How To Win At YouTube In 2024

2024 is here. And I've learned some things.
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[@johnnymoles318]

The reason your stuff is so entertaining, and good is because of how genuine you are Mort. You are actually a good person and it shows. It would be cool to see your music background in some of the videos.

[@MortsGarage]

That's a kind thing to say - I'm thinking I may do something to share my music background later, but we shall see :)

[@MXSretro]

I appreciate videos like this. It’s great advice. I so don’t know what I’m doing when it comes to long form vids, and short form on KZbin is completely different than on tiktok. I’ve got tiktok figured out(for now.) I had a slump after they completely changed the way they monetize but I’m back in my flow again now with a more profitable RPM. I feel stuck on tiktok and tiktok feels unstable. I’m hoping this year to make time to really learn more about KZbin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, man!

[@MortsGarage]

Let me know if you ever want to chat in more depth sometime.

[@samanthak4583]

I'm not a content creator but just super interested all the details KZbinrs have to work with, really fun and interesting stuff, Mort. Thanks! ❤

[@MortsGarage]

So glad you watched - cheers!

[@DrinkGameswithJosh]

Great video Mort! I like how you as a more successful channel can use your experience to help everyone improve. You are both an amazing story teller and an amazing editor. I really don’t understand how some viewers don’t enjoy variety on a channel? 🤔 I think of that as a positive myself. Keep doing all the good that you do Mort. 🤙🏻

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man - I like variety too, but I get it. I appreciate you being here since day 1!

[@ingridritchie8873]

Hi Mort, have been enjoying your channel for 6 or so months. I enjoy your video game hunting episodes. I would be interested in a “Mort Plays” series where you review some of the games you have been playing the last month (maybe a video to use your great theme song). Wouldn’t mind seeing a video every now and then showing some of your collection. Looking forward to 2024 videos!!

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you! My Garbage or Gold series may accomplish some of this for you. I just filmed a new one that will be up in a couple weeks :)

[@RNGGamerYT]

Preach, Brother! You hit on a lot of the things I'm constantly thinking about. I'm trying to grow as a content creator every day...and it's a ton of work. I think we all have our strengths and weaknesses when it comes to making content. For example, I never have to script anything... I can just ramble off the cuff, and people seem to like it. However, I really struggle when it comes to coming up with enticing titles and thumbnails. Maybe I'll sign up for your patreon for some advice. I'm just worried that if I take too much advice, my content won't feel like ME anymore. And I don't want to lose that. It's my biggest asset.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for commenting!! I wouldn’t worry about consultation changing you. Wherever you get it from, it’s one opinion among many. You ultimately do with it what you want. Without therapy, mentoring, coaching, and creative consultation, my life would look quite different!

[@RetrocartCollector]

Awesome and insightful video Mort. Really great information in this one and a lot of things to think about as a creator. It’s an absolute honour that you included a clip of me. It means so much, thank you my friend.

[@MortsGarage]

My pleasure - thank you as always for your support!

[@ChewyTheRed]

Thanks Mort for keeping us small content creators updated and inspired. Like you said, this type of stuff moves fast and it takes a community to help keep everyone motivated and creating. Take care my dude! 👍

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Chewy!!

[@RetroRivals]

Great video Mort. All of the points really hit. I think the big thing for us is continuing to find the drive. I enjoy making content but I have way more joy for just ignoring the world around me and hanging out in the basement with a good game. JRPG Life is definitely killing it right now and if I could go back in time we wouldn't be Retro Rivals because it's very vague yet at the same time very niche. I think they killed it right off the bat because JRPG is very searchable. Do you find SEO plays into getting views too? Tags? Just curious if you've put any time into analyzing that too? I will confirm that KZbin does cut you off after 50 characters. One of our last videos came out with a very crazy notification because of the title. It was hilarious. Thanks again for taking the time to help the community out. Appreciate you!

[@MortsGarage]

Your name is great - I wouldn't sweat it. I haven't put any time into SEO, but I would like to experiment with it and see if it does anything. I've heard some say it worked great during the old rules of KZbin, but not really anymore. Appreciate you back!

