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[@Strat-Guides]

I'm not sure if this is the feel you're going for, but this video gave off a "corporate training seminar" vibe. I'm sure as you guys present together more often, the chemistry will get there. Thanks for the video!

[@MorleyGames1]

Same. Lacking personality

[@MarketplaceSuperHeroesofficial]

Can you share the retention on THIS video? It would be super interesting to see 👍

[@ChannelMakers]

I'd be happy to once we that data. It usually takes at least a day before KZbin gives us the retention graph.

[@MarketplaceSuperHeroesofficial]

@@ChannelMakers amazing!! That would be great 🙌

[@MarketplaceSuperHeroesofficial]

@@ChannelMakers any update on this?

[@ChannelMakers]

@@MarketplaceSuperHeroesofficial just emailed over a screenshot with a quick breakdown of how we judge our own retention analytics. Hope it's helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@Hybridsteel]

i really hate the really rapid cuts it puts me off videos more.

[@FranklyCollecting]

Agree 100%. Editing styles are catering to shorter attention spans.

[@CarolinaAvilaCoral]

I agree

[@harbinsondesigns]

I agree 💯. I gravitate towards a slower pace of video, especially if it is educational content. I need time to process the information! I actually really enjoyed how this video was slightly slower paced!

[@itsbossin]

I was just going to type this down.. I usually like to take time to process new info, idea, or anything, and fast-paced videos & shorts aren't for me, so I'm wondering if such audiences exist too, audience that like an intro/vid hitting the bush straight but without such rapid cuts & fast pace..

[@icetooth2269]

Honestly, no offence to the new hosts, this video feels kind of low energy. Please take this as constructive criticism 👍

[@kelly.nicole]

Yeah losing Nate this channel is taking a hard hit.

[@Thatbullhim]

Most are compared to Nate 😂

[@Thatbullhim]

Yeah they should replicate his energy

[@ChannelMakers]

Next time we will all chug redbull before recording 😁

[@icetooth2269]

@@ChannelMakers Sounds good to me 😆

[@Wind-D]

Honest feedback, the energy was more before... it's kinda lacking. Ik I'm used to seeing Nate as the host. But I think it is true that the energy is less here. Like, it could be a bit more bright and cheerful maybe? In your own style, of course.

[@LearnedItOnYoutube208]

Totally agree, I'm still quite new to presenting so I'm trying to figure out how to express my personality without being too goofy. Thank you for the feedback, keep em coming and let me know how we develop

[@ChannelMakers]

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted entries for this data review!

[@battlemapbrawl]

just submitted my data. Hopefully there is a video coming out about reviving a youtube channel with a different face and moving away from short form focused content.

[@AndrewMycol]

I do like how this video is different that what we usually get, since this felt more like a person talking to another person in the video versus a person talking to the audience that we got with Nate. No, I'm not about to leave just because Nate isn't on this channel anymore, but I am interested to see how Channel Makers evolves from the Nate era to the next one.

[@ChannelMakers]

Thanks for stickin' around!

[@jonquills66]

I remember when vid school (CM) started and Nate was one of two back then, so ... I'm a hangin' around still :)

[@donlaught]

I've tried to improve every intro in my video. Especially the first 15 to 30sec.. fast pace, key points then i get up to 71K views (still counting) after 10days posting. 😍 thank you Channel Makers!

[@ChannelMakers]

That's awesome!

[@christeeaydelotte]

This is such a good video with awesome data that really helps! Love seeing and meeting the team members! ❤️

[@ChannelMakers]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@Farawaynow]

I feel like you two are talking to each other rather than the KZbin audience. Good info, but looking away from the camera so much is distracting.

[@JamesStephens-gg3jw]

I actually like the more conversational style. It makes the concepts feel more approachable.

[@philscomputerlab]

Great video with useful tips, thank you 🙂

[@ChannelMakers]

You're welcome!

[@DameSmiff]

This video was awesome i never thought of intros being this in depth. this will be fun to try and get right

[@whatznext28]

I really appreciate the breakdowns of what the vids did well. I think the big takeaway is to hook the viewer's attention immediately and keep the pacing up so the momentum makes them not want to look away for fear of missing something

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It's nice to see these examples and it makes it easier to see where we fall short when we compare these intros to our own!

