Good News for Small Creators...

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@thestevechapman]

Just heard you say you love Jesus! That’s awesome! My new channel @yourchristiangranddad has grown from 0 to 900 subscribers in five weeks, and I started my @thestevechapman channel to talk about its growth. I’ve got big plans for both. Thanks for your content!

[@Playin_A_Round]

Lies I have 15000 subs over 12 million views and haven’t made one penny from KZbin

[@JKINGBEAT]

IM STRUGGLING HERE TO GROW MY CHANNEL BLOG & PEOPLE

[@JKINGBEAT]

I WANNA KNOW THE BACKDOOR LIKE THE BACKIN THE RIGHT DOOR TO ENTER AT UK

[@JKINGBEAT]

​. Huh

[@LesterDiaz]

KZbin is adopting a TikTok recommendation algorithm, which is a good thing to get discovered, subscribers are not as important as they used to be years ago. What I noticed is that getting people to watch more than one of your videos, whether they subscribed or not, they’ll get your videos recommended even if you are a small creator.

[@KonohaElite14]

Kind of... If you want to actually be monitized sub count and watch time still very important

[@thomaslthomas1506]

We are finding it a little more difficult to get viewers to watch other vids on the channel after first visit.

[@LesterDiaz]

@@thomaslthomas1506 this works best for niche specific channels, meaning one video closely related to the topic of another video.

[@ZXgV1000]

KZbin realized that tiktok might been banned lol, so now they're adapting for the newcomers 😂

[@Rollinsly29]

I am making my own cartoon series called Jailbima Rotains

[@LeighaMarina]

The final two minutes of the video articulate this very well, "Complaining is not a strategy. It never makes anything better and is a waste of time and energy. Get busy getting better so you won't have time to complain."

[@LifeReimagined515]

I think feeling discouraged is very normal and should be honored. I like to schedule a few minutes each week to embrace any negative or discouraging thoughts. Then back to work…

[@buschrooms]

@@LifeReimagined515 I love your sarcasm...

[@Marking_The_Way]

DEEP

[@higherselfvibe]

Totally agree with you.

[@mymentorjane6705]

I get discouraged. Then I pray.

[@Kayelene]

Just hit 106 subscribers 🥳

[@daphinemuhindo]

Congratulations😂

[@daphinemuhindo]

I have one to go to hit 80🤣

[@Kayelene]

@@daphinemuhindo yayyyyyy

[@Kayelene]

@@daphinemuhindo thank youuu

[@Kayelene]

@@__KaotharAdeoye yessssss

[@CHOOA]

One of my channels blew up the past week. Went from 50 subs to almost 1k! I’m glad KZbin is helping smaller creators achieve their dream ❤

[@IamPearlsofEden]

That’s awesome 🎉 Congratulations

[@akitantech]

I just hit 35 subscribers in one year journey. I still have hope, he inspired me.

[@ThroneofPositivity]

As a small YT channel (*2k subs), I have definitely noticed an increase in visibility on analytics. I have 100% noticed smaller creators on my feed (both mobile and desktop). I am glad that YT is moving in this direction. After nearly 5 years of consistency it feels like we are finally getting somewhere haha. Don't give up on your channel family! Keep going! Sean you're the best brother. It brings me so much joy that you provide so much value and you are bold with your faith. Thanks for your contribution. God bless you all!

[@shalomakos]

Thanks for this post. It encouraged me greatly. Just got to 2k today and seeing this is a drive for me to do more. God bless you!😀🔥

[@Theskatenomad]

5 years of consistently and only 2k? Damn

[@KiddioGame]

I'm new and hope for success like you guys :)

[@saxmanash]

You seem like a really nice, positive guy. I wish for your success!

[@xmandredimplesfam]

I m 6 years with this channel and 18 years with all my others Channels..but now This channel is the first that I feel that KZbin really want that my channel become really Big and now I have 16880 Subs and still is growing

[@sheforgesbycrisan]

As a small creator with less than 200 subscribers, I’m excited to hear this. Growth has been so hard but I’m not giving up.

[@jewijk]

Eventually you'll get there, I'm sure. 👍🏼

[@sheforgesbycrisan]

@@jewijk thank you ❤️

[@LilyGazou]

It’s up to us to watch these smaller channels to encourage them. Full watch, click like.

[@sharlaamysamuel]

Well done! Don’t give up, you will be so proud of your efforts and results a year from now.😌

[@asanctifiedlife]

I just followed you 🙏

[@TheRandomNaga]

It's 100% true that small channels are also being promoted on youtube's home feed. I can say this because I have only 80 subscibers but am getting more than 16k views in my video. I am still very tiny and have a long way to go, but i am very glad ATM and motivated to know that youtube is giving chance to a small creators like me. Wishing love and success to all the hard-working small creators ❤ Fighting ✊️

[@TubeMinded]

I went through your channel, and the views are super crazy compared to your subscribers. That's great.

[@MOSLEYTV]

Do you use SEO?? or just put the content out?

[@TheRandomNaga]

I mostly put my content out

[@vinsonbeaver2481]

Keep grinding man💪🏼 That’s great. Inspiring.

