The FIRST Sign Your YouTube Channel Will FAIL

[@memefishofficial]

To all the upcoming creators out there, It took me 2 years to get my first 100 subscribers. But after those first 2 years I grew exponentially over the course of 10- 12 months. Today I am sitting at nearly 40k subs and would advise upcoming new creators to work hard, think positive and catch on to upcoming trends.

[@Demon_Gad_FF]

Nice

[@MrThinkImPossible]

Heck ya. Thanks for sharing. I have noticed the first 100 subscribers were the hardest. This is motivation for sure. Good work on nearing 40k subs. That’s huge.

[@jonbednez]

Thanks for sharing!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Thanks for the kind words. Stay blessed

[@Momen-ceria]

Thank you for the kind word

[@GameplayUploaded]

My channel has been on hiatus for over a month since my revenue dropped by 90% for no apparent reason. I no longer care if my channel is bound to fail. It's hard to deal with things that are out of our control. But that doesn't prevent me from continuing to create more content. I'm just taking time off to spend more time with my family.

[@Somaticyoganurse]

Me too :)

[@TheEngineeringExperienceYT]

I think that's a good attitude. I am creating content to help me more learn more skills like presenting and skills that are relevant to my job. Of course, I hope I get something out of this but if I don't; I don't think I would be disappointed.

[@OriginalDjsGaming]

Probably just the universe saying take a family break,rest and get back at it stronger than before

[@ArtistKnownAsVR]

I took over 400 days off with any explanation but people were stoked to see me come back do what’s best for you

[@RandomTeq]

KZbin is like the gym! Very few people see results quickly, the most important part, is to stay consistent.

[@OhShiitakeMushrooms]

The one major thing that truly kills a channel is KZbin’s favoritism towards YT’s 100 biggest channels with their “rich get richer and famous, becomes more famous” programmed algorithm. Like seriously some dude with a creepy mustache who has over 200 million subscribers probably doesn’t need anymore help from the algorithm anymore since he has an audience. Yet that’s when the algorithm pushes their content the hardest. That seems completely backwards to me. Once a creator gets to say 50 million subscribers they shouldn’t get help from the algorithm anymore. But it definitely helps to be buddies with the KZbin IT people who programs the algorithm. Definitely a lot of insider information being shared there.

[@theanonymousbear]

I personally think the number one thing that kills a channel is using services that promise subscriber growth or more views (especially if you buy them). It’s a short term gain for a long term loss because it screws up your audience also watches section, you have a lot of inactive subscribers who aren’t watching your videos which screws you in the algorithm, and all it does in the long run is boost your ego.

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

You may be right, I revamped my old channel so while I never bought my subscribers, a lot are inactive. Its been an uphill battle w the watch hours for sure.

[@JigglyRuff]

I've never will buy subs and views or use anything that's is artificial which is against the youtube terms of service, nothing beats organic growth.

[@sbkajang]

I totally agree with you. There’s definitely a short term dopamine ego boost, but at the long run it’ll kill your channel. Such services do more harm than good as they often seem to promise. That’s not to mention the financial strain on you. They can be pretty expensive.

[@vidIQ]

That's a very fair point! Don't buy subscribers!

[@JigglyRuff]

@vidIQ yes it's a blasted scam let me tell you that.

[@dream-journals]

I will never give up. I put my heart into my content. I'm my own fan, and I don't care. It takes time to understand who you are as a creator and who your audience is. I'm taking my time.

[@MellowMutant]

Well said

[@LTtvCombatSports]

Facts

[@NandiCollector]

*That's the right spirit to become successful. :)*

[@wattsusdecorate5637]

Yesssss!!! I love this!!!!🥰🙌🙏💖🫶

[@_MosMos_]

all the Best!

[@chicanoinparadise]

3:37 i have a friend who is a fitness guy and uploaded a progress video which a famous KZbinr picked up and shared on his channel. The result was he gained over 5k subscribers in one week. He then felt pressured to create more fitness content for his new subscribers. He did and lots of it, he got burned out. It showed in his videos his views went from over 50k to the low hundreds all the while still having those 5k plus subscribers. Long story short… he still has over 5k subs but hasn’t cracked 1k views in months. Thats proof that subs don’t matter. They can simply mute their notifications and check back with you at their leisure.

[@peggyrustler]

Not a nice situation, it's not easy

[@DOMINATION456STUDIOS]

Yep that’s pretty much me right now

[@Ke1Creatz]

To every KZbinr that's working hard to make it where they want, you will get there. Hard work pays off !

[@OrientalPearl]

Your talk about the dangers of going viral really hit home. You summed up it up perfectly in the same exact way I’ve experienced this problem.

[@mynamejeffgaming]

Oh no I might hit a million subs aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@RadronSDC]

Your talk of failing over and over. That really hit home for me. I’ve done many things in life but it seems like building a strong community and a successful channel are the hardest things to do in this day and age. Never give up to those who are reading this!

