This WRECKS 90% of videos on YouTube

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Want me to review and include your channel in a future video? Click the link to add your name: docs.google.com/forms/d/1X8dAkC4uaBxtQc5FjyUl8mkyeHZNO3UaW20F_NR6Q7I/edit

[@msaunsha]

I sure do. ☺️ Thank you Virginia!

[@CoffeandTea1]

Hi Virginia another outstanding video my next one I will use thank you 💚

[@Meloyadina]

Thanks for making this offer to do some reviews, just put my fears aside & filled out the form. 🤗✨

[@GLAMGENX]

I submitted! My channel is GenX Glam

[@CoCo.Sizemore]

Thank you for including me in one of your videos!! I was so surprised when I looked down and seen myself. Wasn't expecting it at at moment and it made for a funny moment for me! 😂 I need some more help from you of you wouldn't mind. Mainly, narrowing down a niche. What everyone has trouble with I'm sure. But I'd love to pay for your time. Please let me know how we can do this if you are able!! ❤

[@mariannerady1137]

love that you use examples from other people's channels! Such good tips, thank you

[@deerhearse]

After watching this, it's making me aware of my issues with thumbnails on my channel. Thanks so much! One video that scored over 64, 000 views in one month on my fledgling channel only had two words on top of thumbnail. It gained me over 50 new subscribers...I was SHOCKED! The video wasn't one I put time and effort into, which surprised me when it took off and did so well. "Incompetent Jackwagons!" was the thumbnail title, about dangerous tree-felling practices in a neighborhood next to a park frequented by children. Thanks for all your sage advice! I REALLY appreciate your tips and strategies!

[@dmjames1972]

Such a good video, Virginia! Really easy to digest, simple steps that I’m sure any YT’er can understand and utilize right away. A couple of things I’d like to point out that you’ll enjoy. 1. Your thumbnail grabbed my attention immediately. Easy to digest and made me jump back in, even having missed your last one. 2. Speaking of which, you ended the. Idea so well that I naturally, sure enough, just had to watch your suggested follow up video… which I might not have ever gone back to see. 3. Then I actually ended up watching the third video- your next recommendation.. which I had actually already watched a week earlier (where you’re driving to St. Louis), this time screen capturing your points along the way for better retention later.. should i ever make a YT video. So, you definitely practice what you preach and absolutely nailed retention - 3 videos all watched all the way through when I just happens to get hooked with the first one! 👏 4. The end result is, perhaps obvious but good for others to note here too, you’ve further built upon your brand and cemented in my mind that whenever I need inspiration and easy to implement tips - or at least think of one’s- you’re the channel to go to! I’m blown away how you keep doing these daily challenges and am just so glad I came across your initial video. Would have never imagined I’d still be following along but that’s how good you are at hooking new viewers I guess. Bravo! Great job. You’re truly an inspiration! And you can tell you’re a pro too, at this pointZ I truly can’t think of any way you could make any single one of your videos better. You just amaze me how on earth you keep coming up with new topics or new ways to repackage the fundamentals and yet keep them so engaging! I hope your family is so proud of you! 🎉

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Wow James! This was so thouyghtful and kind of you to take the time to break this down. I really appreciate it. This feedback is super encouraging! Not sure I will be doing daily videos again for a while but I am planning this weeks videos now. Thank you again! Enjoy your weekend!

[@altersaside]

STOP 😂 the dogs coming in was so perfect. It’s been fascinating to watch your channel blossom through this challenge. You’re so informative and your advice is helping me a lot but the moments of authenticity make the videos shine

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

thank you so much! Yes I'm trying to let the videos "breathe" a little bit. Thank you for noticing!

[@lnaestyles]

I love him you incorporate us smaller channels! The comparison between big and little channels is so helpful. Me next!🙋🏾‍♀️

[@thetraveltitan]

To all of my 46 subscribers. THANKS a Lot!! I appreciate you and I'm gonna keep improving for y'all and me 🥰🙌

[@darling-angeldelgado1887]

Thumbnails are a big reason why I have not started. My brain just has a difficult time knowing how to put them together. The other is knowing what to start with. Thank you, Virginia.

