Easy ways to find ideas for your YouTube videos

[@tlb2732]

I really enjoy your channel. It's a great resource. I found it while searching for information to help my young nephew with his new channel. In the process, I've become interested myself in making better use of my own channel. This video got me thinking of something. I've lived my whole life in or just outside a tiny rural town. And, yes, all who live here have much in common. But at the same time, we're all quite different. In fact, I've never had a conversation of length with a single neighbor or even a classmate whose profession, life experiences, hobbies, and interests, were exactly the same as mine. Even where we did have common interests and experience, there was always much each could learn from the other. I said all that to reiterate your point and possibly increase understanding that each of us has our own UNIQUE set of skills, knowledge, and experience. We all have something to share that others out their want or need to see and hear. No matter what our life path and experiences have been, SOMEONE out there can learn from each of us. Thank you for your channel!

[@s44577]

You are such a positive influence! Thanks for making and sharing your content.

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you!

[@ryanhamilton3609]

Hola from Spain ! Im actually British but i live here in the beautiful Canarian island of Tenerife. Im a pretty outgoing kind of person but ive always been shy about being on camera. You have inspired me to try a youtube channel. I know you dont like the word 'Inspire' but that is what you have done. I think im going to make a channel helping people understand everyday Windows troubleshooting since im an IT teacher in 'Real Life'. I only have my phone and my laptop for audio and video, but if its really terrible i can always delete it (I hope ! ) . Good luck to everyone out there who is in a similiar position 😃

[@KevinKolbe]

Very cool. Rather than delete what you create. Post it. Learn from it. Tweak as needed and keep creating!

[@Capt-Cran]

Kevin ... you're a treasure ... "top-shelf" ... so much enjoying the channel and learning much!!

[@KevinKolbe]

That means a lot! Thank you!

[@TheDailyTechDose]

Just recently came across your channel. I love the tips that you give on creating content and ways to grow. I’m going to be applying a lot of the things you talk about and see how I can improve my channel!

[@theowl3756]

Hi Kevin, how about doing a video on how to write something, and ask the AI to put it on video format by selecting AI voice or picture reading it. Please show older people how to use the You Tube "Invideo AI" to write something and then ask AI to make a video. Thank you.

[@saintgeorge68]

Kevin great points as always. I honestly find a nugget every time. I find that for topics, it’s really what pops in my head either based on a conversation with my wife, neighbors or something I read or saw on tv. I forget easily 😂 so I jot them down if I’m flooded with them or I go straight to a raw cut! Quick question before I go, what are your thoughts on recording episodes ahead (based on those ideas) and scheduling them for specific release dates? Thanks again!

[@KevinKolbe]

Definitely BIG fan of recording and scheduling. By the end of this week, if all goes as planned, I'll have videos done and scheduled thru mid-January.

[@DerekHuntArtist]

You’re really knocking ’em out the park Kevin! Great video, clear, engaging and full of useful tips 👏👏👏👏

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks 👍

[@oldaussiecoot]

Thanks Kevin, glad I asked the Question! Cheers for the video, Bruce

[@KevinKolbe]

There you are! Seriously appreciate the question!

[@ryanhamilton3609]

I found it very interesting, thank you Bruce 🙂 ( You too Kevin !)

[@thepatsyfamily]

Kevin, I've really been enjoying your channel. Tons of great information. Thank you. My question; where are you getting your royalty-free animated background images? The one in this video is the KZbin play button rocking back and forth. I would also love to pivot and do a rebrand of the channel since we're no longer making videos but I still want to. All the best, Steve

[@KevinKolbe]

The background on those animations is just a solid background in Final Cut Pro. The animated logos come from MotionVFX, specifically the Tuber3 pack. You can check it out here (affiliate): www.motionvfx.com/?irgwc=1

[@thedmgexperience321]

Wow thanks for this video I’m 55 and just starting my channel and your Google ideas have saved and now my list for ideas are running off the page. Thanks

[@KevinKolbe]

Nice!

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

Thanks!

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you so much!

[@Its_JodyYea]

Great video! I love when I learn something new from a video. I had no idea that there was an inspiration tab in the analytics tab. Thanks for the new knowledge.

[@KevinKolbe]

Sure thing!

[@Found-in-France]

Bonsoir from France. I love ideas videos like this to get me focused and I had no idea about the inspiration tab so thank you. I watched another one recently and one of the suggestions was to look at magazines in your field of interest. Even the covers showing what main articles are inside can be good pointers.

[@KevinKolbe]

Good tip.

