If your videos get less than 500 views… do this

[@RobinsGee]

Every one of your points equates to the reason I continue to look forward to your videos. I've yet to find another channel on the subject that does it better than you. Many thanks, Diane. Now all I have to do is get started!

[@simplefitphysicaltherapy]

Once you have it mostly figured out, go for it! Don't be like me and wait 3 years. 😁

[@DianeMoore]

Wow, that's so kind of you, Robin. as you can see, I feel a little strongly about some of these :) Now go get started!!!!! :)

[@DianeMoore]

Oh but now you've gotten started, Kathy! That's the important part

[@SideHustleInspiration]

@@RobinsGee that is a very genuine KZbin comment that you left that's very heart touching as well. Thank you for writing that even though it's for Diane

[@Yorkshirescouser8]

Yorkshire Scouser here. Check me out

[@johndenver5015]

Diane I just love your BY GOD personality. You have the right balance of sternness and compassion or thoughtfulness with out being overbearing. I also like Alex Lyons communication coach and a few other KZbinrs. All of you guys are great inspiration in your own way.

[@DianeMoore]

Well, John Denver, that's kind of you to say - I appreciate it! I do hope i strike a good balance.... though I'm sure some people get offended :)

[@ETPD]

Thank you for sharing such gems. I just got started In December and so far crickets 🤥 but I'm not gonna let that deter me. I'm gonna keep on keeping on. Blessings

[@MisterWeirdo]

You are great. I recently recommended your channel on one of my videos. Keep up the good work

[@DianeMoore]

Aw thanks. Feels like I've had a few "Mister Weirdo"s in my past, but you're clearly in a different category! :)

[@EmptyNestAgent]

Thanks!

[@DianeMoore]

Wow - so kind of you. I appreciate it!

[@Susan508.1]

Thanks for the link to the microphone. I’ll go back to my videos and see if I’m engaging my audience in the first 15 seconds. That’s a great tip and it makes sense. I appreciated all your tips. Keep them coming. 😊

[@DianeMoore]

You're very welcome, Susan! Yeah, that early hook in the first 15 seconds is SO crucial

[@wisestarsastrology3337]

Thank you Diane-your advice is always so clear and to the point! I appreciate you:)

[@DianeMoore]

I sure try to make it that way! Thanks and I hope it helps!

[@SoloSecondHalf]

Another great video! My video you commented on the other day is cranking now up to 1.2k views where my avg has been 20😂

[@DianeMoore]

Love to see it, Pam! Yaay! You're learning and growing. And looks like you're finding a little bit of a sweet spot. I'd crank out a few videos that circle around this same topic.... probably safety being a big one and drill down. Use a similar title. And let's see what happens!

[@SoloSecondHalf]

@@DianeMoore thanks Diane! What a ride! You and Jen over on silver and solo have given me the confidence. I just put one out and I'm scared LOL. Thanks! This is a lot of fun. At 59 I never would have guessed I'd be putting out KZbin videos. :)

[@ericshayhoward]

Almost 38 years old here… I really like your videos! I have somehow gotten sucked into the over-40-start-a-KZbin-channel videos and the algorithm has taken notice lol. I’ve been REALLY trying to focus on my audio and making videos every day to get better, and I couldn’t agree more about audience and purpose-I teach English composition so KZbin IS writing to me, and there is no writing without purpose and audience of some kind.

[@willenamoye]

5 paragraph essay format for the win!

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I teach Middle School English. 😂❤😊

[@DianeMoore]

Oh, now Eric let's face it.....you're ALMOST with us :) And you're welcome anytime as you're clearly wise beyond your years. Love that composition perspective.... and looks like you're putting that into practice with what you're creating! You go!

[@DianeMoore]

Clearly I need to be paying more attention to my grammar in my videos, then! :)

[@willenamoye]

@@DianeMoore 🤣 lots of English teachers want a creative outlet and think KZbin could be it! You are certainly inspiring me.

[@prayerandhope1]

Tip 6 is something I've hardly thought about. And I should be obviously! Thank you! Great stuff in ALL of the tips Diane

[@DianeMoore]

I know right? I've really been trying to be better at that! hope it helps

[@BarrioBuildz]

Facts let’s support one another

[@JohnsAlwaysAway]

Thanks for the tips, they're really useful in growing my channel!

[@capitalisa]

I subscribed. I'm looking to travel soon and I will binge your videos today!

[@DianeMoore]

That's great, John! I really hope so!

[@DianeMoore]

Love it, Lisa!

[@MNaito_FineArt]

I appreciate all of the tips. I also really appreciate the WW poster in the background! ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Ha! She’s an unpaid actor in my videos 🙂 hope the info is helpful for you !

[@itsmakeitadouble]

Another helpful video. ❤This journey has been interesting and inspiring all at the same time. Thank you for dropping so much insight.

