Why no one is watching your vlogs (and how to fix it)

[@OlgasBritishFells]

You are the only person on You Tube I actually find helpful, like you are genuinely wanting to help rather than just earn views like Think Media or any other channels that make views by people wanting more views. I love listening to you even when it's not just to learn how to improve my you-tubing, but to learn different ways of looking at things so thank you, Katie. So massive like, I wish I could give more likes. I watched it twice. And will watch it again.

[@marthaharrisofficial]

I agree she is awesome! I have watched this video about five times😊

[@Parker-Green]

Agreed!! She and Cathrin Manning feel way more legit with their advice.

[@DuaneGundrum]

I'm a public speaking professor, and the "speaking to one viewer" concept is something I try to teach to my students in every class. Some get it. Others just don't, no matter how many times I say it. The funny thing is that when you said this in your video, I just realized that I've kind of forgotten that in my own videos. That's something I'll be focusing on again, and it's ironic considering how many times I say it to my students.

[@simplyylanice]

Katie thank you for this. I can’t tell you how discouraging it is to constantly put out vlogs and wonder why they aren’t getting views. To top it off I watch these KZbin educators who pretty much all say “Stop making vlogs cause nobody cares.” Your video makes me feel seen!

[@katie]

I'm so glad to hear that! I personally love vlog style content - it's what I love to watch so I know there is an audience for it, it's just all about learning the right tactics and strategies (and building your story-telling muscle!)

[@dejalivingston]

Definitely don’t listen to that advice. I’m a beginner KZbinr myself. But from a consumer stand point I love watching random videos of people just doing everyday things. & I feel like other consumers do as well. Just have to find our community is all. Good luck.

[@ChloeTheePayne]

@@dejalivingston i love to remind myself of that when i'm in doubt about my channel too- as a viewer, i love to watch vlogs! as far as guiding principles go, i think that striving to make the kinds of videos we like to watch is a great place to start 😊

[@tracecasey]

Absolutely agree!!

[@JustSheik]

I'm going to check you out right now :O!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Katie you might never see this, but I watched this video when it first came out and taking your advice completely transformed my vlogs. I've doubled the growth of my channel in 3 months and have way better engagement all thanks to you!! Don't stop making videos they are so great! ❤

[@katie]

hey Chelsea! it makes me so happy to hear that!! I'm so glad you've seen that growth ❤

[@BriarRoseAtelier]

I really loved your intro to the "story format" for vlogs... I'm definitely going to research more into this but would love to see more in-depth videos from you with tips on how to approach this.

[@XOChristianaNicole]

The timing of this couldn’t be more perfect. I am coming out of being bedridden/housebound, for a near decade - while surviving CA’s most deadly and destructive “wildfire,” in Paradise. I just moved back to Paradise, to clean up my grandmother’s property, (as we just had to place her in memory care, when her companion died in May) and plan to live in her motorhome, and maintain her property (until the town kicks people off their own property, whom aren’t building, at the end of April) - being I am, technically, homeless. I’d like to film/Vlog around Paradise, and show people what such a resilient town and community is going through, four years later (the anniversary was Nov. 8th) - as well as how I am getting back on my feet; both, from being removed from society, for so long, as well as after losing my home and not able to go back to the work I, once, knew (I was a hairstylist in Hollywood, before I fell ill). Today I intended to film me driving my (grandmother’s/now my) truck, and learning how to back up her cargo trailers - as to better prepare her property, for easy escape routes, in case any other devastation occurs. Though, also, I would love to travel - so, I am utilizing this experience, as to better prepare me for living on the road. So, I am super grateful for the experience - and everything, which, has come with it. Your videos couldn’t have began showing up in my feed (last week or so), at a better time. Thank you, for making such supportive videos.

[@백루미]

감사합니다 도움이 많이 됐어요 :) - not speaking to your audience in a personal way : 청중에게 개인적인 방식으로 말하지 않는 것 - always saying "and then" instead of "but" or "therefore” : 항상 "그러나"나 "therefore" 대신 "그리고"라고 말합니다. 이거했고, 이거했고, 이거했고 ㄴㄴ 하지만! 그래서! 그렇기때문에! 그랬더니! 이런걸 써서 그날의 스토리텔링을 하라. - telling and not show : 말로만 하지말고 보여줘라

[@pastichehaus]

I don’t vlog but I do make videos and every single one flops. 😂 I finally came to terms with it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I do start every video with “hey guys” tho 🤦🏻‍♀️ so I will take your advice to heart. ❤ Thanks for the tips.🙏🏻

[@RealChatWithKat]

This is a great tip, talking to one person not a group. Thanks!