[@ItzMiaBarbie]

Does not have to be perfect, you’ll get better with time

[@gloryceeyeditingacademy1]

@@ItzMiaBarbietryr

[@FableMae]

I've been using Canva and all of the templates make it so much easier!

[@maxstone9999]

I hear you. I am actually considering sticking to shorts for this very reason of not having to worry about thumbnails.

[@LinoandLine]

Hi Virginia, so glad that I clicked this video and watched until the end. You are so right. And after seeing this, I immediately did something with my latest long form video. I thought I had a really nice intro but I cut the first 8 seconds, and went straight to the point. This was what I removed “Perhaps every great thing in this world that has been made to happen starts with a dream, or imagination. And it’s all up to us to get inspired and make it a reality.” I can’t wait to check your other videos. It’s very helpful. Your new subscribers - Lino and Line.

[@LifeAsAllen]

Apparently, my first video made it on the home page briefly 2 days ago. I started getting a lot of comments around the same time. It was a great feeling while it lasted!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yay! Did you see I featured you in a video last week? I'm enjoying following your journey!

[@LifeAsAllen]

​@ThisIsVirginiaKerr No! Which video??? I thought I had watched them all. A couple people did mention you, but I thought they saw me in your comments. Thanks!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

@@LifeAsAllen It's the one titled "Game Changing advice for KZbinrs"

[@coffee_cookies_books]

I am sending out a huge THANK YOU for this entire series. Genuinely remarkable and super helpful. As a 60+ woman who published my first novel, I'm a little intimidated by getting in front of the camera (I spent 20+ years as a pro photographer, so always behind it), but I feel so sure it's what I need to do and what I WANT to do. Not just to help promote my book series but also to share my reading journey (because I read A LOT) with as many people as possible. I really want to have fun. You've helped me realize why I want to do this. Love seeing your smiling face and will absolutely continue to watch and enjoy what you have to share.

[@enyeribegoodness]

Trying to grow as a small youtuber can be so frustrating but won't give up💪

[@sherisreality6837]

Agreed ❤

[@Echoesofexperiencee]

I'm so happy to come across your channel. I have put all you said into action and I'm seeing results already.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yay! So glad you're seeing results!

[@kittykharisma]

I'm a small youtuber. Just started my channel 3 days ago and you are so right. I made my thumb nails easy to read. Thank you for making these videos for us. So inspiring ✨️

[@FableMae]

Same here! Just started last week! We can do this!

[@kittykharisma]

@FableMae yesss we got this 👍 💪 🙌 I just subscribed to your channel 😉 😜 let's keep the algorithm going 👍 💪

[@FableMae]

@@kittykharisma thank you so much!! 🥹

[@kamsavesmoney]

Good luck

[@rainingdiamonds9422]

My channel is new, and you’ve been helping me so much before I continue with further videos. You AMAZING! Thank you so much. ❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I'm so glad you've been able to use the tips. Thank you!

[@TheSicilianLife]

Virgina, I love that you KEPT the dog interruption to keep it REAL. 😊Gleaning a lot from your content. Thanks! Blessings, ~ Carol Amato

[@LisaSonora]

Hi Virginia - Your daily challenge is like a bite-sized masterclass in KZbin! Love each upload, can't wait to watch and am learning so much. Please feel free to include my channel in any of your reviews. Thank you! I'm posting weekly, every Friday since you started your challenge after a long absence from KZbin. Now making my videos is much more fun, natural and feel like ME. I know this will attract MY people. ❤ Thank you!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yay! That's gret to hear you're having fun again! I pinned a link in the comments so you can sign up to be in future reviews. It's also in the description 🙌🏻 Look forward to checking out your videos!

[@Soulful.Environment-Zone]

Yeah really I found this video on youtube that is amazing and valuable information for new creater. Thanks from heart ♥

[@forestdweller000]

I had challenged myself with a 60 day vlog. A video every day. That has now been achieved. My challenge now is to post a video on youtube every week. Two in a quiet week. Because it's still a lot of learning and these videos help a lot. For me, it's still a matter of getting comfortable with it first and then expanding the channel further. Thanks for the suggestions

[@Iamjasonallen]

Well crafted content. As I’m watching you explain thumbnail mistakes and showing different examples, the natural question I asked next was OMG can thumbnails be changed after they’re uploaded…you answered the question.😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Oh yes I'm actually chanign gsome of mine now 😂

[@pronetowander.together]

I’m going back and making new thumbnails with higher quality pics and fewer words! Thanks for all the fun and advice!!!

