5 mistakes that keep channels small

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Which one of these are you focusing on right now? Number 5 always😂

[@catherine6653]

#5 Thanks for explaining analytics. 😊

[@RobinLaneLowe]

I need to get better at not just talking to my followers, and remembering to talk to new followers.

[@jennywaterswellness]

I need to get better about looking at analytics!

[@saundraboulware]

I love the changes: -The title of your channel -The different thumbnail of this video...not sure why, but I did like the previous one. I like this one too! I've been implementing so many of your tips that I am 4-6 of your videos behind in commenting, but I will catch up. I try to schedule my plan to watch your videos, but when KZbin puts your recent one in my feed and notifications--I stop in my tracks 💖😃! It is a MUST to watch your new video no matter where I am or what I am doing. At the time of this comment, I have watched this video 3 times 😁! I'm learning so much and making major shifts thanks to you! I first watched your video after it was published at the 8min mark with 30 views. As I sat down to watch again an hour later, it was at 311 views (and counting) with 93 likes**. Soooo very encouraging to me and what I can do for my channel, again...thanks to you. I'm sorry to be long-winded, but this is how I'm communicating what value your lessons are bringing to me. And just as a testimony, your tip from a previous video, about making your viewer smile and agree--that's me all the way! My head is bobbing up and down with agreement from this and all your videos 😄! And finally, to answer your question, I am focusing on researching my topic, title, & thumbnail before creating my video right now😁. Actually, I've done a little research, but not as extensive using the tools as I should. That will be my number one (#1) change. Side Two: (2) I already plan my introduction statement, thanks to you, but I have not been doing it in bullet points. So that's a relief and I'll be doing that too. (3) And about checking the analytics, I believe I watch them too much. But, I need more details, as you showed here, on how to watch the analytics and what each bar, rating, graphs, etc. mean, plus how to use that for improvement or celebration. (This is going to be "doozer"! Yay!) I could hug KZbin right now for putting your 1st challenge video in my feed 🤗😍. Of course, I can hug (and want to) you too🤩!!! So very grateful!!! I used your thumbnail tip on my latest video (published yesterday) and it worked! My numbers are the highest it's ever been and still increasing 😁🤗♥. And how you re-made of her thumbnail on caregiving, I can see clearly--It made me want to click (if I was on her channel)! Special Comment: I haven't submitted my channel for review yet, but I will. I keep learning so much and deciding on what one thing I want you to review for me. **Side Note: At the time I am posting this comment, your video has 947 views in 3 hours, and 201 Likes!!! I love the growth!!! I'm sticking with you!

[@Officeofthejoker]

Could you check mine?

[@marlettamcclain1950]

I just finished binge watching all 24 videos in your KZbin challenge series. I’m getting ready to go back through each of them for a second time, and take copious notes. You are amazing and so generous to take your time to do these videos for us. I’m over 70 and just getting ready to start my first KZbin channel. God has given you and all of your viewers a gift.

[@annetteburgesswriter]

Wishing you much success with your KZbin Channel!! ❤

[@marlettamcclain1950]

@@annetteburgesswriter you are so kind. Thank you.

[@ladiesunderpressure]

What's your channel? I'll follow you! I'm @ladiesunderpressure

[@AquiConLis]

Kudos! So very happy for you starting now! I’m almost 64 and just started recently but realized as the majority that I should have started when I first thought about it. And yes thank God for the gifts and talents! 😊

[@AlwaysPattyAnn]

Congratulations. I’m so Excited for you. I look forward to watching your channel. Best wishes ❤

[@DetailTherapyPodcastYT]

Instead of thinking about good intros, think about how you can make your videos good without intros. I do livestreams that hit almost 30k views despite having only 700 subs, because I just dig straight into the topic. I don't give context, I don't introduce myself, I don't preface what the video is about, I don't give glossary of content, I don't give disclaimers, I go head first. By the time I get an average of 40+ viewers, I would be finishing up my final takes and be on my way to close off the stream. My streams never hit the peak live viewer count by design, I always cut the live when it's approaching the peak and allow the viewers to get curious enough to watch the entire livestream on playback. Anytime you can cut to the chase without intro/outro, you should.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yes people just want the goods 🤣

[@DetailTherapyPodcastYT]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Which is exactly what you do so fantastically well, and that's why I concur you can expect to retrieve your Silver Play Button in 2025 ⭐⭐⭐ As deserved!!