[@143purple]

I dont have many subscribers But alot of views

[@Chibuzor-Joy]

As a creator with less than 500 subscribers, this is great news. Goodluck to every creator out there, don't give up, your time is coming ❤

[@kuyaarttv2865]

Please hug me

[@FreeDigitalHub]

Lets started here Joie... All the best to you too and thanks for the best wishes dear👍👍👍

[@Chibuzor-Joy]

@@FreeDigitalHub you're welcome ☺️

[@FreeDigitalHub]

@@Chibuzor-Joy always welcome 👍💯❤️

[@dbproductreviews6319]

As another small channel, gotta show the support! Staying positive and not giving up is essential to growth.

[@heartwarriorproject]

Almost at 500 subs😁. Super excited to hear this. For every small channel out there, keep going!

[@Ramen_X_]

Im on my way to 200 😂

[@learnaiwithzubair]

Small creators! Don't give up, keep moving...

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Hey there! I'm Daniela from the ThinkMedia team, first of all, congrats on that! happy to connect with you and help you out. Since you're enjoying our content, I have something special for you. DM us on Sean's IG: @seancannell

[@EllaIntutitive]

I won't give up 🎉 Just created my channel today 🎉 Coming to youtube soon! 😊

[@kaelinfloyd]

i will never give up

[@FortheLoveofItVibes]

Thank you for the encouragement! We have been pushing ourselves for almost 6 months now.

[@Cocofunfactor]

Don’t give up ! Keep going

[@leisurelypaice]

As a small creator myself, I have definitely noticed KZbin recommending similar sized channels content. Very encouraging moving forward :)

[@DANDYJANEASMR]

He’s too selfish and doesn’t give a crap about small channels he is essentially bitching about us getting more views and also calling our content “CRAP”!

[@John-gq4by]

Esxactly

[@NicoFlame9]

+1

[@Ryan_Wiseman]

I started to notice my content gets recommended much more than it once did, which is enough to keep me going. I'm not expecting 100K subs, but enough where the growth is significant enough over time. So long as KZbin promotes small creators, I have zero reason to give up

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Hey Ryan! I'm Daniela from the ThinkMedia team, first of all, congrats on that! happy to connect with you and help you out. Since you're enjoying our content, I have something special for you. DM us on Sean's IG: @seancannell

[@p3drogil]

Nice!

[@InsanityLaughs84]

Just hit 26 subs! Working my way up 💪

[@Treborray]

Let’s go!!

[@p3drogil]

🙌🏽 nice!

[@ChinaJoCarole]

You got this❤❤❤❤

[@InsanityLaughs84]

@@ChinaJoCarole thanks 😊

[@ChinaJoCarole]

@@InsanityLaughs84 np

[@mrRithems]

Dude, I love your attitude. I'm a VERY small channel. I just started posting a video every week, two months ago. At that time I had 3 subscribers. Today I have 53. 25 of those came last weekend. I am so grateful that KZbin gives small channels like me the opportunity to get impressions. The rest is up to me, and I'm grateful to people like you that help educate! Thanks!

[@WillowsAIAcademy]

That’s great and really encouraging to hear.

[@progressful]

To everyone starting their KZbin journey, keep going! We are going to make it! To those that haven’t started yet, let this be a sign to START!

[@KeenosQuest]

Thank you! Just started!

[@Chasbelieves]

I'm still working on my KZbin channel. Thank you Progressful😊

[@catherinemlughu4666]

Amen..That speaks to me

[@jessaca]

Yes, just started almost at 100 subscribers

[@Chibuzor-Joy]

Awwn, thank you so much for this ❤

[@KimsaLittleofAlot]

I'm a small creator. Once in a while, I'll see myself pop up on the homepage. It makes me happy. But i was under the impression that i see more channels that im subscribed to on my home page. YT is such a creative outlet and has me wanting to connect with the KZbin community. Thank you for sharing this.

[@FreeDigitalHub]

Good and much appreciated, Ms. Kim Keep up the good things and all the best for you❤👍👍👍

[@JessicaKent]

I am all for this but they need to stop un-subscribing people from our channels and they need to show our videos to our subscribers. That’s all I want lol I worked really hard to grow my channel and my subscribers don’t see my content anymore.

[@melsmotovlog00]

Gratitude for the invaluable guidance and support you've provided through your KZbin channel. As a new vlogger, navigating the world of content creation can be daunting, but your insights and tips have truly been a guiding light for me. Even though my subscriber count and viewership are still growing, your advice has made a significant impact on my journey. I am sincerely thankful for your dedication to helping aspiring creators like me understand the nuances of building a successful KZbin channel. I am eager to continue learning and improving my content. Your encouragement has inspired me to strive for excellence and authenticity in every video I create. Your channel has not only taught me practical strategies but also instilled in me a sense of optimism and determination to pursue my passion for vlogging. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to applying your teachings and achieving new milestones in my vlogging journey. Your mentorship means the world to me, and I am excited to see where this adventure takes me next.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@Rollinsly29]

I am making my own cartoon animated cartoon series called Jailbima Rotains

[@Zippsters]

I must have got an email from Think about this because I heard it in Friday. I opened my YT app to see if I had small channel recommendations. I had 5 or 6 and only one of them caused me to watch it. Its content got that channel a subscription from me.

[@LuAmbience]

Biggest takeaway is to be humble and always keep learning about what other people want, and how I can make their lives better. It's not about me, it's about what other people need that they aren't getting elsewhere. The analytics tool is so powerful for discovering that. Learn from it! It's a great teacher.