[@JoshuaMKerr]

Next time you do this, please show us more of the data and analytics to back up your analysis. Otherwise nice work

[@mycatholiclibrary5209]

Just starting out with my bookbinding/book repair channel, filmed a bunch of vids with no real strategy. Legitimately thanks to @ChannelMakers advice, I've started scripting things out, reframed to a closer shot of me (easier to see on mobile/autoplay), holding up the beaten up old book within the first 15 seconds and posing a question about it. Not edited those yet, so we'll see if it works!

[@foxruneec]

Do you feel intros should vary with demographics? I feel much of what is taught on youtube is focused on a young audience. 30% of viewers are over 45 according to KZbin - so Im curious about gearing videos towards maybe not just the popular kids!

[@LilyGazou]

This is worth studying. I’m annoyed by constant jump cuts and fast talk and drama-face thumbnails. They seem to work well for the young TikTok style. I watch hours of conversations with authors, artists , journalists. And listen to original music on smaller channels. I should really say “listen”. I can’t be the only one. We ought to keep in mind that lots of people have disabilities- affecting cognition, hearing, sight. English might not be their first language.

[@foxruneec]

@@LilyGazou yes I totally agree! I also watch a number of channels that don't follow these "rules" and I'm not doing it on my channel and still managing to find an audience so... I definitely think alternatives need to be explored and taught.

[@LilyGazou]

@@foxruneechanks, Fox. I was starting to feel like an oddball. 😂 I just checked your channel out. 👍 and your name is Ame. Sorry I called you Fox.

[@samdezao]

This is a GREAT quesiton. Always always consider your target audience. If you're creating videos for 50 year olds it SHOULD feel different than one for 15 year olds. With that being said, there are some stand alone things that are always great to mention quickly. One of them being, tell the audience what they are going to get from watching your video. Make sure they know that they're not watching in vain. This will be worth their time. You don't need to scream at them like you might see Mr Beast do. But its human nature to not want to waste our time, and if you can assure to the audience you won't waste theirs, you'll have them hooked.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I like this format, and the concrete examples, good luck for this new start!

[@Theoliviatati]

I have been really working hard on making the first 15-30 seconds more exciting and fast paced to hook the viewer in. these are some super helpful tips thank you!!

[@ChannelMakers]

Awesome! I'm glad you found them helpful!

[@9realcats]

Also...folks don't forget to bring passion and have fun... don't try to be like every else

[@funtroniks-diy]

Much needed video on this particular topic. I am currently struggling with audience retention on my vidoes. Thanks for a good informative video, especially the take away conclusion.

[@ChannelMakers]

so glad it was helpful

[@TheRowingDoc]

I liked that you showed the clips of what you are explaining. Thanks and glad you showed a more how to video that's not as fun and snappy.

[@creativefortress]

Since CM is changing style, I think this video nails it with the new two hosts. We welcome the CM team.

[@JamesStephens-gg3jw]

I agree. Great content.

[@TheEdelKampers]

Changes take a bit of adjusting. Feels different however, a very informative video.👍🏼Looking forward to whats next. Mary 💞 Fred

[@ChannelMakers]

Thanks Mary and Fred!

[@culurien3331]

My son watched that Lego video you featured! LOL!! Good review guys, I'm enjoying it!

[@PapaJoelsEnglish]

This was a great concept. You guys do seem a little awkward on camera. I would be too if I were trying out a new niche like this.

[@ChannelMakers]

😆Thanks! It's only up from here!

[@malikofori]

where is Nate?

[@JoshSnodgrass]

I don't really like the idea of watching a channel that was created by a company instead of an individual. For me, the wonderful thing about KZbin is that it's a place where normal people can have find an audience without just relying on the gate keepers of normal the media and entertainment industry players. I thought Channel Makers was Nate's channel, I didn't know he was a hired creator. It seems a lot less real and authentic knowing that. I will probably just move on and watch his new channel. This isn't a knock against you 2 or anyone else there but I don't like the model that your company is using.

