Get 4000 Hours of Watch Time on YouTube in 6 Simple Steps

[@CreativeCashflow1]

Don't quit your channel just because your friends or family don't support you. The world is full of strangers rooting for you!

[@AbisolaAkinbola]

Thanks for the reminder

[@CreativeCashflow1]

@@AbisolaAkinbola 🙏🙏🙏

[@angieemm]

This is my current struggle!

[@CreativeCashflow1]

@@angieemm Keep going. You got this.

[@LateBoomer1964]

The best way to get your friends and family to subscribe is to make them think you're telling jokes about them. wink wink.

[@RoBoRoB]

dont quit guys, keep grinding, keep trying new things. just found an old post of a photo back when i had 159 subs. today i have over 20,000! keep on grinding!

[@thebrickaniac]

Even though I recently got monetized (largely because of your videos) I still love watching these because they are still insanely helpful

[@ADayintheLifeofRia]

Congrats!

[@DaveTalksBusiness]

This is one place where I have to give KZbin some credit. That 4,000 hours goal and 1k sub goal really go hand-in hand. 4000 hours seems like a lot but with 1k subs that's a single person watching 20 minutes of your content a month. Becomes a lot less insurmountable when you break it down like that.

[@batiyahyisrael]

hmmm.

[@MasochistMouse]

I definitely watch more than 20 minutes a month for my couple of favorite channels a month-- so if it's quality content it should be doable for those wanting monetization, but not there yet(if the right audience finds them). lol

[@relocatetoEUROPE]

Oh just try and get a friend or family to watch a 2 min video and like it. Then youll understand how hard it is. I am convinced that people buy views to reach their 4,000 on fiver and the like

[@DashingintheD]

I been watching your videos for about 2 years now and been taking your advice. My channel just got monetized a few months ago. Doing these steps really does work you just have to be consistent!! All from my iPhone!! Thanks for helping me !!

[@SoGoMTB]

Ever green content or repeated play and adding value. Got that! Thanks buddy! Love your advices.

[@rockpaperreads]

Thanks Roberto! I am half way there, and the journey has been a awesome experience.

[@AprilClayton]

The best tip is evergreen content. I’m doing news reactions but might lean more on streaming TV service reviews.

[@RobertoBlake]

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[@8AlisaInez9]

💚Longer Vlogs👍🏽Thank You!!

[@pacificbase]

The fear of camera or being judge by others stop us making videos. I am a nutritionist and have many life stories to tell. I need to start, but the fear stops me. Do you have a video to help people like me ? Thanks a lot for the videos that helped me so far.

[@Gloriasplatter]

@@pacificbase I have the same problem. I have a cooking channel and am in the background. Viewers hear me and see my hands. On a day I feel quite confident, I make a short appearance for the beginning of the video. For the fear of being judged and making mistakes in front of the camera, I put off the channel for 2 years. Now I wish I had not. All the best take the courage show your skill, watch likewise videos and get the idea. The world need to see your talent 🤞💐

[@pacificbase]

@@Gloriasplatter thank you very , very much ! I will try and see how i look. Usually we don't like to see ourselves, because we think we don't look as good as we want :)

[@Gloriasplatter]

@@pacificbase I know what you mean 😉 But we look better than we think we do to the outside world. We need a lil kick to boost our confidence. Although I am a very sociable person, love people, I wasn't comfortable in front of the camera 🙃 I shied away in front of strangers. I didn't have social media until the start of the channel. I did it, now it's your turn ❣️ Do a small home video with subject related content and you bring the voice for your viewers. Then decide how and what need to be changed for the others. I am a constant chatterbox normally but in front of the camera I run out of words, stammer and also act weird 😁 Now I learned how to record and then do the voice over later 🙌 take care ♥️

[@anaveragejoe6710]

To all future KZbin stars and future entrepreneurs. Lets keep working hard till the time we achieve our goals.

[@DarrenEdwardsAviation]

Cheers, thanks for the video breakdown, KZbin ain't a sprint it's a marathon, or maybe a Triathlon, loads of stages to get through before thinking about becoming monetised, and ultimately becoming a successful KZbin creator.