[@TheSecondHalfProject]

Thanks for this info. Biggest takeaways: Even very small channels are getting a chance. Create compelling titles and thumbnails, and most of all, give your best effort on your content creation. Now, back to the slow grind...

[@KelTekTHEO]

18:52 I just watched @someordinarygamers and you were recommended

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

Thanks for the tips! My small channel gained 784 subscribers last week which is amazing. Checked my stats and traffic is coming from the home feed not the usual shorts. So many new people have left comments like, ‘how did I not see your channel?’ The door is open and I’m creating four videos this week to get as much as I can from this visibility. Let’s goooo! 😍

[@AnneysLens7744]

Wow congratulations. I'm not seeing my subscribers increase 😢

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

@@AnneysLens7744 thanks! You need to make more videos to get noticed. Happy creating!

[@AnneysLens7744]

@@MixedMediaArtByTrina thanks

[@Cherishthamoment]

Thank you for this info,.I joined many years ago but don't even have 100 subs, should I start a new channel ?

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Yes!!! And I am here for it! 🙌🏽😁 I was starting to doubt myself and then BOOM! One video changed everything! 😁 Don't give up!

[@TheMortgageBawse]

Same here!!!

[@rmarsmedia828]

That’s awesome

[@diginandpitchin]

Awesome! That’s encouraging! 😊

[@AndreaL1126]

⁠ I also been noticing a video(long form, almost no editing) of mine taking off from less than 100 view to now 500+ by the time you are reading this probably getting higher. I do see KZbin shorts staying about the same amount view.

[@daphinemuhindo]

​@@AndreaL1126🥰

[@Treborray]

I love that KZbin is doing this! Especially for small creators as myself. Blessings to everyone on this journey! Make sure you enjoy it no matter what! I’m new to KZbin but I’ve had some success on Twitch and I’ve always told my viewers to not stress the numbers. Focus on your content.

[@Mr.Scares1]

If you’re reading this keep creating and stay consistent! Your passion and effort will pay off. Every video is a step closer to your goals. I believe in you.

[@MoiWonder]

I still see a mixture, but more smaller channels pop up on my feed. I agree.

[@TheConnleyClan]

Yes! I have seen A LOT of small channels pop up recently. I've even watched a few. I feel that it is a mix of creators and KZbin. KZbin is getting better at promoting new creators recently vs not really having a huge focus on it in the past AND the creator being able to successfully write good titles, create good thumbnails, create good content, have a hook, retain attention, and so much more! As you've said before, you just have to hit record and then keep learning and getting better because there are so many things you have to get better at and grow at to be a successful creator. Practice makes progress!! Also, it is about perspective. We have been been plugging away for 4 years now and have almost 8k subs, so we are still a small channel. BUT . . . when we started I saw several "professionals" say not to start a vlog channel because vlogs are dead. We did it anyway! I think creeping up on 8k, and still growing every day, is pretty good considering family vlogs are dead. LOL, but we are TENACIOUS! 😀

[@StratorusCatalog]

I've noticed a lot of smaller channels being recommended for a few months now, but I thought KZbin started doing this only to me because one day I searched for one video from one smaller channel. I thought that searching for one smaller video must've convinced KZbin to start showing me other small channels and that I was the only one seeing this. This came after several years of only being recommended videos with 50k+ views from channels with 100k+ subscribers. Good to see they're actually trying to help smaller channels gain more exposure.

[@SouthernBellefromHell]

Started my channel a little under two months ago, and I have 48 subscribers. I’m proud of it, every time I post I get 1-3, so hopefully my channel will be pushed out a little more 🤞

[@TheRyanAnding]

As a small creator this gives me a lot of hope! Let’s go 💪🏻

[@omgitswicks]

This is the realest video ever . Creators want things given and not earned .

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Hey there! I'm Daniela from the ThinkMedia team, first of all, congrats on that! happy to connect with you and help you out. Since you're enjoying our content, I have something special for you. DM us on Sean's IG: @seancannell

[@AndyPaints]

As a new creator I am excited by this news. I still don't have my content ready but it is coming. My niche is a very small educational one but I can't wait to hit publish on the first video.🙂

[@DANDYJANEASMR]

You should be excited; HE DOESNT WANT YOU TO BE AND IS CALLING NEW SMALL CHANNELS “CRAP”!!

[@WolfsHaven]

Most are crap at first. Most every successful content creators look at thier early work and cringe, if not delete it. It takes time to get good. Embrace it and stop wasting time getting it ready. The sooner you fail and learn from it, the faster you can succeed. Waste your entire life trying to make a Masterpiece and you waste a lot of time.

[@AndyPaints]

@@WolfsHaven I totally agree and have recorded videos of me just talking. These are being edited now and the first one will be published as soon as I finish the edit. The demonstration and educational videos are only being planned at the moment and can't be recorded until I finish building my new workshop, so I decided to record talking videos to get out of my comfort zone and practice.

[@CDiddyTv]

I can confirm that youtube has been pushing us smaller creators. I recently came back to KZbin 5 months ago and i only had 100-200 subscribers. As of now i been posting consistently and i been noticing a lot of my videos starting to gain a lot of viewership. Im around 600 now and most of my videos now are averaging around 1.6-5k views now.

[@sheepsforjesus]

Wow that’s I incredible

[@AZNTex]

Dude I have a bunch of 8k and 11ks it’s crazy

[@JaneNewAuthor]

That's great!

