STARTING OVER ON YOUTUBE | why I left my 22K subscribers behind

[@Speakingirl]

I also started my KZbin channel a month ago and my learning curve is steeeeep. I can totally see how your great video editing skills give your channel a huge boost. Congrats girl!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thanks so much! And congrats on your new channel! You already have 6 videos up - that's super impressive!

[@humaira645.]

@@AprilynneAlter stumbled upon your channel. Watched the first video and now watching it all. Also, subscribed? Which software are you using for editing?

[@winningtech5]

we're almost at the same sub count. Let's keep going

[@UyghurLivesMatter]

@@AprilynneAlter You are amazing. Subscribed your KZbin, Instagram and Twitter . Are there more information ?.

[@whathuh6965]

You're going to do extremely well on youtube. Currently you're at 55k subscribers. Watch as your channel grow gracefully with every piece of content you upload. You're an incredible person.

[@VickyLashenko]

Wow, this is incredible. I was thinking about reviving my channel, I even uploaded a whole course that I used to sell. But because it’s so off topic to what my subscribers are used to - those video’s COMPLETELY flopped! No I think I’ve completely confused the algorithm. This inspires me to start fresh. Thank you so much for sharing your story! And you’re right, you’re an incredible educator! I’m a new fan!

[@rabbith0led]

This video has spoken the whole struggle I've been through! I was also thrown into a niche I had no interest in due to one video getting millions of views, which completely transformed the direction I took it to feed my subscribers - but not myself. I'm also great at making videos, but I didn't know the niche I wanted to be in. I'm glad you found another path, and it seems like it's picking up. You have given me more confidence to start fresh someday soon. Subscribed to follow your journey!

[@clarisebehr]

I started watching this video a few days ago... she was on 19K subscribers.... today she's s on over 20K... impressive!

[@YinTeing1]

Wow, this is by far the best video I've watched that gives an indepth analysis, with personal experience about pivoting vs starting new channel. Really really makes sense. Glad I find your channel.

[@yourfravourite]

Even if it took you some step back, it'll be worth it - I discovered you today, now I'm following and tomorrow I'll watch every video :) Good luck in your "second climb up"!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much!! I appreciate that more than you know 💙

[@sarahandthewolf]

I just started my channel yesterday and am so inspired by your journey and storytelling. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. My video number two should be much better now! Thank you!

[@CCOMinistries]

The input bias! I see it! There it is! She's literally showing us why we haven't stopped watching.

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you for this video, im going through a niche pivot at the moment and it's painful watching my engagement rate drop dramatically! I decided to stick with my current channel. Let's see how it goes!

[@cassyparlefrancais]

I just discovered your channel today, and I truly believe you are the angel I was waiting for haha I started my educational YT channel in March this year and I'm on such a learning journey when it comes to creating good videos.

[@JazzReadsBooks]

I've had a channel since high school and just decided to start a new one since I no longer felt aligned with my audience/content, it feels like a fresh start!

[@SimplyForrest]

Ooh you make me wonder if I should start a new channel. But I do need to figure out my niche. Thank you for your info! ❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

Niches are so important!! I'd definitely recommend getting your niche solidified before starting a new channel - good luck!

[@orsinipictures]

Great video! I was surprised at how pivoting content on an established channel could actually hurt you in the long run. It's been a struggle trying to grow my own channel. Just when I think I'm on the right track with a video that gets a decent amount of views... the next flops. But it's inspiring to see you've found success with not one but two channels. So thanks for that and keep up the awesome work! 👍

[@FernandaGouveia]

Girl, you are a great storyteller! I'm sure this channel will grow fast! I will need to start again as well, thanks for inspiring me (:

[@ChuckHaney]

Another reason to keep the old channel as it was is that there may be something in the future that you do have an interest in that would fit in with the NFT crowd. You aren't passionate about NFTs, but you should keep an open mind toward adding to that channel in the future. Maybe even actively look for things that could be put on that channel, even if it's only a few times a year.