[@sharonmurphyuk]

This is so interesting, thank you!

[@DetailTherapyPodcastYT]

@@sharonmurphyuk Welcomed! 🤗

[@MrHillbilly]

I think a good hook at the beginning with a teaser of what’s to come is the best way. Even then I loose 20% of views in first 30 secs

[@DiakaMelendez]

You know your video on scripting videos was a game changer. I wanted you to know my channel has doubled in less than 5 days!!! I think how i scripted out my video and planned made a difference. Went from 580 to over 1100!! THANK YOU!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Woweee that is Amazing!!!! Great job rocking it;). I’m loving Virginia’s channel!!! She’s awesome! I want to take time building my channel….but haven’t uploaded in so long.

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

I just subbed to your channel:) excited to see what you’re sharing.

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@LadiesofPurposeTV thank you!😊

[@annetteburgesswriter]

Congratulations!! 🎉

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@annetteburgesswriter thank you!

[@DJARCADE-tp9vu]

Professional, prepared, beautiful and friendly. We already knew your advice in the videos we saw, but it is always a pleasure to follow you. Congratulations.

[@dragonflydog]

My channel is growing steadily after watching so many videos on KZbin and implementing the strategies discussed! My niche is dog health and nutrition so lots of cute pooches to deal with. Thank you for sharing your journey and your honesty. I will keep watching with interest and wish you lots of success ❤🐶

[@DynamicBailey]

I’m an avid KZbin watcher. I have a whole laundry list of things I hate that certain KZbinrs do and make sure I don’t do those things. One is when they spend the first 5 minutes giving the same boring spiel about clicking the like button and how it helps the algorithm, how it gets KZbin to send them more viewers and on and on and friggen on. Don’t do that. I understand wanting likes but, don’t beg for them. Politely ask for them then shut up. I know they do it at the beginning because people tend to click off before the video ends, but for heaven sake!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yes! I find that annoying too. My philosophy is people will subscribe if they find value. I don’t ever subscribe bc someone told me to 🤣

[@marlettamcclain1950]

Agree 100%.

[@marlettamcclain1950]

@@DynamicBailey yep and some also yammer on and on about their name and other stuff that has nothing to do with the video. I loved your post. Spot on!!!

[@ukechidozie]

This is so true.. I aim to not do that as well.

[@tomkat_Kansas]

I ask for likes and subs at the very end...

[@nicholairisvang]

Love this Channel. Always a few Golden nuggets on offer. The most important point is the First 30 seconds. Often see small channels mess this up. You need to hook the viewer in the First 30 seconds WTF!!!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

🤣 I didn't relaize how many WTFs I could create in the comments. Yes those 30 seconds are everything! Thank you!

[@RigbyyGaming]

this feels like a college class thank you for teaching me

[@ThePurviOutlook]

Amazing tips! I too am applying these to my channel! 182 subs hit today!

[@PerriesPassport]

I love your straight forward approach on this topic. Nobody addresses the in-between channels like mine. I can't get past about 1,500 views in the first week. I would love a review of channels like mine because there are a lot of us.

[@84laurellelewis]

I've just gone into therapy for my chocolate addiction/might be a symptom of ADHD, waiting for psychiatrist in Feb, just want to say hearing you say you had a binge eating disorder for 20 years and you happy and healthy gives me hope so thank you for being open about that ❤❤❤

[@DrivenByEVs]

This is one of the most useful videos on "common mistakes" that I've seen. Thank you.