[@JRPGLife]

Seriously great stuff here man! We couldnt have said it better ourselves! 😃

[@MortsGarage]

❤️✌️😊

[@brandothebecvar]

Mort, you're a friend I'd be proud to have. Love the message and the tips. Keep it up! Enjoy your unique view

[@MortsGarage]

✌️

[@mediaglitch]

Great video man! Great tips.

[@MortsGarage]

MEDIA GLITCH IN THE HOUSE! Great to see you over here, Joel :)

[@hopkgaming]

Thanks for sharing you insights! Definitely going to look at implementing into my content!. 1000% agree the greatest resource is to have honest collaborators. I would rather 1 person give me constructive criticism that 10 people tell me the video is great.

[@MortsGarage]

Yup, although I was very careful with who I solicit my creative feedback from. It's a sweet thing when you can walk that fine balance between appeasing the critic, and listening to the right kind of feedback. It makes all the "nice job" comments land when those same people before said "that wasn't good". Cheers!

[@coopleofnerds]

Fantastic video brother! Very informative. Definitely some things to think about

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks friends!

[@bignono1486]

Hands down the most underrated video game collecting KZbin on this website. Always a joy when you release a new video.

[@MortsGarage]

How kind of you to say - thank you :)

[@oldschoolgamer469]

I love how you switch things up. Also I love to learn new things. Great video Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

🤘🤘🤘

[@RetroWolf88]

Fantastic video brotha Mort! And THANK YOU for saying about Shorts what I have felt for a long time. I really don't like them haha

[@MortsGarage]

Amen :) LOVING your vids lately. Can't wait for SEGE!!

[@RetroWolf88]

@MortsGarage Thanks man I really appreciate that!

[@TupacWestsideOregon]

I'm new to your channel. Love the vids, keep it up.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks so much! I know this one is a bit different as well, appreciate you giving it a chance.

[@SmashJT]

GREAT video man. Best part was the last part - EVERYTHING IS IN CONSTANT FLUX haha - So true

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man! 😊

[@abby_rebel]

Speaking to my soul at the end there, how dare you Mort! Much love ❤!

[@MortsGarage]

Woohoo! Cheers :)

[@samanthaazira]

I listened to this 2x on the way home, not realizing my clip was in there, lol. Not this upcoming video, but the one after I will try and follow these tips. I have always wanted to be better at storytelling, and I have even had the conversation of wanting more flow to my videos. It has been hard to find constructive criticism, but thank you for sharing. This also makes me want to give up on shorts because I am not in it, but like you said, I can use it as a way to practice storytelling.

[@MortsGarage]

So the real question is - what story are you trying to tell?

[@samanthaazira]

@@MortsGarage I guess overall the joy in videogames and collecting. Taking pride in display but also sharing what fun could be had. Importance of the community

[@MortsGarage]

We need to connect.

[@samanthaazira]

@@MortsGarage sounds good to me anytime!

[@christophergantous280]

Thanks Mort

[@robertocsibrian]

I really liked watching this. I will try to implement this in my own channel

[@MortsGarage]

Cheers man :)

[@KayFabeMedia]

I have an over arcing story line in my stuff, but its so subtle and mystery boxy that I don't know how to integrate into thumbnails (its also there for flavor as well, its like skip-able if you just want game reviews you might not want to be brought in by my creepy mystery background stuff).

[@MortsGarage]

I like your stuff! You’re trying to do something unique and original but communicating that in the title/thumbnail is soooo challenging

[@KayFabeMedia]

@@MortsGarage thanks man. Took a break over the holidays gonna fire it back up soon

[@16bitgium]

Awesome vid ,Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Lopezdrumr17]

Morty Mort!! See ya at the retro madness event 😎👊🏻

[@MortsGarage]

WOOOOO!! See you there!

[@marsalien4]

Man, I wish that saying something like "when I click on your channel, I'm not sure what I'm gonna get, vending, review, challenge etc" was not a "negative criticism" these days. I hate that the "algorithm" has started pushing everyone towards doing "One Thing" over and over--what happened to variety being a good thing? Isn't it *exciting* that a channel is versatile? I love that you don't just post the exact same kind of video over and over, myself! They're always so much fun because it's obvious that you care about it personally, and you're doing what you enjoy, and that's what matters. Anyway, can't wait to see what comes in the new year, Mort! Always so much fun to see what you have in store for us!

