I think for me this is a timely reminder that we need to keep things simple as a new creator. 1. Don’t over complicate it or Over Think it. 2. When Something works - Get curious and double down. 3. Notice what’s happening when we do procrastinate? Do we feel overwhelmed/not good enough. Tine to listen to my own “advice” 😅
I think it's important to realise that you can't start at the top when creating a RU-vid channel. It's perfectly normal to make mistakes, get frustrated and have high and low views. Remember that the vast majority of large channels started many years ago, and as long as you learn, practice and get better, in time you'll get there!
@@EnglishEars-6 I post every sunday at around 8pm central time. My main target is the US. Do you think i should change 8pm to like midnight in central time?
One thing I found is that starting a RU-vid channel about something your passionate about makes it a lot easier. I only have 3 subs and have the greatest time on the earth making videos.
I'm nearing 1,000 subscribers with only about 400 left! I'm really trying to work on better thumbnails and focusing on a niche. Thank you VidIQ for everything you have taught us!
Is my channel destroyed? It used to have a different name and stuff, then i deleted all my videos and changed it to this name, then i didn’t upload for i while, then i deleted a bunch of my bad videos, should i just restart? I think that might be it
@@IronOre33 honestly I just did the same thing. You have to view it as starting over anyway, because RU-vid is getting used to your new name and the videos you post (even if they’re old). I started over because I rebranded in a better way, and was experimenting. Now I’ve got it down, and feel pretty confident. Even though it’s changed, I find myself getting more views better than before despite starting over. It will just take time, I’d say be patient with it.
I started posting videos mid February. I have 860 subscribers now. I watch a bunch of videos with tips and tricks. However, some of the best advice i got is to 1. Get started 2.get your first 50-100 videos first 3. Just keep posting, you are 1 video away from your best video.
trying to grow in a saturated niche has been a challenge, but I love every second of the process. That's how I know I'm in it for the right reasons! I hope every other small channel that watches this video finds their version of "success!" 🖤
It’s very funny how people want 1000 subscribers, but then 99% of them realize that earn 6$ / month… RU-vid has become a money service. If you want views and subscribers, make Ads
I launched a channel in Sept 23 and got 1,000 subs in about 4 months. After watching your channel and using your advice I launched my new channel and got 1,000 subs in 4 videos.
I just started recently and have 30 subscribers so far.. been trying to upload as often as I can. Its definitely a grind, but I enjoy the process. Thank you for the video! It gives me more motivation to continue 👍🏻
Best piece of advice I’ve ever been given… “Are your videos good enough that you would even watch them yourself?” If your answer is NO, then you already know what the problem is. If you answered YES then you are on the right track to succeed. Good luck all ❤
I am 55 subs away from 1K. I did not take my channel seriously until less than a year ago. I don't do it for money. But it doesn't mean I'm not passionate about my topic. And I want to serve my viewers well. This channel has been instrumental in helping me.
@@UseYourBrain00thank you! I woke up to 10 more subs overnight 🎉❤🎉. I think people get more comfortable with your channel the closer you get to a thousand but that could be just my theory.
I did this with shorts. One of my shorts got a 1 out of 10. It was about the rarest lego piece. Since it did so well, I made another short with similar title about the rarest mini figure. That video flopped and is my lowest performing, even though I though it was my most engaging and best editing I had done. I'm starting to think shorts are luck based. If they aren't, what am I doing wrong?
What is said makes sense i realized that this roblox game was popular called anime defenders so i made a video or a beginner guide on the video and it went viral last time i checked it got a whopping 407 views
You guys are amazing with this stuff. Ive been pouring heaps into learning and evolving with each video and am hoping for subs and views.. im really trying and when ima quit i push harder. Keep it up peeps !!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your thumbnail tip make SO MUCH SENSE! My "viral" video (165k views compared to low thousands or less) has such a basic but striking thumbnail. It's just 2 images, one with 😮💨👎 the other is 😎👍. People can clearly see one is the bad option the other is the good and the title gives some info. This was just a happy accident, but I'll remember this for future content.
I think I’m on my way to 1000 subscribers but not sure. I started posting around a week and a half ago and already at 251 subscribers. I’ve gotten good feedback regarding the drawings I’ve shown. Only time will tell I guess. I will continue to take my time and post only when I feel a drawing, combined with the editing, music, location etc is good enough for people to see. Good luck everyone. Work hard and you will be rewarded ❤
Thank you, vidIQ! I've been watching your videos since I began publishing my own. I am learning a lot from your videos. Furthermore, I reached my subscriber goal in mid-June 2024, just five months later after applying your techniques. Keep it up.
If you're reading this, you have something very special and unique to offer that no one else does, you are here for a purpose, and I wish you success and that your efforts will be rewarded. You've got this! Lets gooooo!