[@realityslotswithkc]

I started my channel in June (2024) at 55 years old because I needed a hobby. I wanted to highlight the reality of playing slot machines because all I was seeing were huge wins that people who obviously already have a lot of money were getting. And also to show that you can still have fun playing, even though you don't "hit it big." Either I'm making all the mistakes in this video or people just don't want to see anything but big wins LOL I will implement some of these changes and see what happens. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@MooMooMath]

Great video and really helpful tips. Thanks I have a larger channel and try to follow each tip you suggested.

[@responsibeautifully]

Your channel is so beneficial ❤ thanks queen!

[@mmcthrift]

This absolutely blew my mind. I was thinking that because the total watch hours show up in my analytics, I never thought of the distinction between long form and short form content, but when you check in the earn tab, you're right- it only shows the long form watch time hours. Slightly disheartening, especially since there's not a distinction in the analytics tab so I wouldn't have known for a long time. 😵‍💫 Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! :)

[@heathernoel]

Thank you SO much for #4, Virginia! I couldn't agree more with the idea of not creating 1 min. shorts. And I'm so happy to see that your subs felt the same way! I knew I didn't want to create them, but I didn't have a specific reason. Everything you said made perfect sense - especially the fact that people who are scrolling through shorts are rarely interested in long form content! You just saved me SO much time - like, days or weeks before I would have figured it out myself!

[@divinetiming8422]

This is so helpful. There's so many rules. It's scary because it is alot of work and it seems the smallest mistake can end it. Thank you!

[@BigAlontheloose]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I am binge watching you right now - we are just a new channel and I have taught myself from scratch (or KZbin has taught me!) editing and filming etc - learned so much and improving each time I think. But your videos I have only just come across and it’s like a fantastic ‘thank you god!’ moment - always learning, please keep going. Thank you again ❤❤❤

[@BigAlontheloose]

And if you want to critique and give some tips, I’m up for it xx

[@Wise-O-Geez]

Im barely taking the leap and going in on starting my youtube channel. Your channel has been helpful in learning how to transition focusing on IG to starting/growing YT. Thank you for these videos ❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That’s so good to hear! Yes there is so much we can take with us from our IG accounts.

[@AnneJutras]

Wow! I just discovered your channel, your content is gold! I learned so much 🙌 I like the fact that you show real creators content, so much easier to understand. I wonder if you have analyzed travel content? I know the principal are the same but it’s hard to plan everything in advance. Thanks 🙏

[@thandaniyawathe5353]

I think I need to work on my thumbnail 😢.. being new and struggling with the editing process is not easy but will keep pushing. Thank you for this.

[@ukechidozie]

You sure will. I'll be advice just stick to a particular template and simply modify your pictures, write ups and rhyming colours..

[@Echoesofexperiencee]

Your advice is indeed helpful. Thanks so much for being on this platform ❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank YOU!

[@come.tothinkoffit]

This is amazing. Are these actual youtubers? If so thats awesome that they let you critic them so we can all learn. I love actual physical examples like this.

[@acaregiverscompass]

Yep! That was my video about confidence in the toilet and I am a not so successful actual KZbinr😢

[@SweetSourTravel]

Thanks Virginia. Nice information 😊

[@GrammaKade]

Thank you, I was thinking about doing some shorts, but now I will rethink that.

[@ChrisRomanoDrum-Covers]

Great tips, my issue is my channel focusing on drum covers, so it’s pretty straightforward on what people will be watching

[@NINA10117]

Yup, drum covers, that says it all. Easy Peasy. Because if you know, you know. You're not talking about dust ruffles LOL. Which channel is yours? 🙂

[@kathypatterson9906]

Love your advice. Thanks so much!!!

[@WingsAsEaglesMinistries]

Learning a lot from your channel! Thank you for the way you present your teaching

[@Jamtooners]

Oh my goodness! Am I glad to have found this channel!! You are a super hero!!! Best wishes, John🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@paulettepters]

I have watched this video twice, valuable information. Your challenge helped me with my last video. Thank you Ms Virginia. 😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That’s exciting to hear you’re able to use the tips and you’re seeing results!!!