[@ScoobzNPetz]

This is still something I really struggle with, the first 15 seconds is a killer on my analytics 😭

[@ScoobzNPetz]

@CreativeFlowExplorer Ohh I see, thank you for clarifying! I was so confused about the massive drop off, I didn't know whether it was my intros or not.

[@ScoobzNPetz]

@CreativeFlowExplorer that would be a very interesting video!

[@ChannelMakers]

Great idea, we could describe how you want your retention graph to look like a hockey stick with the upturn coming as soon as possible. We noticed that videos with bigger reach ended up having a bigger drop off leading up to the 30 second mark than videos with less views. I imagine that is because they are views coming from loyal subscribers that always watch your videos all the way through. But as you get suggested to a bigger audience there tends to be worse retentions rates as they are testing the videos with a bigger audience. You'll notice the graph gets a bigger bend as the video ages and you get more views so I didn't find the graphs to be a clear indication of what concepts increased retention but it was interesting to see where viewers were being lost.

[@TheDanShow868]

My avg retention is 71% for lifetime. My 7 day is in the low to mid 80s. I focus on shorts, and am focused on transition to long form. This is great info. ❤

[@silentswitchsis]

Where’s Nate? 😢

[@ArtiFoolishIntelligence]

The thumbnail, title and intro are very important to get someone to start watching the video. Once they start watching, the hook and the high-quality content is what keeps them watch till the end. The formula sounds easy. But applying it is the tricky part. 🙃

[@ChannelMakers]

Exactly!

[@unclemick-synths]

With the inline previewing on the home page, the first 15 seconds are tantamount to a live thumbnail. Putting up the words is perfect for people like me that scroll their home stream with the sound off.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks for featuring my channel! It would be great to see the channel retention graphs of each so we could see how the styles affected view duration..

[@ChannelMakers]

Thank YOU for letting us feature your channel! And nice work on your channel, your videos look great! :)

[@learnvideogo]

I really miss Nate! I’m glad he started his own channel. I honestly thought this was his channel until 2 weeks ago but no he pretty much built up this channel and did the work for a company which I feel was pretty deceiving. When I watch KZbin I like to see actual content creators/owners rather than a corporate type channel. Nate really created this channel and he should get a lot more credit for all of the work he has done building your channel. With that being said, this new video was very awkward for me to watch. First of all, I don’t feel a connection with the hosts. I don’t know anything about them or their credentials. Second, I felt like I was eavesdropping on a conversation they were having about KZbin and I wasn’t included in the conversation. There was 0 connection with the audience. They also look and sound awkward throughout the video, like they feel unnatural and uncomfortable being on video. There’s no chemistry and they looked at each other while talking and didn’t focus on drawing the audience in. I would also like to see more energy. It just seemed dull and like a boring, corporate-like video. I’m sure things will get better over time but this was my first impression. I wish your channel the best of luck as you get through this transition period.

[@GaleForcePhilippines]

I agree with you. Not to harsh anyone, but Nate was obviously passionate about Channel Makers and his audience. So much so in fact, like you, I thought it was his channel. He sure treated it that way. I'll probably just switch over and follow Nate's channel for youtube stuff.

[@AllCarswithJon]

Great comment. I was going to say something along these lines so I'll just agree with you here. The information is solid, but the presentation is low energy. Two people who are new to being on camera (it feels like). That being said, they're both photogenic and you can see a bit of personality there, so as they gain confidence and experience these will get much more engaging.

[@ChannelMakers]

@@AllCarswithJon Thanks for your vote of confidence!

[@ChannelMakers]

@@GaleForcePhilippines We are also very passionate about Channel Makers and appreciate your patience as we get into a groove with our presentation style. It will only get better from here!

[@ChannelMakers]

When you filmed your first video I'll bet it was intimidating and a little bit cringy to watch. Well, now you know that happens to us too. :) I'd like to think we are all friendly people, so if you stick around hopefully we can build the connections you are looking for.