[@padmeasmr]

Thank you. I decided in the last days that I am going to abandon my asmr channel for different reasons: my language content that blew up isn't what I wanted my channel to be about. I tried to make more videos I enjoyed but they aren't working and then I thought about just doing language content for the money, but I don't feel enthusiastic about it + I think after 2 years and more than 100 vids (included those I privated) I kinda burned out. In a way it's become part of my weekly routine, I can see I love KZbin, I can be consistent and experiment and put the work in & I am going to miss it. So, I decided I will create a complete different channel in a year or so: 1. Preparing first and thinking deeply about what I want to put out there and how id like it to look 2. Making it about something I love and that relates somewhat to my skills/dreams 3. Making it more informative and less personal applying all I've learned so far on yt by making videos and watching others 4. Probably associating a blog or other socials to the branding In the end I realised my asmr channel served its purpose anyway: X made me just start and put myself out there X gave me the possibility to film in this house where I don't live alone and kee it private X improved my editing skills & technical knowledge X made me realise I can make it on yt and enjoy it X kept me alive and creative during a year of severe sickness X made me realise asmr is not my path, I don't enjoy it that much to stick to it for years and years, I want to be remembered for something else I already found some sort of niche, and my mind started flowing with video ideas that I would love to research and write about, I also realised what stuff I am not seeing so much on yt that I would like to watch. I haven't felt this enthusiasm since a long time. Thank you for the tips and the inspiration as well ❤

[@eggcellerate]

We’re rooting for you April!!❤

[@NicolasMoy]

You've got great content! Definitely will be coming back to learn more tips ❤

[@emildevedjiev6507]

Nice content, Aprilynne! Good luck with your new channel. We've started our new channel a few weeks ago as well. Happy to see your future videos!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Emil! I really appreciate it!

[@NancyTaylor]

Thank you for sharing! This was so helpful 💕

[@shoe-vault]

I also left 55k sub behind on my main channel to start this new from 0. Two main reason, shorts view weren't interested in long format also part of my audience wasn't the right fit for going deeper into the topic of the second channel. Still unsure if the right choice but finger crossed 🤞🤞

[@connectwithchris5360]

I’m your 14th subscriber, cheers to your journey.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahh thank you so much Chris!!! I really appreciate the support 💙

[@victoriavirgo]

Really interesting to hear about how you began on KZbin and your early success. Enjoyed your 90 Day Monetisation series. Would be really interested in hearing how you work on scriptwriting as you are a great storyteller. Thanks.

[@DrBrianKeating]

🎉

[@TamaraMakesGames]

You earned my subscription by saying that you would teach how to make good educational videos. Entertaining videos are cool, but I just can't bring myself to make them. I'm really enjoying making educational content with some fun

[@kozinoart]

So inspiring! I am looking forward to see more content for people who are interested indication niche on YT! Myself personally I just want to help young artists with my videos so they wouldn't have to go through same pains I went through and just want to share my experience. Thats the main reason I started my channel. But because I've never thought of myself as a KZbinr I never took time to focus on things like Thubmnails and such, so your videos are quite helpful!

[@Dr.JubairsFinance]

I did the same recently, so happy that I made that choice, was well worth it. Great work Aprilynne!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much!! How has the change been for you? Any advice?

[@Dr.JubairsFinance]

@@AprilynneAlter I think if it's something you have passion about and pops up in your life often (for example an ongoing thing like weight loss/investing) then it's far easier to be consistent and not be burnt out. My biggest tips are to let the algorithm do it's thing, posting links on social media, from my experience, hurt the channel's performance later on. Also, aim for a very high retention (above 70%) and you will see that your videos will be recommended a lot. And last one is an age old saying, niche down to the most minute and small corner of KZbin, stay there until you can no longer possibly fit there because you're too big for it. Best of luck, looking forward to seeing your journey.

[@AprilynneAlter]

All such wise words! Thank you, I'll take them to heart. And best believe I'll be subscribing to you to support!

[@MyGameDevPal]

I’ve been contemplating going back to this channel 6 times over the past 12 months and my personal enjoyment in the topic has pretty much disappeared. It’s nice to see that I’m not alone in that boat. Keep up the great work, your content is bringing a positive impact 🙏🏼

[@keleabetswemorena6880]

I RESPECT YOU FOR THIS!!!!

[@AprilynneAlter]

😭thank you so, so much!! It's been very hard, but I don't regret it at all

[@AdilMaf]

Been through the same situation with my channel and you described PERFECTLY how it feels. I'm just pivoting to stuff I enjoy (Making money with AI etc....)instead of starting over. Fiscored you on The underdog podcast, great interview btw. Keep it up!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you Adil! Good luck on your pivot - I hope it goes well! It's a tough thing to do, but if you can manage it, it'll be well worth it

[@DrAdaOzoh]

Thanks for this. There's a lot of advice out there that's hard to transfer to potentially boring educational content. Your videos are so engaging and your editing is fun without being manic. Not all of us want to be Mr. Beast. 😁 New subscriber here. Thanks to KZbin for bringing you up in my feed. Came from your video about intros. 🤗

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! And welcome :) so glad you liked the Intro video!