[@markkelderman2439]

You just have to stay hard working no matter what happens, but starting and growing your channel is definitely the toughest part, but the thing is that you need to give viewers the content they want to see, the content they can't live without. Same like business owners give people products they need in their life. Also you have to stay consistent (and you should also use a little bit of Famester to make everything a lot easier. For me, it feels like I am in control of everything and I don't need to worry about algorithms anymore). Good luck to everybody.

[@cheesepop7175]

i'm just confused and don't know what videos to make

[@AfricanDominican]

Giving my audience what they want can be a challenge because of my channel format... Vlogs and different topics related to my channel. I think niching down to one topic is key... But I can't niche down. I believe Famester is the MAIN key; if your audience fall in love with you, they will watch whatever you put out.

[@cheesepop7175]

@@AfricanDominican whar

[@downtopdotin]

Simple and amazing answer I like that... 😅😮😮

[@thatnoname]

What if I create videos not for the needs but to entertain, like millions of other channels?

[@Kostandenec]

I am almost 50 and have tried a lot of artistic activities - painting on silk and canvas, sowing bridal dresses, calligraphy, photography... but nothing has ever brought me as much pleasure as being a content creator on YT!!! Thank you for this motivational video! This is exactly the philosophy I share! My channel is still very young and I have a question - how should an European channel be designed, so it reaches US audience? Looks like English titles are not enough... Are there any settings I can improve - like language, location anything... ?

[@edengardeningtowers4923]

To all my fellow youtube creators. Keep recording. Keep pisting. Keep spreading the love.😊

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

❤🙏🏻

[@AgentMoray]

Totally true.

[@xSadShadowx]

This is a perfect explanation of where my issue is right now. I went viral and now my sub count does not in any way reflect my audience and a lot of my videos flop really spectacularly. People often question where I got them from. Going viral was probably the worst thing to happen to my content career because I haven’t learnt enough to follow it up well - slow over time is 1000% better. Thank you for this video.

[@soulkrishnagamer_007]

Yea , Im experiencing this situation recently .. But We have to post content consistently !! And never give up!! , If one video/short doesnt blow up that doesnt mean all of our future videos/shorts doesnt blow up , we just have to trust the content and post and wait consistently!! One day We will defiantly succeed , Good Luck !!!!

[@KendisFX]

The best way to deal with negative comments is with humor. Especially on the internet, people are often rude and say things they wouldn't say to you if they were in front of you. Answer this with humor, then you will feel better and you can turn some 'haters' into followers.

[@joyalmj9331]

When i am depressed about my channel i come here and take all the energies this dude provides Thankyou vidiq

[@itsmeparviey]

Guys don't stop post videos everyday you'll reach where you wanted to be.

[@UrbanFinance-u7i]

I don't care if it fails; the path in life is not the same for everyone.

[@BetterOnTwoWheels]

Your comment about a growing feeling of responsibility as your channel grows is something I thought I was alone about.

[@angrymikko]

Using this kind of fear and anxiety in your thumbnails and titles might get you clicks but is it the right thing to do? As much as I’ve liked some of your videos I don’t think I need this type of energy in my suggested videos.

[@PeakGTAG]

Ok

[@Michal_Bauer]

On my very first video I got one positive and one negative/borderline hate comment. I was like "wow I'm just starting and someone cares enough to write somethinglike that" It was empowering.

[@Huddison]

It took a while for my channel to get going; but regular (weekly) video releases ensured that when it did take off, I had buckets of content already available for my new subscribers.

[@SoulBoostDaily]

There will be NO FAILING in the long run!! Persistence unto Victory! Good luck to all of You on your youtube journey. ✌️❤ From South Africa

[@SallyAtkins]

Thank you so much. I’ve upped my consistency and I’m so determined to make my little channel a success. There’s no denying it’s hard to see very similar creators seemingly tap into the secret sauce and get so much more engagement and views, but I’m laser focused and won’t give up! 😊

[@vidIQ]

Keep growing! You got this!

[@Shadow-Floodlight]

I may be a small channel and I may not have enough time to do what I love, but I love the content I make and put out there regardless of how well it does. Sure I'd love to grow my channel, sure I'd love to be monitized but at the end of the day I make the content because I love doing it and that's why I will keep going. Great video and advice for those who ever seem to doubt their channel and growth, I personally feel it's better to be happy with what you make rather than how popular it becomes.

[@Uplandgrooming]

Love the breakdown of viral versus viral moments. Incremental growth is the most satisfying thing to see on my channel.

[@Hranica8]

My channel will most likely fail, but I don’t mind because I like what I do. Keep it up lads!

[@bottledupchai]

I truly love filming and editing videos. Having enjoyment through the process and sharing that passion is something that definitely makes a difference to me. You can tell when someone enjoys what they do. We all got this. Here to support. 😊

[@vidIQ]

You got this!