[@GMAceM]

I don’t know if it’s the best but I tend to either get straight into the content or just do the smallest intro possible. There are some videos where I like to have fun with it and do a skit, but I figure the faster I get into the content, the less chance someone is gonna click off.

[@millionairemoxie]

So should the first 15 seconds have the hook or the hook and setup?

[@KristopiaArt]

I appreciated this video! I stopped putting videos on my channel out of sheer frustration awhile back, because I just didn't seem to be getting the numbers that other channels similar to mine were getting. Before I saw this video, I had decided to change my entire format, clean up my video quality, up my thumbnail game, and film videos that are more interesting and informative to viewers. I just joined the Channelmakers insiders list.

[@ChannelMakers]

You got this!

[@monicabrown7640]

I am no youtube expert but i do have a bit of experience on other channels. i picked a random recent video on your channel. Your audio after the first intro is barely audible. you can get a cheap lapel mic for your phone to record audio, if you like. under 20 bucks. there are too many dead moments in the video as well. prob edit the fat down to half the time of that video to include only best parts. Keep grinding, we are in this together!

[@KristopiaArt]

@@monicabrown7640 Thanks - I appreciate your taking a look! Yes, I'm taking a break to clean up my stuff, change the format to providing quality information and instruction, and cutting the boring stuff. :) I bought a lapel mic a few weeks ago. Hopefully that will help, too.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

First of all, I like meeting the team members! Very good video with good examples. Looking forward to seeing how CM evolves.

[@gersonl]

Good video and very useful information. I like reviews of real channel content instead of just reviewing the thumbnails like Vidiq always does. But I feel you should introduce yourselves a little, or say/show your names anywhere. Who are you guys?

[@ChannelMakers]

Great point! We should have done something like that. Today you saw Jake and Julia. Jake is overseeing one of our new test channels and Julia is the Income School and Channel Makers channel manager. :) Thanks for the feedback!

[@ChannelMakers]

That’s definitely not it… but thank you again for the feedback.

[@gersonl]

@@ChannelMakers you're welcome! 😊

[@whereisgabri3641]

I really hate all these fast cuts. I am not 13years old. Explain me what is the video is about without causing me an headache please…

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Thanks guys. I miss Nate but life goes on. 😊

[@JamesStephens-gg3jw]

I agree, except the part about missing Nate.

[@Caleb.3473]

@@JamesStephens-gg3jw yes, because Nate has his own channel now - no need to miss him :D

[@JamesStephens-gg3jw]

@@Caleb.3473 naww I watched his video and I think he’s just leading everyone on. The video had very little substance. I think those who followed him over there are a little star struck and it’s blinding them to the truth. But maybe that’s just me 🤷

[@teaformulamaths]

Is this mostly for channels that are trying to grab your attention? What about education channels?

[@ChannelMakers]

Even education channels should implement some plans to improve early video retention. It will help your viewers to stay engaged! You don't have to go crazy with it but try and implement a few elements that improve your retention. :) Good luck!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Educational is going to be tougher for sure!

[@samdezao]

Believe it or not, educational channels actually have an interesting advantage! People come to your videos because they have a problem that needs solved. So what's the problem your video is solving? Use that in your hook to promise people that you will solve their problem if they watch to the end of your video.

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

I’d appreciate an introduction next time! Even if you’re just going to cycle through a few new “test” hosts, a “hi I’m ___” would have been great. I’ve been a p24 member for over a year and I still didn’t recognize either of you…

[@ChannelMakers]

An oversight on our part for sure! Sorry about that!

[@vinvenus4581]

Thank you for the analyses and high quality tips (you are givong out for free!). Really appreciate it. Concerning the presentation, one constructive feedback: I prefer only one presenter that talks directly to me. I feel like 2 people both presenting the same knowledge feels artificial. With a 1 person presenter I feel like that person is talking to me. With 2 persons I feel like they are half talking to me and half to each other.

[@back2thenature2]

Yup, two people could work when they go live and answer subscriber questions while discussing things with no script. But when it comes to videos like these, one presenter would be better.

[@MagnusR.F.]