[@MortsGarage]

I wish I could hire a team to run multiple channels for me with all the gaming and gaming ideas I have in my head. Until that day comes, I am happy to keep it as is :)

[@ComicAddicts]

Good Stuff 👌🏼

[@MortsGarage]

🤘

[@SaturdayMorningGamer]

It's wild that in making this video you fall victim to exactly what you said about the feedback to your own channel about "scattershot" ...BUT! I LOVE when you do these kinds of videos. They keep me thinking about my own content and what goes into it. I've also had a video do significantly better as a result of changing a thumbnail and title - and Im pretty sure it was after your last video on this subject. It's SO important to be self-critical and to also be open to positive and corrective criticism. These videos are such a good chance to check-in with our own content and continue to grow as creators. YOU ROCK MORT!

[@MortsGarage]

YES! Glad to see that the switch came up positive for you. I knew this video would initially do fairly poor for my channel, but I loved making it. That's the part that I hope remains consistent no matter what is made. I cannot WAIT for you to see the next one though!

[@Pop_quest_nl]

Great video and tips Mort! Maybe I can apply some if I get things going again. 😅😅

[@MortsGarage]

Would love to see it!

[@Swoop.]

Hey love your videos, I am definitely on the side that hates theme songs and usually skip it however I do understand the vocal majority 😂

[@MortsGarage]

It appears to be a very enthusiastic minority but ultimately a large minority. I wouldn’t say it was hurting my channel to have it though.

[@Swoop.]

@@MortsGarage I doubt it has led to a measurable decrease in views. Theme song definitely helps cohesiveness on the channel as well.

[@Jameson11ink]

This is super helpful as I started my KZbin documenting journey on my road to 721 cib snes for $0. So far so good I'm at 559/721 all from flipping free furniture 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MortsGarage]

Wow - That’s a super fun concept!

[@Jameson11ink]

@@MortsGarage I owned a junk hauling business and became very familiar with what ppl would pay us to throw away. I've sold free furniture for as high as $1900 and low as $50. Now I do what Caleb does on a smaller scale(growing fast) and part time flip furniture to use those funds only for snes. Plus I only buy in large bulk. Collect snes sell the rest. Crazy how now I'm full time selling games which was a fun hobby to now paid off all debt and about to buy a house! . It's been wild as I use KZbin as a documentary kinda vibe and seeing where I started to now its a blessing

[@SKRILLZ_ILLA]

i thought the birds hanging on your wall were a metal band logo

[@MortsGarage]

Spiritually, yes.

[@Z_SquaredGaming]

As a newer KZbinr Mort, I thank you for this video. All of it makes plenty of sense. I would have to add another tip, use the trend to your benefit. My last video was an upgrade/update video to my game room. I happened to post it around the same time that everyone else was making game room videos for the end of the year/new year. This last video has taken off for me(at least for my small channel). I've added a lot of new subs and the views are still going. They're not as much now as it was but it's still going. As far as the switching of the thumbnail, I can't always get to a new video when it's posted. I actually find it frustrating when looking for a specific video only to find the video title and thumbnail was changed. I thought that it was a new video which was a semi-turnoff for me. Just my opinion.

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you had success on the game room tour! I think it's an unfortunate downside of making content. We all work really hard to make something and hope it reaches as wide an audience as possible. If that means we have to change titles/thumbnails, then there it is...All the best to you in 2024!

[@GameJunctionMedia]

I agree with most of what you’ve said. TikTok is pushing 10 minute videos now, but they are not pushing it over their short form. Another thing is that during KZbin Summit ( I forgot the full title) KZbin confirmed doubling down on shorts. So just something to put out there. Long form content will always build a better community, and essentially KZbin Shorts is basically their own subscriber list. I just see them as a separate audience as they rarely transfer to long form, podcasts, and live streams. Thanks for the advice man!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for the info - Cheers!