[@Vitalprophete]

How

[@Vitalprophete]

What can I do for promoting my channel

[@TheBibleStoriesProject]

🙏🙏🙏Whoever is watching this - i assure you Jesus is with you, and you will succeed. I just started this channel with a few of my friends, and we are doing our best to spread the word of god. I promise everyone reading this, we will do at least 30 videos in the next 60 days. We all will be successful, may god bless you all.🙏🙏🙏

[@kamiskamcorder]

Thank you for the encouragement 🙏🏿

[@WellnessGardenToolShed]

I've noticed this . And thought it was just me. I definitely see an opportunity for new creators. I love how you addressed negative thinking. Adopting a positive attitude helps you realize how much abundance is out there. KZbin wants viewers to stay on the platform.

[@PeacefulMind619]

Good luck to all small creators🍀 Hope that we can get recognize soon!💪

[@veronicaduplessis]

Thanks highly appreciated 👍

[@Cherishthamoment]

Thank you!!

[@ItsSleeve]

👍

[@kuyaarttv2865]

Please hug me

[@BallerAlertVideos]

Amen to that ❤️ and I also subscribed to your channel ❤️

[@fragrancechinonso]

Yes, “New Creators” not EXISTING CREATORS. I’ve studied about four to five channels including mine lately and have proven across all geographies that KZbin algorithm will push your new channel “madly” about 3 months building to the point of monetisation then once you’re monetised, they push your channel for three weeks or so and leaves you to your fate, you then almost break your back trying to get views. You’ll soon understand the subscriber count that 3 Months push have accumulated barely counts. Then you try to apply all tips taught on how to grow your channel only to discover your videos didn’t really blew because of the titles and descriptions you optimized as preached across KZbin but because the algorithm PUSHED your videos and channel those three months. Think Media and other channels dedicated to KZbin growth should consider addressing this on a video.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Exactly. It’s like a cable company for instance. They will give NEW customers excellent deals that aren’t available to loyal EXISTING customers that have been with them for years! Take care and best wishes for your channel. 👍🏻💯

[@jrpgwow]

I’m now on 3k. So glad they’re supporting us smaller creators!

[@IAMVERONICAX]

This is encouraging as a very small creator. I’m at 18 subscribers since I uploaded my first 2 videos. I know I will soon get to 200. Let’s no give up people.

[@CoannaArt]

Here’s something that made a huge difference in my channel. I only have 6 full length videos so it’s been some trial and error for me to guess why my 1st video got 700+ views and the next around 250 and the next two only in the 100s. I do bullet journal art plan with me videos so titles/thumbnails are very similar each month with just the art varying. What I think I’ve discovered, is that my audience likes videos around 15 minutes in length (which my first video was and subsequent videos were longer). Since keeping my videos just under 15 minutes, my last two videos saw way more views and are in the 400’s for views, which is great for me! So idk if that’ll help anyone but I think some niches have average lengths of videos (mine is a very specific but fairly popular niche) that people are willing to watch for new creators. Lots of trial and error but it’s been fun to feel like I’ve unlocked a new level of what my audience is looking for! Best of luck to everyone! ❤

[@LilCraftyNook]

Cool! I’m going to check your channel out!

[@PyramidEnergy0]

This happened to me with my first video too. And then out of nowhere and after like 14 videos, it picked up for another round. I also drew learnings from it, from the topic, structure and audience, and that has helped. I think there's something to be said about that first video as well though. Like, it was probably the most authentic because it was the first and you probably didn't think anyone would watch xx

[@goodmornindreamer]

As a small and newer YT channel this is really exciting to hear! I've been seeing other small channels on my feed and it's awesome to know that YT is giving chances to small channels like me. Time to continue learning and hopefully growing! ❤ good luck everyone!!

[@dbproductreviews6319]

Just subbed! Happy to support other small channels grow.

[@goodmornindreamer]

@@dbproductreviews6319 thank you so much! 😄

[@iboyplays]

The "Mindset" hit home for me. Keep going folks. Do it for the enjoyment not the outcome.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Hey iboyplays! I'm Daniela from the ThinkMedia team, first of all, congrats on that! happy to connect with you and help you out. Since you're enjoying our content, I have something special for you. DM us on Sean's IG: @seancannell

[@iboyplays]

@@ThinkMediaTV will do!

[@wheretheorangetreesgrow]

Nice to hear this. I just started making videos yesterday and I already have 4 subscribers and 78 views :) And I love watching other small channels, so it's nice that they are pushing them on my feed too. What I would love to see more is older content creators. Could you make a video about middle aged (over 40) KZbinrs?

[@AstroSuflet369]

Hey Sean, I think everyone has an equal start jump with KZbin nowadays .,I am an example : I have grown in almost 6 weeks from 43 subscribers to 2000 and got monetized. I suppose each of us has to prove their worth and work hard for what they have proven.. you can either upload and pray for wonders or, you can prove to the audience that their trust for your channel is paying off with every video you upload (or almost every video). I have tried my best to “master” the KZbin strategy but also to master my content ;) good luck to all of us .

[@BeejayMorgan]

"Complaining is a waste of time and energy. Focus on getting better." Quote of the day. I've got a full-time day job, a side hustle, and I'm very actively involved in my church. Not to mention a couple of active boys and a responsibility to lead my family well. Time is precious, and I'm doing my best to carve out time to learn and grow with video. Slow-going, but that's how it's going to be until priorities can shift a bit. I've hit on a couple of things that the algorithm seems to like in my Shorts. Trying to capitalize on that for now.