[@markperrett]

I stumbled across your channel today. I love what you're doing. I'm starting a channel about men's health for over 50s, and your advice will be put to good use.

[@KevinKolbe]

Sounds cool.

[@Paulieinspiration]

I recently lost everything and am looking at homelessness I was thinking about documenting my experience and my pursuit to find my place in the world. Also my struggles with all the emotional and mental prolblems that go along with homelessness also how to survive with little.

[@Expat_Ingrid]

Excellent Idea, it would also help to shed light on the situation to those who have no idea how it effects people!

[@ADAtrips]

I’ve been making videos since 2013. My issues mostly do with posting, I am seldom happy with my editing, so I don’t . I am thrilled with you site. I am going to try harder. You are inspiring. (BtW, I am 68). Keep on keeping on. 🌴🌴Aloha

[@KevinKolbe]

Working on a video about easier ways to create. Maybe it will help. Til then, keep creating!

[@deanjmoon]

You have literally gone from 10-15-19k subs! in 3 weeks!! 😮😮😮

[@KevinKolbe]

I know. This has become me too 😳

[@deanjmoon]

@@KevinKolbe And now 20K… ok, ok, ok… Time to stop F*cking around!

[@s44577]

@@deanjmoon And now 43K!!!!

[@SurvivingRetirement925]

Excellent channel. We have launched our channel at Pensioners as our audience. We have explained what the banks have done to us all etc and to show them to be careful and question everything. I My hobby is flight simulation. I have a licence but it is now too expensive so I fly my PC instead and this one good hobby that pensioners could do. We will shortly be doing a video on bowling. From next week more on frugal good cooking. I was BBC TV for 25 years so I do know a little about this youtube " hobby ".

[@KevinKolbe]

Sounds great!

[@weekofhistory]

Thanks so much Kevin. Love your insights

[@Richard_Broom_Photography]

Another very useful video as I begin recording my first video podcast (it really is coming!!!). Many thanks Kevin.

[@KevinKolbe]

Fantastic! So pumped for you!

[@dennisbayeng5063]

Hey thats ang interesting. Thanks.

[@ireidu]

I would love to see a video on how to stay organized as a creator and what systems you have in place to do that thanks in advance!

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks for the idea!

[@Bushpilot1948]

Kevin, I am 75 soon to be 76. I am very interested in what you do. How long have you been doing KZbin? I think I could benefit from you, what was your first video?

[@KevinKolbe]

Started my channel 2017. Didn't get serious about it til 2020. First video was a vlog. Go to my videos and search by oldest.

[@syfman6]

@@Bushpilot1948 Go for it!! 💚🎸

[@dataravenbeats]

I'm an independent music artist on KZbin. I greatly appreciate your videos. You give me the courage to push harder. Thanks Kevin :)

[@KevinKolbe]

Nice! Keep creating.

[@positivegroove]

Binging your videos, love them. Thanks! 🎉🎉

[@KevinKolbe]

Yay! Thank you!

[@SmacSlots]

Thanks for the help and advice. Appreciate you sharing these videos

[@KevinKolbe]

Sure thing. Thanks for watching.

[@DiMakingiteveryday]

First time subscriber here. I’ve been on KZbin for years but suck at promoting my videos. You feel like the teacher I needed in high school. 😊

[@KevinKolbe]

Welcome!

[@marcusmiles269]

Kevin.You like me would benefit from different glasses.....its like your looking out at us through your car windshield.Translucent frame ! You can keep the hair its friendly.

[@katheringardening7093]

Thanks Kevin great information

[@KevinKolbe]

You are very welcome

[@mercurious6699]

Thank you, this was really useful, great video

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad to hear it!

[@weekofhistory]

Wow will definitely check out the Google search drill down more often

[@jaimegoesdigital]

This is great, I didn't know about that inspiration tab in analytics!!! Thank you

[@KevinKolbe]

You're so welcome!

[@Darkkingwtv]

this was really useful,

[@huongcaychay]

Thank so much. You speak so clearly. Wow i think i can learn English listening from your chanel. It not only helps me learn youtube knowledge but also inspires me about learning english. I’m 32 years old and I am very eager to get involved in digital content creation ❤❤❤

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you! 😃

[@huongcaychay]

@@KevinKolbe❤❤❤

[@privatename8228]

Really enjoyed this video. Subscribed.

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you so much!

[@KathehFIT]

Yes you can do it on mobile the inspiration tab! :)

[@KevinKolbe]

Good to know!