[@heartonthecross]

My biggest frustration is OVERTHINKING every little thing. I want to start posting but I can’t get past the overthinking. I obsess over what I want my channel to be about and have too many ideas then don’t do anything at all lol

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I find creating video and posting helps you get through that overthinking. Otherwise my brain is clogged up and Don't do anything. 😂

[@heartonthecross]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr It’s fair to say my brain is clogged up 😂

[@StephTalk_TV]

Co create with God. I just made my first video. Write your thoughts out. Pray over them and make some practice videos to get your gears grinding. You've got this!! ❤

[@heartonthecross]

@@StephTalk_TV Thank you so much for this! I need to stop relying so much on myself and trust God through the process. 🙏❤️

[@StephTalk_TV]

@@heartonthecross Let's go! 🥰

[@dannybiddinger]

Your video popped up randomly and I watched it. Your videos are very informative. You have a new subscriber 👍 I anticipate your next video!

[@bespokewoodartistry1517]

Subscribed and liked your channel after watching several of your videos. Some great advice Virginia direct and fast delivery. Cheers!

[@scottsherwood8555]

Really great information for making an eye catching video. Thank you.

[@lovebodywoman]

I just rewatched all of your challenge videos and have taken extensive notes! My channel is important to me but not fully knowing how to make it more appealing has been difficult for me, so I am thrilled to have had this challenge come up in my feed and I have looked forward to each video in the challenge. I will now use all of the info to create more appealing videos for the information that I am here to share. Thank you so much. Can't wait for waht else to come.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Awwww thank you fo r saying that. So glad you found it helpful. I have a video coming out that I think you'll like. Hope to have it out tomorrow. Your comment was super encouraging! ❤️

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Great video , you are a massive inspiration to us smaller content creators 👍👍👍

[@Stella-diy]

Small KZbinr here, subscribed and enjoying your channel

[@Spendinglifetogether]

This challenge has been SO helpful! I started doing the challenge everyday and noticed I wasn’t getting many views so I’m went back to my regular schedule applying everything you taught me. I hope to see my views starting to go up. Thank you for all the time and days you’ve been doing this challenge! You have been a blessing!

[@tammyrude7828]

All your video challenges have been a great help! I'm definitely taking these tips to help my channel be successful.

[@ChiefsCooking-xc6wv]

Thanks Virginia! You Rock! Your videos have helped me out a lot. I will apply this next.

[@RRCMessages]

So helpful. I will be posting new videos following your tips. Thank you

[@fljeeper71]

I appreciate your series.. its helped me out tons! Thanks!

[@scofieldfarm]

Great suggestions - makes a lot of sense!

[@aishapatelstyle]

Loved this one! (ALL) I have been tuning in a following this challenge. Not posting everyday, but I have posted more thanks to you :)

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That's great!

[@FableMae]

Thank you for all of these tips! I just posted my 2nd video today and will plan to use these tips in the future!

[@safespacetalks]

OMGNESS I so enjoy doggie interuptions. I thought I was the only one. Beaurtiful dog. Thanks for sharing this information. Learned a lot, appreciate you. Just not that savvy but thanks for the seeds. Hopefully I as I grow so will the channel.

[@ItzMiaBarbie]

I will implement this. Just started mine two weeks ago 😊

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

I love your concise videos! And the fact that you are showing an example. Thank you to the YTbers of those channels. I wonder what you think about this. A few years ago, short "intros" (made with Canvas or others) that were added after your presentation were very popular. They usually la lasted a second or 2, and it presented what the channel was about. Some channel still have them (like Elyse Myers), others don't. I was wondering, do you think it is something helpful or not. Thanks 😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Hi there! Yes those were a thing a few years ago. I am not a fan of them. The viewer really wants what was promised to them in the beginning. I find if you consistently give value and show proof that what yorue teaching works you don't need introducitons.

[@mazmedia44]

Love your tips ❤ making changes to my youtube. