RU-vid can be very disheartening and knock you down when you videos flop and constantly make 10/10’s but I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, I will be reminded to thank myself for NEVER GIVING UP!
I've been saying to never give up for two years. A few weeks back I did in fact give up... If your niche just happens to not be the exact same thing the algorithm now loves you will never grow... No matter consistency, quality of your content or even audience engagement... My audience engagement is amazing and has been for well over a year, resulting in many subs, despite the video's hardly showing up to anyone... The result is 2.6K subs, yet not even half-way the first tier of monetization... Stuck at 1400 watch hours for a year now and it's not changing. Every single video just flops... Even the ones that had a 30% clickrate and 70-80% AVD for a long time!
@@bbreak its most probably because your making videos in dutch or the non-english language u r using, make videos in english, and put dutch subtitles if u want
@El_Kenshi our language limits the target audience. However, making real life vlogs in English while living in a non-English country is really, really weird. You can't expect everyone around you to also speak English, so it would become an annoying mix of Dutch and English, not comfortable to listen to for anyone. Besides the audience engagement is better with the Dutch audience if the vlogs are Dutch and there's still a potential audience of 1-2 million people, besides us offering full English subtitles (we actually have quite a few subs who don't speak Dutch!). Either way, we quit. So thanks for the advice, but we're not putting any effort into this mission impossible anymore (except occasionally just for the fun of it).
I love that this story looks like it's "sweet old lady stumbles into success" but the reality is she's smart and capable and knew exactly what she was and is doing.
*This is exactly what happened with me and my Numismatic channel! From one single viral video, I reached 1K subs very fast and got monetized directly!* 😁😁😁
Nice! I like metals stacking because it's so simple, but I've always had respect for the numismatic guys because the depth of knowledge required is impressive, you probably learn a lot of history too. I'll check ya out.
@@drivingdaily582 I loved coins and banknotes since kid and this was my obvious niche choice. I've learned a lot new stuff since I started my channel and this was positive also for selling online.
🔥🔥🔥I hit 130k subs in 6 months using YT shorts. I first committed to 4 shorts per week. I tried to make each video better than the last. And then I got my first viral video about 4 months in with 24M views. That single viral video gained me 45k subs.
I just got started. How do I make shorts, is it jut that I upload short videos and they are automatically put in that category, or do I need to do something else?
I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
This is exactly right! I have been monetized for 8 months and I am still constantly learning. But I watch videos in the same niche and adjust and learn daily.
I think in a way it’s better that Jen doesn’t have the a set up that’s too fancy or high-spec because it’s her relatability and genuineness that makes people feel like they can trust her and want to hear what she has to say. Really pleased for her.
That sense of connection to a RU-vidr is definitely what makes all the difference. There are some creators I follow and whose advice I take when making videos but others whose style and delivery just makes me switch off immediately. I know it's about the message not the messenger but I just can't watch coaches who are constantly in your face, speaking rapidly or have that weird nervous energy.
@@WillowsAIAcademy yeah there's one creation coach whose approach is "why aren't you listening to me?" and has this very unsettling nervous energy about them. I can't watch their videos at all as they're so condescending.
I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach in your name for the whole world to hear that you saved me from a huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Christina
Christina Jones really defined the standard for others to follow, we love her here at in the UK , her marketing strategy has been very helpful It is changed many lives
I reached 1k and 4000 hours in 6 months. Secret is consistency, improvement and a vision. I’m at 3.5k now. I haven’t any experience in RU-vid. I just love what I’m doing and investing on my channel :)
I fully understand working all the time then making videos, definitely a lot to keep up with, but I think ots worth it. Ill check out your channel bro.
I know at least half my videos are good..i get a few subs each release but some videos i think the thumb and stuff are nailed i get no views or subs....btw i refunded police inside virtual reality for future fun cops and robbers 2024....im a VR guy now hahaha
it took me 13 months to monetize my channel, and it now been a year since ive been monetized and i still havent made £2800 in total 😭 shes absolutely rocking it 😎
I just had one of my best days yesterday. As far as getting subscribers I got 25 in one day. I’m absolutely ecstatic and that’s totally just complete awesome sauce! As my favorite Time traveler says “great Scott”. 🎉🎉😂
I clicked accidentally but I’m glad I did. This video is exactly what I needed. I’m in the research phase right now as I work on finding a registered agent and getting a DBA. So your videos are definitely welcome.
When she said "You have To learn, You have to learn" that is so true. I am a new youtuber and its not easy, however i await that day to come when i get MONETIZED. And with that being said, CONSISTENCY is key.
Just to be clear guys. Not all youtubers tell this. But your earnings depends on what country you live in and the country your videos are most watched and what CONTENT your channel IS ABOUT.. So don't be encouraged too soon and be discourage for this info im telling. Learn fRom her strategy and not from how she earns money. QUALITY before MONEY. and CHOOSE a CONTENT that MAKES You HAPPY and thus make it EASIER for you.
it's kinda surreal to think how much i used to watch this kind of video back in the past. I've gotten to a point where a new video will get me 30,000 watch hours and over a thousand subs in of itself. its amazing what hard work can do.
