I tried not using CLICKBAIT - here's what happened

[@glenclifton4563]

I've been here a long time. I like what you do. Clickbait away. The OG people are gonna be here and I know the bait will bring in the new ones. Do what you gotta do. We'll be here!!

[@sonofsamwaters8350]

I can't tell what's real anymore

[@Kya_the_camera_dog]

wtf 😮

[@elproff007]

I’m guessing this is video made with tongue firmly in cheek, but who knows anymore. Content is King. It’s the information, creativity, and production quality that matter, but packaging is what gets viewers to, well, open the package. I say, make the titles and thumbnails as catchy as you can.

[@fribersson]

Fair - just do what works, your content is always good, don't stress :-)

[@Ottlovesyou]

Thank you for this message ⚡️

[@rickcurtis2983]

Yep, you're right Landon, and your approach is more honest which is refreshing...so keep at it!

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

Unfortunately that's the reality of KZbin. People complain about "clickbait" style titles, but they also click on them more. So....thanks for the insights Proxy Landon. Manayo! #IYKYK

[@robf.7404]

AI Landon falls into a soundhole like a pick and real Landon can't get him out, and there he lives forever. Landon talks to him sometimes in videos by talking into the sound hole, but the audience will never see AI Landon again....EVER.

[@thseed7]

I haven't had as much time or money to put into guitar this past year. I watched a handful of the Non Clickbait videos, but also feel like I was seeing less of my guitar channels being pushed into my feed because the things I gravitated to had been outside of the genre. I only watch 10% of the videos channels I get notifications for lately. Go Full Honest Clickbait. It has never hurt my feelings

[@monkeyrebirth]

Bait-y titles are fine as long as the thumbnail shows the content topic. The WORST clickbait is when it's a title like "This is the last time" and the thumbnail is just a picture of the person looking extra sad, when it's actually just about them buying some new studio lights!

[@SteveBeaty-w4d]

A Canadian can be flashy? Maybe quirky. I watch because you do a thorough and honest product breakdown without boring me. And yes, I'm a fender guy.

[@bobs_ya_runkle]

I don't blame you Landon. You know the expression "good people finish last"?. lol.. Good on you for trying. I don't mind clickbait as long as it is basically honest. I don't think it will affect anyone who knows you and your channel, but you have to do your best to make it grow too. Your content, like Shane's, is as honest as anything out there, and you only have to read through the comments to see that people really do appreciate that. But you have bills to pay too. 😊

[@mattp3626]

Lol! 😂. It's like watching Kung Fu when I was little.

[@ShawnTheRealtor]

Unfortunately it's part of the game I fear. I kept clicking because I enjoy your content and like supporting a fellow 🇨🇦 but I must admit it was very disheartening and disappointing to see what happened to your numbers.

[@cameronpoulter2099]

I'm sorry to hear thism hopefully things pick up. Really enjoy your content. Your content is gold

[@arjanhurkmans9190]

I no longer click on videos that even hint on clickbait and if it reoccurs or gets annoying, I unsubscribe of the channel...enough is enough.

[@Donky-flip]

TBH I’ve never understood why so many people get angry at You Tubers who run their channel as a business using click baity thumbnails to grab peoples attention. Its no different to a shop keeper using advertising in the window to entice you in. There is no deception to it, its how things are and if you don’t like what you see, you can just leave the store.

[@arjanhurkmans9190]

there is a difference if its false advertising.

[@markmcluskey9954]

Bait away dude, I know what I'm getting with you, get more people to love you 👍

[@JustMe-mn5hk]

You hook me every time no matter what bait you use!

[@CitizenSoldier500]

just get ya daisy dukes if ya want numbers😁 yea i know, but it's true. the humor is what brings me back

[@strumminronin]

Might a sparkly Blue Wittner help? I prefer people telling it like it is.

