YouTube is killing small creators, here's why

[@GhostLead65]

Tbh i love the small YT channels as i don,t watch the large ones as they are just glitz,glamour and full of BS.The small channels are straight,true and down to earth (real) with no BS.Thats what people want to see so i think you are doing a great job.

[@chrisnorris532]

It took me a minute or two thinking, BS?????? Got it now😂😂😂

[@GhostLead65]

@@chrisnorris532 Haha

[@gbeeshrimp]

Agreed, real people 👌🏼

[@uranusneptun5239]

It's a bit generalised but I see what you're saying. I think as a car KZbinr you have to focus a lot on being a KZbinr to grow your channel. It's like talented musicians. Talent doesn't matter if you're not really really lucky. You have to focus a lot more on the marketing and business. But that's often not the passion of the creators. Some just love cars and building a community. That's why most car KZbinrs get other people involved as soon as they can so they have people to take care of the business side.

[@mikestickersm3mxb279]

If no one puts out content, youtube would disapear. IIt needs both big and small

[@paullittle2731]

KZbin has changed, needs to help the smaller creators, like yourself, Great channel

[@CarsForPaul]

I totally agree! and thanks

[@zensibleone2295]

I'd partially agree about KZbin preferring big channels. I think YT wants to protect it's very top tier channels. But everyone else, it couldn't care less about... content is content ... views are views and it doesn't care where it comes from. YT isn't a producer, and there is no real 'brand' of KZbin. Underneath that top tier of channels, YT just sees everything as a big bargain bin of content and for every small creator that burns out, there's another one to take their place. 'The algorithm' might as well just be a big random number generator. Ultimately creators are competing with each other, and each year their numbers increase, so there is more competition and content for the same number of viewers. YT isn't an employer and I'd caution anyone trying to infer the whims of the YT algorithm or YT viewers. For 99.9% of creators, YT should be done as a bit of fun and not expect YT to promote their content. TL:DR... Life will always be tough for small creators.

[@fasteddy917]

I enjoy your channel because you show the real side of what a small KZbin creator goes through. Not that the large KZbin creators don't have their fair share of struggles but it is easier when you have large sponsors helping you. KZbin may be falling into the same trap so many other big businesses have, Pushing the big money makers while ignoring their bread and butter. The small creators, such as yourself, who tirelessly work to provide content for their viewers. People will eventually get tired of yet another super car rebuild. While they are exciting and fun to watch the reality is that most people will be rebuilding a van at home in their garage. Not a multi thousand pound car in a spacious, well equipped shop. How far does your channel reach? I'm in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. Twenty five miles South of Vancouver, British Columbia. Always great videos. Thank you.

[@roybm3124]

I love the small channels, too much drama and adds on most of thé big ones. I don’t believe in the algorithm it’s more based on the interest of the viewer. I get recommends of very small channels. I’m happy with the vlog how it is.

[@PaulCareyDigitalWiz]

Absolutely correct Paul. Keep doing what you are doing. So long as you're still enjoying the fun of making the videos, then make them at a pace that suits you. Not the algorithm.

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

Completely agree with what you are saying, I have a full time job (also in IT) and a family with 3 children. I do the content because I enjoy it just like you. Yes we all have down days, yours came from a Caddy and mine from a Corsa but we push on :) Channels like yours educate people in how to do new things. Without KZbin I wouldn't know where to start with some of my projects and that's what I love about what we do, we find a problem, work out how to fix it and then share that knowledge with anyone who wants to watch it. Plus we are putting vehicles back on the road to make them useful to people again. If I end up earning beer money then that will be just fine with me as I can use it to treat my family who give me the time to do the work and make the content. Keep up the great work Paul!!

[@DaveJenkins82]

Same situation buddy i've stopped putting out content this year as much as its near on impossible to keep up with demand. Also work in IT as a CTO and for me to go full time on YT would require a big income for me to walk away from the day job. I love doing it but am very competitive and its killing me not being able to push on....Ive been luck to know / speak to some of the larger content creators and it's all smoke and mirrors. I know one of the largest has relatives that are directors at copart and get access to the sites and to look around at the cars before he bids on them!!..So when they say ive taken the biggest risk so far they haven't as they've already gone over the car with a fine tooth combe but people lap it up...

[@JusGoody]

I hear you bud. This algorithm is something out of a terminator film. Like you and Paul, I work in the IT industry and am just getting my toes in the water. I’ve subscribed to you though keep the dream alive.

[@nigelbrain8764]

Keep doing what you’re doing it’s a great channel I’m sure it just not me but we all enjoy what you do.