[@Skifictious]

Thanks for the insights, Mort. Glad you're keeping it fresh. Wherever the road leads I'm along for the ride! As always... All Hail Lord Sluggo For the algorithm: Watching Mort's Garage has cured my male pattern baldness.

[@MortsGarage]

LORD SLUGGO ABIDES.

[@HatsuneMiku-hh1cn]

I’ll watch your videos no matter what! Sucks KZbin has you be so calculated when it should just be about the content.

[@Kenny4AG]

Clickbaiting works but isn't the best strategy Your video with 60k views, I personally clicked on it because the title about reseller booths dying, it didn't really deliver on that title When you don't deliver what you said you see super fall off in viewer retention KZbin values viewer retention over over clicks Which is why your point about having a compelling story is true

[@MortsGarage]

It’s a mixed bag for sure and part of playing the game. I don’t think the title was entirely off (here’s a video about video games - just kidding it’s about 12th grade chemistry!) but I welcome and appreciate the feedback. My typical retention hovers between 50-60% on regular vids. In general, retention dips the bigger a video goes. Regardless I appreciate you trying out the content.

[@benjaminrasa8285]

I love the theme song haha!

[@MortsGarage]

Me too :)

[@gabbothegiver]

Buena Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

Gracias, Jefe!

[@projectf20]

You touched on it with a few of your points, but for years now I think my biggest gripe with KZbin is that because of the algorithm and discoverability in general, the more creators focus on growth, the more they need to begin creating content geared towards people who don't watch their channel yet over the people who are already subscribed. The unfortunate result of this a lot of times is the longer someone is subscribed to a creator, the less relevant their content is to you. This isn't necessarily a knock against a creator trying to grow their business, it's just a bittersweet reality of where the ecosystem is at.

[@MortsGarage]

That’s an interesting point - I hadn’t considered that before

[@JokerEastMeetsWestComics]

what program you use to edit your videos?

[@MortsGarage]

Final Cut pro

[@JokerEastMeetsWestComics]

@@MortsGarage ok thanks for the fast reply

[@charlieb308]

I hate KZbin shorts, Facebook shorts, TikTok videos, they create a population of people who have an attention span that’s only 5-10 seconds. The worst part of all is the short videos are always cut off and you never hear the end…title: We found something amazing! Then 10 second video plays and they don’t say what they found!!!

[@MortsGarage]

It's not my favorite either...

[@charlieb308]

@@MortsGarage I rather watch you in a 30 minute video constantly talking to keep me awake, I’m old, I need someone to talk to me to keep me alert!

[@MortsGarage]

@@charlieb308 hahaha

[@charlieb308]

@@MortsGarage one time on a 2 hour trip with an old girlfriend I told her to talk to me to keep me awake, well, she didn’t, we both fell asleep, luckily we didn’t crash into a pond or corn field

[@MortsGarage]

@@charlieb308 DUDE...

[@thepickinpreacher]

oh snap im on a morts garage video!

[@MortsGarage]

😊😊😊

[@popculturepicker]

Lately been hitting that mental and emotional block between what I enjoy making content wise and what all the research says will get views and it’s almost pushing me out of the game completely

[@MortsGarage]

SUCH a tough balance. Go see some good films and get inspired. I am quite inspired right now by the Fargo mini series. So many great shots and characters.

[@outdoorsjoe]

Now I know why Good mythical morning has 2-3 different thumbnails every day.

[@MortsGarage]

Most of us do it now.

[@Rubyisbest]

variety is one of ur strengths

[@MortsGarage]

😊❤️🤘

[@thomasbyers9153]

I worry about the need to have a story ark. Look at the classic of MST3K. There are callbacks but there wasn’t a need to watch the series in a certain order. That is until Sci-Fi channel required them to make one. And when they did and Sci-Fi didn’t re-run them in order you felt lost. I feel that way with KZbin when I start playing something I shouldn’t need to go back to the channel, scroll up, hit select just to make sure KZbin is playing in the correct order at the end of each video.

[@MortsGarage]

Story arc may not matter for certain types of content (education being a primary example) but I do think it has the ability to make things more engaging. I’m excited to share what I’ve come up with in next week’s video.