[@elsynjogu7578]

Positivity is the key

[@kuyaarttv2865]

Please hug me.

[@Nifaratheicon]

Yes! I grew from 1,600 to 16,000 subscribers just in the last few days just from posting shorts! 🤸🏾‍♀️

[@jewijk]

That's incredible. I can only hope that this will also happen with my channel 😀. Anyway, I will just keep posting content on regular base. Who knows..

[@healthierish]

Interestingly, I randomly came across one of your shorts showing the difference between 2 patterns. 😃😄 Nice

[@jagathtrilokchand.s3092]

Now you got 50k Jesus Christ 🤧

[@Nifaratheicon]

@@healthierish oh wow! My “what’s that called” series! I love that🥰💕

[@ixography]

@@Nifaratheicon yes but the problem with that is that you wont almost make any money and the followers will not be interested in your long content and only your shorts. Thing I like about youtube is the fact you can build a community but this is not possible with short cause it works like instagram reels. I dont post too much shorts cause it ruins channels with long videos

[@JilTheReal]

This is great news! Good fortune to all the small creators out there! 🍀

[@dbproductreviews6319]

There's hope for all of us for sure! Stay with it and it will happen for us. Just subbed as well!

[@TheFilmgirlProject]

I started my channel in May of last year and it's been a slow grow to 430 subs, but I'm happy with the natural progression of my channel. I think another mindset can be: I want to make content for myself and if the viewers also enjoy it, cool. If not, that's fine too. I'm not really looking to turn KZbin into a full-time career but to expand my portfolio and share it with others, so for me this works. Not everyone is going to like what you put out there anyway. For those who do want to make it their career, I agree they should be more open to listening to what their audience wants.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Hey there! I'm Daniela from the ThinkMedia team, happy to connect with you. That's a solid goal and we want to help you make that happen, I have something special for you. DM us on Sean's IG: @seancannell

[@MarcAguilera27]

Usually my videos get an average of 50 views then out of nowhere I got 5,800 out of nowhere for my short film and about 97,000 impressions in users feeds it’s crazy cool

[@TheDirectorProOfficial]

I'm probably the smallest channel on YT. This is great info! I'm going to start into the long form space soon, but for now my videos are "shorts" or TT length. My retention rates on that other platform are horrible. The attention span over there is crazy short. I, know every creator thinks their own content is great, but I really do think mine is pretty good. Mine is centered around faith and despite that being a fairly large market here on this platform, I think it will do well once people find me. So far....only 2 have. But it's only been a couple weeks. My videos have blossomed in that time, since that's also the length of time I've been editing. Sounds scary to a viewer, I'm sure, but I think there very good considering. Shorts style content comes out every day after 5pm eastern, the long form stuff is probably going to be another couple months before I even attempt it. I've gotta figure out how to keep people in my videos longer than a couple seconds. I know I'm ugly, but my goodness...LOL

[@vdo787]

What is your channel's address? Share the link of videos that you would like people to watch here. Maybe those who are interested in your content will watch them through this platform.

[@GilbertWiget]

@@vdo787 Why you dont just klick on his name, which brings you to his channel?

[@TheAubreyLynch]

YES! I’m getting small channels recommended and it makes me soooo happy. I watch, like and comment to support them. I’m a very small channel posting once per week since January. Week 24 coming up! This new initiative is very encouraging! I’m taking all these tips and taking advantage of this amazing opening. I just hope I can get better at the content so people actually like my content and subscribe for more. Thanks Sean as always. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@rickgsink225]

Awesome video as always. I am small KZbinr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I haven´t used a lot of Famester, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).

[@alals6794]

What is "Famester"?

[@aicethegamer]

That is part of it, but you also have to create videos people would WANT to watch lmao.

[@PeripluParadis]

I’ve always had a feeling that KZbin is promoting the US creators more than any other nation, which I still think they’re doing. As a small creator I have to struggle for every subscriber I get. I work with a lot of people and I’m pushing my channel out there. But from KZbin I get no push, even if I’m from the UK. I never see new subscribers coming in other than the ones I’m bringing.

[@thatsamshow]

This has definitely been the case for months and months, it's not even in question. You just have to analyse and watch what's been happening to your homepage. For example, I just refreshed the homepage and they are promoting a video (on the top row) with only 80 views in one day, from a channel with 405 subscribers. This happens every single day on the platform. It's no coincidence and has been documented by a lot of people. KZbin are actively pushing and promoting small channels, so it's up to you to keep producing amazing content so that if it happens to you, you are ready to attract a ton of eyes to your existing back catalogue of videos.

[@TheUndercoverNomad]

You're right; I've noticed this as well on my home feed. Currently am small creator with less than 1k subscriber, I create travel videos, and I've seen channels with fewer views and subscribers being promoted in my feed. I'm really glad KZbin is supporting these channels!