[@CarsofSwedenlive]

I agree with you Paul its not easy to get traction if people dont know you exist.😢

[@gbeeshrimp]

It feels like my reach has been drastically reduced since I hit 509 subs, like pushed tiny channels under 500bsubs, then once 500, dropped like a hot potato, and it's a grind. But like you, I enjoy putting out content, goid bad or ugly, very niche audience, mine though. And strangely, I worked in I.T. until early 2023, when i got a bad back injury. Thanks Paul

[@ianpaulins7856]

You have to enjoy what you are doing Paul, otherwise as you say what is the point of doing something you don't want to do. The main thing is you have to please yourself first and if your audience like it that's a bonus. Keep knocking out these vids 😊😊😊

[@malcallen695]

I have enjoyed you channel Paul, but of late the content has not been up to your older standard, please carry on as you are a genuine honest guy, who don’t let us forget holds down a full time job as well. Good luck Paul.

[@Carsandmore56]

Unfortunately there have been a few KZbin channels that were small but good who are now gone. The savage garage pops to mind and the computer room Nottingham. At one time both those channels were great small but great but now they have both disappeared

[@benbb5786]

The savage garage was awesome really miss it.

[@Carsandmore56]

@@benbb5786 yeah that and one autos were awesome channels

[@bvqbvq]

Whilst I watch Tavarish and Matt Armstrong, I really enjoy the low budget channels like yours and Saving Salvage. I like the fact that you are not trying to make a living from your content and so you can pick and choose to work on whatever you like. I particularly enjoyed the Tesla and ID3 rebuilds, they were really good and the ID3 was unique to your channel. Your rebuilds are generally more relatable since they are not on super expensive vehicles that are out of reach of most mortals. If you can stomach another EV, I'd love to see a Kia eNero or similar.

[@brianfalconer217]

I watch Matt Armstrong like most people watch Top Gear because it’s a bit of escapism, but like most people I work on real world cars with problems and I watch guys like you dealing with and solving the kind of problems we all come up against

[@bobnotcher7198]

I’ve given your videos a miss when it’s been a succession of vans. Trust that I’ll be watching again when you have a project that interests me.

[@TheSjd001]

I would say, KZbin is just a platform which can be used for all sorts of content. It really down to the style and type of content you promote to your audience. You will get the loyal subscribers who watch everything with out fall, but you will also find other channels which have more of exciting content experience which bring you in. I’ve watch you from the beginning and never found your stuff bad, even with the van and rebuilding of the garage stuff. It all just depends on what you want to get out of the channel to be fair. Personally I think you have done a grand job for someone working on their driveway, but if you want to improve as a channel, I would suggest thinking about format of it, I.e. uses different camera angles and less time lapses, go into bit more details with your work, but don’t over do it, and more importantly just be you. You definitely come across as a decent and honest person who has a real passion for his hobby.

[@markgladwell5325]

The smaller channels are doing cars,for example, that are achievable for the every day guy which is equally as important and interesting.I personally enjoy the van and would like to see it finished.

[@mrjones9915]

KZbin loves to censor - I don’t like them as they are a bunch of corporate droids. On the other hand, I enjoy content from the likes of yourself, Paul.

[@uranusneptun5239]

No they love money. They censor because they want to keep their advertisers happy

[@Love500]

I do tend to disagree. I think the algorithm works based on many factors, not just how many organic views it gets. All KZbinrs start off small. I’ve a third of your subscribers but my monthly KZbin revenue is far more than beer money and I only put out one video a week in general. SEO makes a big difference too.

[@t84_moh19]

You been doing a fantastic job with all the videos just try your best can’t please anyone mate

[@billysdubstepsheppard9972]

I love the vans but most inpatient is i like you more Keep doing you Paul 100 % real

[@lyaqtfazal856]

I would agree with you. This is real life you can't employ a whole media team for your channel. Their are time constraints your unable to do things straight away and jobs have to wait. Life has to go on first then the jobs keeping going it's not a race you will get there.

[@itzame]

Paul, you make so much sense and you are so on the button. Bread and Butter content creators will probably make a comeback when 1970's Flairs do! It's happening on IG and TT too... My nich is not yours (my IG tech) but I've enjoyed your content and always have... They are going for the "cliche" supply and demand for the quick bucks.. its the usual "greedy" business ethics at the end of the day. If you was born in Chelsea with an Aston Martin attached to your umbilical cord then the advantage will always be yours in todays world. BUT in reaiity, the algorithm must not forget the fry that builds the true foundation of what everyday viewers what to see. "bring on the haters" 🤣

[@vr6280]

Keep going Paul, but you could do with some more interesting cars as I got bored with the vans. Loved the TT’s, Golf’s, S3’s even the ID3 was interesting.

