My First Six Months of YouTube: monetization, analytics, advice etc.

[@graciela.aceituna]

I just need to get this off my chest... at the time of uploading, this video has been finished for FOURTEEN HOURS and I have spent literally all that time locked in one on one combat with adobe trying to export the thing >:-( i take back whatever nice things i said about premier pro we're enemies now

[@JudithARobinson]

I am definitely not your typical viewer! I'm a 56 year old woman from the UK who, currently, watches mostly Minecraft videos 😂 However, in the last few weeks I've been searching for inspiration as I try to get my life in order after a very tough few years, and this is one of the channels that really sat well with me. I don't click on exaggerated expression thumbnails, obviously clickbait titles, or reaction/tearing other people down videos. I like people who seem genuine, are living real, gentle, artistic, lives and who inspire me to make the most of my life. So thank you, for being one of those people 😊

[@graciela.aceituna]

thank you! that's so cool, I'm so glad to be an inspiration 🥺

[@siekierskipaa-nm2ps]

Hi Graciela, I recently went through some rather intense social trauma & I have found your channel to be very peaceful place I can go to calm down when things are difficult; thank you for doing this & I hope things continue to go well for you!

[@graciela.aceituna]

i'm so sorry to hear that, i'm glad that my content helps you 🥺

[@studyoasis]

I literally binged watch all of your videos after getting recommended your "deep cleaning & reset" video! the thumbnail really stuck out to me because it was just so pretty & easy to read lol😇💗 Can't wait for future videos! KZbin's algorithm is so wonky so I hope your other videos, aside from room makeovers, start getting more popular!! there are only so many times in 1 month you can change up your room, right? haha im so excited for you!

[@graciela.aceituna]

i'm definitely feeling the pressure from those room videos... part of me is like "whelp if that's what works, that's what i should do!" but i don't want it to be the only thing i can do😂😭!! luckily i really enjoy YT regardless of the numbers haha 💗

[@Lotuph]

Thank you for being so transparant with your viewers! ♥ Really admire that :)

[@gumgum2859]

You and your channel make me feel at home! I think creating something just for others will burn out. But creating for you and others will continue. I look forward to seeing what you enjoy doing.

[@withloveselwa]

As soon as I saw your cleaning video I knew I would love your page! Graciela, you have such a gentle and calming spirit !! 🧚🏽‍♀️🤍 Cant wait to see future content :)

[@kaycamacho.kaylivesgood]

I just found your videos and have been loving them ❤ thank you for the honesty, some KZbinrs are so shady about what they make!

[@lolgtglmao247]

Hi Graciela, i found your channel through your declutter video about a week ago. i was going through a slump and that video helped me get up and be productive. i instantly subscribed and love your content 💗 keep it up!! id love to see a q&a from you or just more vlog style videos. Much love 💖

[@graciela.aceituna]

thank you that's so kind! I'll definitely keep that in mind ;-)

[@ratafruity]

thank u for sharing this! Im always interested to see analytics especially for new youtubers and i personally found your channel recently and wouldve never guessed that youve only been on yt for 6 mths

[@graciela.aceituna]

thank you, that's so kind!!

[@ratafruity]

❤❤ also, as someone who studied Media in college and has used premier pro, i can speak on behalf on me and my classmates when i say even we (who constantly had to make videos for class) try to avoid premier pro and instead use da vinci relsove (which is free) because premiere is such a pain!!! premiere is definitely capable of more but i think for youtube and even all my class assignments, i never had a need for premiere. da vinci exports much faster! even our giant school macs at UCSD would crash using premiere 🥲 i will used adobe photoshop, lightroom, indesign, but not premiere hahahahah :P just a personal recommendation if you ever wanna try :o)

[@softhobbies]

this is THE most helpful video about starting a channel that I've ever watched, thank you!!

[@archivist_tears]

Thank you so much for this video! it's really helpful! I watched every single video since the first one has been published on your channel. I love the style of your videos 🌟Wishing you all the best 💖

[@graciela.aceituna]

omg thank you, i really appreciate your support!

[@sharan.sharan]

Really love your aesthetic! Your overall vibe is sooo cozy and no matter what you'll be talking about, we're here to listen ❤

[@sharan.sharan]

Also, maybe not topic related, but you're looking super cute and your makeup...!! Maybe do a GRWM video at some point 😅

[@hayleyboyd3005]

Hi there! I love your overall aesthetic and vibes of your videos. I just found your page today and you are doing a great job! 🩷🌱🫶🏼

[@graciela.aceituna]

thank you so much!!🕊️💕🌟

[@glowworm2540]

Can confirm, I watch ALL of those other creators 😊

[@wholulu]

How long did it take for your 1st video to go viral? Like a day or week? And thank you I love this advice, this video is actually how I found your channel!

[@graciela.aceituna]

it took a few days to get any views at all, but once it started getting views it skyrocketed pretty quickly!

[@wholulu]

@@graciela.aceituna this is helpful thank you for responding 💕

[@swearbearco]

when you figure out how to create subtitles for your videos can you make a video about it?

[@Blop-blop-blue]

Personally I tend to click on tumpnails that don’t show people, like the ones where you organize your room that focus more on the space and it’s vibe. I also don’t like to watch videos where there’s no voice, since I sometimes like to just have a background noise. I know I’m just one of your viewers but I hope it helps you

[@graciela.aceituna]

that is so helpful, thank you!! it's always really nice to hear from viewers what y'all enjoy

[@weegieluigi]

a viewfinder is the thing you look through or am I wrong? You probably just mean to have a screen that can be turned

[@christinanovelle]

Technically ‘viewfinder’ is used for both

[@weegieluigi]

@@christinanovelle My main language is not English but I’m a hobby photographer and when I shop for cameras and they are listed “without a viewfinder” they “just” don’t have the actual viewfinder but still a screen so I was confused. Never heard the word in this context

[@christinanovelle]

@@weegieluigi when it comes to regular cameras like dslr cams that dont have extendable screens, it usually means the thing you look into to see what you are taking a pic of but most video cameras have those screens and they are referred to as ‘viewfinders’ so it just depends on the camera’s looks

[@karissaquillen46]

medium pretty white girl LOL

[@graciela.aceituna]

the truth is the truth