[@KimsNJAdventures]

I appreciate your breakdown of the 4000 hours into a stepwise goal that's realistic and down to earth. 🙂 Best tip was "no random videos"! Focus is key to getting to the goal.

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Oh yes, that was great advice. That and knowing that shorts don't help watch time.

[@Indoor-Cyling-Revolution]

Roberto, just want to say thanks for all of the info these last few years. Putting a lot of your tips to use as we debut here at the beginning of December. All of our classes feature Epidemic Sound music - 99% remixed, however. Some sick tracks on their platform! Thanks Again. Cheers!

[@Je.rone_]

hmm🤔

[@thesistahcrystalshow7326]

Hi Roberto Blake. I have been subbed to you for a while. The main tips that has resonated with me is not doing random videos and making videos that are at least 8 to 12 minutes long. Thank you so much for the information.

[@RandomRotation]

Most valuable tip (or reminder) for me personally is that I need to keep being focused on the topics I really can deliver. NO RANDOM VIDEOS 😃 Thanks Roberto!

[@MotivationWithMarcus]

What I got from this is no random videos, longer videos to get watch time, and take it like a full time job.

[@proudlyrics84]

Be persistent in whatever you're doing! All you're hard work will be paid off someday! It's difficult and hard work to make a channel, and you'll meet some days where your channel feels meaningless. But if you are persistent, and keep up the good spirit, everything will change for you! Good luck to all youtube creators!

[@Nyangi2.0]

Thank you for this encouragement

[@PrincessBeyondPassions]

One of the most valuable tips from this video is learning tha quality of videos goes beyond editing but also the Production. Nimmin specifically recommended you to me yesterday when I asked a question on his LS. Nice to be here.

[@sterlingshadow2]

I just started posting videos last week. And uploading shorts daily about 2 weeks ago! Sterling is growing faster here on KZbin than he did on TikTok! My goal is to get monetized here and I know we will do it with your help!! 💜

[@shoot_move_edit]

The math breakdown was helpful in giving a realistic look at what needs to be accomplished. Shooting for that 4000 hour goal looks daunting, but breaking it down to minutes and creating videos that are evergreen make it possible to "eat the elephant" one bite at a time. Thanks Roberto!

[@RobertoBlake]

That was my goal!

[@shoot_move_edit]

@@RobertoBlake you nailed it! 😎

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

I remember the grind. Consistency my friends. 40 hours per video means 100 videos will do it.

[@Je.rone_]

YUP!!!!

[@DutchUltra]

Lol i aint making 100 videos lol... 🤣

[@ThatBackYardLifeHWGAC]

😎

[@JessicaHicks]

Very true.

[@ThePsykoGamer]

I hit mine awhile back but with 200 vids I have only hit 655 subs

[@crystaltouch]

Thanks so much for sharing 🥰 this is really helpful. Keep up the good work 😘

[@Failfer]

Focusing on evergreen content and no random videos are some of the strongest points. It's tempting to go for that overnight blow-up success strat but that's not a strategy just gambling. Thank you again Roberto I appreciate what you do

[@honestlyDavey]

Roberto, you are my KZbin cheat code amigo! I've learned a ton in a short span! You're a legend 🙌 I'm shooting for monetization by March of 2023 💪🏾💪🏾

[@Micro_Learning]

Thank you for your content. I've been watching a few people in your genre (helping new KZbinrs be successful), and I have to say, you are the most level-headed, least pretentious, and least subtly mocking. You act least like an "influencer" too.

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JessicaRocks]

I thought I had done the math on the 4K watch hours as far as I needed to. But the 3 minute AVD was a new light bulb for me! Thank you!

[@KristenMcNamara]

Duuuuuuuuuuuude. I needed this so bad right now. Thank you!! 🙏🏼💓

[@FeliciaQueen17]

Hey Roberto 👋🏾 you're the BEST! Thank you so much for all that you do in giving us small content creators so much information and inspiration. I last commented here 4 months ago about my editing and adding music - fast forward to today, I'm editing (it's not perfect) and adding music too!

[@SoundSurvivalTactics]

Most helpful tip for me was “no more random videos.” Thank you for all the actionable tips!