[@greenwave792]

Sex will always sell, ( in the movies) click bait will always sell. You tube…

[@gregrose6915]

Sex also sells on YT, just take Mimisounds, over 1 million subs, she's not that great a guitar player but she uses her body to get views. And it's working.

[@Bob-t7f7v]

Saying "This item blew my mind" isn't clickbait. Saying "This item is used by a certain guitarist" when they really don't, is clickbait. Saying you've got the prototype to Gibsons newest guitar and then not showing it, THAT'S clickbait.

[@tonyn1926]

Nothing to do with ClickBait, even though they are very annoying. It's the content that keeps people engaged and back for more!

[@landonbailey]

👍🎸

[@ramencurry6672]

Typically if a KZbinr click baits, I block the channel so it never shows up in my feed.

[@Delzona]

I think it's only clickbait when the title/thumbnail has very little to do with the actual content of the video!! You're right in that we, the viewer, are overwhelmed with stuff to watch and have to use the title/thumbnail to determine if our precious time with worth spending on a video. I like what you said about doing catchy titles that promote your video that aren't just bs viewer grabs! I'm a sub on your channel and as long as the content is good I'll keep watching.

[@vaqomega]

Funny thing is that I tend to avoid flashy thumbnails and clickbait like the plague, unless off course is from KZbinrs I already follow

[@bobs_ya_runkle]

Yes. And the saying "Once bitten, twice shy" applies too.

[@Podcastforthewin]

I’ve tried to watch Mary spenders channel.. but she always comes across as a bit preachy. She’s obviously really attractive and I bet if she looked like me, she wouldn’t get many views. Click bait titles or not

[@allrudolph]

I would just add "No clickbait!" To the informative title, and "you won't believe how honest this review is". DONE

[@PaulCooksStuff]

L-AI-ndon b-AI-ley ? 🤔

[@ItsaCatsLife]

Honestly, I wholesale avoid super click baity videos. Rick Beato is getting too click-baity for me. I will also bail if video use AI narration or AI content posing as real content. I also don't much like video jump-cuts, they're jarring. Basically, once I'm subscribed to a channel, I don't need faux-sensationalistic titles.. Just good content. PS: This video appears to be AI heavy. No goofed words/speech or Landon-humour..

[@frankenspecies]

I agree with everything except the "PS" (and that's fine)

[@gregrose6915]

If a person is a subscriber to your channel, you shouldn't need clickbait

[@EZ12NV]

Do what you need to do. I'll watch either way. PGAHF!

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

I'm not subscribed but I get your videos recommended all the time. I can say that I haven't been watching because I'm not really watching any gear reviewers. I don't need gear, so there's no reason to watch gear reviews, plus I believe gear reviews are mostly pointless because they exist in a vacuum and I have a full video on the topic. It doesn't matter to me if you have a straightforward or attention-grabbing title, I'm just not watching gear videos anymore for the most part.

[@castleanthrax1833]

I don't look at them as gear reviews but rather as gear advertisements. That's not a criticism, though, but they're just ads.

[@ckelly5141]

Other than the lack of honesty, loyalty, and integrity…..I love clickbait! 🎸 ❤️🤦‍♂️

[@sandalojhony]

I knew this was going to happen when I saw the other video. Unfortunately, that's how KZbin works. I don't care about clickbait, unless it's a straight up lie. If the video delivers, I have no problem. It's just business. Please tell the real Landon that I said that 😄

[@stevoe1972]

If you make your thumbnail pic consistent I think it helps. I did not click on those videos because I didn't know they were your videos. Put your face on the pic. Put your logo on the pic. Then if I know it's yours. I watch it.

[@landonbailey]

thanks for the feedback!

[@tr3f]

I originally came for the videos, but I stayed for the jokes. you could review a potato, and I'd watch. ❤ in all seriousness, I love your content. and I'd still watch if you chose to review a potato.

[@landonbailey]

I have a whole bag of mini potatoes!

[@ryanryan8]

Am I watching jumpcut AI Landon or is this Landon Landon?