I like the concept of two hosts, but it needs some fintuning. My two main issues was the lack of energy and that I felt I was more of a listener to your conversation than a participant. It would be fun to have two faces for this channel 😊

[@lilszard]

Buuuuttt.... what are your names?

[@JacoboHabladeCine]

I could just throw a dislike and be done with it, but that wouldn't be fair so I'll provide some feedback for you guys since you've alredy made 3 videos "post-Nate" but I can, personally, already see a big difference on the approach to your content. And since you guys are trying to re-hook the audience Nate left behind, I only think it is fair to do so. First of all, Nate was a very huge and big part of why people subbed to your channel, obviously myself included. Let's not pretend otherwise. With his charisma he attracted the audience that is here now. But also, and this I won't attribute to only Nate himself, since you guys discovered that there was a team behind the scenes involved, the videos with him felt like they were about us, the creators. They were aimed to provide value to the audience. The creators, thus the audience, felt like the central piece. And in practice the videos felt FAIR in terms of title -> content. Since then I feel like you guys shifted, because in your last 3 videos I felt clickbaited, although with this one it was different and its something about personal and subjective taste. What I mean by that is that I'm sick and tired of the "DO THIS" formula. Like, please, dont hide it in the title and just tell me WHAT IT ACTUALLY IS in the title. Personally I'm not sure if that strategy still works at all. At least not with me. Just for seeing the "DO THIS" in the title I was about to skip the video, on principle, but I chose to give you a chance guys. And in regard the other 2 videos you did, it felt like the most absolute clickbait I have ever witnessed on this channel, which was never the case. Your "first" video, titled "What do you do when KZbin is hard", I expected it to be about mental health and well-being, something that Nate has alredy made a video about. But instead your video is actually is an apology video all about yourself. You dont give any useful info FOR US until like the minute 7 or so. And the second video , "The #1 Cause of Failure on KZbin", was the biggest clickbait ever. Even before the first minute ends, you debunk youselves telling that ACTUALLY there are a bunch of reasons to fail, not only one. But you just included all of them under "one" for just the title, which felt weak. Hearing that the reason is "your ability to create content" made me feel cheated. And, actually, 2/3 of that video is just you showing your studio. I mean, I can understand you guys trying to be "the example" of how you do things so we can relate and apply them. Yeaaaaah, not gonna happen. Mainly because your audience (I think and assume) are channels not your size. With this new approach and style it seems like you are making this more about YOURSELVES instead of US, and that's NOT how it used to feel with Nate. I liked Nate. But I didn't know anything about his feelings or about his personal life when I watched videos with him. And I didnt need to. That's why he felt "useful". Not necesarily "relatable".

[@asugarholicslife]

Personally the first 2 videos were way too fast. I feel like those types are more targeted to a younger audience. The last 2 were more my style lol. I plan to implement these things going forward. One thing you said that almost made me click off on the 3rd channel review "this was the smallest channel we reviewed" and immediately I thought, this is gonna be hard to relate to and also, dang I wasn't picked.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

If a video has a bunch of jump cuts, I don't skip over no, but I exit out of the video completely. I watch YT for long form content, not TikTok type editing.

[@FranklyCollecting]

Agreed. That amount of editing makes me borderline nauseous. Flying text in my face my goodness.

[@WyattChristman]

Right there are some who are watching for the calming visuals, music and slower pacing. Maybe the key is type of pacing to match audience and the advice is to know that and be intentional with pacing rather than just editing without fully looking at that aspect...

[@martijn11]

So strange you don't even introduce yourselves!! I might've missed a video, but if I didn't, how do you expect me to stick around and to believe you in the slightest without me not knowing who you are? And not knowimg what your credentials are? You teach KZbin but fail to do the most impprtant thing, create a connection with the viewer! This is the one that makes me unsub. Too bad.

[@switchunboxing]

Woops I haven’t introduced myself in a video since 2020 lol. It’s all about the content for me.

[@JimboTMX]

Howdy Howdy!

[@time.window]

The channel feels very different without Nate, but so far I'm really liking the videos!

