content creator to another, here are some tips for getting started!
Are you considering devoting some of your time to creating content? Let me tell you, it’s an excellent choice!
Today, creating content—whether it’s video, written or any other format you can imagine—has become one of the most powerful tools to boost your career, both in the tech world and beyond.
In addition to being a fantastic way to contribute to the community, content creation pushes you to stay updated and evolve constantly, opening new doors in your professional journey. And that’s not all: beyond the technical aspects, it offers invaluable practice in public speaking (especially if you’re into video, talks or similar formats) and can even help you master a second language, among many other benefits.
After years of dedication to creating content, I want to share with you some tips that have guided me along my journey of teaching and professional growth. Discover the practices I recommend—and those you might want to avoid!
Let’s Start with the Tips!
1. Don’t Wait to Be Perfect to Start
When people ask me about content creation and how to get started, I’ve noticed that one of the most common obstacles is the need for everything to be perfect. Many people think they need an expensive camera, a top-tier professional space, to be experts in editing or even have a flawless website to begin with. It’s OK to want to do things well, but life is about finding balance.
Always ask yourself this question: “If I haven’t started, how will I know what to perfect?” The key is to take the leap while staying committed to quality. Start with what you have—whether it’s making videos, writing, speaking or any other form of content creation. That dream camera or perfect space will come with time. What truly drives growth is experience and practice, pushing you to improve every day and challenge yourself to keep going.
2. Believe in Yourself
Your best friend or your worst enemy is yourself. Always remember that there is someone who has been or is where you are now, and that person will thank you for the content you’re sharing, whether it’s to land a job, for university or simply to practice.
3. Define Your Content Identity 
Once you’re clear on the previous steps, it’s crucial to define the topics you want people to associate with you. For example, you might think: “I want to be the first source that comes to mind when people think about Android and .NET MAUI.”
After that, decide what type of content you want to create: videos, blogs, talks, etc. (Make sure to set a deadline for your decision). If you decide to create a blog, research which tools best suit your needs, such as Medium or hosting your own blog. Or if you choose to start a YouTube channel, ask yourself: When will I create the account? What name will I choose? And so on.
The most important thing is that those actionable steps have a deadline. And here’s another key point: Choose your content distribution channels carefully. The goal is for it to be a space where you feel comfortable, not one that adds pressure. If you can only start with one, go for it. If you have time for more, go ahead!
4. In Which Language(s) Will Your Content Be?
This is a crucial moment to define your project! In my personal opinion, let me give you the example of English and Spanish: For me, English has a much wider reach, while Spanish often has less documentation, which means both options present an opportunity.
If you feel that you have the time and capacity, you can create your content in multiple languages. If not, that’s fine; you can choose just one. The important thing is that, once you make that decision, you always make both versions of your content available simultaneously. In the case of my blog, AskXammy.com, for example, I never launch an article in English without having the Spanish version ready, and vice versa. This way, I keep both audiences informed.
5. Define the Frequency at Which You’ll Create Content
I define the frequency of publishing as the commitment you make to yourself to grow your project. Clearly, the more consistent you are, the better. If people see your content regularly, it becomes easier for you to grow, get shared and for you to stay top of mind. That way, when they search for topics you create content on, they’ll go straight to your blog, channel or chosen platform.
My personal recommendation is that, no matter what your distribution channel is, aim to create at least one piece of content per week. (If you can do it more than once a week, even better!).
Once you’ve set that frequency, the most important thing is to stick to that goal and follow through.
6. Find a Support Network! 
It’s completely normal to feel discouraged at first and think that no one likes your content. But the first thing you need to do is let go of that thought. It’s natural, because if you’re just starting out, people don’t know you yet. Give them time to discover you and consume your content.
Find a support network. Share your distribution channel on your LinkedIn, X and something that has worked really well for me is searching for Facebook groups dedicated to the topic I’m sharing. And if, by chance, you can’t find a group talking about Android, for example, see it as an opportunity! Create it yourself! And right there, when you publish new content, share the link so more people can see it.
7. Create Your Topic Database!
It’s no secret that some days ideas flow more easily than others! That’s why I recommend having a space on your favorite platform, or simply in a note app or notebook, where you can jot down all the topic ideas that come to mind. This way, you’ll always have a queue of material to create content from. From experience, I can tell you that it’s much more convenient to have your topics listed in advance.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that if a relevant or new topic comes up, you won’t address it. On the contrary, it’s important to develop the skill of adapting and reacting quickly, so your audience always has fresh, up-to-date content.
Wrap-up
And that’s all! I’ve been creating content for many years, and I’m sharing these tips with a lot of love, as they are things I wish I had known when I started. I hope they give you a little push to motivate you to start or keep creating content!
It’s a beautiful gesture, and the most rewarding part is the positive impact you have on others.
It’s like leaving a mark on the world!
Thank you for reading my article. See you next time! 
This content originally appeared on Telerik Blogs and was authored by Leomaris Reyes