[@lime-animates-2763]

@@vidIQHow would you grow an animation Chanel, and what’s my niches cpm

[@jtwob08]

@@vidIQ 38 subs in my first month Is that good 🤔

[@mostthebest7997]

@@jtwob08amazing

[@thetopfootycoach]

I'm trying to my best to just share the knowledge I have in my field, getting noticed is the hard part, i'm new to YT so my editing etc hasn't been great but I'm improving with each video, just like everyone with their channels. All we can hope for is the best and YT will give us the luck

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

Stay strong. It's a process. ❤🙏🏻

[@asiaminddynamics]

I needed this. My channel grew rapidly this year but only after one video exploded and gave me the "wrong audience" and in turn subscribers. Trying to move them back to my original topics i start losing subscribers. In small numbers but it hurts. Still, i will keep going and get different and more suitable subscribers soon again. And yes, i love creating and editing videos 😊

[@MikesHobbyPlanet]

Just don't stop. Ever. Keep going until you have it and you will.

[@ora_thegamer]

As much as I love doing youtube, being a high schooler really does put a lot of limitations, but after working on a schedule that will allow me to focus on school and make videos, I might start improving a lot and turn this into a career.

[@jtwob08]

I'm even going to school next month 😂 with only 38 subs in my first month

[@MmmMmph1968]

If you really want KZbin to become your career, then I'd recommend investing wisely. KZbin is a platform for young people; do you really think people are still going to be watching Mr. Beast when he's 50?

[@RustyBrickStudios]

Mr beast is a CEO of his brand at this point. He is a mega billionaire. He will surely hire a successor if his age limits his channel. This is entirely logical, since his channel is basically a billion dollar company.

[@MmmMmph1968]

@@RustyBrickStudios True. But he is in the 1% of KZbinrs. Most of them don't get that rich and successful.

[@DimensionsAndBeyond]

That was so damn constructive!!! I actually had a lightbulb moment in the middle of that.. can't tell you when that last happened. THANK YOU!! 🤓

[@mrbackwoodz]

I believe that the biggest cause of a failing channel is losing faith and confidence in yourself! Have fun, stay consistent, and only do it if you really enjoy making content! My channel is growing slowly but surely! All good things in time. Keep pushing!!!

[@MrThinkImPossible]

I agree 💯 %. There is a level of belief you must have. If you don’t believe in yourself, how are you supposed to get me to believe in you? Thought process & mindset are very powerful! We got this. Let’s gooooooo!

[@valyaalynn]

The third time I decided to be serious about my channel I BROKE MY CAMERA! Eight months later I decided I would start again with a broken led screen on my camera. Three months of being consistent so far. I can’t see myself while recording, it can be frustrating at times. I’m trying my best with what I have. I love recording, editing, and posting.

[@vidIQ]

It's just a little bump on your way! Keep creating!

[@valyaalynn]

@@vidIQ thank you!

[@MrThinkImPossible]

Ughhhh that would rice me nuts. But you got this. Good work let’s goooooo!

[@OG-Productions]

There will always be people who have to say something negative, Just because one person left a dislike on a video doesn’t mean it isn’t good.

[@Calvin.The.Unfindable]

interesting thoughts there. i enjoyed this video. A LOT. i - we all are doing our best with the tools and info we have right now. the fact we started, and intend to keep going, that is no failure. some might not be able to post for months, due to life! and etc. and may even be a miniscule channel, but the fact we … i started. is a huge win, whilst we (again I) battle with daily life disabilities/mental health/and low confidence etc. we all win because we started some folks might not be able to be fulltime 'tubers, but that doesn't mean fail. never give up, never surrender, . You, YES, YOU, you got this.

[@katie_louise]

I agree, I actively don’t want to go viral. Steady, consistent growth is so much better

[@RuckusRambles]

“Growth doesn’t come from a place of comfort”... Keep enjoying what you do, the right audience will come along. Slow is smooth & smooth is fast, you got this! Have a great day! 😊❤

[@gamemasters]

I've noticed that some videos I make DO get lower than usual views, however, I know this going into the making of the video. Why would I take that chance? Because I'm trying to grow, am trying new things, I don't like static and same. I'm happy to take a chance because sometimes that chance does equal in blowing up.

[@yuupov]

In my short time, I've noticed the algorithm really isn't against you. It's indifferent and just sales your product - that potential lies with you.

[@vidIQ]

[@TheEngineeringExperienceYT]

Makes sense. Why would the algorithm be against you. Obviously you still gotta learn to work with it.