[@mimisart]

Solid video. Mindset is not to be undermined, ever!! I'm a small channel and some videos do well, others don't. I don't understand at times, and in all honesty, I don't always think about the audience either...cause I do want to stay true to my passions and not just make a video to please a search based topic IF that's not something I want to do. Interests, passions, focus...they can change. For example, I have one video (from 2 years ago) that is gaining some traction (just a little), so all the KZbin guru's will tell me to double down on that. Reason I'm not is because I no longer make that type of art (I'm an acrylic painter). I used to do landscapes, then I really wanted to learn to paint realistic animals, so I pivoted and I don't really have the desire to do a similar landscape painting that is now seeming to get attention. Am I missing out on views and an opportunity? Yes...BUT...I"m ok with that. The last thing I want to do is work hard (paintings take time) and spend time on something that I don't feel like doing, so I'll take the slower growth and fewer views and will not complain, lol.

[@teymercs]

I love this mindset. I've changed formats a couple of times too. Along the way I'm getting to know myself. Even though growth is slow I learn something every time, and i think that's a win!

[@TeeOohDeeDee]

I couldn't agree more. I create videos out of passion with some doing well and others not so much, but I cannot understand the algorithm. I uploaded a short just under a year ago that did poorly, but suddenly it's been suggested here, there, and everywhere. I get so baffled with how to get a video/short to perform well.

[@TimeNow9]

Am happy about KZbin promoting small and new creator's...just the past year was under 1k. Bigger KZbin family is bigger Thinkmedia family too🌹🌹

[@DANDYJANEASMR]

He’s too selfish and doesn’t give a crap about small channels he is essentially bitching about us getting more views and also calling our content “CRAP”!

[@Amplifiz]

For those of us who are just getting started I think is very important to remember to stay true to our positionning and try to perform in that niche even when it is hard and that we are tempted to go all over the place (content wise) just to have subscribers and views. 1. Be clear on your positionning 2. create authentic and genuine content 3. Persevere 4. Seek to improve but remain coherent with your positionning 5. Hopefully you start to reach more people and the right people

[@brycely]

It’s completely true. Small channels have been given a chance🤗

[@NewsFlash411]

“KZbin doesn’t like me”😂😂. Just started my channel last week and honestly wasn’t expecting much but I have one short that’s at 2.8k within 48hrs. Mind blown 🤯

[@ShainBond]

Does it mean *shorts* reaches more faster than just a normal video and also with hashtags? This is my first question! Recently I uploaded short on valorant game! It was 2k views within 2days! I wasn’t expecting that! 😅 but it surprised me and also I was excited about it! 🥳💙

[@LilPersey]

This new algorithm better get me trending after new songs I'll be dropping after months 👀🔥

[@TheBecaroos]

Let’s go!!! Been trying to grow my channel. Been stuck under 300 for so long now! 2024 will be my year ☺️☺️

[@sheepsforjesus]

You can do this !!

[@jewijk]

You'll get there. Also took me a year to get 1K subs, so hang in there 👍🏼

[@SaraSmiley]

I have got to get this thing going! I just hit 41 and working to get more! Congratulations 🎊 we got this!

[@kuyaarttv2865]

Please hug me.

[@dbproductreviews6319]

Melissa, you got this! We're all in this together as smaller channels trying to grow. Happy to support, just subbed.

[@teddybeartheminiaturehorse3301]

Thank you so much for this video!!God led me to this. I have a small channel (1,059) subscribers. Some of my Shorts have 10,000 views. However, lately my views have been going down. I was so discouraged this morning that I was actually looking up information on how to end my channel. However, I have a few viewers who comment positively on every video. As I was praying & grumbling about all of this your video came up & I clicked on it. It was just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much. ❤ The bank is threatening foreclosure on my house. All of the stress is getting to me. Please keep me & my channel “Teddy Bear the Miniature Horse & Friends” in your prayers. God bless.

[@thekevinngo_]

As a small/new content creator (less than 10 subs: most of them being myself, my sister and friends), I definitely see the reach and impressions youtube pushes out for small creators. Great way to incentives the new generations of youtubers!

[@yemokocooking]

Definitely and it's a very good thing hopefully my channel can be promoted Good luck to all the creators 🥰🙏

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

I’m excited to hear this! I feel like I’ve gotten plenty of support from the KZbin wizards! My impressions are increasing with each video and I’m having consistent growth. I went from 57 subs to over 400 in just 5 weeks. Now I need to work on watch time hours. But overall I’m very pleased with how things are going for me…being a new content creator working the system part time. 👍💯

[@Lifeinthewyldewest]

Cracking up at us! We are both here intentionally learning and researching! I’m so proud of us. This video is helping with my thoughts of how to title. I always forget the hashtags. You’re killing it over there friend.

[@DANDYJANEASMR]

CONGRATS!!

[@DANDYJANEASMR]

He’s too selfish and doesn’t give a crap about small channels he is essentially bitching about us getting more views and also calling our content “CRAP”!

[@beautifullifesageg.3951]

@@Lifeinthewyldewest hi creator buddy!! Happy to see you here! 👋👋

[@CraftsUnLeashedbyRobin]

What does KZbin consider as a small channel? 500 subs? Less than 2k subs? I have a little over 5600 subs and I consider myself a small channel.

[@FreeDigitalHub]

Hye there, Ms. Robin you're doing an amazing art works and usually people get tired by doing same thing again again. It's your passion which is observing by the world in shape of your videos. Keep it up the good things and all the best❤❤❤👍👍👍 Your contribution is too big to sharing knowledge and information. You're big hearted with big youtube channel right.