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Thank you for the breakdown Roberto. I have found that Shorts are giving me the biggest return for subscribers which feeds well into my long form content. As always, your input to all of us in spot on. Good luck with the studio build and resist those new power tools

[@DenizDerman]

03:21 "This is gonna help you realize what's normal." - I swear I needed to hear this. There are many useful videos on KZbin about watch hours but none set realistic goals. I immediately subscribed. Thank you, sir!

[@bhayanmaevlog]

Great ideas for a small youtuber like me. More thoughts and ideas Wanna watch your vlog always

[@WalkingVibes4K]

Im following your steps and growing little by little..👍✔

[@EddZone]

More useful info as always. Consistent, Quality Content is the Key to YT Success.

[@DreamyBohemian]

I've never heard anyone break this down so clearly. Thank you for the concise information!

[@rcollection8324]

It's not too late to start a new KZbin channel thanks man appreciate it

[@designgriot]

Knowing that 30% is what is needed provides a sense of relief. It seems like Shorts could at least be useful for driving traffic. Great tips! Thank you!

[@MillisConstruction]

Roberto is back 😎

[@RobertoBlake]

Been super busy with the House move and rennovations!

[@MyVividLife]

I’ve been using Epidemic Sound since starting my channel earlier this year. I love it. I love that I am able extract the stem I want. Mostly instrumental!

[@MarukoIs]

All tips were important together but making evergreen content was the dominant tip for me.

[@GentlyBeing]

Great video! The most helpful tip for me was breaking down the best average video duration you should strive for in your video creation. My average view duration is good but most of my videos are 5 minutes or even under. Gotta start working on making valuable content that is hitting that 8 minute+ mark. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@THELAWANDORDERLADY]

Thank you I will implementing these steps on my channel. I loved the part about making videos that people can come in at any time and still get value. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Even as someone who has well over 4000 hours of watch time, I found this extremely insightful and got a couple tips I haven't really implemented before. Thank you!

[@TheVillageBeast]

Great tips bruv

[@ChidiSmiley]

I clocked 400 subscribers 🎉! Thank you so much for your advice.

[@Raxian]

I think several tips were golden. The breakdown of 100k views is something to think about strategically... Viewer longevity seems to be key. But evergreens and no randoms i think are the best take aways.

[@WayIntoAdventures]

The most helpful thing was the statistics you provided. It exactly follows what we have been seeing on our channel. We don't have a channel that EVERYONE would like to visit, so we have to try hard to make videos that people like us would like to see (people that travel off of the beaten path, or visit out of the way places). I think it is normal to be a little sad when people don't watch an entire video, but what you said shows that it's not even normal for people to watch the whole video. So we just need to be patient and think about things we can do inside of the video that keep our YT friends engaged.

[@aalegalfocus]

Great advice! I already got monetized, but this is an excellent reminder of how to grow on youtube. The tip about not doing random videos is especially important. 👌

[@elenabogarin]

Do you have any tips??? Other than the one in this video haha

[@BSparksGaming]

Roberto you are the truth! Always appreciate your hard work & the content itself💯🚀📣

[@Je.rone_]

I agree, he's great

[@BSparksGaming]

@@Je.rone_ no doubt about it!

[@CrissJohnsonY]

These are amazing tips, Roberto. Before even starting my channel I've made a topic research and pre-planned my video ideas up to January 2022 and wrote most of the scripts. I agree that average view duration is hard to keep above 30% even though I try to make it as dynamic as possible by using jump cuts, b-rolls from StoryBlocks, animation, cutting out pauses and breaths. I rarely use Epidemic Sound since I compose my own music and I also put it on my website for other content creators to use it for free, however, I should start implementing sounds like pops and clicks in my videos. The biggest takeaway from this video for me was focusing more on the value and problem-solving when it comes to providing information and try to think of it as a viewer, not as a creator, was thinking to introduce my personal stuff in those videos but I feel like unless you have an already established audience, that information won't bring much value to the viewers. Sorry for a big wall of text, I just wanted to share my thoughts and a huge thank you for everything that you do! You are such an inspiration to me and everyone else. I appreciate you!

[@CjwEvolved]

"Quality is the experience the viewer has once they decide to click on the video." I've never heard this conveyed so effectively!

[@RobertoBlake]

That was my goal

[@happyzebrart580]

I just started my channel a month ago now and this video really reassured me ! I'm still far from getting monetized but having you breakdown the 4000 hours goal make it seems like it might actually be possible to reach !