[@ItzShader]

First sign that your channel is failing: you're watching this video wondering why you channel is dying

[@NewZealandBirdsNature]

I was having increasing success with bird shorts rising to 10K views for my best. I then added what I thought would be a series of shorts that I expected to do many times better and to my astonishment my views for everything collapsed to the lowest they have ever been and stayed there. What changed??? My best explanation is that on the day of the collapse I set all my shorts on my channel to only allow audio copying and videos to no copying at all. I seem to be slowly coming back from that experience but certainly makes one think.

[@PoppysPuppyLove]

That’s interesting as i switched my videos to no copying & views dropped like a stone

[@NewZealandBirdsNature]

@@PoppysPuppyLove That's even more interesting, anyone else?

[@MrThinkImPossible]

Sheesh. I feel your pain. You have to be very careful with shorts. It brings in views & subscribers, however can provide a false sense of security as well. 1 short can get 10k views and the next one literally 2 views. Me personally, I have decided to stop posting shorts. This has increased my long for views big time. I haven’t made a short in months. And I’m enjoying the process better than before.

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

@@MrThinkImPossibleinteresting, kind of like do the opposite of what they suggest.

[@MrThinkImPossible]

@@FUNNYMANERICWHITE depending on your audience for sure. Also depending on what “you” are seeking for your channel. Me personally I’m looking for that long form audience.

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Thank you VidIQ. I really enjoy you helping us all out. This KZbin this is tough. The 4k watch hours wasn't tuff. It's the 1k subscribers I'm having trouble with......

[@OmphileKodisang]

Is been more than 3 years now and i still love making videos. I enjoy the entire process from the failures to small victories.. It feels good when 1 person enjoys my video. It makes all the hard work worth it.. That's how i feel about it

[@vidIQ]

That's so good to hear! Keep doing what you love!

[@giddledude]

I personally think my issue is pulling in people to watch my videos in the first place, I don't have social media or any other way of advertising my videos to a lot of people and most of my viewers are people I told directly, though Iv noticed I'm getting more and more just KZbin pushing my video to new people which is good.

[@AgentMoray]

I've noticed the same, so I tested it. I put out two similar videos, one pushed through social media, the other just trusting KZbin to show the video to people with no social media push from my side. Views were initially similar and then the one promoted just by KZbin gained more views over about a week.

[@giddledude]

@@AgentMoray good to know. Over the past month what really helped was getting into the gaming community and my videos have been performing very well since then. Thank you for doing the research as I cannot 😁

[@AgentMoray]

@@giddledude Well it's only one test, I'll try it again - both were movie reviews, one positive and a non-spoiler, one negative where I completely spoiled, so I don't know if that plays into it or not. So next time I'll make both non-spoilers and both positive (as soon as I find two movies I like). Glad to hear your videos are performing better :)

[@doomschlack]

My channel may have failed but I am having fun with this hobby. Keep grinding and learning creators.

[@colsbricks]

I have found that being in a competitive niche like I am, the larger channels will always win, and most of my views come from non subscribers, with little engagement. Its frustrating when you feel a video that could be good ends up being a dud, but if you enjoy doing it then do it for yourself. Shorts have been more successful for me, and I get more views and subscribers that way. I honestly get more engagement on other platforms, I think KZbin tries too hard to be TT, but they will never compete with them.

[@MrThinkImPossible]

Congratulations on having 800+ subscribers. I have noticed views coming from non subscribers. I have also noticed shorts bringing more attention than long form. Personally I don’t want that for my channel. I decided to STOP making short videos. Please keep in mind. I kept my of shorts there. But since then my long form videos have been getting alot of attention.

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

It can be heartbreaking when you put so much work and love into a video, and it doesn't do well. I've been blessed I've got certain people that love me, and comment everytime. I had given up and one subscriber told me he was missing my videos and that I needed to make more videos. Because of his encouragement I didn't give up. And even though it didn't get half the views I hoped it would get I still felt proud of my efforts.😊❤

[@MrThinkImPossible]

@@AnnabellaRedwood that’s a great attitude to have. I had told myself in the beginning if I can reach 1 person it’s worth it!

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

@@MrThinkImPossible thank you. That's so kind of you. I do hope you'll do well with your KZbin channel. 💗

[@Dotcito]

Hello Vidiq, I would like you to do an interview with Royki, it is a Spanish channel that achieved many projects on KZbin. From creating automated channels to the actual arrival of your entertainment channel and the return of use of your money.

[@gamingveteran2023]

Thank you for the reminders to keep it all in perspective. Growth is slow. Sometimes for the better. As long as the Creator is enjoying it, keep doing it.

[@vidIQ]

Facts!

[@Gamer-Sam]

Yes, Passion is important, making & uploading videos on YT have to be the hobby! If you have this hobby, it's really hard to not success!

[@Snitchie]

Slow and steady wins the race, 11 months in here

[@booma2]

Those running educational channels like mine, here's some encouragement: if you start with just 1 subscriber per video, don't despair. Keep posting at least 100 videos. Think of each video as a grain of colored sand in a vast landscape. Alone, it may go unnoticed, but together, 1000 grains create a picture impossible to miss by viewers.