[@DianeMoore]

Hey Tami - I love the inspiring part of it for you most of all! Hope these tips are helpful for you as you grow

[@hoofcarepublishing]

Great job, Diane. You really know how to deliver advice clearly. Thanks for being straightforward and demonstrating quality as you describe it. Walk the walk if you talk the talk, etc. You do it well!

[@DianeMoore]

I appreciate your kind words, Fran! I really try to keep it authentic.... I'm not very good at faking :) Hope it's helpful for you and all the hooves!

[@Rose-Recharge-and-Thrive]

As always great content! Thanks Diane - much appreciated. ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Hope it's helpful for you Rose as you get us all recharging and thriving!

[@Rose-Recharge-and-Thrive]

@@DianeMoore 😍 thanks Diane

[@blayneelizabeth2098]

Hey Dianne, I’m 36 years old but I totally appreciate your channel. All my videos are flapping and I’m getting so much value from everything that you’re saying.

[@DianeMoore]

Well clearly you’re wise beyond your years to be tuning in 🙂 so glad it’s helpful for you, Blayne

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Excellent points. As both a creator and a viewer I totally agree with the 15-second tip. I have lost count of the videos I have clicked off of in that time period. Thank you!

[@DianeMoore]

Glad I’m not alone in that, Tim! Even in retired life (I’m guessing) nobody has time for that 🙂

[@YoungBlaze]

I swear Diane, you look and remind me so much of my school homeroom teacher 😮

[@DianeMoore]

I’m not her. But she sounds lovely 🙂

[@ThisIsMyLifeSoFar]

Hey Diane, I’m in Australia and when your videos come up on my feed that say 4 hours ago or similar, I get excited and can’t wait to click onto it (because I’ve watched all of them). I only have two videos up on my new channel but they’re up there and my KZbin channel now exists, thanks to you. And one of my videos is me sitting with my hair a mess and doing exactly what you advised not to haha. But I’m really happy to know that now and always open to improving. Also, love your background setting; it’s very inviting.

[@DianeMoore]

Well thank you SO much for following. It makes me smile that you’re excited to see a new one! I’m glad you’re throwing caution to the wind and just getting the hard first ones done! That’s tremendous and puts you on a path to keep pressing forward 💥

[@bethgreen5587]

I love your channel and your directness. You mentioned in another video you also have a job. I’m curious what kind of work you do. I imagine life coach, manager of some kind or educator. Spill the beans 🫘 lol

[@DianeMoore]

Ha! I'm a CIA agent! Kidding.... nah. Nothing exciting, Beth - I just work in the marketing/PR world.

[@bethgreen5587]

@ well that explains your creativity AND outstanding communication skills.

[@lauravohs5721]

Diane, thank you SO much for all of your awesome information in both your past and future videos! I am a proud Gen X'er (just turned 50 this week!) who owns a small online soap business and I will be making my first video to start my KZbin channel next week when I make my first soap for my spring line-up. I have said I was going to do this for the past three years and have always come up with a multitude of excuses for why I should not, but deep down still really wanted to. So when I found your YT channel a couple of months ago and started watching all of your videos, I knew that I had no more excuses! So now is the time! Thank you again. You are an amazing person who is changing my life! ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Happy 50th Laura! What better way to celebrate than posting that first video! You can do it! Leave me another comment when you’ve got it up!

[@TeaStained]

Really enjoyed watching this video, so much that we've subscribed! You feel very relatable and I like the way you don't talk in riddles!!! Will check out more of your content. Thanks 🙂

[@DianeMoore]

Well I appreciate you subscribing! I try to explain things clearly- hope it’s helpful for you

[@simplybeautifulsourdough8920]

Hello Diane! I think two reasons you are doing so well (and that your viewers can learn from) are you vocalize gratitude and answer comments. These things build loyalty. I'm much less likely to continue watching a channel when my comments are consistently ignored, or I see the creator never answers any comments at all.

[@DianeMoore]

Hey Nancy Anne - I appreciate you saying that. And honestly, aren't those two things kind of no brainers? :) i guess they aren't for some, but I truly am committed to both! And wowee your bread is lovely!

[@simplybeautifulsourdough8920]

@@DianeMoore I think they'd be no-brainers, too, but I see an astonishing amount of people who just don't. There's a lot you can't control, but that you can. And thank you for the lovely compliment! I'm a niche of a niche- Scoring sourdough. But it's fun and something I enjoy. I started it because I was having a difficult time finding instructional videos to help me. I'm slowed down in filming because of a medical diagnosis, but still putting videos out as I am able.

[@blayneelizabeth2098]

@@DianeMoore right! I answer all the comments on my long form videos because I truly appreciate they take the time to watch and say something about it

[@LottieLife-f3z]

more important than anything is to enjoy what you are doing and less focus on the monetary side of things. It will come...:)))

[@GenXJim1]

Wonderful video! I think it's your personality your animated speaking as well as relatability help you connect with so many! It's like we're all in the same room and you're talking to each of us.