[@cristiedust2]

It’s not often a video has me walking away feeling like I legitimately learned something new, let alone many things. I never comment on anything and I’m only like halfway through the video and just had to hop on my phone to come comment and say THANK YOU!! This is so so so helpful!!

[@katie]

that means so much to me! thank you ❤

[@courtclimbs]

After two years of consistently posting on KZbin and watching tons of “make better content” type videos from various creators, I was really impressed that two of your three tips made me think about the way I produce my videos and generate ideas on how to make better content, so thank you very much 🙏

[@omahana4392]

This is the first video that talks about "how to" with vlogs that genuinely showed me where I'm going wrong and helped me. I'll keep all these tips in mind FOR SURE. thank you sm for this ♡

[@starta]

KATIE!!! This was so dope. I've been saying the whole refer to the audience in second person thing for a minute now, and legit thought NO ONE ELSE thought like this as well haha Nice to see I'm not alone in that line of thinking. Also, totally did not know you were Canadian/Torontonian as well 🤯 Def subscribed, and look forward to watching more of your content 🙌🏽

[@authenticallyadhd]

This was so helpful! I just took a week off from creating vlogs bc I was feeling discouraged and burnt out. This was very encouraging 🥰

[@askjudah]

I find your information extremely helpful and it could apply to more than just vlogging. I love how you give examples and practical applications that your competitors don't give much of. I think this is your strongest asset. A big thanks to you.

[@jessicadukharan]

Katie, I LOVE tip #2 and how you explained it (verbally and visually). I’ll keep this in mind when creating content. I also agree with tip #1. It’s better to speak to your audience as an individual person instead of a group of people.

[@laurentiatania]

This tips are actual GOLD! This is something that everyone - every vlogger needs to see regardless of their expertise, because WHOA!

[@lydiasvlog1007]

this is literally the first video i have watched about practically know what to do to create vlog videos and to make it a wow video! especially the "and then/but therefore" part! i found this very helpful! thank you for making this video :)

[@theedonn]

honestly!

[@chrisantadelao]

Katie you are a goldmine! I've always known since the beginning that my storytelling would be what I needed to work on the most. I love vlogging and I love sharing my experience of motherhood through my lens of vulnerability and failing a lot! But telling my story in a way that's captivating is hard for me. I've watched videos on how to be a better vlogger or why people aren't watching you and so on and of course, everyone mentioned storytelling but did not go in-depth on what it means to be a great story teller! You have helped me see it clearer and I thank you so much! 😍

[@sandraking856]

Katie you are amazing! Your videos always give instead of just want to get likes! You truly teach and give value without expecting anything in return except for your watchers to succeed. You are a rare jewel, keep shining!! Thank you Katie!

[@raulgolfs]

Documenting your journey around something you’re passionate about can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Vlogs are a powerful way to share the story you want to tell and to connect with others who share your interests. Putting yourself out there can feel challenging, but it’s also one of the most courageous steps you can take. Embrace it, you never know who you’ll inspire along the way!

[@ayleenzavala13]

I just started my channel officially recently and had posted 2 videos. I definitely see how my videos fall under the “and then” way of vlogging which isn’t interesting. I was thinking of deleting them completely because I started telling myself “nobody cares, why would they watch your videos?” So thank you so so much for making this video on how to help with getting more views!

[@jemiinii]

Girll thank you so much for this video! It feels like I have a friend telling me everything I'm doing wrong and guiding me to become better

[@euphoricnaturalsapothecary8121]

Great video and even more excellent is showing not only a practical example but contrast in your examples. All the videos out here seem to be missing this. Your video is the first I have found that does this. Awesome job

[@Chicagoings]

😍This was CRAZY helpful! Seriously! Transitioning from "and then" to "because" and "therefore" has completely changed the way I see editing. ThANK YOU!

[@heyraerae]

Thank you for this! I'm not sure my video style necessarily falls under "vlog", but these tips apply regardless and give me things to think about when creating content and framing my stories!