I'm what you'd call a small-but-hopeful channel, who's gained almost 300 subs in the last year. I haven't even hit the crux of what my channel is going to be about yet (I'll eventually get there), but it turns out that people really like frogs and frog habitats. I made a series of videos on that and it's been _my_ niche for a while, even though most of the subs and viewers are Australians. I doubled-down on my first video and it paid off, and now people from other countries are watching as well. I doubt I'll hit 1k subs this year but I believe it's not far off. the channel is supposed to be about videography (scenes, techniques for capture, etc.) which I'm sure will pay off once it gets into gear.
I started gaining momentum on my channel and it’s literally come to a complete stop in June, minimal growth and less views, it genuinely is super tough and is disheartening but I’m not ready to give up
@@WayOfTheZombie yeah I dont think AI content helps either, but I think I need to learn to deal with it because it’s not going anywhere. I’m hoping it’s just a bad month and I can turn it around it can just be so demoralising
Oh, and just remembered: the utter irony of Rob doing a video about the frustrations of getting your first 1000 subscribers. The same Rob telling everyone that subscribers don't matter, and how he hasn't subscribed to anyone in years. The same Rob who had to search to find 5 channels that miraculously got their subs in 60 days. Whilst totally ignoring those of us repeatedly stating that RU-vid has been systematically removing ours for months, three at a time.
There is nothing contradictory. When we say subscribers don't matter, we mean don't race to gain subscribers. Focus on your channel content, on watch hours, on packaging, on your videos being pushed to people who are not on your subscribers list. When you focus on your content and your ideal viewers (as Rob explained in the video), your subscriber count will grow anyway. The point here is don't buy subscribers, don't use the promote tab to gain subscribers, don't do sub-baiting content, etc.
@@vidIQ Great. So what about those of us that did everything you suggested, have YOUR TOOLS to do everything you've suggested, but YT still refuses to surface our content in front of anyone even remotely close to our audience anymore, let alone stop removing our ORGANIC Subscribers, that we happen to have known for years, as they follow us else where? Also, again, you seem to forget that some of us are having all these issues as viewers too. I find it seriously weird to keep having to state that if I'm having these same issues as a viewer, why is it so difficult to understand that the issue I'm having as a content creator is happening to the person being hurled at me outside of their niche, or to their watch hours when YT unsubscribes me on its crazy rampage?
As Harvey Specter once said, "I don't play the odds, I play the man". Similarly we shouldn't play the RU-vid Algorithm; instead, we should play the viewers.😄
My favorite RU-vidr is Ella Katherine. She used to do boarding school blogs. Butt she just graduated. So now she’s going to go do travel blogs. I’m going to stay watching her!
I started 2 months ago and I’m at 227 subscribers, pushing it slowing cos I knw that I will get to 1k subscribers soonest❤❤❤ Do not quit or be discouraged my fellow small and new creators, we will get there soonest. Much love 💕
Took me 5+ Years just to reach 1k 💀but then again I was deleting old videos and uploading new ones till I actually found what content I wanted. My tip is don’t give up and don’t delete uploads even if they’re cringe lol
so your suggestion is to completely change the subject of your channel to whats current? But niches dont last. what happens to my channel when that niche grows old?
Hey everyone, I started this channel to connect with you all. Recently, I faced some tough times, and creating content has been my way of coping and finding joy. Your support through subscribing would mean the world to me and help me keep going. Thanks for your support! ❤
I would love you to help me to find my "niche" for a piano channel, I would like to know what I should focus on: Movie Soundtracks? Game Soundtracks? Classical or neo-classical pieces? Or just play the pieces I like?
Sir i was averaging 100k per short but one day suddenly my reach weent from 2m to 400k and now within 400k reach i barely hit 1k views but back then i used to get 20k average at 400k reach ❤
It looks like the trend you hopped on has past my friend. lf you use OPC (Other people’s content) by that I mean upload footage from a movie etc it can only take you so far, then people start to crave originality. This is only my opinion and I could be wrong. Good luck and good health 👍
I'm going to try the 3 act structure on my next video. I know it as a tool for making movies and writing books. But for some reason I never connected that to my videos. We will see how it goes!
Based on what I've learned so far I've come 2 realize that each person has Different requirements of what they r looking for in a RU-vid video...pretty much similar to how they deal with real life situations as well. So when I hear information like this..in this video it helps But..I personally believe people will eventually change what they look for over time bruh. I'm just gonna have 2 continue 2 absorb pretty much endless information..but that is only for me 2 get a better understanding of what's happening and why is it happening.
It's just such a mistery to me why sometimes when I upload a short that immediately it gets at least 400 views after around 5 hours, then the next day when I upload a short again then it's not getting any views and as if it's not being pushed to shorts feed?
So interesting as always! I'm super intrigued by the three acts structure, but I don't have a clear idea on how to apply this on a gaming Channel, especially if videos are gameplays/let's play kind of videos. Any suggestions?