[@DianeMoore]

Well that’s a wonderful thought, Jim 🙂 I really appreciate you connecting here! And hope the info is helping you press on

[@GenXJim1]

@ I always think about the time when people did KZbin and we had to have crazy zoom ins and zoom outs and jump cuts thinking that would keep everyone's attention😂 I wish you the best and yes, you're great on camera. I'm wondering if you have a background with academia?

[@BonnieGillespieLive]

Your WORTHITNESS is always high! Thank you for another great vid... educating AND inspiring! 💖

[@DianeMoore]

Bonnie, I'm so glad you think so. I really want these to be helpful.

[@mycraftyadventures]

What a great video and perfect timing. TBH I have been getting very discouraged and trying hard not to take it personally. I definitely need to work on engaging viewers in the first 15 second. Question: how important are shorts when it comes to gaining views and subscribers? Thank you again, Diane. ❤

[@capitalisa]

I looked at your channel real quick and you are adorable. I subscribed and wish you much success!

[@mycraftyadventures]

@ thank you so so much. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeMoore]

You're definitely putting in the work, Caroline! I offered a few suggestions to you in a comment below...hope they help! And as for shorts, I'm really not a good one to comment there. I would only try them as little snippets from your longer videos and then make sure you use the link to the short to that particular longer video. And from the looks of things, definitely still keep your short less than 60 seconds in that scenario (even though you can make them longer now.) I tried a couple of shorts like this like 6 weeks ago or so and they did ok. And then I did a longer short in the same way a couple of weeks ago and yikes... my next long videos was very low views. So I can't say how much is connected, but I've heard others saying that if you're going to connect with snippets, keep them under 60 seconds still.

[@NkechiR]

Shorts will get you subscribers, but your long form videos will NOT get much views. Especially if you have more shorts than long form views. That's what i've observed. Look at all the major shorts creators (with millions of subscribers), their long form videos barely get 10,000 views.

[@mycraftyadventures]

@ thank you so much for the information. There is so much to learn.

[@EmptyNestAgent]

Thank you for your channel, as a woman over 50 starting my own channel! Right now, it's a bit scattered but my goal is to inspire others in my age bracket and my niche (Real Estate as a second career) to be encouraged through the process. It's been such a learning experience, but you inspired me to just do it

[@makeallthethingswithme]

Followed

[@EmptyNestAgent]

@ thank you :) likewise I love your channel I’m so desperately bad at crafts lol

[@DianeMoore]

Well you've got over 3000 subscribers and a new video that's taking off - that's wonderful! So glad you're inspired - I'm sure there's an audience for what you have to share

[@NEWWYSDOM]

I Love your crafts!!! ​@makeallthethingswithme

[@ItsAllHis]

Very helpful as a new creator! Thank you! Have you done any videos about how to understand analytics as a newbie? And tweak things (like a thumbnail photo) to see if that improves CTR, etc?

[@DianeMoore]

Hey Sarah, glad it’s helpful! I have not yet on either of those topics but i appreciate the suggestions.

[@jeanshelbybooks]

I definitely have work to do so my picture is as nice and clear and bright as yours, but after watching…I’m on the right track. 😊

[@DianeMoore]

I'm sure you're on that track, jean! Watch my simple setup video if you haven't yet.... I've got tips and tricks for recording and lighting in it.

[@jeanshelbybooks]

@ Will do, thanks!

[@capitalisa]

I think they have tweaked the algorithm, because I've been seeing a lot of smaller channels recommended the last few weeks.

[@johndenver5015]

Heard someone else say that it's to help smaller channels to have a chance to succeed.

[@Rachael_Revealed]

They have!

[@DianeMoore]

Yeah, that definitely seems like that's a new thing for youtube. Which is a wonderful thing for new channels!

[@DianeMoore]

Agreed - it's certainly to youtube's advantage to spread the love some so they have a larger group of people that people log on to watch. Yay for small channel love these days!

[@neveragetv]

Seen nothing yet...but hoping still.

[@savvysouljarabroad]

TY Diane. This video is so valuable. I’ve been stuck in the 400s for subscribers for awhile 😏. I’m ready to do the work you mentioned here to get more views and more subscribers.🙏🏾Subscribed👍🏾

[@DianeMoore]

You go, Savvy! Attitude is everything when we have work to do 🙂

[@EmmaVoyseyHealth]

Hi Diane! Thank you ENORMOUSLY for posting your content; I’ve recently (last few months) started to build my own KZbin channel; I’m your age and my channel is health related. Just to let you know that I have found your videos super informative and helpful! So many good tips which have upgraded my videos and added to my subs. I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to monetize this year! Your community is also lovely and friendly and make positive comments which is great to find as there can be so much negativity online. Thanks for sharing everything that you have so far! ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Emma, I’m so glad you’re finding g it to be helpful! And thanks for joining in this wonderful community! I’m sure you have much to add.