[@xziuto]

Don't rush it. It will happen if it's meant to happen. Just be patient.

[@vidIQ]

Of course! Everything is possible:) Let me also share these videos with you for more inspiration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5_RZIB7e7CCg6csi=9E0zxL270AFFvxfq kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzTaWWojJylgbcsi=SkNcFXyvSE4FVaMz kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fQe3mheambeacsi=jXk_ErNZyF3ryX-E kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJisoaelaMmofaMsi=bWC26hS3Wa6RS_SX kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqXoayYrLSIp5Isi=kGouz3Bkd_ouZFtH kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqXoayYrLSIp5Isi=H7bKpi2h2eM9RlBU

[@ConductorSplytz]

@@vidIQi see what youve done there 😂 love your vids!

[@RelaxingScenery4K]

Just say no to the sugar high and keep cranking out good content.

[@GabzitoHD]

With no intention to "flex", I have 4 successful channels in 4 different niches that were built from the ground up with barely any meaningful "cross promotion" KZbin being "luck" is just a big cope excuse :)

[@tiffanywdavis8128]

This is so good! I feel even more encouraged now! To answer the question, I love making videos and going live. I make time to show up on my channel every week. There was a bit of slack at times but I'm even more motivated to stick with it! The views and people will come! I know they will! Thank you so much for all you do! Y'all are the best!! 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏

[@wattsusdecorate5637]

Yessssss!!!! I haven't been live yet!!! But I do love making videos!!!!🥰🙌🙏💖🫶

[@vidIQ]

Of course, they will! Keep enjoying what you are doing!

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@wattsusdecorate5637 I haven't been live yet, either, because I assumed that I didn't have enough views/subscribers to make it worth the effort. But, maybe I should try, anyway?

[@tiffanywdavis8128]

@@MatthewTheWanderer I sure would. Going live can really help boost engagement and views, get people interested 😀 It took me quite a bit to get to where I am now and it seems to be working. No matter how many views or subs you have, it's good to start going live. Don't give up, keep at it and you'll be famous! 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏😁😊😊

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@tiffanywdavis8128 Thank you! I suppose I should stop worrying about hosting a livestream that no one watches and just do it anyway.

[@Mr.Lex1]

That's almost impossible to believe, but I actually started my YT channel because of you. And now I'm mad at myself cuz I could start even earlier🙃❤

[@Nik0_07]

Personally , I enjoy it . Got a little pressure on it . But come on , being a KZbinr is my dream and I don't want to give up 💪🔥

[@stuntchickentv]

My video that air's in 3 hrs defies all logic in thumbnail. And maybe Tittle. "Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Extreme Answer (Press Play) SKetch Comedy." Id say thumbnail is like a "backrooms drop" experience! (Never done before) pure art!

[@GoodThings4GoodPeople]

Personally a good sign OF success, can be the acquisition of your first trolls. If you are making an impact on someone enough that they subscribe and comment, or even just watch and comment, you're really reaching someone. Thank them for their opinion and watch time :) Although that could also be because we are permanently positive over here :)

[@MrThinkImPossible]

I agree. ☝🏾 I started getting comments like this “how come you haven’t blown up yet”? Or who don’t you have a ton of subscribers on this channel. When I see comments like that I’m like “yeah, you see the skillz growing”😂

[@time4dirt]

lol so true. We knew we were gaining footing when we got our first troll. Just keep creating. Don’t worry about the hating.

[@GoodThings4GoodPeople]

@time4dirt yessir if people are hating or impersonating you've reached a new level!

[@Crosshair9]

2:34 YOOOO ITS ME!!!! And again Thank you VidIQ! When i made that comment i had just hit 1.5k and now i have over 1.6k! (edit) Btw i looked @ my returning viewers and i have 3.0k returning viewers but only 1.6k subs.

[@N40-montages]

That's a reflection of how life works - consistency and gradual improment leads to real success. Sudden results are like a pendulum , they take you very high , just to suddenly set you very low

[@generalrex1]

I enjoyed this video because it wasn’t a “systematical” reason of failure, it was do you believe in yourself. I always think having a channel about a hobby is the best thing because it is something you are passionate about no matter success on KZbin/any platform or not. When you look in the mirror, are you proud of what you see? Again great video.