[@RetroHoundGaming]

I honestly hate all of the short formats. Any time one of my subscriptions post a new video I get super pumped to watch it, and if it ends up being a short, I honestly don’t even watch it. Like you said, I love creating videos where people put their time and effort into it. Maybe it’s also because of the fact that I also try to make a KZbin channel and just didn’t have the longevity to do so so when my favorite channels are putting out awesome videos, and it takes me out of my realm, it honestly gives me my entertainment that I really look forward to. I also live vicariously through a lot of you guys because I don’t get to go out to flea markets, hang out with a group of gaming friends, or expressed my love for the hobby on KZbin like you do. I definitely want to get my channel back up and running, but I don’t have the confidence honestly. And like all of you big KZbinrs say, all you need is the passion. I definitely agree with that, I just think I’m way too hard on myself.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for commenting - and many of us are unnecessarily, stiflingly critical of ourselves. ALL of our videos contain an error, a potentially taken out of context cringe moment, or something unless potentially unflattering. So what? The benefit of a format like youTube is unlike film/television, you don't have to wait a year for your next upload. You can get right to it again and apply changes, show growth. The goal I'd encourage you to set is to ask yourself what is one small but notable thing you can do in each video to improve? Watch Hayden Hillier Smith's editing podcast, a good film, a video on how to speak in front of a camera, or research a youtube video about your editing software to learn a new insight - then go apply it :) You got this!

[@cusernament]

Moe Szyslak would tell you that "garage" is too fancy and French sounding. Maybe people are expecting you to be a French man! Seriously though - when I think of Mort's Garage, I think of the guy with the complete boxed N64 collection. He also goes out there and finds deals and sets up a reseller table, and loves talking with people. One thing I love about Phoenix Resale is he talks a lot about the money he makes or loses - and what went right or wrong. That's what I'm interested in. I subscribed to your channel when you had people visit you in the garage, going through their collection with the intention of selling. I love seeing the condition of their games and systems. I guess I visit your channel to see what's happening in the world of selling and buying video games - and of course for your story telling. You're a fantastic writer.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you so much! I have another one of the appraisal vids planned as well - very excited :)

[@cusernament]

@@MortsGarage awesome. KZbin sounds so confusing, but I can tell you're "getting it" because you've broken it down into smaller pieces. It'll all come together. The one's that succeed are ruthless with their tenacity.

[@leeokami1021]

My tiktok is growing and it's transferring into twitch and back to KZbin soon but you nailed a lot of good points. I'm also learning that a niche hobby like this provides growth but slow growth compared to people that make skits, narratives, and fiction in general. I'm enjoying it and getting my first payout from tiktok and being reached out by game developers is cool and was motivating. The gamecube gambit was a lesson. I unsubbed from his channel after that. The issue with Phoenix wasn't just the selling it was the shilling, timing and baiting. I saw him at a convention not long after that and seeing him beg to not pay entry fee because he had a big following was just sad. And seeing him lean into "hater hank" stuff and be the butt of jokes constantly from others in his own circle doesn't come off as funny but as self aware. Don't get me started on manipulative editing to sway opinions of what he's doing. But I wish you the best Mort. And I hope you find a flow and style that suits you and works out well.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks :) REALLLY interesting to hear about your TikTok stuff. I am so fascinated by how all of this will eventually play itself out. Glad to see you have success with it! I hope you grow even more. And yes, I know Mr Resale has many controversial aspects to him. I appreciate you sharing your experiences!

[@my_pal_dragon]

I love your content in general. Sometimes I feel like the reseller events run a little long. I don’t think telling us about your goal, is necessary, and I think it would be cooler to focus on the customers and vendors. They are still enjoyable, but those events are about community, which is something I find vacant from those videos… I love “Garbage or Gold?” and I appreciated your. brief foray into the “Neat or Nah?”, but sir… SIR!?! I miss the podcast. Bring it back. I am sure it’s hard, but please…

[@MortsGarage]

Love this feedback - thank you! Josh and I have recorded 2 podcasts that both had audio glitches that prevented their uploads. It is so frustrating but we are set to record again in a few days :)

[@my_pal_dragon]

@@MortsGarage 🥹 Can’t wait. Bring a back up device! 😉

[@theusualidiot124]

mort’s beans. i’d buy em.