[@rosalie9474]

A cold, snowy night in Cincinnati☃️thanks for another informative video…you are such a natural!!

[@DianeMoore]

Ha, I don't feel like a natural, but I appreciate you saying that! Hope it's helpful for you as you probably have some more cold, snowy nights coming to make videos 😀

[@donnasee5195]

Yes Diane please make more videos on how to grow my channel. I'm taking steps to get up and running. Do you have any tips on the very first video?

[@DianeMoore]

Hey, thanks for connecting, Donna! Yes! Just make it and post it! :) You'll probably hate it. But it will be done. And your first one will be behind you. And you can experiment with topics as you go. There is nothing at all magical about the first one - just do it!

[@donnasee5195]

@ Wow Diane, the way you responded, I feel like old friends just chatting. I didn't read all your comments and replies but you treach everyone like that. You're totally awesome!

[@LivingWithChronicPainAndBeyond]

Hi Diane! Ok. You've convinced me. I'm subscribed now. I really like your energy and tips. I've been watching you a month or two. I liked you right away👍

[@DianeMoore]

Well that's really kind of you, BA. I appreciate you watching! And so glad you're convinced now - you can do it!

[@sidedishesandmore]

I sure did relate to the first minute of what you said! I'm still struggling, and I have tried so hard. I'll keep trying and hopefully I will keep learning and doing better. Thanks for the tips!

[@DianeMoore]

We learn and improve and grow…. Just by keeping at it. And I’m glad you’ve are! Your recipes look delectable 😋

[@sidedishesandmore]

@@DianeMoore I appreciate your encouragement. Thanks so much!

[@debbieward-crochet]

Thank you for sharing. Though I am not planning to do and You Tube other than watching, subscribing, and commenting, I find you channel very interesting. 😊

[@DianeMoore]

Well, Debbie, that's wonderful. Thank you! And who knows, maybe you'll change your mind someday :)

[@RealJulianaInspiration]

Great video as usual. As per finding a niche and audience, I am not there yet. But I will consider your advice in reapect to each content I create to target specific groups.

[@SimplyCharlie-fc]

Hi Diane you really are inspiring and if it weren't for you I don't think I would have created my channel! You touch on how to do some of the technical stuff and I was wondering if you could do a video on more detailed accounts of uploading a video onto the channel and all the options there are when doing so. I am a very step by step person and struggle when a step is missing. I have put up 2 short videos, but really just guessed on most of it by trying to follow what others have done. Not to mention don't even get me started on descriptions and what should be in there and what has to be in there regarding if you mention another channel or use music or a clip from something you came across...it seems overwhelming and I'm sure I'm just overthinking...but....😅. Maybe you already did a detailed video and I just missed it.

[@DianeMoore]

Hey, you're pushing through and trying - that's what matters! I havne't done a step by step one yet, perhaps I should. Keep trying and learning and growing! It's the only way to get better. Say hi to Charlie for me!

[@SimplyCharlie-fc]

@DianeMoore thanks Diane I will...and Charlie says hi back😀

[@SophomoreSenior]

Thank you so much! You continue to inspire and help new creators. 🙏

[@DianeMoore]

You’re welcome! Hope it continues to help in your efforts!

[@FreezerFillersTV]

Heck yeah! Thanks for the advice. We keep plugging away, and hope we all make it there someday!

[@DianeMoore]

Hope it’s helpful for you! 🦌

[@Mznola]

You've definitely captured my attention. I can watch your videos continuously and I'm learning from them as well.

[@DianeMoore]

Well, I'm certainly glad to hear that, mz. Nola - I will try to keep putting out stuff that's (hopefully) helpful!

[@mdlovemj4ever]

thank you, I have learned so much from this video and your channel, you are awesome :)

[@DianeMoore]

Aw thank you - I'm loving that you're learning! Don't stop til you get enough ;)

[@TamandFam25]

I started my healthy lifestyle channel on 1.1of this year. Much appreciation for these tips! You are a wealth of expertise. Thank you for sharing.

[@DianeMoore]

I’m so happy they’re helping you! Congratulations on the new start, Tam!

[@jeanshelbybooks]

I’m just now going for it with my channel, revamping my niche to encouraging others to go for their goals and dreams. I’m inching up with my subbies and views, but ultimately I’m loving this! I appreciate you and your dedication to help small channels like mine! ❤🎉

[@DianeMoore]

Congratulations, Jean! That's fantastic. Hope some of these hints help you to keep moving on up!

[@DianeMoore]

Hey thanks, Juliana. Gotta just keep making videos - I think that's what helps us dial into what the right audience and niche is for us.

[@TheShrinkingShadow]

Thanks so much for this video! I’m going back in my own channel to make some changes. Thanks so much for all the great information! 😊

[@DianeMoore]

Fantastic! We learn and grow as we go, Dana.... hope these hints help!

[@TheShrinkingShadow]

@ 😉 thank you so much!