[@ChloeTheePayne]

i love this emphasis on vlogs as STORYTELLING more than anything else! i feel really lucky that when i started creating vlogs recently it felt so organic BECAUSE there are so many other excellent vloggers (such as yourself) who have DEMONSTRATED this and made it feel intuitive for those of us who have been watching this content for ages. it can't just be a list of events, there's gotta be an arc to it. that's what i love most in the vlogs i watch, so i'll keep trying to emulate that in the videos i make... good luck to all of us trying to have fun and find our style!

[@jessssalemme]

Loved this one. All realistic, applicable tips that i can implement in my next videos!

[@marisraro]

Love the but/therefore example. I appreciate the effort to not only explain it but to show us in real action.

[@Joy.Igbokwe]

Katie you are a star. Thanks for giving practical examples. I’m glued to your channel

[@raquelgarciaevans5557]

WOW, the example of the storytelling but/therefore is great!!! Thanks! Wanted to understand for a while and you made it really easy.

[@Wanderandflowbudgets]

Thank you for this! It just gave me the boost I needed to start a vlog. I wished I started it this year at the beginning of me aspiring to be an expat and self journey. Definitely gonna start documenting more now for the big things ahead!

[@ChloeTheePayne]

wow that sounds super exciting, rock on! that's a big part of why i started getting into vlogging too, the best versions of this type of creativity have an element that almost like journaling or scrapbooking. just a fun creative way to reflect, document one's life, learn more about oneself 🥰

[@esthert743]

This was so so helpful. Especially because I keep hearing that storytelling is powerful & never understood how lifestyle vloggers who are just showing their day, are telling a story and how is it benefiting their viewers. Your example answered the question I’ve been asking allllll day lol. Would love more storytelling related vlogs :) thank u so much for sharing

[@smokebruster]

Thankyou Katie this is what I wanna know. I have been struggling for so long. I put so much of energy and effort to make vlog but nobody sees it. I think there are more depth on this topic like how you edit and expose to your audiences. That’s also compelling I believe. Like not sitting on 🪑 for whole video. I saw you moving one place to another and the way how you delivered the dialogues is so matching depending on the importance of those stories you wanna express. Keep sharing your experience. Loved watching your videos.

[@williamsworld03]

Katie, thank you very much for explaining and showing us examples to go with it. I’m new to vlogging and I’m grateful you shared these great tips 💕

[@diarynopson]

This.content.is.so.on.point. Thank you so much!! So glad that algorithm brought me here😭❤

[@sandy-bc2to]

I don't even make vlogs so not sure why I'm here but I thought your advice were really well thought out and I found myself saying "yeah, that"s what makes me want to match something" a few times. Also, I think it applies very well in social settings (work/family/friends) in general. Captivating an audience really is a skill.

[@russellmenez]

Thanks for all the tips, Katie. Been taking a lot of your advice and have been incorporating them into my new vlog channel. Appreciate you always!

[@BillyKearney]

This was fantastic thank you! i've been doing weekly vlogs & my third week flopped (extra LOL) I'm shook!.... YET I'm still pushing through filming week 4! I'm deff going to implement a lot of these I haven't been doing and see how it goes!! thank you again!! wish me luck!

[@LifeAsIHoneIt]

This is definitely one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen about how to get better at telling stories with vlogging. Thank you so much 🥳

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

def gunna be implementing this, this was so helpful! thank youuuu!! any advice on how to implement vlog aspects into a normal talking head video? most of my content is educational and I wanna spice it up :)

[@clairewulf]

great video! definitely implementing these in my future videos (even though they're more sewing and creativity than vlogs, telling a story is at the heart of everything we do on youtube)

[@pepper.ares.kleekai]

this was SO helpful!! the showing not telling also makes it a little less daunting speaking directly to the camera since less of that footage is wanted 🤪

[@e_velog]

See, I want to vlog like what you showed us at 9:52. I find it fun and entertaining... but realistically speaking, I forget. How do you go about thinking of such ideas and remembering to film a little sentence in a specific location?? May sound stupid but I've been struggling with this quite a bit

[@BeingDaphne]

Great video! I'll have to have more forethought in my vlogs going forward to SHOW an interesting story. Thanks!

[@LegacyArtistsUniverse222]

Excited to follow along part of your creative journey

[@JustSheik]

GIRL~ Thanks for posting this. Love your content and love how you share your wisdom/info with us.... cause if this aint the truth....

[@Young360]

I love your example of storytelling!! You explain so well! I really want to start "another" new channel and your channel is really helpful and inspiring!