[@tylerjclark_]

one of the best videos i've seen about creating content!

[@trevexplains]

Best of luck, you're off to a very good start! Keep at it, this channel seems so authentic :)

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much!! I really, really appreciate it 💙

[@NgarangiMay]

Thanks for your realness. Looking forward to more content from you.

[@seanmartinflix]

Well that does it. I'm making a new channel. Been thinking about it for a very long time. My channel currently is all over the place. Hard for me to focus on one thing. But that's what works I guess . I've had some blowup here and there at least for me .. I know I can make good videos . Talk about the end of the world the next one is Tony Hawk the next one is cameras just doesn't make sense I wish you did ... but I guess I'll cross my fingers through this I'm starting . Seriously though this video is the straw broke the camels back. I saw you on a podcast and they mentioned that you started new channel but never asked you about it so I clicked on your channel and found this just so you know how I got here.. I have seen you before though.

[@joannahzamora]

I subscribed to you just for this video. Thanks for sharing your journey. 🙏❤️

[@michaelkovalcik2436]

Love this video and resonate with a lot of what you’re sharing. The design, thumbnail, scripting are some of my natural skill sets… but I still don’t have a topic to dive deep in. I work at smart building startup and can see myself getting more into a KZbin type brand for that space over time. I look forward to following along and learning from you!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thanks so much, Michael! Selecting a niche isn't something you can rush. It literally took me a full year to determine mine 😅 but it's well worth it! I haven't felt this energized or in alignment in a long, LONG time

[@laurenball_illustrator]

What an inspiration, I'm so glad I discovered your channel!

[@GodfidenceHub]

You are so captivating. Very easy to watch❤

[@springrolljacky]

I don't normally comment but your a genius!!! Thanks for creating these insightful videos.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 💙

[@KitchenGardenTours]

Thank you for your insight. I watched another one of your videos and found some really helpful action points. Best of luck!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ah I'm so glad! I really appreciate it :)

[@AllLocal.Travel]

wow this is the most impressive opening video of youtube channel I ever watched..

[@CynicalDuchess]

Going through the same rebrand! There is definitely overlap between the niche I’m in and the one I want to switch to so for now I’m on the same channel. But I’m excited to see your journey here!! Good luck to the both of us

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahh just subscribed to you here! That's so exciting - what's your new direction looking like?

[@GiuliaonGasoline]

Interesting story! And it's crazy how fast you grew your channel 😊

[@ConsoleOnyekwere]

Big mark for you dear, ur channel will soon blow🎉

[@GiovannisHowto]

I watched the whole thing. Too engagingly. Thanks a lot. I have a feeling that you are going to get there.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Aw, thank you so much! 💙

[@mimisart]

Good for you for not falling into the ‘pleasing disease’ trap. KZbin needs creators who are passionate about their work.

[@bytejourneycodes]

Make sense, but I have a feeling you going to reach 20000+ subscribers again soon. People can see you putting in effort in most of the things you do and to switch to something that you feel more passionate about is a good strategy.

[@AprilynneAlter]

I really appreciate it, thank you :)

[@maria_usova]

Your channel is the best! Seriously, binging all of the videos! Can you talk more about entertainment KZbin? You’ve mentioned that you saw a lot of content about it. But honestly, I can’t find any. Your Mr beast video was sooooooo helpful. There are just so many Sunny Lenarduzis and Thinks Medias, who advice to create tutorials and how-to-s. But the real magic of people like Mr beast, who are actually the main force of KZbin, is hidden.

[@andfanilo]

Good luck on the new journey! I'll be rooting for you 😁

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much Fanilo! I really really appreciate the support 💙

[@hendrixhein]

Clear breakdown! Thank you for the transparency

[@Yoyoadventure]

Just started my Chanel as well! Your videos are really helpful and high quality!