[@Vincent.Blanchard]

thank you. I appreciate your help. I watched it later than when you originally released it but its relevant to me. thumbs up Ms, K.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@pstgwenmugabe1033]

Thank you for all you are doing, I have subscribed with gratitude!

[@JBDacasinJr]

Thank you for your channel. It's helping me get out of my shell and start the posting process.

[@moniquerockliffe]

Thank you for your help. What would you suggest I categorise my tarot channel as? I have checked the meta data of a few channels and they're all different. Most are entertainment but I want the most effective choice. Thank you 🙏

[@MyTimeToReinvent]

Thanks for this Virginia. I totally saw myself in that first example, because I was treating the podcast audience the same as youtube. Not getting to the point fast enough. Much appreciated!

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Another super helpful video! (and quick heads up, looks like you intended to include an end screen on this video that didn't get added... Doh!) ;-) Thanks again for all you're doing to help us do all this better!

[@Approaching60]

This was incredibly valuable, Virginia! And fun to watch too (as all your videos are!). Thank you 💕

[@Beast_of_Mode]

Thanks you for this video.... And am also a growing KZbinr

[@ukechidozie]

Welcome on board. You'll hit the mark soonest. I am as well 😌🤝

[@Beast_of_Mode]

@@ukechidozie thank you for the compliment

[@OurNewFrontPorch]

I love your channel, you always give the greatest advice!

[@TravelSpanish-j3v]

I just started my KZbin channel and your videos have helped me so much. Thank you 🙏

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That’s great news!!

[@sharonmurphyuk]

Love this as always Virginia, your kindness and empathy shines through 🌞

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! I needed to hear that. I worry about coming across too harsh in these.❤️

[@breakoutLauren]

I love this WTF formula in action with your Hook- "you could be missing out on a ton of views" - Pain point up front. "Simply bcs" - oh its simple, Im overwhelmed and need simple. "you are (referecnce the title)" - ok im in the right place.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

LOL Yes every solution I mentioned I did in this video. Thank you!

[@LindaKlinton]

Oh I love this video and you make it looks so easy. I really need to focus and dive deeper into my analytics.

[@Robbiesflytyingchannel]

I love your channel. Learning a ton and that's hard for me. 😅

[@youtubealiasoriginal]

Thank you for providing such great videos with real life examples from other channels, by doing that you really just not talking but also showing👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you for the feedback! I’m glad you find it helpful! Appreciate people letting me show their channels😊

[@theycallmeglen]

So much good, practical advice…TYVM!!!

[@dmjames1972]

Really good. Trouble is I have so many very scribbled notes from you now that it feels overwhelming! 😊 So the WTF falls under mistake 1 or is thst sort of a segue? (I know - overly complicating it, I’m sure. I should just take it in but I have to catalogue everything in my head as my own notes are a mess- too creative to write linear! Lol. Your examples from your clients are perfect. Aren’t you exhausted? It’s going to be interesting to see if you post as frequently the night of and the week or so after the election, esp if there are any delays! Keep rocking it! I still don’t know how you do it and yet also somehow keep your house immaculate and not look frazzled yourself! It’s incredible! 🎉

[@herdigitallemonade3353]

Hey Virginia, When do you plan to release your KZbin course? I was about to invest in another course, but I really like the way you approach this!!

[@FaithTrustandChrist]

Thank you! I have just found your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! ❤

[@dnaoutdoors121]

I got so many subscribers from one short with almost 10 million views. It was just short of getting me monetized. Now my videos are struggling and I feel like my content is decent and should be performing better. Most of my videos are of me catching live alligators.

[@ColetteUzo]

I find this very informative. Thank you 👍

[@MusaRuboRelaxing-2]

Intersting topic. I really like it. I agree with this Idea. Thanks.