[@DenizDerman]

Thank you, Katie! You're radiant, informative and fun as always. I always feel more confident after watching your videos because it doesn't feel impossible anymore. ❤️

[@JeanEst]

thank you for this video 🖤 there’s some stuff that i needed to be reminded of and some other that i should start incorporating (the but/therefore principle especially) 📝 i’d say that a good rule of thumb to build your b-roll footage library is constantly filming whatever feels special in your day, even if you are not in “content creation mode” or it doesn’t occur within a video’s timeline.

[@coachmikkiandfriends]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!! I am new to making KZbin videos. Your insight has been so helpful! As a podcaster this is whole different way to tell a story.

[@EchayumKochum]

Wow. You got a way of guiding or persuading the viewer to your next video card 🤗. Loved it 👍🏻. Many more insights collected from your videos. Thank you so much Katie. I am a newbie 🥰

[@agrubbs7496]

This is super helpful but I will also say I don’t watch a lot of KZbin videos that require my full attention. I like to “watch” when I’m doing chores or driving even so I love the videos where a person is sitting in front of the camera and there’s a small amount of b-roll - kinda like this video. I find KZbin content is so much easier to find than podcasts so I don’t even bother with podcasts. This is all in regards to your last point of why make something a video if it could be a podcast. I think a lot of people feel that way which is why the sitting in front of the camera videos often get more views than a vlog

[@bedhead-studio]

This video made me giggle because I'm learning as I go and my content is still very much in it's cringe era. So many good points here and you made it really easy to understand and digest. thanks

[@JoseAltamirano-jb7qv]

Out of so many youtubers l saw, l really appreciate the way you guide me on your videos. Thank you very much Katie

[@zhathegoat]

This is super helpful. I've been doing way too much talking. Thanks a ton !

[@DanyLassard]

thank you for this video Katie!!! i’ve been thinking about starting my own vlog but i’m not sure whether to do it here on youtube or on tik tok… either way these tips were VERY helpful!!! keep on doing this amazing job 🙌🏼👏🏼

[@MadMatthies]

This is so helpful ahah - I literally have been trying to figure out what I am missing. I’ve made videos, but when I watch them back I’m like.. hmmmm but that but/therefore trick seriosuly is game changer! I’m going to be thinking of this now all the time. Gives you a good guideline

[@heidimull]

The way you transformed the storytelling of the vlog example is incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@canadianhomestead5]

My first channel Gifford's Honey Farm we were showing everything we did on the farm. People wanted to see the bees only because of our farm name. They didn't like it when we were posting things not related to bee keeping. So I now have the second channel Canadian Homestead cooking with real food. I use it to teach people everything else we do here in Canada to survive.

[@maudfischer5315]

Your examples are so helpful ! This video is so concrete and accurate. Non bullshit, only good pièces of advice . Thanks ❤

[@val_souza]

This was a super helpful video! Subscribed and excited to watch more of your tips and tricks to storytelling :)

[@GiddyupMimi5]

So glad I found you, Katie! I'm ready to learn and try something new. You approach is patient, clear & helpful.

[@SwirishStories]

Hi Katie, these were really helpful tips - I particularly like the but/therefore one. Seems like an easy rule to keep in mind when you're gathering B-roll to remind yourself how you can keep the story interesting. Thanks!

[@GenxGypsy1968]

Oh my gosh, the "but/therefore" rule is amazing!! I've been trying to work on the storytelling aspects on my channel, and this makes Sol Much. Sense! I'm going to try working on it daily, not just for specific videos so maybe one day it will come to me naturally 😊. You're the best, thank you so much for sharing!!

[@bostonfilipino]

Gold! New subscriber! Thanks! I’ve been getting super bummed stuck at 650 +/- up and down. Was gonna quit but I’m gonna try this!

[@Simplee_Shan]

I love the way you explain things. Thanks for sharing.

[@sofvasquez]

this is some amazing insight that i haven’t heard of!! loved this

[@awesomemeg]

Katie!!! This is so good. You are a GREAT teacher. Thank you!!

[@trieciadenise]

THE FREAKING VIDEO I NEEDED!!!!!!!! THANK YOU! LOVE YOU LONG TIME😄

[@Lord_frosted]

Thank you for making it so easy to understand 💖

[@SierraMysteria]

This is so helpful, thank you so much for this! I'm implementing it now in my next video, this really opened my eyes!

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

This was SO helpful, thank you!

