Lies You’ve Been Told About YouTube Growth…

Soundtrack your vlogs with Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/katie... 🎧 There is a lot of misinformation out there about how to grow and be successful on KZbin. Even the most strategic and consistent creators can get caught up in these false ideas about KZbin strategy - which can seriously hold them back in their growth. Last time we talked KZbin lies - I broke down the myth of niching down to grow, and how that is not the most effective approach in 2024. And this time around, I wanted to address three more lies about KZbin that might be holding back your growth. (And, what to do instead)
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 these misconceptions hold KZbinrs back from growth
00:34 lie #1: vlogging is dead
02:48 you need to find your magnets 🧲
06:01 you need the right soundtrack!
07:04 lie #2: the best way to grow is SEO
08:28 make a video for humans, not the algorithm
09:37 don’t sleep on pre-production! Use this template
10:12 lie #3: more subscribers = more success
11:41 don’t make this rookie mistake!
12:18 it doesn’t really matter if someone’s subscribed to you
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[@LindaNystorm]

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

[@SlasherChick]

I love vlogs. They are closer to reality tv than reality tv.

[@katie]

lol that is so true!

[@Royyamada]

This!!!

[@Leada1ne]

My channel is a straight vlog channel... I doubled down on vlogs when I saw those creators saying vlogs were dead!! My channel just became monetized so... you're 100% right that vlogs are not dead!! Thank you for this!!

[@CatCakeCrochet]

Same! I just became monetized as well and I’m 99% vlogs, they’re my favorite videos to watch

[@Leada1ne]

@@CatCakeCrochet I agree... I just like to see more ppl get from behind the desk more often😔 I'm always actively searching for vloggers!!

[@workinprogresssince1974]

Vlogs are not dead. KZbin is a community and I think that the smaller channels have more authentic audiences and more meaningful interactions. The more transparent and honest your channel, the more people you will attract because there are so many people out there looking for connection and they just want to see people doing real life like them. They don't care about perfect thumbnails, ambient lighting or hashtags, they just want to see LIFE.

[@Porchacaprice]

Yes, thank you 🙏🏾

[@pris_pris]

Nooooo!!! That’s the one thing I love about YT. Vlogs. No consumerism vids. 🚫

[@JustCallMeOlu]

Same to be honest! Love watching them and love making them!

[@Royyamada]

Hey, I just posted my first vlog in a while, and I would love your thoughts since you like that style. 🥹🙏🏻 What makes a vlog interesting to you? Is it the content or topic or is it more the creator?

[@pris_pris]

@@JustCallMeOlu oh nice! Going to check out your channel today! Yay

[@pris_pris]

@@Royyamada oh for sure! I just love the routines, even the non exciting moments, every day things, I find it relaxing to watch ppl vlog their normal lives. Going to check your channel here in a bit 💕

[@Royyamada]

@@pris_pris , you're the best! Thank you for your opinion. If you do check it out, and if it's boring, I would love to get your feedback as well. Haha, I'm still trying to figure this all out. 😅

[@shannonloveofficial]

I WISH my homepage on KZbin would show more vlogs. Lately, it only shows a very limited range of specific kinds of videos that I've watched before, and most times, even if I try scrolling right and down, I just get repeats of the exact video suggestions that appear on the top line. I'd love for YT to share more vlogs with me. Thanks for this, video, too .. great pep talk for someone who's been working behind the scense for farrr too long, with a lot of jitters, getting ready to publish my own videos. :)

[@katie]

something you could try that I discovered recently - along the top of your home page you'll see a list of buttons that are different topics (mine say stuff like "van life" and "travel" and if you scroll horizontally to the end, there's a "new to me" button - it will show you reccos you haven't seen before! there might be some good vlogs in there!)

[@shannonloveofficial]

@@katie Oh, thank you!! I never noticed this before, but usually I'm watching on my TV. I'm on my laptop, now, and I see it (these topics make me feel called out, lol) ... I didn't know this was here!! 👌🏼😎

[@JustCallMeOlu]

Same!

[@Porchacaprice]

👋🏾🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾🫶🏾

[@littlemissshihtzu]

Thank you Katie for dispelling so many of the lies out there about growth on KZbin. I'm Canadian too and I refuse to believe that vlogs are dying! My one-eyed rescue dog and I enjoy making them every week, even if we are a small and humble Canuck channel! It's all about being happy and helping to make others happy in the process! A small reach is better than no reach at all! 🤗 P.S. I love what you said about the value of music because I spend a lot of time pairing the right piece of music with the mood/sentiment of each vlog and I know our viewers appreciate it! 😊

[@EmmaJonYoureWelcome]

We enjoy watching and creating vlogs. We always love your tips and advice. xx

[@BeauRaven]

I definitely enjoy vlogging. I started my channel With searchable content. You are correct very transitional audience.

[@tiffanyodean]

Glad to hear that viewers still enjoy vlogs. I trying to do one at least once a month. Your tips for vlogs was helpful

[@EsmeraldaDeVos]

🌹 we just keep going and hopefully growing with vlogs

[@morningstarhomestead]

Thank you so much for this advice, Katie! I am realizing more and more that the whole SEO thing just isn't true anymore. Some of my best videos have very little SEO value and I thought they would tank

[@katie]

right?! it's so true - it's all about compelling hooks and storytelling now :)

[@ChantelleArts]

I've started vlogging a lot more and am changing up my style to a bit more of a vlog style, it feels more personal and I personally have been watching a lot of vlogs this last year because they're so enjoyable 🥰

[@BridgettHBeauty]

This was a good topic!! I definitely don't think vlogs are dead!! You also gave me something to think about with my vlog topics.

[@RishaBuba]

I have a channel with 44 subscribers,I lost hope probably cz of the nitch thing but watching your videos gave me alot of strength,am so coming back hard on youtube,so help me God.Rhank you Katie.

[@ambermashalreads]

Vlogs will never ever die!! There’s just something so interesting about watching someone go throughout their life, and it can literally fit any niche like you said, reading, living alone, zero waste, etc!! It’s the perfect format!!

[@loveandcocandles]

I'm glad your videos were suggested for me to watch, super informative thank you.

[@TheSicilianLife]

Your straightforward approach is a breath of fresh air. Thank you! 😊

[@luciehawaii]

Thank you. Awesome video❤

[@TatyanaEdgeworth]

This is why I vlog and provide value videos… best of both world 😊

[@Benandmycat]

Thank you , such a encouraging video. How to go about framing your vlogging ! Really great advice !

[@BIJOSEBASTIAN]

Yes vlogs have great future ❤

[@ElisaMariaDesigns]

Love this video. Really good, straightforward advice. Thank you!

[@JavaWalkerWorld]

KATIE... thanks for your expertise 😊. Very valuable. ❤

[@Mindofathinker]

Thank you for this video. I am starting my channel and this was most helpful... Much love Katie 😘

[@kofidotse]

Absolutely agree with you

[@theicangram]

As always, such great content to hear. Thank you for your honest and sincere approach to delivering your content. So helpful!

[@paulantoine1696]

Authenticity is everything in my view... I don't need scripted content, or exaggerated personas, performance etc. Just be yourself and deliver value in the form of genuinely interesting content, even if it does happen to be a niche interest. There are 7.5B people on the planet... there are likely millions of people interested in the same things you are, or share your world view, etc. etc.

[@jenontherunn]

This is sooooo good!!! Literally exactly what i needed to know right now - starting to lean into this way more

[@lifeasnosii]

Hello Katie- i have been watching your videos and finally started my own channel💃 Thank you❤️

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! Congrats on starting your channel!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lifeasnosii]

@@StitchObsessedThank you🥹

[@katie]

yay that's so exciting!! congrats!

[@Donnasdiaryy]

This is so true Katie. Especially #2

[@jeriheggie]

Always a pleasure watching you 💛 I am just preparing some vlog style videos for my channel and I am so excited about them. It feels more natural and fun to film like I am talking to a friend 🤗 Thank you for helping me enjoy this creation process and break out of my shell!

[@biagalletti]

Great video as always, Katie! Thanks!

[@ThatTomboyPrincess]

I love vlogs so much, it gives met the feeling as if I am more personal with content creators

[@Cristian.valencia_]

So good video 👏🏼👏🏼Thanks for the tips. I want to vlog but I am a little anxious but i Will do it💪🏼

[@EileenMurphy]

Great video Katie!

[@homewithbb]

How interesting to find this out. This is such a good video, I'll be making my notes!

[@Holisticallychristelle]

Life of Riza has really inspired me to become a better vlogger. ❤

[@Porchacaprice]

Hey 👋🏾 im a vlogger. Been doing it for almost 5 years and still pushing to grow. Social media isnt the end all be all but it does make you want to give up on it. I pray God blesses everyone with peace and success 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@Channel7Soul]

I'm so glad you said that! I was just putting together some more vlog style stuff again. I definitely need to step my game up. Thanks for this.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Thanks 👍 Katie for this awesome video with great tips & suggestions and I have Epidemic Sound. Love 🥰 the video and love 💓 Katie.