[@aakashwealth]

thankyou for 992 subscribers

[@TheFilmArchives]

Pushing towards 100 subs, thanks for this video! I often see small creators recommended in my page and this was really eye opening 😊

[@BrownsRUs]

Yes!!! I really appreciate this update because I was feeling discouraged when it came to KZbin. So this right here is very good thing for us smaller channels!

[@shahnawazthegamer]

Yup I was so demotivated about my channel's growth.Maybe this can be my chance to grow my channel.

[@NoItGrl]

Tbh I don’t think it’s generous of KZbin. I think constantly boosting the same creators has been the downfall of IG. Now they’re working hard (even have ads on this video!) Trying to get ppl back on the platform and the crazy thing is - we didn’t leave IG. We still have it. We just don’t care about it. KZbin will be another if it doesn’t allow exposure for other creators.

[@FreeDigitalHub]

Hye there shawn, first of all the best wishes and prayers for your good health🙂🙂🙂 Keep up the good things and all the best for you and your health❤❤❤ your contribution to the community is highly appreciated👍👍👍

[@PrimeKulture]

It's a good thing. Big channels are way too relaxed this days, putting out average content cuz they know youtube will push them automatically

[@FundayCreations]

I agree with you 100%!

[@shahnawazthegamer]

100% Agreed!That's why I see a lot of underrated creators who create so much better content and does not even have 1k subs

[@CosmoStriker1]

I’m almost to 1k subs 😊😊😊

[@Caminoteacher]

Congratulations!

[@bretance]

The new creators will definitely grow 🪴. Very encouraging!!!.

[@kuyaarttv2865]

Please hug me

[@fragrancewithfilsan]

KZbin has been incredibly supportive! As a small creator, I’ve found KZbin to be the most effective platform for reaching a wide audience. The analytics tools are invaluable, and with dedication and the right strategies, success is within reach. I recognize that my growth could have been even greater with more consistent content creation-that's on me. The potential is there, and being adaptable is key if things aren’t working out.

[@berdleggfinance]

As a new and small creator, you only have to focus on making interesting contents ( content of value ), staying consistent, improving each day and being patience. Success will eventually come. Remember that every successful creator on KZbin started from zero subscribers. What made them successful was their resilience, staying positive and hardworking and consistent.

[@AlicesAdventuresTV]

It's a slow journey for me. But I do it because I love it. I try to work on all those things like thumbnails, title, tags, description, and I'm starting to learn how to do subtitles in different languages. There is still lots to learn.

[@caliboh]

I’ve seen an increase in viewers/subs and likes thanks!

[@cjosemarketquest]

Wow!!! That's great news for small channel like mine.. Looking forward for the Great future in KZbin!! 💃💃

[@ThinkMediaTV]

let's go 🚀

[@FoxxDenn]

I still get plenty of big name creators, but the minute I search a niche topic, and watch more than one of those, they show up consistently on my feed.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

same for me

[@abenatinaa]

I don’t think anybody’s content is “crap” but I totally understand his point. Learn, create, experiment and enjoy the process.

[@potatoplayer420]

MOST peoples content is crap, and that's why it doesn't go anywhere

[@abenatinaa]

@@potatoplayer420 okay Mr potato player 😊

[@CinemaUnlocked]

Removing view counts from the browse feature on KZbin could help users discover more unique and diverse content. Let's prioritize creativity and originality over numbers!

[@ShortStoryStash]

I agree! I don't even see why it needs to show people that.

[@defone96]

just hit over 100 subscribers! the grind don't stop!

[@nickswayyy2454]

Just stay focused and dedicated guys . Stay positive and create your channel the best way you can. Go get it!

[@leosthrivwithautism]

I held myself accountable. Accepted I was the issue and needed to fix things. Soon as this happened my channel grew! 1. I got out of my negative mindset 2. I accepted I was the issue 3. I stopped repeating the same mistakes over and over. 4. Started understanding analytics. 5. Started finding the patterns and trends. 6. Started acting on the trends and patterns. 7. Stopped complaining 8. Started improving Then made a total of 4 videos that together brought over 8k views and counting, over 200 subscribers and counting, and over 300 hours of watch time and counting. I went from being stuck around 580 subscribers to now just under 1k subs. And just 115 hours to now nearly 500 hours. It’s not KZbin. And the truth is hard to accept sometimes. But if you can manage it. You’ll open up a new world of excitement! 👍

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Revealing (not pushing) small channels (*cough* All Things Film) is beneficial for both KZbin and the small channels. It gives the small channels incentive to create more content and opens the possibility that their channel can grow faster with the enhanced exposure. And it helps KZbin by increasing it's value with the new algorithm. This is great news if it becomes the norm. (Crossing virtual fingers). P.S. Yes, I too, also noticed that I was clicking on videos to watch, that happened to be from small channels. It gave me new hope for my own small channel.

[@DANDYJANEASMR]

He’s too selfish and doesn’t give a crap about small channels he is essentially bitching about us getting more views and also calling our content “CRAP”!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

@@DANDYJANEASMR I wouldn't let someone else's opinion about your content stop you. Do your best to have fun making your content. Enjoy what you do.

[@LIPA-NY]

Great to hear that @youtube is promoting small creators.

[@IgnoranceToLight-ms8pr]

I just started For few months ago. I keep posting videos. Earlier, some video running for 400 views and all of a sudden now the views gone down to 10s. So the statement of Google's algorithm promoting new channels may not be all correct or they algorithm has a flaw.