[@marycahillclc]

Hey! Are you related to Ricky? You look and sound like him. Lol

[@LearnedItOnYoutube208]

You got me! Rickys my older brother

[@davidrichardsonYT]

Both new to being in front of the camera, professional job, your personality will come through as you progress, you taught us everyone goes through this... Keep it up

[@shoppingonchampagne]

Great video - I've tightened up on my intros and it really has made an impact on my audience retention. I still work to improve it with every new video. On another note, I know we'll be seeing a team of people now on Channel Makers but I'd like to know a bit more about each person. Is the guy in this video Ricky's brother? He has a lot of the same speech patterns and mannerisms as Ricky. Thanks! 🤩

[@DameSmiff]

What’s the top video editing softwares today for jump cuts?

[@shearfunsewing]

Hi guys, this was a very helpful video. You work very well together! BTW, I was glad that you added the final video from the bar-tender as it would be the one closest to what I do with a crafter's site. I find that so much information on Channel Makers has focused on the gaming and entertainment videos and not much has focused on crafter's sites. So, the bar-tender video was at least information driven (like mine). Can you please consider giving us more help on introductions from crafting sites? We are a unique genre, and as Nate once said, "it is slow-burn" for us.

[@KarlBrownTV]

Good to see the new hosts. They'll get better with experience :-) I do find with some of the examples that I'd be turned off, the whiplash on the Master Builders video was huge, so a good example that there's no One Size Fits All with videos. Great information to help me as I think about actually doing videos more than every couple of years 😅

[@vlightphotography]

Great info! I understand how this works for talking videos, reviews, tutorials etc, but i don't know how i can implement this on my style of videos. I do cinematic videos, mostly about my travels where i showcase a specific place/town, so genuine question, how can i implement these tips? I feel like if i show all the highlights in the first 15-30 seconds then there's no reason to watch the rest of my video 🤔

[@ChannelMakers]

Maybe you could find a way to tease some of the best shots in the video without giving them completely away in the intro. It will probably take some testing to find out what works for your video style, but it's totally worth doing!

[@vlightphotography]

@@ChannelMakers I appreciate the reply, yeah I'll probably have to find a way to do that without damaging the flow of rest of the video 🤔 good thing my channel is still very small so I can experiment as much as I want 😅

[@modernlinguists]

Your first 30 seconds should focus on the story of your location or find a person or event to highlight from the location that makes it worth learning about. The person or event could be historical or current. Just an idea.

[@vlightphotography]

@@modernlinguists thank you, these are some great ideas but i feel that it's not really the style i am going for. I wanna create cinematic videos, that are beautiful and relaxing to watch. That's what i love to do. I understand that making informative or more documentary style videos would get me more views but it's not something that actually interests me and i know i won't be putting my soul into it. I guess i need to experiment more and find out how i can make my idea work without compromising it too much to the point that it's not fun to make anymore. I don't wanna make videos just to get views, i wanna do something i actually love doing and if i can get the views that would be great ☺

[@user-xd6du9of2t]

Just an idea. How about showing a brochure or website of where you are going, some of you climbing steps in slow motion with some music then the expression on your face when you finally hit the destination for example. I could imagine this as very cinematic with some music and the right shots but obviously you would want to vary it up

[@carolinerena]

This is really interesting and helpful. As a Transformational Coach who is helping people work through trauma, anxiety, depression, etc, in the realm of raising vibration and spiritual awakening, I’m curious to see what you would say about these types of videos. Working on making them fun with a hard topic. ☺️

[@darrentelevision7474]

This guy looks like Ricky brother!

[@ChannelMakers]

Weird! 🤪

[@LIVINGSANDIEGOCA]

question on intros - what is considered "intro" . I have a big drop off and it's prob because of this. My blueprint is "hook + intro video + introducing myself + CTA - then I get into the video. I just timed it and it's 1 min for all this. (this is the scripting I was taught in a realtor yt course - but I think it's killing my videos 😱😱- thx!

[@billseigs]

Please share the retention graph next time! 🙂

[@barbarakisak]

Thank you sharing.