Although this ladies niche is very different from our channels niche, we have incredible similarities in what we did to get monetized and make actual money off RU-vid (we did it in 6 months) You don’t need expensive equipment(We use our phones, a mic and a small tripod) We try to post every week. We devour educational RU-vid channels like this all the time to get better along with video editing channels. And we’re narrowing down our viewer avatar. Don’t give up! Thanks for the great videos vidIQ!🤙
I watched her monetization journey a few weeks back 😊. It definitely inspired me to keep going 🌸. And I can’t help but be a little bit proud that’s she’s a fellow BC (Canada 🇨🇦) dweller!
Thank you so much for the motivation VIDIQ! I haven't posted any video for over a year and procrastinating like crazy - that horse is totally at the fence! I've just discovered you and so glad I did! I may just get back at it, thanks to you! Here's to all us wee channels at home. We can do it!
My first 4 weeks i got 1000 subs and my second month isn't over yet and I'm about to hit 10,000 subs. Very good channel start for me super happy about the results.
Im far from being monetized but keep going. If you’re reading this and just starting, don’t give up, you will get there. Biggest tip from anyone is consistency. Create a schedule and stick to it! Good job and keep it up y’all!
It took me nearly a year to get monetized since I upload short animations, making 4000 hours tough. I didn't mind though, as I love building a community. Monetization is just a bonus that might allow me to go full-time someday :)
Wow, this is exactly what I needed! Your advice on monetization is spot-on and very detailed. Thank you for taking the time to share this valuable information. I can't wait to implement these strategies and see the results. Your content is always top-notch!
This was so inspirational. My niche is self-improvement, motivation, self-love and self-care. I am not getting much views. I have 367 subscribers. I watch vidIQ videos and videos of other content creators. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Great tips! I was making more videos but am making one video per week at present.
In starting i was getting views but now views are getting lower and lower RU-vid is like a rollercoaster ride i am enjoying and i will improve my content and monitize my channel All the best to everyone ❤ We will make it together ❤
Same happened to me with my shorts. Look at my channel I was hitting up to 1.3 thousand views each video and then YT pulled the plug, dropped down to 3 or 4 views each even after 48 hours and those I took private. I have decided to stop all long form and concentrate on shorts. All my subs so far generated from shorts when those views were coming in. If YT would not have pulled the plug I could had been monetized in 6 months. Now that’s projected out to two plus years. I was going to quit and I’ve gotten a dozen emails to me saying do not quit this niche. Just grind away.
Learned a bit about this and still learning so I can evolve and grow my channel and reach. I appreciate these kinds of informative videos that remind us to be more thoughtful. Thanks!
Its been 6 month, I have 832 subs and 4k watch hours, I’m almost there and I was so so damn consistent and still am, if its your passion then it should be a hustle, get there or die trying ( follow this mentality and you will be successful g
I have 583 videos only have 443 subs. I still have a long way to go to get monetized and like I said before I have now been doing this for almost 8 goddamn years.
I have a RU-vid channel that only posted about 11 videos and has about 600+ subscribers. I ran another channel and earned 150+ subs from just one video. What has this experience proven? It is a skill, a trainable muscle. Even the best videos can be improved.
I essentially had to muddle through learning the whole thing. You can go online to dozens of gurus and they will show you basics, often with screens and menus that don't even match to your own. Online learning can be frustrating and with so many chefs, really hard to get a definitive answer to many important things. So you learn by making mistakes and slowly working stuff out. I have literally stumbled along for 4 months now and it's really just been the last few weeks where things have really begun to move, so keep with it people, eventually the light switches on! Just knuckle down, grind, learn, don't stress just enjoy the experience, it WILL happen and if you cannot find a "niche" don't worry after a few months the niche will actually find you!
Been consistently making videos every day for about 3 months now and finally starting to see slight progress. It’s a grind for sure. If you are reading this I wish you and your channel all the success in the world 😊
Wow! Her video is actually what motivated my bride and me to start our channel. I am glad to see her get some recognition. Awesome! of all the millions of videos out there she passed both of our paths.
Thank you for talking about Jen today. You gave me hope and encouragement. I appreciate that. I can relate to her by not having editing skills or everything she said,but watching your vidIQ videos helps me understand and learn step by step those skills. I am growing my channel every day and I am still learning to improve and get monetize soon.Thank you. She is amazing!!!💖🤗
If you spend time watching Jen's videos and get to know her, you'll quickly see she is far from ‘ordinary’. Her success on RU-vid is backed by her personality and life attitude.
My niche is very small and doesn't get a lot of views and I'm okay with that. All I want to do with my channel is to create content that adds value and I'm passionate about my subject. I have only uploaded one video but I am in the process of creating the next 8 videos. I plan to release 5 of these at the same time and then 2 videos a week after that. Here's hoping I find my audience. Good luck everyone.