[@crazycooley50]

Thank you Kevin.. great video… I didn’t know about the KZbin tab.. and the extra ? When you scroll down on KZbin. Wow so much value in this video… Thank you Sir💪😊🔥

[@KevinKolbe]

👊❤️

[@Quizosophy_official1]

Great video! The research methods you present incorporate actionable steps and you have a talent for simple straightforward guidance on how to do it. I'm just getting started and focused on success with KZbin. I'm 63 (Shoot I just remembered, my birthday is tomorrow 8/30/60). Hey, I'm still 63 going on 64. Message to Kevin and all of my older and wiser brothers and sisters here! Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Keep Going! (subscribed and following you Kevin).

[@KevinKolbe]

Happy birthday!

[@Quizosophy_official1]

@@KevinKolbe Thanks Kevin! Love your channel brother!

[@NatureLenzPhoto]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome!

[@leadwithjim]

What do you use for those live questions!!! I want to use it!

[@KevinKolbe]

It's called VideoAsk. After trying it for a bit, I opted out.

[@TechSkillsCoach]

You had me within the first minute. New Sub right here. Thank you!

[@KevinKolbe]

Really appreciate that!

[@Mummalez]

I am in the process of starting my channel but I really don’t know what my niche is. Is it ok to just make every day life videos? I’ve been a stay at home mum for 33 years and now wanting to do something like this as a challenge more than anything. Thanks

[@deblashbrook3209]

@@Mummalez I’m in much the same position as you, and having the same thought process regarding what my niche would be. Good luck with your channel, I’ve just subscribed

[@Mummalez]

@@deblashbrook3209 thank you. Looks like we’re in the same boat. I’ve just subscribed to you as well.

[@KevinKolbe]

Watch this and see if it helps you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmtc2Z5d62ggqM

[@KevinKolbe]

Watch this about finding your niche: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmtc2Z5d62ggqM

[@seti1048]

English is not my first language and I have a accent when I talk . I love to create english chanel but I am afraid that audiences won't like my channel. BTW, what is your insight about having a bilingual channel? Advantages and disadvantages? Thank you. You are a great teacher.

[@KevinKolbe]

Some may not but others may. Create for those who don't care but need you. As far as bilingual, it can definitely work.

[@seti1048]

@@KevinKolbe thank you for your wisdom.

[@AlexVachon]

@@seti1048 There are some good AI generated voices, especially from Eleven Labs. You would make faceless videos.

[@AgingOnYourTerms]

Im glad someone suggested your channel. Your videos are very easy to follow. New sub here!❤

[@KevinKolbe]

Cool! Thank you!

[@PinkCollar]

I ❤your voice..great video

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you!

[@Taso1009]

Hi, Kevin. Nice sharing. U light up a lot of ideas in my mind. I should start a channel since I'm over forty now. Hahaha...

[@KevinKolbe]

Go for it!

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hello Kevin, thank you so very much.💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@KevinKolbe]

You are very welcome

[@VladimirKostek]

Good video Kevin, I agree facebook groups are great for ideas. I just wanted to add that reddit is awesome too, a lot of people in my niche ask very specific questions there. My most recent video spawned there, it was relatively low effort compared to most of my videos and its currently a 2/10.

[@KevinKolbe]

Great tip! Thanks

[@VladimirKostek]

@KevinKolbe of course, thanks for the useful vid!

[@lynnbuonomo7611]

Great idea, from google!😊

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks!

[@30DayChallengers]

New to your channel. Very helpful content. Content that actually provides what you promise in the title 🙌 I have another channel that is faceless. Both of my channels are not doing well. Hoping to learn from you and change that

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks for watching.

[@charmed1470]

Hi Kevin, me from Italy again, with a couple of questions 😉: a) do you agree with the phrase "you are the niche"? Because if that statement is true then it means that starting a "general" YT channel that includes my different interests would be better than picking one main topic/interest of mine and start a YT channel focused on that topic only. What would you suggest? I did watch your other video you mentioned but I'm still a bit confused on this 😅 b) Being Italian and based in Italy it would make sense to make videos in Italian however I'm aware that videos in English would probably reach a potentially wider audience but this might alienate the potential Italian audience? Maybe a mixture of both, meaning some videos in Italian and some videos in English? I'm a translator and I also teach English so if I get to convince myself to be on camera 😅 it'd be nice to do some videos in English as well c) I have zero video editing knowledge: should I do a proper course online? Any suggestions? Sorry for the super long post and thank you in advance for your kind feedback! 😎

[@KevinKolbe]

Regarding you being the niche. It sounds good but not sure really what it means. If you have a personal channel, like I do, I'm part of the niche or area of focus I'm talking about.