[@Alwayslearning426]

Good morning Diane, 52 here and the algorithms are working! I must say your spot on with your content. This is great information and I've subscribed. Thank you. ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Well I’m glad for that, Rambler! Hope it’s helpful for you!

[@Alwayslearning426]

@@DianeMoore I will be perusing your other content as well. Thank you.

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Congratulations on your channel growth! Great video.

[@DianeMoore]

Hey, I appreciate that, AJ! And I've never seen a channel about worms before! :)

[@AJsGreenTopics]

@DianeMoore I'm a cat and worm person. 🙂

[@bakebottlecook]

Love the video Diane. Very helpful indeed!

[@mysterymichaelman]

Thank you kindly for this, perhaps I do not interact as much as I ought to with listeners. Music industry is also taking a dive. I appreciate this channel, subscribed immediately as I saw your age and background, actually - we need more representation and an algorithm recommendation change on this site, particularly for the older or more working class audiences so this is absolutely lovely! A hearty cheers

[@DianeMoore]

Happy to have you connect here, Michael! We’ve got so much to offer others on social platforms like KZbin

[@denisehookswellnesscoach]

Thank you. Great info so helpful as always. Where do you like getting your video clips and pics from to use in videos

[@DianeMoore]

Hey thanks Denise - truly help it is helpful for you. Most times I’m just grab a video on canva and trim it down to be shorter

[@chalmer31]

The 15-second rule is SO true. Just yesterday I waited almost a minute, and the YT-er was *still* telling me what they were going to be telling me. Gah! I'm OUT. Also, the last bits of gear have arrived! My mic and overhead (jerry-)rig are ready to go. I'm so excited. Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration. ❤Diane rocks❤

[@DianeMoore]

Yee haww, you're ready to go! That's tremendous! You can do it. And you waited almost a minute??? Ha, I'm not that patient

[@disney_entusiasta1296]

50+ here! Will love to start a channel but it is hard for me to define my target audience. I have tons of ideas but sometimes it doesn't make any sense, or maybe I'm too hard on myself. guess I am all over the place and not sure what to talk about. In the meantime love watching your videos and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@DianeMoore]

I hear ya! And you're not alone on that. The video I posted last week (The Only Video You Need to start a channel or something like that) touches on that some. I'd really encourage you to start making a few videos on a few various topics. Find out what feels comfortable for you to talk about. And then post them and see what happens. You definitely have room to experiment some wheny ou're just starting. As you grow and go, it hopefully becomes more clear what you're good at talking about and slowly.... what viewers will respond to. Gotta just start! :)

[@LilCraftyNook]

Thank you for defining the target audience so clearly!!😄🙌🏻❤ I started my channel when I was 60 and am growing slower than slow. This is the key!!

[@DianeMoore]

I’m glad that resonated with you! Our audience always has to be the center of our efforts

[@MathildaDanielson-v8y]

THANK YOU , THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I LEARN A LOT IN YOUR VIDIO❤❤❤🎉.GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

[@DianeMoore]

That’s wonderful, Mathilda! So glad you’re learning and growing!

[@RinaValan]

Great tips, still finding my way. Thank you!

[@DianeMoore]

Glad you're experimenting and trying! Somewhere you'll find a good fit for what YOU love sharing and what your ideal audience is interested in

[@danielmathabe9248]

You’re spot on ✅✅, imma subscribe

[@DianeMoore]

Well I’m glad for that, Daniel. Thanks!

[@reginahampton4164]

I just love your videos! You're a wealth of information! Thank you for what you do. You're genuine, that's why people feel safe to post comments. Keep on keepin on!

[@partyann3715]

I love it. When I started your video there were only 465 views, less that 500! By the end of your video, 515! Thanks for the great information.

[@DianeMoore]

Well, I'm really thankful you were one of them, Ann! Hope the info is helpful for you and your parties!

[@roddiesimmons8773]

Great Video! Just a note...The process is much easier when you ARE the Target Audience for your channel content. No searching around for a niche etc. Since I was 10 years old and first visited my 2nd mother's homeland of Brazil, I have been in the learning a new language community. Even now 50 years later I am still the only English-speaking resident in our Brazilian Northeastern village. All the techniques and methods for learning a new language are second nature to me. All available with authority to Educate and Entertain in the pursuit of teaching English. 🙂

[@DianeMoore]

Yep, I agree Roddie. And I think I'm pretty much in that boat too. Sounds like you've got a lot of valuable info to share!

[@Ragamuffinpiper]

Some very good ideas. As an audio engineer, thanks for putting it first. 👍🏼 I have tried to research and follow the stats available to help create what viewers seem to like. My most valued advice, be genuine in the material. 2nd most important, reply and interact. (It really is the best part of it all). It was valuable to watch along with you as you confirm what I've learned and "tried" to implement. Thank you for positive reinforcement and encouraging us to have fun.

[@elsewhereandbeyond]

Thank you, Diane. Your experience is invaluable. Especially the 15 second rule, I'm taking it onboard!