[@Itsbigcyn]

The art of storytelling. Thanks for helping me gain some clarity today Katie. Brilliant video 🎉

[@takusletters]

I love how you gave me the answers to the questions I was just asking myself after uploading my latest vlog. Perfect timing! Thank you for this

[@pimp_diverseentertainment3054]

Katie what’s up! Helpful tips as always thank you for helping us grow💪🏾💯.

[@fireyuliia]

I think it’s the best I saw on this topic. It’s like mini course. Thank you so much💖

[@Mindfencemd]

Katie…. Thank you. Honestly, thank you so much. I’ve learnt so much from this!

[@ybanzen]

awe seeing the Canada post mail in your notebook! hello fellow canadian! thank you for this video - so so so helpful!

[@KellyLira]

WOW these tips are so helpful! Loved #2 because I’ve been trying to figure out how to make my vlogs less linear and more of a story. Can’t wait to try this exercise

[@rheahalona]

Katie! This was sooo good! So many super tangible and useful nuggets of information. Thank you

[@slena]

ohhh this is super helpful! one thing i worry about with using footage from storyblocks or else in vlogs is that i sometimes worry that it might come off as inauthentic? like is it realistic for me to have a drone shot of a city, doesn't an establishing shot of a landmark or the train station serve the same purpose you know? will it genuinely make a difference or is this more of a "nice to have"? i understand storyblocks more for video essay types where you have to find b-roll but idk. maybe im just neurotic haha

[@ReefWifey]

Katie thank you so much for your videos! I have learned so much! Thank u thank you thank you!!!

[@daryakinza]

Thank you Katie!! Love your videos and podcasts 😍. Im gonna use your tips for creating a new video script.

[@SWEETODDSANDENDS]

Your advice always makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing! 🫶

[@RonniGschwind]

Thanks for sharing this video! It was incredibly insightful and I'm hoping to implement some of what I learned in my videos soon.

[@MelanieinAction]

I absolutely LOVE this video! I put a pause on my channel because I started flight school to become a pilot but I’m ready to come back. I’m looking to really up my game in story telling and this video was really helpful. I think my videos were a lot “and then” which I see are pretty boring lol

[@athena_barnes]

I feel like I've heard this said before, but not as well as you have done 👏 The delivery was excellent and I learned something new! Thanks for taking the time to put this out there.

[@makenina2987]

Thank you for these tips❤️ I especially find the first one the most difficult😅 I always try to sound excited/fun/nice in my voiceovers but I always end up sounding bored😢 I know I just need to keep practicing and just posting

[@munchlings]

Thank you for this ! Very informative! And for everyone out there who feels the same as me (only just starting out with little views), keep going and enjoy the process rather than the views. Think of it of as saving moments in your life to share with your future self, your family or even future children or grandchildren! 😄

[@Jessica_Talks]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much ❤

[@HeyGloria]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@room.b]

Thanks for explaining with such great examples. It's so important to always have the story in mind when filming and editing too! I can't wait to apply these skills!

[@LegacyArtistsUniverse222]

Thank you for this. I’m about to invest in this service. It’s sooooo good. And more practical than the Canva library (which also has great stuff). Thank you 😊. Loving your channel so far. Thank you for your voice.

[@HeyMishkaTV]

Vlogging is honestly so much work and yes, it stings when you get no views! 💀 Thanks for these tips!

[@givemiamoore]

Thank you for this Katie! This was literally SO GOOD 💛 it’s nice to hear a female perspective- loved your affirmation btw

[@adelineoparah]

This made a lot of sense, I'm going to effect this into my vlogs. Thank you Katie😊

[@GringosRUs]

We are really trying to grow as a channel, and the production is ultimately my task (since I'm the IT department - LOL) but we are struggling sometimes with what works for titles, thumbnails, etc. Like you've said, you pour your heart into something that you think will be awesome and it falls flat. LOL! It's been tricky trying to see what will work each week. I truly appreciate your approach and willingness to share the tips that help build an audience. Thank you. I signed up for the Pro Plan at Storyblocks. One can never have enough drone footage! ~Gina

[@kelz8204]

Excellent video! So helpful

[@MissSparkleSparks]

Tell me what I need to hear lol yeah I do agree with talking to one person minus acting as if I’m talking to a group of people 🤭 thanks for the tips

[@SammiOki]

Even if no one watches my vlogs idm cos I love making them :) still, the title spoke to me on a personal level 😂

[@katie]

yes that's awesome! making vlogs for yourself is definitely a good way to go 🙌🏻