[@Moneyfromzero]

This was great! I never thought about a face book group ❤

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grantfamilyventures2024]

Hello Kevin, I would like for my channel to cover multiple topics. My interests are 3d printing, movie reviews, drone hobbyist, and just general conversation. Is it possible to have a channel that is not centered around one central topic?

[@grantfamilyventures2024]

@@danieli.9252 that sounds great man. Maybe we can team up and do a movie review or something. How about it?

[@KevinKolbe]

Those are all cool ideas! Yes you can but you need to decide what success looks like for you, what you want to get out of it. Having too many different topics may make it harder to grow but may be what you want. Watch this next to see if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmtc2Z5d62ggqM

[@DigginIt-MarkH]

I find myself in a niche, and I'm limited as to the content being distributed. The content has sub topics that could be covered, and not be regurgitating the same info. How does go about coving the odd topics in the niche, without losing veiwer retention and not downplaying the content ?

[@KevinKolbe]

Put the content out there and see what resonates. Too easy to play "what if?" and not really see what clicks.

[@alimaabang8564]

Wow so nice like big

[@60andSane]

Kevin, any suggestions for a KZbin group? I looked on FB and they all seem scammy or for subscriptions. What do you think about Reddit?

[@KevinKolbe]

Depends on what you want, your budget, etc. KZbin has memberships once you get to a certain level. Others come to mind: Patreon, Mighty Networks, Circle, Skool.

[@MokaandChai]

Another good video

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks again!

[@gregdufeu]

1:54 could you make this video please Kevin 😊

[@KevinKolbe]

On the list. Thanks for asking.

[@99ways2alwaysBhappy]

I would like to use a cartoon instead of being on cam myself. Is that possible?

[@wallybornmann8336]

Your videos have gotten me to thinking about doing a KZbin channel once again. The thing that keeps holding me back, well, let's be honest here, one of the things that holds me back is what I want to share on my channel. I write rather regularly and post what I've written on Facebook and Medium. My thought is to read and record my writings on my channel but I wonder if they're too short. Typically, I write about a thousand words which works out to 5-6 minute read time. All pieces are my thoughts about almost anything that comes to mind so finding a niche may be nigh on impossible but nonetheless, I'd like to do this and am interested in your thoughts. I found you because you were talking about being older and starting on YT. For reference, I'm 74. Thanks for what you're doing. All my best to you and yours. (I also have a special needs child so bless you and yours.).

[@KevinKolbe]

Simple. Do it. Length is irrelevant. What matters is what you say, what you teach, what you share. Let that guide you and go for it. And shout-out to another special needs dad too!

[@jonesrayillo]

How do you handle negativity/trolls during the early days of your channel? Some people seem to get off on being demotivating...

[@KevinKolbe]

They can be. Most I've found haven't started and just like to grind people. If they cross a line, I delete the comment or block them, but only if they cross a certain line. Otherwise, I just remind myself that God defines me not a hater. 😁

[@harleymandk]

I know one guy that teach language on his channel. Remember not all are native american speaking....

[@KevinKolbe]

Good point.

[@kandjlumber]

0:16 does Batman also have trouble coming up with ideas? 😂😅❤

[@KevinKolbe]

😂

[@ScaleModelMuse]

The inspiration tab is now called trends. They keep changing stuff....

[@KevinKolbe]

Actually there still is an Inspiration Tab. KZbin moved it to the Content section and changed Inspiration to Trends on the Analytics tab.

[@ScaleModelMuse]

@KevinKolbe thanks...I'll have to take another look.

[@gshawphoto]

hi you have great talent! but your channel seems to be moving ! great job , i’m too struggling with what to do ! so thanks sorry but invest in better glasses distracting every time your glasses slip i get irritated , just try get better no slip glasses please , thanks guess you overlooked this but i saw it very clearly so the little things can un glue a video fast sorry

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

The forced Lenux is another example of how KZbin is still in the early stages of pointing viewers in the right direction. The consensus is to blame the people uploading videos for having a wide variety and not being specific with one topic. ( This puzzles me; the suggestion is for a person to take Math 101 forever? That just isn't how humans behave....except when it comes to the same breakfast day after day...week after week ). tHanks for the video

[@usa2vietnam]

Thank you Kevin, great channel. I just posted my first video this week. I'm 54 years old, retired with my wife in Vietnam and really starting this to help others. If I ever get monetized 1'Il donate it all to charities here in Vietnam. love what you do and I'm glade I found your channel. @usa2vietnam