[@AlmightyBlues]

Much thanks Roberto! Working towards it already as soon as I watched it. Good to see you back. Big up

[@IQWorkshop]

Thanks for all you do Roberto! My biggest take away was the breakdown and the structure. As a Maker, I suffer the sickness of overthinking and the "squirrel"/distraction factor. You put this in a way that is easy to digest and frees me up from over thinking it. (Stay on target!)

[@Solar_tmg]

Referencing an old video, I’ve made 100 videos and a lot of them aren’t even crappy(this is something I’m proud of) I’m currently at 280 subs and I’m happy to be where I’m at right now!

[@paulwoods9785]

Thanks for the info you were detailed in your video. I am thinking about joining KZbin next year because I am doing a lot of studying on this topic. Thank you for the info and be a successful youtuber.

[@bungalogic]

I’m not a math guy but I know numbers matter so when you were dropping math it gave me a good visual of what I need to do to meet that. And I’m doing it. Thank you for the advice always. It’s amazing and really appreciate your knowledge.

[@richardk120]

Congratulations 540k subscribers! Quality content is excellent and helpful.

[@lauracoteDIY]

Great timing! Been looking for these view duration % for a while now. Thx.

[@FinnGarreth]

Thanks for this steps! Hope ill get there soon! To those who are here watching this well succeed soon! Have a nice day!

[@hoodydude5516]

I'm gonna apply your tips and not give up thank you so much for everything with all of these videos

[@HarbingerTheAbsolute]

Appreciate All The Tips, Gonna Keep Working Hard 💯

[@iheartg4m355]

I now know what to do, thank you for this video. Keep up the good work!

[@AdamDaniel]

Before I subbed to you, My videos got 15-25% average retention time. I Started using your tips and after a few weeks my video got 57% average retention time with 70-100% spikes in playback. Thank you for all the help.

[@RobertoBlake]

What made the biggest difference

[@tellnewstv]

Greetings to all the viewers, You're welcome. Content Creator, thank you for uploading. Here to support, comment, and like all...

[@sd_gam3s]

I’m at work but watched the whole video but I’ll be coming back to this video again. Good info. I’m not concerned about going viral. I just wanna make good videos with relevant info as updates come in. I’m always in discord’s and Twitter looking out for updates on my specific content

[@QReviews412]

The most helpful thing was not to do random content. and re watchability. awesome stuff!

[@TrishGolden]

A friend referred me to you. I appreciate how you’re bringing logic to the table. I can dig the statistics. Fresh.

[@TheFriedIndustry]

Question of the day: @11:20, your focus here on evergreen really resonates with me, subbed! About 2 dozen videos, something like 1.3k watch hours and halfway to sub goal, this video is exactly what I needed in my feed today to step it up. Thank you 🙏

[@MissJaxGriefContentOfficial]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaas on what you said for b roll👏🏼 I’m modeling my content after Shelby Church’s visual storytelling vibe and it’s already, dare I say, (incrementally) upped my analytics game😛

[@McCrazyFit]

Thanks Roberto! It’s great that my workout channel is inherently evergreen content, but i am also considering adding trending themes (e.g. Escaping Squid Games Workout)

[@ConsistentAsh]

I agree with the 1% rule about the subs to views. Seems to be about the average. I agree B roll helps a lot with retention time, so does good audio for sure. Quality over Quantity any day. It's okay to want to post so many videos but it seems to impact us cause it can be a ton of work. Live streaming helps with the KZbin hours. As a small creator myself, I have managed to secure 50 hours from 1 live stream that was 2 hours long. Think that's not good ? With the size of my channel is real good in my point of view and for 12 weeks in a row I got between 37-47 hours per stream beyond that one at 50. It adds up and totally helps. Keep posting everyone.

[@letstalkbeats]

Key take away for us from this video came at the end when you mentioned playlist. That is generally where we are seeing the most engagement come from our audience. Thanks a ton for shooting up flares to a brighter destination Roberto . Much’love respect’n’peace’in . - *Justin David*

[@AngieLoveDolls]

the most helpful tip for me is to say within your niche. tfs

[@RobertoBlake]

Awesome 👊🏾👊🏾

[@chocolateanddutchy]

These tips are so useful! Thank you so much! We are making videos for two years now and we really enjoy it, but we do hope to grow and to one day make KZbin our side hustle. This helps a lot! We appreciate you, we have been watching so much of your videos and we have been growing 🤗

[@JohnnyQuest86]

This video says everything I’ve been doing with my channel. The long term strategy.