[@MortsGarage]

Hahahaha

[@vinylreckoning]

We just had a video that TANKED. Used it as a learning opportunity. I learned not to attempt to create when not in the right headspace. And frankly, I got lazy with editing on that one. Overall I am almost always happy with the stuff we put out, and that makes me feel good.

[@MortsGarage]

True story: My Asteroid City video I thought was gonna do fine. It started as one of my worst overall on the channel. Over time, it found an audience. It reinforces that if you make something genuine and don't "try" to hard, the right people will find it. Keep making rad stuff my friends.

[@MTG69]

Mort we are lucky that you are interested in video games, and on KZbin.

[@MortsGarage]

How kind! Thanks ✌️

[@Cameraman_Mike]

Aahhh......It all makes sense now, it was the Beans!

[@MortsGarage]

Hahahaha

[@porchman]

Reflective mort is best mort

[@DCFatCat]

As the serial commentor, you are 1000% right on all the things. I was lookimg back at my KZbin subscription history, and so many times Ive left just as the creator was no longer doing it for the passion. Not to drag Jirard into this but you know, the most hurtful thing was that he wanted to get out of the content creation and has been wanting to for a long time. It really hurt my heart because he really is that gamer but got wrapped up into the economics and the algorithm. I do hope that he eventually finds peace. Anyway back to you for a minute, my wife is a quick study of creators. And I think I probably watch one too many different channels, but the one thing that she always says when you come on, is how's the kids? Yeah she appreciates the editing, the music, but it's knowing the person on the other side. Lastly, before I get back to super Mario RPG by the way, really good takes me right back to the super Nintendo but with that Nintendo switch flair, anyway, is there a reason why you don't post your Instagram stories as KZbin shorts? Like keeping up with the latest of your reselling side seems to be over there, but I get the curated thematic story over here. Here. Does that make sense? Good or bad? It's just different.

[@MortsGarage]

First - I always love reading your comments. There’s a level of sincerity there that I appreciate. The concern over my family is realllly appreciated. We are great! I have a pretty flexible schedule which permits all the posting. You may notice I took a small gap in uploads to spend more time with the fam. And yes - I should post more reels with existing content on Instagram. But it’s in part a capacity thing. You may notice the podcast slowed down. We recorded a couple episodes that had technical glitches, so we weren’t able to use them. But I’ve also been too busy to keep up. Thanks for your support - I’ve never been as excited to make videos as I am now. There’s arguably more passion than ever. Thanks for being here since the beginning 👊

[@DCFatCat]

@@MortsGarage thank you but seriously thank you for allowing me to watch you grow. Then just how you have so pivoted to giving back, makes this government employee try to do the same here in DC. Nobody wants it, but everybody seems to appreciate it when you do it Sorry the diet Dr. Pepper started kicking back in again. What follows is a long flow thought. Like how you recognize Caleb, that dirty dirty reseller, and I agree that during the game cube collection series and then again on the switch series, it's like you did the thing. But then who were you at the end right? Cuz even I unsubscribed, but when he came on to your show and I got to know him better, I still check him out. Another KZbinr that was really hot this last year was girlfriend reviews. I know the two of them have been around for a little while but I really feel like collectively. They really cemented their audience this last couple of years with their art. And yeah they get crap all the time because he writes some of the scrapped and she's there and you know but they're willing to be themselves even in the humor in the jokes and the songs. They're just isn't anything else like that. If you are the DEVO, well they're the Andy dick and the b****** of the century. And you know what my CD player has room for both of you.

[@MortsGarage]

And I’m thankful for that. But let it be known that every human has rough edges. I e come to believe wholeheartedly in the idea of a redemptive culture - to quote a therapist friend: “Life is a cycle of rupture and repair”. The good ones seem to go on with the “repair” part.

[@PhoenixResale]

Awesome vid! Another one for the list: saying "let's get right into it". If you're taking the time to say it, you're not doing it.