[@sonofsamwaters8350]

Yes

[@Podcastforthewin]

It does seem a bit Ai like..

[@sonofsamwaters8350]

@@Podcastforthewin Can't get nuthin past you

[@benjaminharris3114]

Hi Landon... Very interesting. I'm the guy who has the your old Telecaster Deluxe. You disappeared off my feed for a while, until this video. Go figure... The algorithm seems to favor sensationalism over simple facts. I look forward to more of your content whichever way you decide to proceed.

[@landonbailey]

ah cool! hope you got a good deal on it!

[@jmtgrk]

I got a phone call from AI Landon telling me he needed help with a captcha becsuse he was visually impaired....so i helped him. Now I've bought him an AI guitar that's being shipped to Nigeria as i type this...

[@landonbailey]

That’s wild! 😂 AI Landon out here living his best life - from captchas to custom guitars in Nigeria. The hustle is real! 🎸🤖

[@felixVanDiemen]

You definitely crack me up

[@AlaskanRockstar]

You Rock 🤘

[@d2vmusic]

Looking forward to: "BREAKING! 18 y/o Squier Stratocaster HUMBLED in SHOCK review you WON'T BELIEVE!!!"

[@landonbailey]

I have 10 things to say about it that will amaze you!

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

@@landonbailey I couldn't believe #8!

[@SumoRabbitOfDoom]

​@@landonbailey #9 will BLOW YOUR MIND!

[@joshuamonson4186]

AI Landon looks a bit nervous

[@Roy_Gaber]

Is it real or is it Landon? Only AI knows for sure. I never cared about clickbait, the haters make me sick with their stupid comments. You do good work Landon, whether behind a clickbait title or not. I do agree with you about ethics, but I like your channel so I don't even consider the thumbnail and title, I watch because I like what you do. Authors and filmmakers have been using "clickbait" since well before the advent of the internet.

[@zugunruhebirdingtours329]

I don't hate the player. I hate the game. That's what i was told to do.

[@dw7704]

“I tried not using CLICKBAIT - Here’s what happened: Number 5 will astound you!!!!” That’s clickbait. Not what you did…

[@Rex-golf_player810]

i think even for those who wouldve watched without the clickbait might not have seen your vids, cuz the algorithm probably pushes you less in general

[@madearl]

I don't even think it's that people are more likely to click on clickbaity titles, at least not that alone. I have not seen your videos on my home screen lately. So it rather seems like the KZbin recommendations algorithm prefers clickbait, which frankly sucks. One would think that with all their pushing of »AI«, they'd have some intelligence in their recommendations. Instead we're getting summaries so that we don't have to watch the videos at all. ;)

[@SearchingForTone]

I’m not sure if I am speaking to the real Landon or AI Landon, but I don’t think it’s the algorithm as much as the people. We all would just love to title a video I played this pedal listen here. If you were to title a TWS video this amp blows my mind I wouldn’t consider that clickbait, unless the amp was a pile of crap. I guess clickbait is subjective. I’ve enjoyed your stuff before and didn’t think it was clickbait. If this is AI Landon stop trying to get my opinion to feed your programming 🤣

[@JayceAllanGuitar]

Yup. All I can say is you're right.

[@Ohmverse]

Yeah I tried making KZbin videos…without fancy thumbnails or clickbaity titles. Can confirm no one watches.

[@hamburger-n5p]

Your voice seemed AI generated for some reason.. new mic, or was that ending confirming my suspicion? I’m so confused lol For me personally, I’m just getting tired of gear review videos, although I have a feeling those are the videos that trend well. I think it would be cool to see a creator put a series together where they work on some sort of album and all the ups and downs that come with that. Maybe a series that’s kind of like a day in the life gigging with a band and practicing or something. Some of my favorite guitar content is when creators get together with other musicians, luthiers, creators, etc. because I think it tends to draw out some more genuine moments. A lot of KZbinrs just show us them alone in a room noodling around and it kind of feels isolating

[@robinr22]

I think it's more "I'll watch a video about a known amp if I'm interested in the amp" vs "I don't know which amp this is about so I'll open the video to see". Feels sensible you'd get more of the latter. Long run through? I'm not going to watch a five year old video about the amp that blew your mind five years ago. But I watch fifteen year old KZbin videos that are tagged as specific reviews of certain things.