[@NotSoSeriousGaming]

I needed this video more than i knew! Having a mental block at the moment and i hope this will lift me back up. Thank you for another amazing video

[@vidIQ]

Everything is possible:) Let me also share these videos with you for more inspiration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5_RZIB7e7CCg6csi=9E0zxL270AFFvxfq kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzTaWWojJylgbcsi=SkNcFXyvSE4FVaMz kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fQe3mheambeacsi=jXk_ErNZyF3ryX-E kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJisoaelaMmofaMsi=bWC26hS3Wa6RS_SX kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqXoayYrLSIp5Isi=kGouz3Bkd_ouZFtH kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqXoayYrLSIp5Isi=H7bKpi2h2eM9RlBU

[@FlyFishDan]

Good stuff, Rob, thanks for the inspiration to keep going

[@OpEditorial]

While nothing prepares you for that first viral video, more importantly nothing prepares you for when it suddenly stops going viral. I've found I've learned a lot from managing expectations and staying humble when posting something (on a different channel) that gets literally zero views.

[@vidIQ]

It sometimes happens and it's fine:) Let me also share these videos with you for more inspiration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5_RZIB7e7CCg6csi=9E0zxL270AFFvxfq kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzTaWWojJylgbcsi=SkNcFXyvSE4FVaMz kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fQe3mheambeacsi=jXk_ErNZyF3ryX-E kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJisoaelaMmofaMsi=bWC26hS3Wa6RS_SX kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqXoayYrLSIp5Isi=kGouz3Bkd_ouZFtH kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqXoayYrLSIp5Isi=H7bKpi2h2eM9RlBU

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

To prevent a video from only ever having literally zero views, you can watch it yourself! You can also like your own videos to get 1 free like. That's what I do, and I always comment on my own videos, too.

[@OpEditorial]

@@MatthewTheWanderer good point

[@zekiwosdereje]

@@MatthewTheWanderer like me

[@SamBram]

Repeat viewers > Subscribers After 1,000 subs, subscribers do not matter. (Looking forward to that silver plaque though tbf 👀) Yep, pretty happy to just have a few viral moments and nothing infinitely more successful than everything else. Natural growth is more satisfying than a peak moment that can never again be matched. That would be demoralising af! As long as you're improving somehow with each video (not necessarily views, maybe just expanding your own knowledge of your niche or learning a new editing technique) then you're all good! Just don't get bogged down in quantity and stagnate.

[@sonsofthesportsguy]

Am i the only one distracted by Rob's cracked frames?

[@EchoEld]

I made a viral video which made me about 70€ and I understand that not all videos will do even nearly as good, but the most important thing is that you're having fun. I decided a couple days ago that I will try to build up an audience through shorts over the coming months, I won't earn as much money, but I think it will set me up for better future success. Keep grinding everyone, you WILL make it, I'm not kidding, I thought is was just slander a couple months ago, but eventually you WILL get there, trust me!

[@bbreak]

Still disagree on the algorithm though... as a small creator you should definitely 'battle' the algorithm... if you're content is absolutely perfect for your audience but they don't get to see it it'll still result in no views.... and the algorithm being a good find-and-discover-algorithm is quite honestly a myth.... I used to just focus on my (target) audience and it got me nowhere, even worse my channel completely crashed one day... Now I focus on audience AND the algorithm and the channel is growing. Audience engagement has never been better! But every month or two the algorithm still all of a sudden decides "nah, don't like your channel" and I have to reinvent things to make the algorithm like me again.... even though i know my audience already liked what I was doing before (as likes, comments and subs confirmed). Happened again just two weeks ago... channel was growing, many shorts received thousands and thousands of views, audience engagement through the roof, and from one day to the next: near zero (and sometimes actually zero) impressions on everything I posted... So currently working hard on some changes by experimenting with new formats and see what works that still pleases my audience but which also 'pleases' the algorithm

[@MrThinkImPossible]

Personally unless you are aiming to have a “short” channel. I think shorts are “killing” your channel. I have stopped making shorts and my channel began to explode on long form. To each their own, but check out your analytics and see what is the most effective videos and recreate those. Shorts are great for views & subscribers but it creates a false sense of success cause one short can get 5k views and the next one literally get 3. Then we get all butt hurt. Screw that. I haven’t made a short in months now.

[@bbreak]

@@MrThinkImPossible thanks for the advice! it is indeed something I have been thinking about a lot. However, with my long-form I currently just don't reach enough people... So I need shorts to grow. It's also relevant what your target audience is, my target audience is mainly teenage girls and young adults... They have more interest in short-form content and I can use that to get them to my long-form content. And it works for my channel (I think!). For most channels that combine long-form and shorts people watching shorts don't also watch long-form (and the other way around). However, on my channel quite a lot of people watch both the shorts AND the long-form content. I also see people clicking from my shorts to the long-form content. So, quite honestly, I don't think quiting shorts is a luxury I can afford for my channel... However, I could consider taking a break from shorts some time and see what happens... I'll think about it! Appreciate you taking the time for this.