[@MortsGarage]

YES. Can't believe I missed that in the edit haha.

[@Eagleknight815]

I'm just a straight consumer when it comes to KZbin. But your last point is on the money. I subscribe to different video game channels because they are authentic and it gives me perspective from a different point of view.

[@MortsGarage]

Love this

[@Tuffkid42]

Fine, fine. I’ll give you super brutal feedback from now on

[@MortsGarage]

THANK YOU.

[@yeshuamaitreya6954]

If your next video was guaranteed a million views no matter what, what video would you make?

[@MortsGarage]

Hm…I’d have to think about that. Probably something about loving your family.

[@supermegaretrosmr]

I just need to start 😂

[@MortsGarage]

Yes you do! What's holding you back?

[@supermegaretrosmr]

@@MortsGarage I keep saying it's my space, it's just not quite where I want it to be - super awkward for recording. But, I suppose I generally just have a little lack of confidence at times too.

[@MortsGarage]

@@supermegaretrosmr We all do at first. But then you'll make a second. And a 3rd. And pretty soon, you'll start making stuff with confidence. I hope you let me know when you make your first vid!

[@supermegaretrosmr]

@@MortsGarage thanks for the encouragement man. I think I am so used to making short form content, written review work and photography - it's been a bit of a struggle taking all of that experience and doing something with long form. If I ever do, I'll let you know. Keep up the amazing work man!

[@wizballcommodore8466]

Hopefully some helpful comments. I am not a fan of shorts. I predominately watch gaming on the long version of youtube. But my shorts i am looking for more of a comedic flow. Even my favourite gaming youtube channels i will just skip past on shorts. I dont pay attention to thumb nails or titles of a video. I will always click on any content from my subscriber list and my favourite youtubers. Initially when i first find a channel i will subscibe only if the content grabs me. So they have to engage me within about 30 secs. I wont watch channels that are over the top or yell for hype. Sorry too long of a comment 😂

[@MortsGarage]

Love it! I am glad you've jumped in to the Mort-o-verse.

[@repomanzilla]

Lmao we felt betrayed because you had anything to do with Phoenix resell

[@MortsGarage]

He’s been helpful to me through this process, and for that I’m grateful :)

[@repomanzilla]

@@MortsGarage I mean we're glad that your doing well it's just the vast majority of us despise him. There's entire KZbin channels devoted to trying to get him shut down. He's a stain on this hobby and legitimately takes advantage of people in grotesque ways to try and earn a dollar.

[@megamob5834]

As just a viewer I would say that maintaining an honest, authentic artistic vision would be #1. Edit: but I always have been a bit of a romantic…

[@MortsGarage]

We all want something real. Now let me check with ChatGPT for a second on 5 other ways to say that.

[@megamob5834]

@@MortsGarage 😂

[@thepickinpreacher]

Mine is opposite currently. My long form content gets more views

[@MortsGarage]

You are the envy of many for that. SO MANY people privately share with me the frustration of having popular short form content, but long form content that can't move the needle. Keep it up!

[@MXSretro]

Bro, that’s a blessing! I’m stuck on tiktok lol

[@peterknighton2757]

Giggity, your videos haven’t been popping up in news feed

[@MortsGarage]

Welcome back, sir!

[@peterknighton2757]

@@MortsGarage why thank you my good man. I clicked on your channel as you weren’t showing up 😭

[@TheColehabo]

okay 1 thing u shoud not do is reuploading because then people will watch less video because people will see u as a reload channel...

[@MortsGarage]

I don't think I've ever reuploaded (nor do I think I ever would), but hey - if it finds a new audience...

[@TheColehabo]

@@MortsGarage but u where planning it :P 3:05

[@danelyon6310]

Shorts blow and I never watch them.

[@MortsGarage]

I recently uploaded one about things you should never say to your wife. Watch that and tell me your thoughts.

[@RectWizard]

First hahaha 😊

[@MortsGarage]

😊😊

[@DCFatCat]

I remember when MatPat used to do stuff like this on Video Theory. You got the hottest takes around 3:00. You are so right that long form conversations suck and they aren't the same audience.