[@gf301]

I think the term clickbait can be a little unfair, as you said it's totally natural to want your content to pique curiosity. Not many people using a dating site would post the drabbest photo possible, not if they want some attention. If the thumbnail text states the product is either totally awesome or conversely a piece of worthless junk I'm more likely to click and see why that's so That's how humans roll, we need a reason to look further when the range and choices of viewing are seemingly limitless. So a good worthy experiment but you need to get your business back on track, I can't wait to see your next alluring thumbnail. Will I be able to resist...?!

[@hotcakesman]

I can't believe that I commented on this.

[@jimmyv8307]

Aw poops, I clicked again !!

[@Kya_the_camera_dog]

Is this AI Landon?

[@chrisbristow3384]

I think there are levels of clickbait. I don’t mind if I know the channel and like and trust the content. It’s just part of YT world. And the larger world also. I clickbait my wife and usually still get a thumbs up!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I look for the straight forward approach, but that might be my age? If I'm searching for some gear reviews, and usually avoid the click bait titles 😕 . Not sure what that says about me?

[@MrMfalzone]

it worked

[@nieko3038]

Is this Laindon?

[@JonNewquist]

So basically, you are telling your subscribers why you need to pander to nonsubscribers. I get it, probably all of us do. If any of your subscribers complain about click-bait, at least they're engaging and satisfying the algorithm. Try to not take it personally. I dig your full screen content! I almost never click your "shorts" or basically any thumbnail that appears to be optimized for vertical viewing. That's not how I consume KZbin content. My preference probably hurts my favorite content creators a teensy bit, but I feel the need to push back and hold that line against the machine.

[@peterdvideos]

Bring back the old Landon!

[@AllenPlaysGuitar]

Is that you Landon?

[@ckelly5141]

You have 105k subscribers. What do you want out of life(or metaverse) L? 🤔

[@landonbailey]

Good pickles

[@ckelly5141]

@ And maybe smoked meat, with dijon. 😋

[@cvanhetkaar96]

Mmm if you really do not need all the clickbait, then you also do not need all the “ short’s” “funny” subjects like “cake” etc. ?

[@lazvt8469]

Mr Bailey has been using click bait? Who knew.....I just click on a regular basis and am seldom disappointed. What's not to love about this guy?

[@frankcunnigham220]

Your handsome face is click bait enough.

[@MikeOxmal-000]

Is this A.I.?

[@GitaarVriend]

Well I think without, you already mentioned it, you cannot compete on KZbin 😢. That's what i am experiencing also on my KZbin channel. But it has to stay honest, little bit exaggerating is not bad, just don't lie.

[@ckelly5141]

Yeah…..the Baron von Leaf Lover stuff isn’t going to help. 🎸 🏒🤦‍♂️🥃

[@thebard20]

The thing im not in the market for a guitar really right now so if i saw your 335 thumbnail i wouldn't click but based on your hypothetical clickbait title i would because it sounds like theres a story there. Imo its only clickbait if you make a video that is nothing like the title, if the title is the most grandiose version of the truth then its still true.

[@JonOrchard]

Liked and ...... a comment

[@stephensvenson7255]

I don't like AI Landon

[@Kya_the_camera_dog]

I'm scared

[@sgholt]

uh...?

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

Maybe you can do clickbait AND AI. Then you would really have something.

[@photobouph]

Click bait from you hasn’t been a bad thing, others I won’t name do it in a way I won’t sub to their pages.