[@sophieneeee]

most helpful: breaking down the numbers! and that its now 8 minutes for a video to have ads instead of 10 mins. i didnt know that. thank you!

[@Gloriasplatter]

Like you suggested, I made 100 crappy videos 😁 Working on the quality and waiting for the views to soar 🙏 thanks for your tips and being so helpful! Take care and stay safe 🌹🤞

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Just hit 1,000 subs so this video is exactly what I needed to hear, thank you!

[@simple_naildesigns]

Congratulations, that’s amazing 🥳🥰

[@azeemahmad521]

Great tips mate. Especially " no Random Videos" thing. Loved it.

[@LateBoomer1964]

Roberto the best thing I can do right now to help creators is watch the adds placed on their vids. (That is if they're monetized) This time I enjoyed it even more since the ad was one of yours talking about your course. Thanks for always giving us value on every video.

[@dominiqueportis1792]

Thank you roberto!! I won't qualify for monetization but that's ok.. Video was very helpful..

[@SISTERHEALTH]

Watching from India,your tips are so useful for beginners like me

[@drewhodge3820]

Breaking down the 4000 hours down to minutes puts things into perspective.

[@GYST2020]

Thank-you for this video and all you do. Thanks for breaking down some of the logistics and breaking it all down into the smaller steps to make sense so they can be put into action.

[@toptop10ten]

Evergreen, I want to put up horse training tips and that hit me. Keep training tips short.

[@CraigStanley]

Great video! Most helpful for me was the reinforcement that “a video you can’t listen you can’t watch” which is true because I often will close my screen but keep listening to videos (like this one) while I move around the house. Also great is the concept of making a video long enough to cover average watch rate (e.g., 30%). Third best thing, no random videos!

[@CharlesMunroe]

Your six steps sound helpful; thanks for the advice!

[@NoahIsNeon]

Thats the last step I need until monetization,thanks for the video

[@LearnGarifuna]

You always seem to have the answers I'm looking for. Started following you a couple years ago and got some great advice from the video at the time even though I wasn't ready to commit to the hardwork that it takes. Now though, I'm teaching this wonderful language of Garifuna and my favorite part of this video is that you've included the structure and strategy needed to take the only Garifuna language channel on KZbin to the highest levels and I'm so appreciative of that.

[@carledorsey]

Thank you sir for this information. Does the 12 months begin when you create your channel or when you upload your first video?

[@RobertoBlake]

It’s a rolling time meaning it’s about having it cumulative to the time you apply to the partner program

[@WanderingSwitchback]

I’m really enjoying Epidemic Sound! It’s so nice to find good sound effects, and I enjoy listening to the music even when I’m not doing videos!

[@REMY.C.]

Gold tips. It helps to have a clear vision especially when you explained the evergreen content vs focus content.

[@TomYT]

Wow these tips are helpful I'll start using them

[@heavymetalchef5132]

So been trying been super sick for a couple month's and just lost my Dad two weeks ago, has put a damper on things. But you, Nimmin bros and Dan Batal give me comfort! I just need a burst of energy!

[@simple_naildesigns]

So sorry for your loss 😌🙏🏽

[@Hyacsho]

I KNEW I NEEDED THIS VIDEO! I've been looking for help on this approach for ages, thanks so much!

[@jusjokes6177]

Robert...I'mma watch this tonight. I'm on my way to work

[@HollyFollyTV]

Hey great video 😃 Thanks for taking time out to put it together for us 🙏 This video is definitely one of those "green" videos you mentioned...it will be relevant for a long time 👍

[@ajohnsonstudio]

Thanks for the reminder to focus on evergreen, long-term content instead of chasing the hot topic of the day (in my world that might be new Eurorack module releases). Great video!!

[@CreativeThinking52]

Thank you for sharing valuable information that I could understand. Now I have a working plan. Thank you. Have a great day. 👍