[@CarsForPaul]

Will do

[@nigeltoon1848]

Quality content matters. That’s why people subscribe and stay subscribed.

[@trickyfocus]

You are right Paul i have been a subscriber for years and this is the first video thats been pushed to me in ages Mat Armstrong gets pushed the second he uploads it along with saving salvage

[@cuddlitious]

Keep it going paul. Am loving your content.

[@user-steve]

Waiting for next vid mate

[@davidstevens1547]

Paul keep going do video's on your cars and how you finally sort the vans but not long drawn out on the vans. I watch some of the high rated youtubers and more small ones who I find more interesting. Keep going even if it is not as often but put consider putting out a complete project so we can see what you have achieved rather than dripping feeding which tends to make things a little boring. Only my thoughts!!!😄👍👍

[@jonnyluff33]

Let's be honest Paul the big players go all out. Your content isn't boring or poor it's as it is. If you could spend days fixing a Caddy that really didn't want to be fixed KZbin would love you but you have a job and this is a hobby. I personally respect that and enjoy your content. If you look at others like a well known car detailer you will see his content isn't much better. His Content hasn't changed for ages coz he has a job. Keep going Paul because it all matters

[@straylightc4b]

Quite enjoy just watching your content, keeping doing what you do.

[@Concorde-AXDN]

Paul, I enjoy your content. Keep up the great work.

[@RubberDuckHarry]

For me KZbins algorithm has gone a bit stale. I'm watching probably half as much as I was over the start of the year as I'm not being recommended nearly as much new content as before. A lot of my recommended videos now are from existing subs for other people making the same content.

[@a11csc]

carry on regardless,small minnows grow into big fish

[@royhoward8065]

Keep up the good work, paul don't bout other KZbin I love watching your channel

[@zimbabwayne5626]

Great view point paul. Ive seen things ive recently put out... with hashtags( 30views in 6 weeks) then someone released video last week and was flying without hashtags didnt even know what they where lol (1.5k) but agreed algarythm plays a big part! But like you i enjoy making the little videos i could certainly improve my content but for now see where it goes

[@mattmpower5977]

Followed you for years mate , think your channel is great keep going !!

[@Adrimo911]

Tbh i love the step by step channels that ahow me how its done. KZbin is entertainment so most now just buy 3 or 4 cars at once so that they have constant content to so, and just say here it is. I dont mind if a project takes 6 months or you show for 20 minutes that you couldn't solve the problem. People have really short attention spans so the long finicky stuff doesn't get pushed.

[@CarsForPaul]

couldn't agree more

[@dazdavies2412]

Paul you doing a good job. Even if you bring out bit and pieces on other cars do so. List we can your craft on what you do. Instead of truing to be some1 else. Don't be just be you mate

[@VarleyRebuilds]

Some good points, I stopped uploading and also stopped watching the creators I regularly watched, however I did go to a meet the other day and I was known to 1 person as the youtuber! 😂 i'll take that so got the hunger for it again. I do think the creators are like fast and furious films, they start off with the cars I like, then need to do something bigger and better, before you know it they are on exotic cars, next thing they will have to go to space in a car to get some views.

[@paulrowe1271]

Hi Paul. If you enjoy making your videos keep going because with out content KZbin would go out of business.

[@pauljeffries]

Great content paul, i also do KZbin videos on classic minis (classic mini garage) and im currently at 1,830 subs, but it hasn't been easy to get to even that amount of subs, keep up the good work 👍

[@salvagerenovations1703]

Do what suits you, I will always watch your content 😊

[@TheNorville2]

Actually I watch all of your videos as well as Matt and Tarvish, your contents helps me a lots so please continue, You have never replied to any of my comments before.

[@andybrace4983]

He was to busy fixing the Caddy to reply to your comments

[@chrisgould2750]

I love the content you put out. please don't stop.

[@charlesdavis3459]

Paul l enjoy l looking forward to what you have work on 👏🏾

[@Toby_the_Glen]

You are right, KZbin like to focus on the big hitters. But they also want to 'encourage' you (small guy), to grow, whether you want to or not. A bit like climbing the greasy pole in the office. You can't be seen to be standing still. Standing still is in reality falling behind as everyone else moving forward. Keep making your videos paul! Why not de monitise? Take the pressure off

[@dannyharty3656]

Small fish in a big pond its like that in most walks of life paul

[@alanpatterson2759]

Your plea fell on deaf ears! youtube deletes my comments on certain channels for i tell the truth!

[@uranusneptun5239]

I mean you could grow your channel a lot if you wanted to but if you're not into that it's fine. Many creators that have a good but small community are getting different income sources. Like memberships with exclusive content or sponsorships. Sponsorships seem RELATIVELY easy to get (subscriber count) from tool brands for example. Also there is Patreon and Merch. But this is all just stuff for people who focus on building a KZbin business. If you just want to put out content just keep doing that.