[@johncycling6299]

This is AI, right?

[@johncycling6299]

Damn, posted this before the pay-off line at the end.

[@DaringDan]

AI Landon needs to go retire in AI land.

[@damianmiquel]

ATTENTION, ATTENTION!!! This information about Landon Bailey will change your life!! . . . . . . . . He is a human beign.

[@CMQ01]

Click bait away my friend

[@matthewfrench5539]

I get that this was a joke - I waited all the way to the end for a disclosure that this was AI. But now that you’ve got it out of your system … as a long time subscriber and fan of your channel, i kindly suggest don’t use AI generated video again. And if for some reason you need to - disclose it up front. If I wasn’t familiar with your cheeky content, this would have been an immediate unsub. I only say this as constructive feedback because I like your channel and want to see you thrive. I can live with clickbait, but undisclosed AI content is a dealbreaker. All the best

[@landonbailey]

I actually disclose it to KZbin when uploading the video. What they do with that, I'm not sure. Altered content Do any of the following describe your content? Makes a real person appear to say or do something they didn’t say or do Alters footage of a real event or place Generates a realistic-looking scene that didn’t actually occur Yes

[@matthewfrench5539]

@ thanks for the reply. Unless I missed it - I don’t think this information is flagged for the audience in any way when they view the video - so as far as I can tell, disclosing when you upload isn’t the same as telling the viewer in a transparent way.

[@nikolaki]

Misleading or just plain lying thumbnails/titles are the worst. So sensationalise away!!!

[@DinosaurDillon1776]

Deceptive titles aren’t needed. The thumbnail should be of more focus. I’d pick your videos more if I see your face in the thumbnail. I miss some because it could be anyone’s video when it’s just a picture of an item but only you got that face. Do with that what you will.

[@cameronfrye5514]

Dude.. please STOOOOOP making videos with AI. It's just disturbing. I think no like for AI generated videos going forward...

[@landonbailey]

“Hey! I totally understand where you’re coming from. Creativity and authenticity are super important to me too. Just to clarify, while I may use AI tools occasionally for ideas or enhancements, all my videos are crafted with my personal touch and passion for music. I appreciate your feedback and hope you stick around for more content made with heart. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!” AI Landon

[@allanflippin2453]

Over time, I've found fewer reasons to watch your content and this has nothing to do with clickbaity thumbnails. Too many shorts. Too many "let's compare the cheapest Gibson/Fender with the most expensive (other brands are doing better work in both price categories). Too many things like speaker comparisons where a dull sounding recorded sample sounds identical in all the speakers. I was at first drawn in by your wacky humor, but over time it has become less humorous and more bitter. Sorry, I can't keep going with you.

[@landonbailey]

Then why are you still here? 🥴😂🎸👍

[@allanflippin2453]

@@landonbailey At first I simply disappeared, then I realized you could benefit from a reasoned explanation.

[@nicholasaragon4126]

I'll have to concur with this gentleman and let you know that although I initially enjoyed your content, over time I found that you weren't creating videos to my exacting standards. Therefore, I have determined that I can no longer watch your content. I just feel that your creation and my consumption are at different points in their lives and unfortunately must go their separate directions.

[@MrMfalzone]

1st

[@ELMENDORFX]

Phycology Today: ‘How Does Clickbait Work?’ . “We've all been hooked by clickbait. How does it work, and what can we do? Posted September 6, 2019 Reviewed by Ekua Hagan . Just What Is Clickbait? . Before we go into how clickbait works, let's define it. I like the Merriam-Webster definition better than Wikipedia's version. M-W defines clickbait as: "Something (such as a headline) designed to make readers want to click on a hyperlink especially when the link leads to content of dubious value or interest."

[@ThisMoth]

I use an extension that replaces the thumbnail with a random frame and the title with a user picked one. It means nothing is clickbait and that also solves the problem of competition for attention. Clickbait is an arms race 🫠