[@DianeMoore]

So glad it resonated with you! Yeah the first 15 seconds make or break 💥

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Great points Diane! Enjoyed this

[@DianeMoore]

Wonderful! Hope they're helpful for you 😀

[@RetiredLovingIt]

@ we have been doing KZbin 4 years and have learned so much and have much more to learn. It’s our retirement hobby. 😊

[@AtHomewithCrystal]

I just started my own channel this week - have only made one video so far, so I'm grateful for the advice you offer. Thank you Diane!

[@DianeMoore]

That’s wonderful, Crystal. I hope this info is helpful to you!

[@AjaMarjorieTV]

Ms. Diane!! This video was awesome. My channel is slowly growing. Just looking for ways to grow. You gave some gems! ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Love that you’re keeping at it, Aja! You’re a busy lady!

[@AjaMarjorieTV]

@ Yes! I’ve been so busy!! I’m still struggling with a niche. Any suggestions? I think I need to work on audience retention. In your video you had my undivided attention. Idk how to do that!! lol

[@neveragetv]

Hello there...

[@AjaMarjorieTV]

@@neveragetv Hello!!! how are you

[@SterlingCaporale]

This came up in my feed! Nice work Diane!

[@saltaeb99]

Nice video. You seem like a real person. It took me 4 1/2 years to get from 120 subscribers to 1000. I’m at 3000 now. Still a struggle, but I keep going. I like making videos. I know I’m talented what I’m doing. Cannot edit on a computer. Can’t figure it out. But I keep going on my phone.

[@DianeMoore]

I think I’m real…. I was the last time I checked 🙂 good for you for sticking with it and finding ways to make it work!

[@saltaeb99]

@ Thanks.

[@LifeStarringDeb]

@saltaeb99 you sound like me. I do everything on my phone. I’m 2 years in and have about 900 subs. But I’m not going to stop.

[@saltaeb99]

@ That’s pretty good. Keep going.

[@neveragetv]

We are many here..know no editing skills but keep on going...

[@FunLearningForKids-i8i]

Thanks for sharing. This is some crucial information. KZbin is really hard. Currently struggling and looking for all the support and information. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Let's push together, let's go. Thanks again.

[@DianeMoore]

You’re right- it is hard. I had a faceless channel that went nowhere… seems tough to get traction with those now that so many are doing it … but I hope you can land on some things that give you a great push forward !

[@cookingwithcaroldianne580]

Diane, I’ve watched several of your videos. Thank you for your welcomed advice. I have been making videos for over three years now. They are cooking videos in my home? I also have a website. I’m pretty green at editing and knowing how to place it together correctly on CapCut, but I’m trying. My question to you is for the new year, should I really continue to go on with cooking videos or go in a whole different area with KZbin? Can you have more than one channel? Thank you in advance for any suggestions. 😊

[@DianeMoore]

Hey Dianne - thanks for connecting. Hmm, you can have more than one channel but you have to gauge how much you can really handle. I personally think it would be a lot to juggle 2. Maybe some of the hints that I share in this video can be helpful to implement and see if it helps to grow views. I know the first 15 seconds is a big deal... perhaps some more emphasis on capturing attention in the beginning? I guess I'm saying don't give up on the current route with trying a few new things to see if things improve a bit. But I LOVE that you're recording and posting and learning.... I would just be concerned that trying to double the work to support 2 channels might make it overwhelming. Make sense?

[@AlexanderSterlingYT]

I’m only 33 but I still love your videos and channel, and a lot of your advice has been helping me with my new channel 🙂

[@DianeMoore]

Clearly, you're wise beyond your years, Alexander! So glad it's helping you as you grow! 😀

[@OffgridWorld-w7f]

As a long-term utube watcher, I agree, with what your saying. I HATE intros & outros. I just started a channel in Dec 2024, I knew absolutely nothing about editing, I'm still learning. Our channel is about our Off Grid cabin build and life, so it's a very specific topic. I have 146 subscribers and am very engaged with my viewers they are becoming my friends. I guess a lot of success is with the algorithm. Thank you for your advice, you just taught me about end screens lol. Like I said I am a newbie and only have my Samsung phone for everything. Slow and steady wins the race.

[@ShariAdugemane54]

👍

[@DianeMoore]

Hey Lori, glad you're with me on that one :) And so glad you're doing it and learning rather than trying to learn everything first. Glad your community is building! Thanks for connecting here

[@MOMtreprenuer-636]

Very helpful! Thank you for putting this out there!

[@KCRReads]

Always helpful info Diane TY. I created my channel, first vid was awful, I hand held my phone and talked. A month later I published the 2nd video and got 201 views and some went back and watched my 1st vid so the views rose from 10 to 83. I felt great! 3rd vid got 6 views. I'm discouraged BUT I remember you saying, give it time. I can't help but wonder what I did right in the 2nd and not in the 3rd when I thought the 3rd was better. I will see how to 4th goes taking more of your advice from this video. Thx! AND I laughed out loud at "not being the scary person"! You are SO entertaining!