There's definitely a lot I personally can relate to here. I had a big drop-off in pretty much everything just a couple of weeks ago. Everything was going great and then... nothing. I was at that point where I could've just given up but as I enjoy what I do I decided to try and push through it. It took some time but my latest video got six times the views of my previous one. Still not as high as the usual 1000+ views I was getting and my Subscriber numbers haven't seen as big an uptick but I'm definitely doing better and hoping this is going to see a return to the performance I was reaching. On the subject of the ''viral moment'' and learning from it, given my breakout moment was a video called ''Naked for You'' (which despite sounding a bit like clickbait is actually a tender power ballad about allowing yourself to be vulnerable) got 48k views, mostly from 65+ year old men in India, I'm wondering if I'm on the right video streaming platform... ;)
I have 28k subs and still not monetized,some days we have good views and other bad.what i also find strange is that when we promote a video RU-vid sends a lot of views and subs to my channel so there is audience but when you dont pay they cand send the audience.? But we are still going strong to get monetized😊
Hey really love your videos and your tips are really helpful! I did as you said and after just getting 10-20 views per video i made 2 video which both hit over 1800 views. Right now I'm trying to get into real editing software because I edited the videos with my smartphone and they're far away from the quality i want them to be. I will definitely watch more of your videos! Have a great day.
It's because of Jen that I 've restarted on YT. 🌞She gave me hope that it IS POSSIBLE. I will also start with the 10-week challenge as she did as it is a dream for my non-profit rescue centre to get some help in paying the bills for the horses and dogs that were rescued. Hope...I have hope again 💙 Thank you Jen 🙏
She is amazing! Let me also share these videos with you for more inspiration: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ynn3MEFKOME.htmlsi=9E0zxL270AFFvxfq ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nKp82rW7rKU.htmlsi=SkNcFXyvSE4FVaMz ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AfmJFkDDhCE.htmlsi=jXk_ErNZyF3ryX-E ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JgIpto3duGA.htmlsi=bWC26hS3Wa6RS_SX ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hY4pybwOUq0.htmlsi=kGouz3Bkd_ouZFtH ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hY4pybwOUq0.htmlsi=H7bKpi2h2eM9RlBU
I've had my channel for nearly 9 months now and I hit 1000 subs recently - your videos are definitely very helpful! I still have not gotten monetized as I don't have 4000 watch hours as I am primarily a shorts youtuber - but the shorts criteria is quite high. Anyone have any advice?
I hit 4,000 watch hours yesterday and hit 1k subs. Took 1 month. Technically I hit 2k subs but Ive had this channel for years and had 838 subs. Didnt upload for 5 years and started a different niche so its funny because on the day I passed 4k watch hours I hit 1,838 subs. This morning Im over 2k subs and 7k watch hours thanks VidIQ
love that you featured her, I came across her channel naturally on suggested video a 2-3 weeks ago and It was very inspirational for me to see her succes and her very easy going and very practical tips for new youtuber who watches videos like vidIQ and other big content creators which are super helpful but also at same level , discouraging as we start comparing our editing / visuals/ lighting/ story telling to these best ones! even though i dont miss a vidIQ video now! please continue featuring "ordinary" and "average" ppl who hit their goals and their strategies through their own story n success, as it helps us relate to them and this keeps us motivated!
i have over 140,000 subscribers & RU-vid was my full time job since 2010, and NOW im about to become homeless due to youtube, soooo all my time, effort, blood , sweat and tears down the drain all for nothing, all due to youtube changing up the website way to many times, youtube used to send out numerous notifications a day......now they only send out 3 a day, plus the algorithm is messed up as well, half my subs dont even get my videos anymore, its sad that this was my full time job & now i'll be homeless living in a tent in a couple of weeks! Unreal! as much as i love my subs and fans, it goes to show you that it doesn't matter how many subs you have in 2024!
Good for her and all the others that make this happen. For some of us NO matter how bad we want it, it is just not in the cards. After 3 years and 2k subs its obviously not going to happen for me. Subs are easy these days. Hard part is watch time especially in small niech like mine. Even though a few channels are. I just can not compete with them. Good luck to everyone else out there. Its time I personally give up on the idea
Strategy 1: Be Consistent, Upload at least one video per week Strategy 2: Figuring out your niche, Go for a niche in which you're most interested in and keen for learning Strategy 3: Watch your competitors. Make sure you stay updated seeing your competitors and figuring out what's going viral Strategy 4: Your first 10-20 videos will suck and not perform as expected. Improvement is the key here Strategy 5: Learn, Learn and Learn. Editing, Writing, Designing are basic skills required to master RU-vid Strategy 6: You don't need expensive stuff to conquer youtube. Invest in yourself rather than in equipment Strategy 7: I didn't watch this, Bye