[@liamcooper3922]

Paul we have a lot in common from working in IT and buying from Copart I also live in Poole can I pick your brain? Not sure how to PM you here.

[@kevwheeler4814]

unfortunately, as with everything that involves commercial businesses, it’s all about the big money makers and what gets the corporate companies the biggest coverage to beat their rivals. As you say your channel along with thousands of others started as a hobby and you wanted to help overs do a similar thing or just help other people to learn about cars and how to repair them. As for Matt Armstrong and tavarish and the Hoovies of the world, they have dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars\pounds into their channels, the funny thing is that they’re doing exactly what you have been doing, the difference is they have chosen youtube to be their golden ticket to stardom and money, so they have to find ways to keep the money rolling in!! eventually people will get tired\bored of their content and move on to something or someone else. I love your channel and it must be soul destroying to see other channels reap the rewards because of a computer software algorithm, that has no interest in the person and what they’re doing but in the click bait that so many people lap up with complete naivety as to the real content just as long as it’s a few guys and girls doing stupid jokes and acting like immature buffoons that buy expensive cars that cost a fortune to repair. Whereas you’re like 99% of us normal people, just trying to do a good job and entertain the real people that look further than the lighting of a video or the sound, but the actual enthusiasm you put in to your channel and the real world of repairing cars for us normal people on a budget. Keep up the good work, even if it doesn’t feel like your work is appreciated, let me tell you it is and thank you for the effort and content. all the best, Kev.

[@georgelarmond8336]

It really think you should Collaborate with other car KZbinrs because clearly you are very skilled this is a very unrated Channel,

[@alanpatterson2759]

Paul i like your content. Ok you got bogged down with the caddy. Many people would have given up and dragged it out the garage and set the darn thing on fire but you kept going.

[@Shane-hy6qp]

I get what your saying i have recently started my own channel for my cars like yourself just a Hobbie a lot of channels push to get more subscribers and views for money so it's a business not a Hobbie like the small fish of youtube and the even smaller channels like mine haha

[@jonaahanwestwood7891]

Hi I have been watching you for years and think you have lost your way a bit you used to explain things now you just seem to drag the project out which some times it not your fault its waiting for parts. I also think you should have done more looking in to the problem on the caddy engine before taking it out as that’s something the old Paul would do. But I do think KZbin does look after the little channels anymore

[@alanpatterson2759]

Means you're not part of the club!

[@CarsForPaul]

indeed it does

[@davidcoombe1811]

what's Rumble ...your ok Paul but let us know

[@ytgibbo]

I HATE KZbin.

[@atefelabed8365]

I completely disagree Paul, the "big hitters" are big thanks to their content not because KZbin is promoting them. They were all small in the beginning and by producing good content, their audiences and channels grew. For instance, if Matt Armstrong begins to post boring videos, he will soon lose audience. Please forgive me for being direct, but unfortunately, the quality of your videos over the last year has gone down and it's understandable that interest is waning. It is also understandable that KZbin won't push a video with 2k views like your last Caddy video over Matt Armstrong's last Wraith video with 1.2M views. I gave you excellent suggestions in my direct Instagram messages but you ignored them and never even replied. You have also ignored many comments from your viewers who voiced their concern with the quality of the videos. I really hope you give this situation some thought and try to improve the content and you'll soon grow the channel again. All the best.

[@jeffbentley9052]

I agree. You can't expect to earn decent amount of money without excellent content or without putting in the investment. Matt Armstrong invests so much in his videos.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Paul just wants to film his hobby. KZbin want him to be a 'showman'! KZbin want him to focus on subs and likes. Just look at some of the big hitters and there increasingly ridiculous stunts, especially in the US. Not everybody wants to turn their channel into a 'top gear' tribute or video running engines on chocolate? Paul's channel doesn't have that vibe, that's why we're here, and not watching another idiot turbocharge a lambo! 🙄

[@atefelabed8365]

@@Toby_the_Glen I agree with you on this point but equally we're here to watch intresting/informative content and if I'm honest, some of Paul's latest projects have not been exciting.

[@thecapedcrusader326]

No one is interested in vans. KZbinrs strive to work on CARS that people find interesting - sports, luxury or unique ones. I previousky posted as much hoping Paul would take heed.

[@sleepysamk1400]

Unfortunately Paul’s content is slow and boring, hence he has not the subscribers. You either all in or not.

[@sleepysamk1400]

Stop whining and whinging. Create great content and join the big boys.

[@stuartwinstanley4949]

No vans or electric cars and your views will go back up

[@paulrobinson3528]

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