[@soundproofguide]

Thank you!!!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Not every subject benefits from rapid cuts. How about videos about slow, tranquil topics? Meditation? Zen? Bonsai? Those rapid jump cuts would put that audience off.

[@ViewportPlaythrough]

what if what you want to do might seem to be too weird that an audience just wont form? i write original stories, narrate them and pair it with 3d arts. i do know that i need to constantly make my videos better, and i try to step-up ideas over time. but the audience seems to be non-existing. whats next? edit: i A/B tested titles. results, changing titles into a more "sensationalized" format did not affect the video statistics at all. as in zero 0.

[@Muhluri]

Your titles aren't enticing. Have you considered trying a style like this movie recap channels. Make the title based off of an interesting part of the video

[@ViewportPlaythrough]

@@Muhluri have tried different title formats now. would be experimenting a new format for the next 4-8 videos. then i would try the idea you told. thankyou for the idea ^_^ that said, can you give me an example or two of what exactly you think i should be doing? like an example title maybe? that would be really helpful and would really be appreciated.

[@ronpierson]

Off topic comment, but many times throughout this video (1:58 for example) the male host reminds me of Ryan Gosling. It's mostly mannerisms, facial expressions, and the same "kind" eyes. As a photographer I tend to key in on these things and just thought I'd mention. Great video with useful info too.

[@ChannelMakers]

Uh oh! Telling Jake he reminds someone of Ryan Gosling... His head is going to EXPLODE! In all seriousness, thanks. That's really kind.

[@ClayJarvisGuitar]

Really helpful video. Usually I try to make the hook no longer than 30 seconds. However, most of my videos retention are around 50% at 30 seconds. Then it just goes down from there. Do you recommend keeping the hook closer to 15 seconds? Also, if I was to get that number higher and be at around 70% at 30 seconds, will KZbin start pushing my video to way more people?

[@ChannelMakers]

Yes, I'd typically recommend you keep the hook closer to 15 seconds unless the style of your intro really requires it to be longer. It looks like you have quite a few vids uploaded already which gives you some great data to go off of. Try looking at your best performing videos by views and see if you notice any patterns on the intros. After that try to find patterns on any intros on videos that are above your average of around 50% in the first 30 seconds. As far as yt pushing your videos it will help but you probably won't notice a huge jump, especially not right away. - Julia

[@ClayJarvisGuitar]

@@ChannelMakers Hi Julia! Thank you so much for the detailed comment. I will do that. I really appreciate the help!! 👍

[@ChannelMakers]

@@ClayJarvisGuitar Of course!

[@WrestlingWithThe80s]

Do you have suggestions for more serious topics like biographies on tragic figures where quick pacing and jump cuts don’t seem appropriate?

[@heymrcody]

start the story at an interesting part. Don't start with the boring exposition.

[@DoughnutDragon]

Check out sages rain he does that kinda stuff. I'd say start with a single sentence that sums up the takeaway you come to from the person or characters life. His videos will show that better than i can explain it here.

[@WrestlingWithThe80s]

@@heymrcody thanks for the advice! Some of these topics can be quite tragic/morbid and I try not to focus on that aspect too much, but I’m sure there is a way to put a spin on them for the openings.

[@WrestlingWithThe80s]

@@DoughnutDragon appreciate you suggesting that channel! Will definitely check it out 👍

[@DoughnutDragon]

@@WrestlingWithThe80s his character study videos are probably the closest to what you're talking about. I just realized you're talking about real life people.

[@intuitivediane]

Wow this is a brilliant video. 👏….

[@elijahrus5945]

I miss Nate

[@TheBradfords]

Thank you for this video

[@davidvoorhies812]

Awesome video my friends. Just a quick feedback item, the clapping hands was a bit distracting. Otherwise I really enjoy the new format and continuing of great info.

[@Swing4TheRing]

Drink for every clap!

[@davidvoorhies812]

@@Swing4TheRing Hahaha

[@ChannelMakers]

Thank you for the constructive criticism, I don't think I would have noticed without you mentioning it. Now to figure out what to do with my hands...