[@denisdahub]

This was so informative.. I switched from Travel to Finance. I now understand why my metrics are still low .. thanks for this

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheeBlackLamb]

You’re excellent at story telling

[@BreathGuidance]

This is great, I’m excited to follow your journey and grow along with you. Thanks for sharing. Some questions: I’m an educator who teaches breathing techniques, and my content is purely educational but people keep telling me I need to be entertaining to grow (and when I listen to creators like Mr.Beast, it all seems geared to entertainment and not education.) What are you thoughts on how to make educational videos more entertaining and is it worth it if it’s not fully in-line with my brand? Also, do you do any mentoring or have any resources on what you use to edit your videos? I’ve figured out b-roll and other basics, but the animations still elude me, and I like your style! Thanks 🙏

[@wordstolightourpath]

Inspirational. Thank You for this content and for all the efforts.

[@karimasanti]

Wow this is amazing! Do you ever do one on one consulting with growing channels?

[@AprilynneAlter]

Hey! I do that from time to time - send me a DM on Twitter if you're interested! I'm over there at @AprilynneAlter

[@abitofaviation]

I pays off, you have a great new channel!

[@nerdynautilus5373]

Look at you now 🤩

[@BenHirashima]

Wow, you made me realize I made a huge mistake in starting my channel. Years ago, I posted just a few videos to my channel about my Android apps. I had ~400 subs. Then I started posting flying videos to the same channel recently. I'm over 1000 subs now, but I still have a bunch of those old subs who probably aren't interested in my new content. That must be hurting my click through rates. Should I start a brand new channel and copy the recent videos to it? Will my recent subs follow me over to the new channel?

[@elephant999]

this is exactly the channel i was looking for. nice

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching :)

[@chefbrainzetv]

You are brave! Here for it all

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it Makoge 💙

[@VioletEmerald]

Amazing. So much great food for thought.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

Incredible 📹

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you!

[@KathBorup]

This is so interesting! Thanks for sharing your journey. I also want to do work that allows me to be creative and work autonomously! I will definitely be subscribing to your channel!

[@MelissaButticci]

Thanks for the info!

[@ChuckHaney]

You should make one more video on your NFT channel explaining why the NFT rage declined and then, at the end, introduce those viewers to your new channel.

[@GooseCee]

1:45 “only cool people did youtube, only fun people did youtube” brooo what, you literally talked about watching Ali Abdaal and he’s neither of those 💀💀💀 anyone can become a youtuber

[@timothysnow5]

very good insights. thank you

[@AprilynneAlter]

thanks for watching :)

[@andrianicole]

i love your editing style

[@emmettmortgage]

Who does your editing? I love your personal B roll. I gotta up my game there.

[@shearfunsewing]

I'm a small but growing channel & I really love your content. I'm past beginner in knowledge but still learning. I reach out to sewists and I want to bring sewing as a way to release creativity and build wellness to my audience. I want to do educational content and build to digital products (I'm about to do an online newsletter) - and I think that's the kind of YT channel you might want to reach? Those who are education focused? Am I right? Would you be able to help a person like me?

[@nicoleenesse]

This is a really good video. Inspirational!

[@CROWDMUSIC1]

You're Awesome 😊

[@10xAltcoins]

All your videos are great accross your channels, you have great teaching skills

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much!! That really means a lot to me 💙

[@ED-007]

You got this!!!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much!! 💙💙

[@thavlik1000]

KZbin skills development for educational content creators is indeed lacking, atleast thats my experience trying to find it. Looking forward to the content

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)

[@AllGood_Thingss]

Going through the same too, trying to figure out if I should start a new channel from scratch I feel like a hot mess 🤪 but your videos have been so helpful hun I’ve binge watched a few already ☺️ i loooooove your editing !! 🔥 if you don’t mind me asking where do you use or edit the writing/font that slides across the screen I looove that sort of animation 😍 keep up the great work hun and being yourself I can see you blowing up easily 😊🦋💖✨ xx

[@AprilynneAlter]

Starting from scratch is so, so hard!!! I have no regrets though :) and thanks so much! So actually, these earlier vids were edited by an editor, not by me. The videos from the last two months have been edited by me. So unfortunately, I'm not sure exactly what effect they used to have the text kind of "wave" into the screen, but I'm sure it's a preset of some sort! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful :/

[@rahuljha2186]

From where you learned Editing videos ?

[@ammadali9561]

hey Aprilynne can u make video on AI voice over channel can be monetized?