[@QueenE789]

Really good info! Thank you 😊

[@ReelDeckGaming]

Do you have a service or something where you review channels? I feel like my views are super low and could be a lot better.

[@PattyB.Gardening]

Thank you for the info! I watched on pins and needles afraid (or maybe hoping😜) that you would use one of my videos as a “what NOT to do”. Either way, great lessons learned. Keep on keeping on with more info and proof of what helps videos get noticed and watched. I need all the help I can get!💚👍🤗

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Hey! I actually had one of your videos up. I will certainly be using your channel. thank you! Love your personality!!!

[@PattyB.Gardening]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr how exciting! For a woman over 50 with a new KZbin channel, I’m having the best time! But somehow my good time is getting lost in translation with the KZbin audience. I’ve got to get them to watch. Until then…I’ll keep having a good time!💚👍

[@givegriefachance]

This was so helpful.. I did not know about shorts.. I make them because they get plenty of views and I’ve just started my channel… however, I’ll concentrate on my long form.. thanks so much. 😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yes I made the mistake of focusing on shorts a year and a half ago. I found it distracting and taking away from my long form plus the audience was not my target audience and my views on my long form didn’t change

[@graceartsgifts]

Such helpful info!! Ive been making all 5 mistakes 😂😅!! Lol

[@84laurellelewis]

These are all really good points, it's all a bit like writing isn't it, get to the point, set it up, never thought of it like that.

[@drawn2mike]

Thanks VIRGINIA! Very helpful tips!

[@AquiConLis]

Gracias ☺️ Thank you for these tips

[@thenewyorkcitizen]

Helpful! Thank you!

[@PathChaser]

Hi Virginia! I really like your content and subscribed to your channel. I am applying some of the things you say to my small small walking channel where I just walk, no talking, no showing my face, no music 😂

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Oh that's great to hear! I'm not sure I've ever seen a walking channel before.

[@PathChaser]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr You can check out mine. If you can even steer a non talking no face showing channel to a growing path, that will be an unusual thing to add to your massive knowledge bank. Haha.

[@ThrowBackZone]

Confession time: I'm guilty of not planning my intros 😅 But after watching this, I'm definitely going to start using the WTTF formula!

[@chapletgymworkout]

Thank you so much for bringing these mistakes because it's really helpful

[@thetealpumpkin]

Hi Virginia! ❤ Thanks for another video! I was looking for you every single day! I miss your daily videos! Thanks for all the help! I’m going to incorporate the three points into my intro! ❤❤❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Aww thank you! You're on my list for future videos! Yes, I've been working on my business so i'm back to one to two per week. 😊

[@thetealpumpkin]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr ♥️♥️

[@Theinsightfulgentleman2024]

Thank you this has been super useful ive just uploaded my first Video. Im looking forward to my journey

[@msaunsha]

Thank you for educating us, Virginia! You are appreciated! 🙏🏾

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@LifeAsAllen]

Such good advice, but I'm laughing at myself because of how long it took me to get to the real topic on my last video. To my defense, the video was about my legacy and I didn't want it to be so serious throughout the whole video. "Dawnversations" is such a good channel name.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You can tell a story about the topic in the beginning. I’m going to go watch your video!

[@LifeAsAllen]

@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I can't wait to hear your thoughts. Lol

[@bertbalderas6714]

So much information on this topic I will definitely making changes. Thank you so much 💯💯💯

[@VeeSuccessful]

Great information 👏🏾

[@jaimegoesdigital]

100% agree on KZbin shorts. I want to stop doing this. It's basically a waste of time because the shorts viewers are MEAN. They downvote my videos and they almost never convert to long form watch hours

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yes I find they're not my target audience and yes they can be nasty.

[@stitchesbystacey]

Geez, thx for the 'heads up' will definitely steer clear now & not waste my valuable time!