[@9realcats]

How's everyone channel doing? If anyone wants Honest feedback from another Creator (small) them let me know...😸

[@kellykhumaloo]

This guy looks like ricky.....

[@empawaamerica3809]

True, Ricky’s younger brother

[@kellykhumaloo]

@@empawaamerica3809 ow... thanks for letting me know...

[@HowToADU]

Did I miss an introduction where we learn your names? Hi! I want to know what five bars you’re hanging out in to think all bars are dark ;)

[@Saqel]

Thank brothers 👍🇮🇩

[@user-if9vt7uu3g]

I still miss nate! 😢

[@garysluzar6947]

it would be great if you gave your first names in the intro

[@ChannelMakers]

Sorry about that! We are Julia and Jake. :)

[@DanCreaMundos]

The thing with that 1st example is that it's basically MrBeast, nothing we haven't seen in 3 thousand channels already

[@xavthomas]

I think you guys should have had only one person commenting per video. Or maybe just have a half point for the second person.

[@karenwhite7747]

The guy in this video (he didn't say his name) looks like he could be Jim's brother. Is he Jim's brother?

[@lastofakindtv]

Does this work for shorts as well?

[@samdezao]

Most of the same principles apply but you kinda have to get to the point faster. The attention span is going to be shorter. No pun intended. So your hook HAS to land FAST.

[@lastofakindtv]

@@samdezao thank you also question does yt share shorts more than yt long form content ?

[@samdezao]

@@lastofakindtv Not sure if I can say "more". They are certainly pushing shorts to be a THING right now, but the reality is, the money they make is from ads in long form videos, so they aren't going away from that any time soon.

[@lastofakindtv]

@@samdezao thank you so much for the information

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🙏🏿🔥

[@Noosa21]

BUT how does one replicate this ??? with a small channel I dont think I could spend 10 hours editing everytime.

[@ChannelMakers]

Yeah no one has time for that right? Try to improve pacing by being very concise in your intro, even if you don't have time to do multiple shots. You could even crop in a bit or and some text on screen which wouldn't take long. -Julia

[@upvotecomment2110]

0:03 - you guys may have the data for a great intro... but not the personality I'll stay a little further to see if this channel is still for me

[@DigitalNomadsExplore]

Agreed

[@switchunboxing]

I found their intro to be super weird. Here’s a buncha stuff you need to do in the first 15 seconds! “No one can do all of these things” here’s some other peoples videos What? That didn’t really set the stage for me

[@VactorVerse]

2:17 No THE Robot

[@ChannelMakers]

Good catch, sorry for the mistake!

[@JannaTravels]

Thanks guys, but my channel sucks… it’s going downhill with a lightning speed, 10years are wasted… 😕

[@Xenogear99Gaming]

without nate this channel is not the same but good effort

[@ChannelMakers]

We’re not going for “the same” so I guess that’s great!

[@Lzryan1]

Quality video despite Nate having moved on. Anyone else reckon the female host kinda looks like Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler from BCS)?

[@ChannelMakers]

Haha yeah I've gotten that many times - Julia

[@mathemankwana]

Howdy howdy

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

I'm a lego person, and did nothing for me. Never watched that changel... I have never heard of any of the channels you reviewed. I'm a graphic designer but not interested in 3 D at the moment. Big foot stories not even interested did not catch my attention to even look. I don't drink, so alcohol not interested , as for drinks just tell me how to make a drink. I could see this as a shorts channel showing how to make one drink per short. The review was not that good, you were too easy on them.

[@JamesStephens-gg3jw]

It sounds like they should have consulted you before choosing the examples. lol

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

@@JamesStephens-gg3jw They can hire me as a consultant if needed.

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE]

Good for them 😢

[@AkshayPallikkara]

unsubscribed

[@empawaamerica3809]

Bye son, you will not be missed

[@kirtanforthesoul]

67% are still watching at 30 seconds

[@MultiPerson555]

Very disappointing that you didn't show the retention graphs for the videos you showed. What a shame.

[@ChannelMakers]

You're right we definitely should have. Sorry about that.

[@Fernando-gt5jt]

This is awkward as hell