[@Tiia]

I love how you basically did a reverse Ashnichrist :D

[@5DMCREATIVES]

You are brave and fierce this is such a great point, i gotta cultivate a community that likes what I like, I wonder if starting a fresh channel helped the algorithm boost you as a new channel. I wonder if I should starts fresh or just be very careful with my niche to not box myself in like an actor that's been type cast ya know. I have some ideas to make my community feel like a part of the creative process but within boundaries. My channel is core supporters that support me whatever I do some in my niche but my channel is very old and was planning on repurposing it. I just wonder if YT would add like an extra boost to a brand new account that's performing. Clean slate it, very interesting, cos the new channel would serve my stuff to people more likely to want to see it rather than whatever categories it's put me in so far as there have been some pretty random videos hmmm thanks for sharing hey!

[@whyjordie]

I'm considering doing this, I feel like my channel is blacklisted or something....

[@wralith]

Good luck!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thanks so much!

[@antno_2064]

True, if you change quickly, it’ll do bad

[@AprilynneAlter]

Gotta take it slow, or just start from scratch!

[@antno_2064]

@@AprilynneAlter for sure

[@alzbeta.stastna]

❤❤❤

[@DHN_Crypto]

Hey YT this is the 2nd video I've watched. Pump the video 😅 All seriousness, new fan here

[@AprilynneAlter]

Lmao 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it! What are you thinking for your own channel? Do you want to continue it, pivot it, or maybe start a new one, one day?

[@DHN_Crypto]

@Aprilynne Alter After watching your videos, I think I'm going to keep my current channel up and go with the new channel I've already been building in secret. Your point about still getting ad revenue made sense. I've built quite the library on crypto content that will serve people for years to come. As a creator, though, I feel it's time for a new path.

[@AprilynneAlter]

@@DHN_Crypto I wish you the best of luck!!

[@jaimegoesdigital]

Good pivot!

[@Brawlholic]

I once had up to 60,000 subs from shorts views, and was pulling less than 500 views in long form So I deleted that channel (kinda regretting it tho)

[@user-nlvmruu]

in the time I have watched this video you went from 6.96k subs to 7.03k subs 😮

[@DTAGLOB]

As a new KZbinr i have learnt alot from your content thank you ❤ subcribed❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm so glad you're finding these videos useful!! Happy to have you :)

[@DTAGLOB]

@@AprilynneAlter big up your self 💪 keep smashing it I'm here for the long time 😁💕

[@synchronaute]

Hi Aprilynne, I just discovered your channel. You have a very rare talent (from a professional youtube watcher), I give you this : I wish deeply in my heart that you will at some point upgrade your channel into an even more personnal venture, because I am sooo interested in whatever you are interested to share because you care about it ! Your way of presenting Whatever- is wholesome and hits the right spot, you got the algorithm of youtube right but that's not it, your personnality type and work ethic etc.. can only make you rise. So I am very curious what are your passions and interests, the ideas about life, the future, your personnal life stories that made you who you are... what's your highest ideal for life ? No need to change channel this time, just transitioni into a double-channel personnal-youtube at some point, we love you also for you, all people interested in being better at youtube are people who want to share value with others - human beings, so we won't unsubscribe ;p Alright just freeflowing here sharing a bit of my soul to yours. Thank you for the extreme value for creators

[@sachinrao7155]

I am going to restart too .

[@VSLComputers]

Can I ask where you get your B roll?

[@FutureG1190]

Question. What if u do hv a niche u love but within that niche there's a sub niche u dont like. e.g:.I do bible prophecy staff right. n i just happened to do one vid about the pope. the vid got 19k views my biggest video but i dont wanna talk about the pope. my other vids give me between 100 to 1000plus views

[@AprilynneAlter]

Oof yeah, that's pretty rough. You have 2 options here: 1) ignore the Pope video, and keep making your own videos, and 2) unlist the Pope video, and keep going on with your videos. A very popular video in a topic you really don't want to talk about may end up hurting the performance of your other videos. But, if the topics are similar enough to each other, it could work out in your favor long-term!

[@FutureG1190]

@@AprilynneAlter Im sitting on 2800 watch hrs with 500+ subs. Pope vid gave me 1000 watch hrs alone 200 subs. all my other vids gave me the rest. sub niches are tricky man. Went all the way to ur first vid by the way. was bunging ur channel. great content

[@VENALUNAS]

ure awesome

[@LearnYorubawithIfeoluwa]

Nice content

[@97lauraca]

Im growing my educational youtube video!

[@ohbacademy]

do u do any 1-2-1 coaching?

[@AprilynneAlter]

I do! You can DM me on Twitter if you're interested - you can find me at @AprilynneAlter over on Twitter :)