[@DianeMoore]

Ha! Well I like to keep your attention 🙂 hey we all have some videos that tank in comparison to others. Don’t be discouraged- keep trying some new ideas and make your titles and intros good. KZbin is far from a straight line of progress

[@Craftingmama57]

Thanks for being honest about all of this. I know you can't much editing with your phone, but I don't have a computer right now. But that card you mention about how you do that and can u use it with your phone? Thank you, and have a great weekend. ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Hey you're welcome. I edit everything on my phone with Capcut. As for the cards, yes - just use the KZbin studio app to upload rather than the regular KZbin app.

[@Hallowmaniacs]

This KZbin journey is a longterm thing, not simply for those that get discouraged and then throw in the towel. I feel like that algorithm weeds out the committed vs. the non committed and then…boom! We are trying in our journey, new videos, shorts, new subscriber giveaway, etc. In it for the long haul even if the initial launch here takes some time. Great video! 🎉 🎃

[@DianeMoore]

You're right - if we survive the "survival of the fittest" we can grow and go! Thanks for connecting.... I always feel like I should wish you a Happy halloween no matter the time of year! 😀

[@Hallowmaniacs]

@ 🎃

[@ManoeuveringMidlife]

Very insightful tips, thank you!!🙏 Vlogs are very hard to grow, so we're just trudging along sloooooooowly....😌

[@DianeMoore]

Yeah there was someone else on here asking about a vlog. I like watching them but im no pro with knowing how to promote them. I’d say as much as you can “specialize” somehow based on location, or a vehicle type, or something along those lines that differentiates yourself somehow, that could probably help. Hope it works for you!

[@barbiemathisart]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@DianeMoore]

Hey you’re welcome, Barbie!

[@ThePrairieChronicles]

Not sure why yt recommended this video, but I watched it to the end out of curiosity. Both my channels tend to focus on what I'd like to see (but often can't find re: content on this channel's content, and absolutely can't find anywhere re: my other channel). Quite frankly, I'm astonished I have subscribers on either channel, and that anyone watches my videos and shorts. My other channel focuses on challenges in life I'm facing and there's perhaps a chance I might be able to help someone else through a weird life maze too, or perhaps inspire someone to start their own channel to share their story, their interests, or what have you. I focus on being authentic, bad hair days and pimples and all. One video featured me talking about being your authentic self while I used pore strips, then a clay mask. Another showed me starting the new year by shaving my head. I agree with you about being authentic and genuine, but I purposely don't have "competition" with other channels and I purposely do the opposite of what many content creators do (such as applying make up while talking and then looking totally different). I'm not looking for views, and have no starry eyed dreams of monetization. All I hope for is that even just one person who needs to (for example) know they're not alone in this or that in life sees my video. And maybe sends me an email or leaves a comment. Or starts creating their own content. I think almost everyone should make yt videos. I'm glad you're heading a channel you like and making content to help others, and I wish you and all your viewers success, whatever that looks like to you / them. I'll be watching more of your videos because, if nothing else, what you say is interesting, you have a pleasant and soothing voice, and views help your al gore ithm. 😀

[@DianeMoore]

Well I’m thrilled that you’re confident in your purpose and reason for creating! That frees you up tremendously to pursue whatever approach you want! And I agree completely that the goal is to connect and help - may your efforts produce much opportunity for that

[@ThePrairieChronicles]

@@DianeMoore Thank you for your kind reply. I think another thing that can free content creators over 50 is that many of us are past caring if we project a certain image or look a certain way. We know who we are, "warts" and all. Many of us don't look our best all the time, or even some of the time any more. Lol. And I for one am not looking for a husband or looking to date. So... no make up or minimal make up, no filters, odd camera angles, different cameras and lenses, pimples, bad hair, shaved head, occasional tears, real frustration, admitting mistakes and struggles is the opposite to a very great number of social media content I've seen over the years. #BeYourself I do admire your consistent excellent hair days, excellent skin days, laser focus, amazing consistency, great lighting and sound, solid content, and fabulous personality though! 😁 And you're over 40! 😊🎉 What an impressive self you are, dear one!

[@Jalias777]

Diane, you are the mum I never had 😂 thanks for being like this.

[@DianeMoore]

Aw, that's so sweet. I truly hope it's encouraging for you! Now go to your room! :)

[@Jalias777]

@DianeMoore 😅

[@sleuththewild]

You are very sensible!

[@DianeMoore]

Ha, I know people who wouldn’t agree with you, but thanks for the compliment! 🙂

[@toshar6898]

Really appreciate your episode this week, quick hits with valuable tips, great value and use of my time. I’m learning so much from you! I loved Tip #4, where you were so animated. I burst out laughing at the scary intro!! Look forward to your show every week. Thank you 😊

[@DianeMoore]

Ha I get a little emphatic sometimes 🙂 but glad it’s helpful for you!