[@Hydrodictyon]

I’m not at all a big youtuber, but I’m definitely a happy one. I’ve had this feeling of failure haunt me for months - up until I came up with a solution. I’ve got a steady job with fine income: nothing too fancy, but it is fulfilling, pays bills and leaves some extra. So what’s left for me to do with YT? Why yes, have a hobby! And so I came back to where I started: I’m once again my own viewer, doing videos I’d wanna watch. And while it’s nice to see a video do way better than usual, ultimately I don’t care. As long as I’m happy about posting something - I post it, come what may. And it works! I’m just as happy doing YT as I was when I started, maybe ever more, people keep coming to my YT and my twitch streams - and would you know it, this hobby started making some money back! While it’s not much, at this point content creation became self-sustainable and even has some leftovers. So, as far as it goes - I feel pretty successful.

[@umaxfitness]

Keep going till you figure it out. Thanks to you guys i have decided to all in and i keep making notes of your teaching points.

[@hazie3375]

I've had a video that did well and got over a 140k views, the two following vides I made didn't even reached 1k. I'm really worried that it might've negatively impacted my channel and if anything I'm doing right now towards my channel is pointless.

[@jamieredgate602]

@hazie3375 Well mental illness and wellbeing is currently a hot topic. Of course a video about social anxiety was going to go viral. People are searching for it. But those same people aren’t going to be interested in Anime Femboys. This is a great example of why you need to stick to your niche. Will this hurt your channel? No. Just don’t overthink it and get back to making videos for your target audience.

[@Santanaakatana7420]

I love making people smile and feel good I’m never going to stop I hope everyone channel make it good luck guys we got this ❤

[@10minutetours]

Same. I just like documenting my travels. If people want to watch? Great!

[@aaa-v9u]

The thing that worries me most about my channel is my yt shorts, they seem to have suddenly get more dislikes out of nowhere. While I do have shorts that do well, it feels as if yt stops recommending it in the shorts feed if it receives a 3:7 dislike ratio

[@BANCLAMOFFICIAL]

Before i click my way into the next video i just want to say thank you again for all of your help and support VidIQ! My Minecraft Based Channel is starting to gain more momentum as i continue learning and improving along with my fellow content creators! I couldn't have done this without my VidIQ Family! That Goes for ANYONE who reads this comment!

[@bookbitesclub]

Love your videos, so knowledgeable and insightful! Thanks to you I have made my channel grow past 5000 subscribers base now would be taking further steps to grow more ❤❤❤

[@techrighthub2024]

Subscribers count is a good thing, but I am still not satisfied with the fact that I have more views on shorts and less on the long content. 😢

[@prettytopia]

Most shorts views are not really views since they didn't willingly click on your videos.

[@techrighthub2024]

@@prettytopia yeah, thanks. I noticed that

[@TUCOtheratt]

Sub count doesn't matter AT ALL. Recent view counts is all that matters.

[@JackTaylorGuitars]

You've just singlehandedly addressed some doubts I'm having right now. Metric Mountain. That's where I'm at but I'm having a blast making videos so we keep going, right? Thanks dudes 🤘

[@tattoosinreview]

I have seen you hash out the algorithm on many occasions but here is one thing I have noticed that I have yet to see any explanation. Why is it that when you hit certain thresholds of Subscribers you can see a noticeable difference in impressions? Almost like it caps off at a certain amount of Subscribers? I noticed a big difference when I got 100 subs and another at 300 subs. Like a boost.

[@MubeeDiscovery]

Never Give up

[@dimulaidari]

Well there are Facebook TV,Twitter X TV,Tiktok,Twicth,Tumblr TV😊🙏

[@ch1y0733]

Yeah. You’re right. You just have to love and enjoy what you are doing ❤ Thank you for the advice. This helps me a lot to not give up. God bless you Sir. ❤

[@JBF-1]

Been on the grind for 2 years straight and I agree with what you mean about the views to sub things. I only got 440 subs and sometimes my vids reach thousands of views 1 even hit over 100k and that motivates me to keep going so whoever is reading this. Don't give up. It's a hard grind but you'll get there eventually with enough tine and dedication 💪

[@Demon_Gad_FF]

2 years at 440 is crazy

[@JBF-1]

@@Demon_Gad_FF ik man but you gotta keep up the grind if you wanna succeed

[@FlightAndTrack]

I have 23 subs and I joined 2 months ago

[@JBF-1]

@@FlightAndTrack more subs than I had in 2 months, keep up the grind man

[@FlightAndTrack]

@@JBF-1 thx bro

[@feverishchic]

Thank you VidIQ for educating, guiding , and supporting us small creators💕😊

[@GospelMindset]

This weekend I made a video on a more controversial topic and it got 1.5k views over 24 hours, it got 135 comments (mostly haters) and a 60% like ratio. It's more views than I've got on any long form video so far, but the level of hate made me feel really discouraged. I really appreciate the pep talk because I thought the hate levels were going to send my channel into a death spiral. Good to know that the haters actually help with growth 😂

[@vidIQ]

Indeed, they do! Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXyUeZZnd859mJIsi=oBT5hEHqhj6SuGFM

[@NaudVanDalen]

Turns out that Return KZbin Dislike only works for big videos because your video shows 0 dislikes.