[@bertbalderas6714]

I was seriously considering doing shorts or reels but if it’s not worth the effort then why? Ty for the heads up 💯💥💥💥

[@unhandycar]

thanks for the tips i hope it works and so i can get all my goals for KZbin

[@MoneyGistUK]

Just starting off my channel and I was thinking of releasing daily shorts for a week that link back to a full length video that's premiered at the end of the week. Now I'm not so sure, after watching this video.

[@TeamVipLife]

Do it the other way around. Do the long video, then chop it for interesting shorts, which you can share throughout the week - both on KZbin and on Instagram, fb, and/or tik tok.

[@MoneyGistUK]

@@TeamVipLife Doing both. Starting with the shorts to cue what the main video will be about. It's a 40-minute video so it's a lot of time for a viewer to invest in a new channel. After it premieres, I'll release 5-minute clips capturing each key idea in the video. Fingers crossed.

[@TeamVipLife]

@@MoneyGistUK Good luck.

[@MoneyGistUK]

@@TeamVipLife Thank you!

[@kaelinfloyd]

I am trying to get better at not introducing myself in the beginning of the video. I have always had this habit. I know it’s not necessary to introduce yourself in the beginning of the video, but that’s a habit of working on

[@leslieann2698]

Best advice ever! This is so me.

[@tracyford5383]

I am getting ready to start a channel and this helps so much.

[@sarahclementsart]

Thanks for this video Virginia. ❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome!

[@NoBSGuideToWealth]

Another great lesson! Thanks.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Glad you liked it!

[@crazymamalife]

Thank you for these videos 😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You’re welcome!

[@istampc]

Hola Virginia! I've LOVED watching your videos!! Such wicked-awesome insightful-tips!! You've been so very helpful!! Blessings :)

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Aww thank you!

[@tinkabreytenbach-sima8218]

Great advice🎖️

[@Mamapractical]

Very informative ❤Thanks for sharing

[@RobertAustralia]

Awesome tips... Very logical... 👍🏼🤓

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thanks!

[@FaleciaTuckerTerry]

Thanks for this video! I had no idea that watch time for shorts doesn’t count towards monetization. Could you let me know where you found this information? I’d love to start my own research on this topic.

[@jojojotarot]

Thank you. I’m learning from you. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tube-master]

Amazing breakdown. Thanks for making this video 🙏

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You’re welcome! Thank YOU!

[@tube-master]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr 🤗

[@themarekch]

G'day from Australia 🇦🇺. I'm still working on my channel. However, this is great information you have, and it's going to help with my direction for my channel. Thank you.❤ 👍 👌 👍 🙏

[@theoldhighwaywonderer]

Thank you for the information. 😊

[@trailtocamp]

Love this. Making so much sense.

[@ThePBWay]

New subscriber and new KZbinr. Just started growing my channel. Some good info on your videos so thank you

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Welcome!!! Congrats on your new Channel!

[@monicMiles06]

New youtuber as well😅

[@GothamSoapCompany]

Your so on point, keep teaching. Thank you!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you for being here and watching ❤️

[@DynamicBailey]

Chat GPT could be very helpful in creating the best titles for your videos. I’ve seen some really amazing things with it. Maybe not the end all be all but super helpful. This video is GOLD! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yea chat gpt is always a great starting place! Thank you!

[@SlavicAccentASMR]

Thank you for your tips, Virginia❤

[@LifePeak-k9l]

Thank you for these helpful insights

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You’re welcome!

[@KetoKrazy123]

Your videos are easy to watch 👍

[@ShadesofChika]

I learnt a lot.... Thank you ❤️

[@creativesolutionsart-h3o]

Hey Virginia! Maybe you could do a series of videos based on subject categories and how these rules may or may not apply or how they would change for different categories of what a channel is about. For instance, I have an art channel and so I would not be able to compare it to the caregiver channel, in regards to these pieces of advice. The WTF I think applies to all channels really, but I have some videos where I do not talk at all and just do a speed paint.… Thanks for this video. It is very helpful!

[@peggyluby]

Thank you for this educative video.