[@toshar6898]

@ Loved it!!

[@ledhit]

Thanks for the Video

[@DianeMoore]

Yo'ure quite welcome

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

And we love seeing you succeed and grow toooo!

[@DianeMoore]

Aw, I appreciate that, Theresa!

[@SimpleThingsGaming]

Appreciate this post. Good luck to all small KZbin channels out there!

[@UncUnplugged-f3i]

Thank you for the information, it's invaluable!!

[@DianeMoore]

You're welcome! I truly hope you find it helpful for your channel!

[@UncUnplugged-f3i]

@@DianeMoore I already have ☺

[@roddiesimmons8773]

Thanx! I am in the middle of the Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson's voice) Masterclass for my three puppets (They have faces, I am the only one who is "faceless"). I hope to spread the word sometime this spring. - Roddie -

[@StefenTower]

Great tips - thank you. If I may throw a couple back at ya... On video, your face looks a little washed out, so I'd cut the brightness down a bit (reduce your face forward light or adjust in a filter) and maybe play with some color grading. On audio, I can hear you clearly enough and I can tell you have very good vocal quality, but the mic position and whatever audio settings you have is making you sound "less direct", like it's almost recording you behind your back with some boxiness. Basically this is why I prefer using a cardioid mic on an arm positioned just so it's getting my forward vocals. But there may be a way to correct the lavalier audio although I'm not immediately sure how (search on "how to make a lavalier mic sound like a boom mic"). I assume part of the fix would be moving the mic down a bit so it's not directing to under your chin. Hope I have helped back.

[@DianeMoore]

Ok thanks, Stefen

[@Oregonyardening]

I’m coming up on my 2 yr anniversary on KZbin, this video was helpful. Thank you!

[@wendemaliani6172]

Me pet peeve is when the video starts out with an apology for not recording in a long time then onto disclaimers!!! Next

[@LilCraftyNook]

Yessss!!🤨🤔🫤

[@DianeMoore]

Oh I agreeeee on that one, Wende! And i click off fast too

[@olivecooke9871]

Fabulous! Thank you 🙂

[@DianeMoore]

You're very welcome, Olive 😀

[@chefstravels8429]

great video, very informative but the most important part I think is to do something you love doing, if not you will just get bored and give up, so make sure you create a channel about something you are passionate about. cheers for the info.

[@niasnarrative]

I love your videos. Im still stumped as to why one video got 3.5k views and my other videos are in the hundreds or less. But people who watch my videos always give me great feedback.

[@DianeMoore]

Yeah, it's a mystery. And things slowed waaaayyyy down for me in December - maybe there's timing issues too? Anyway, I'd double down on topics that are close to what your larger view videos are and push some of those out. Your audience is telling you what they want :)

[@niasnarrative]

@DianeMoore thank you for responding. Will do.

[@JuanitasGrandaughter]

Nia, maybe your thumbnail or title caught more attention for some reason. Look more deeply into what you may have done differently. If you find that, then you can replicate it in future videos just something to think about! Keep going girl!❤

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

Hiiiii. Can I just ask why does your video (literally) stand out so much? The colour and light is so intense - are you filming in 8K? I love it, want to do it myself. Thanks for your videos, really appreciate.

[@DianeMoore]

Hmmm - I didn’t realize it did! Nope just standard settings recorded with my iPhone. Must have had good light coming in the window that day 🙂

[@JOJOUNCLEBLOGS]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@aaronmckinnon636]

Thank you for the ideas and advice Diane appreciate it!

[@DianeMoore]

Sure thing, Aaron. Hope it helps!

[@brucesbees]

Nice! Good stuff! Important topics for sure! Thanks😎

[@DianeMoore]

Hope it’s helpful for your channel growth, Bruce 💥

[@ProsperbyFaithBeyondVision-m4t]

I love your humility and sound advice. Thanks. I would love a one on one with you to offer me some insights on my channel.

[@b.l.wilson9724]

I appreciate a like, a response to comments. There are KZbinrs that don’t, won’t, will never, have never responded to any of their followers. I think that’s off putting. It screams just like and comment to to keep them relevant and that’s all they care about.

[@DianeMoore]

Obviously, I'm with you on this one, BL! Seems like a no brainer to me, but I guess it's not that way for everyone. I so appreciate you all giving of your time to watch and comment! Seems only right that I respond. Thanks for connecting!

[@Grimey_Lad]

A super informative video. A big THANK YOU, Diane! ❤

[@DianeMoore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IamMartinBell]

Thanks for explaining the card thing and end part of a video.

[@DianeMoore]

I was always intrigued when I saw those links float up in the corner, I had to figure it out! Hope it's helpful for you, Martin

[@IamMartinBell]

@DianeMoore I don't have enough videos yet to do that yet. I'm glad you mentioned it. Not all other KZbinrs talked about. So that info was helpful.👍