[@MarkusSchaub]

Im very much in the process of figuring it out. I often feel lost and discouraged. You gave me some new inspiration, thank you! 🤗

[@Chauntihanna]

I’m a homeschool mom, on a weightloss journey (down 27 lbs ), rediscovering myself outside of motherhood. Could any of these be my “magnet” ?

[@JiwonHan]

This was so encouraging since I just started vlogging! Took lots of tips from this, thank you!! 😊

[@katie]

so glad to hear that!!

[@arianiuel]

Katie I feel you’ve narrowed down the perfect combo between vlogs and education. The way you teach how to do SM feels like we are FaceTiming and catching up while learning about content creation. It’s a true bliss to sit, watch and take notes with you, thanks for creating 🤍

[@wrightbytes]

I do vlogs on my other channel. I'm only a small channel but still enjoy it. I've made some good friends on there

[@raihanrifat]

Vlogs help to make successful business owner 🎉

[@sergioin3D]

The chair part was cute :)

[@isobels_literary_life]

I'm literally planning a video inspired by Riza at the moment :D awesome to see her here too!!

[@GiaAllAround]

totally not the point of the video but can we talk about how PRETTY your eyes are? lashes and brows on POINT Katie damn

[@boldpicturesgardeners]

Honest opinion ❤❤

[@user-qy5yb4cw2q]

Your biceps are so big😍😍

[@Folktalesbyella]

Great video❤ I hope to grow soon

[@JustSheik]

Vlogs are my favorite videos to create- but I feel like my channel is suffering because of that? But then I see so many other vloggers out there doing well so it helps me to keep going. Plus I LOVE vlogs. I think maybe I just need to kind of narrow down my topics since I’m all over the place… Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥹♥️

[@varabastadagar]

I love vlogs ❤️😍

[@Backroadfarm]

Yay I’m like #500 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CharlotteAInLondon]

Hi Katie, love your content! Am ready to start my channel and would like to join your Creator Club. Is the price shown in USD or Canadian dollars?

[@KitKrafts]

Can somebody help me? I noticed a lot of KZbinrs don’t list their music in the description and I need to know how they don’t get a copyright strike and I can’t afford epidemic sound or any subscriptions so if you have the same issue, please help me out because I want to switch to final pro I need to know how I need to prove that the music is not mine

[@Alohajizelle]

My first real video was a vlog and did so well! I wasn’t expecting it either. 12k views and counting

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

I love watching vlogs! My goal is to start creating my own vlog, I only have 2k subs but I really want to pivot my content into vlogs

[@StubbornToLiveAGoodLife]

ready to take NOTES - ps. just hit 600 subs 🥰🥰

[@katie]

congrats! that's a big milestone!!

[@Cristian.valencia_]

Congrats i have 16 more to reach 600 subs 🤩🤩

[@margot_smokes]

Anyone with camera knowledge know (or think) the opening video is the same camera and lens set up as usual? Maybe my internet connection is a bit better today or something, but I haven't even got to the content yet because the video looks so freaking clear. I had been thinking of getting a new iPhone but I now want whatever is going on here 😆

[@katie]

hehe thanks Margot! i got a new lens recently - it's the Sony 11mm f1.8 and I'm using it with my same camera, the Sony ZVE-10. and I love how it's looking so far!!

[@margot_smokes]

@@katie Thanks for replying! It looks great! As a newtuber I very much appreciate how open you are to share your set up and your processes, it's been really helpful (and educational) 😃

[@nikiwestergren]

nothing is better than an entertaining vlog 🥹 cleaning, planning, resetting or just a day in a life are super fun and i find them so inspiring 🤌🏻

[@QuindelJones]

I love your videos Katie! I’ve been watching for over a year now and have just reached 1K subs with *JUST* vlogs using your storytelling techniques and advice 🥹 thanks for always giving us the real! 🫶🏽

[@katie]

that is incredible! amazing work 👏

[@EveryFurtherMile]

I find Riza to be especially good with music choice. Her videography is stunning, but her music choices are just 😙 🤌

[@CharlotteAInLondon]

Hi Katie, love your content! Am ready to start my channel and would like to join your Creator Club. Is the price shown in USD or Canadian dollars?