[@la4828]

I’m so. Glad they are giving a chance to so many new channels. We are the new citizens of YT lols

[@Sam610]

Yes “new creators”, not existing. No team dedicated to existing. KZbin only promotes big KZbinrs. It’s a proven fact!

[@fragrancechinonso]

Exactly my point. KZbin is promoting New creators only to about three to four months building to Monetisation then a few weeks after Monetisation. Once monetised you’ll almost break your back trying to get views. I’ve proven this fact in almost four channels

[@BenjaminEwt]

bullshit

[@iameddieruiz]

My channel grew to 750+ subs in 5 weeks! Insane, but I’m thankful 🙌🏼

[@jewijk]

Wow, that's great! Took me one year to get to 1000 subs. Good for you 👍🏼

[@annesworld1]

I am a small creator as well, 182 subscribers ATM. Small creators let’s keep going👏👏👏

[@dbproductreviews6319]

Yes, so encouraging! Love the support we're all here to show for each other.

[@BreakTheChainn]

U get this, keep up !!!!!

[@shortguyseb]

I have gained 285 subs in the last month via shorts

[@thenodiggardener]

Do you know what I wish, as a British Female content creator? I wish that YT would release a feature where we could post images in comments showing how totally bipolar their algorithm is. You know, so you can prove that it is totally illogical to claim that it reads our metadata when it then decides from that to place a video on completely the WRONG NICHE autoplay suggested 'up next', and then totally tank it based on the fact that those people clicked straight back out since they are not interested in our niche. Thus they demolished any retention rate you have, giving the impression your video isn't liked. To add insult to injury, most of these videos I'm getting placed on are not even English speaking videos, let alone English speaking countries! My latest video is already tanking big style, as I could have predicted. I can also predict the plethora of MALE spammers I get every time I mention this telling me how great my content is, but I have ZERO SEO, on my 100% SEO titles, descriptions and tags. Not only that, but this latest video, with 17 views here, has had 159 on Tik-Tok in less time, and I have virtually nothing on there, and 1 follower 🙄 Recommendations? YT wastes a HUGE amount of space suggesting content to me I have never, and would never show any interest in. When I search for something they give me maybe THREE USA based videos, regardless of the fact I've probably asked for UK based. The rest will be 'for you' totally unrelated and a ton of videos I've already watched, WHY? Then 'people also watched' also unrelated to my search, but I don't care what others watched. Just fill my feed with EXACTLY what I searched for, because their very broken search feature is not doing that for me as a viewer, so it's also not doing its job as a content placement tool either. However, VidIQ, that you're promoting, are great at trope trotting and creator blaming for this nonsense. Impressions you're talking about are totally worthless when those people are not from our niche, so again, it's Creator blaming to suggest it's always a fault on our part we're not getting the click through from the impressions. It would help if the lunatic algorithm would place our content in front of the correct people in the first place to at least give us a fighting chance. How do I know this? I'm intelligent enough to be able to compare my analytics from the videos that do well, and those that don't.

[@DrizziPlays]

your preaching, this is honestly so true

[@MrEddie69]

Perfect timing for me. I was planning on start uploading videos this week! 🙌

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You got this!

[@CEDtalks85]

I’m at 1600 subs. I’m okay with that. I’ve crossed that threshold, now I needed to get watch time. And I started to get JUST THAT! Here’s what I did: - unlisted all of my 300+ KZbin shorts. They didn’t move the needle for me. - monetized (via patreon) half of my videos (as they offered something unique) - doubling down on my regular content using 2 methods: 1. Selfish content. Videos that I enjoy making. 2. Unselfish content. Videos I know my viewers want. So I have 3 audiences. Me, my normal viewers. And my paid viewers. By doing this, this allows me to have great watch time. Sometimes (most of the time) this stuff overlaps! And I win. My best advice. Find at least 3 ways to present your content uniquely. And have fun. I promise you the growth and watch time will take care of itself. Oh, forget shorts! They are channel killers.

[@ReneesTravelChannel]

Same here I was at 14 subscribers June 23 and it spiked June 24 and as of today I am over 2000 subs but still need lots of watch hours which has gone up too but still have a long way to go - it’s been a few weeks since you commented so maybe you have your watch hours now if not good luck hope we both have success in reaching our goals…

[@QDaBoss_Vlogs]

Just hit 400 subs!! KZbin has been recommending my page 🎉

[@TakeBackYourMind997]

I've always found it difficult to balance jumping on trends with being authentic. My channel is self help and I wont speak on things i don't know about because that's obviously not helpful to people, and a lot of trends are hard to make a self help style video with. I'm sure there are things i can do to make it work without compromising the purpose of my channel, just wondering if anyone else has this problem? Good luck to all the small creators here, I hope we all keep growing!

[@ernielansford8710]

The last 30 days or so I’ve received multiple notices from KZbin that a channel I subscribe to just uploaded a new video. The strange thing about this is I’ve already watched the video days before. Strange.

[@BeejayMorgan]

That's been happening to me for ages. I really don't understand KZbin's notifications. 😂

[@LifeOfViette]

Lots of bugs on the app lately. I will post a comment and the text will still be in the editor as of if I didn’t post the comment. I have also watched a long video, I clicked on a short while it went to commercial and made a comment and the comment posted on a completely different video that had nothing to do with my comment. 😂. KZbin is bugging out.

[@foodistayt]

Today Hit 15K subscribers 🤗

[@mayen5818]

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