[@GospelMindset]

@@NaudVanDalen neat!

[@dyvakrupa8395]

Thank you So much, I Love making Shorts and going live ❤

[@Pixel5y78]

Thank you so much vidIQ. I was actually losing hope in youtube because I like making videos to entertain people but they are just not getting enough views. Thanks for boosting my confidence. :)

[@JuicyGamemodes]

So, my signs of that my youtube channel might be failing, are the low subscriber count, espacially for the time i already make video’s, and the low views. We don’t really have much dislikes or negative comments, but that is because our channel just isn’t getting noticed by anyone lol. But I want to keep up and I am not going to stop. So yeah, maybe my youtube channel IS failing, but I will not stop :), because I like being a content creator.

[@Gamerblokgal]

So I'm failing..?

[@lofi_beetz]

Needed this wisdom and encouragement this morning! Thanks for sharing!! 🙏🏽

[@vidIQ]

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[@coachhousechambers2047]

That was brilliant. I really felt spoken to. But yeah, I have learned not to sweat it. For the first few months of my channel I forgot to ask people to like and subscribe. When I was reminded to do so I did it almost apologetically, and always at the end. I do usually explicitly say no-one should feel any obligation to like of subscribe. Ironically some people have done so just because of that. I have started inviting people to like and subscribe at the beginning but with the option to unlike and unsubscribe if they then don't like it. And I remind people of that at the end. I'm also big on expectation management. So doing one take unrehearsed is sort of part of the brand now. I do try to keep the filming and audio good though. Fundamentally though, I just enjoy making videos. Both the actual process of filming and editing; and also when the viewership engages in the comments. It's fun!

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

Same.

[@vasusvegetariankitchen]

8:57 Very true! I dont think about the algorithm! What value my channel provides is the key!

[@Beanys52]

Thanks for this video it was very helpful and inspiring. I still remember my first viral moment and it had filled me with hope and so much joy but over the month after that viral video my views just plummeted and didn’t peak till today but like you said if your truly passionate than that will be enough to keep you going. Thanks to the positive comments on my videos I haven’t stopped and my views are beginning to become more consistent.❤

[@PainHustle]

I don't have a viral moment yet. but thank you for this comment. it really helped me and gave me a new perspective in the content creator world i hope we succeed mate.

[@centurybeta2112]

I just started my channel and I'm enjoying this advice so I have so much to learn. His advice is very honest and genuine. I don't think my channel will ever be big enough to monetize, but when I get comments from people saying my video was helpful, it makes me happy. 😆

[@VowellVentures]

Consistency is my most difficult issue to deal with being that my content source is 2800 miles away from where I currently live, and my current day job swallows up the majority of my time. That said, knowing this going in to trying to build up my channel I knew and expected a slow and painful climb at least until I could move onto our property full time. I concentrate on learning and improving the process involved and occasionally a video will do far better than expected right after publication. So far it seems that people like videos with my dump truck in it better than any other, but the channel is about the entire homestead project as a whole and all of the projects that it entails from actual construction to equipment repair and operation. It's hard to resist the temptation to try and grow quickly by only making videos that seem to be the most popular for a faster growth, but once work to the dump truck runs out I can't help but think that most of the gains made by those videos would be lost since that isn't the core purpose of the channel. The subscribers that I have amassed so far seem to be very loyal and interested in seeing what happens when it happens which is working well for me. Second most difficult thing is making the videos engaging, every time I am up at the property I feel rushed to get a lot of work done and filming something so far makes all projects take a lot longer and that is hard to swallow. I either don't film projects because of it, or compromise and don't spend as much time trying to figure out the best angles and shots to make the chores and projects fun to watch. It'll all come together someday and hopefully will be a channel that a lot more people enjoy being a part of. The better something does, or works... the more excited I get and am willing to put more energy and time in to it.

[@OnCloudMind]

I've started my channel for 2 months. Well, it barely has any views and it may seem like a lonely journey since I have to do eveything alone. However, I really enjoy the process of making video and learning from mistakes. I totally agree with you that the true failure is that you stop trying doing the thing you love. I've learned from you guys a lot, and I love how you always encourage us to keep moving forward. Thank you! ☺️☺️

[@The_trillionaire_mind_01]

To everyone reading this, don’t give up on your channel. You got this! With time you will get to the point you’ve always aimed for. We are on this together

[@mylamberfeeties875]

I think the biggest thing that hurts channels are, scam channels telling you they know best about your channel, other channels fake subbing then unnsubbing claiming they support you, not being shared to other platforms, being down voted and negative comments by fake accounts made by bigger similar channels, basically DO YOUR OWN THING that is what youtube wants be different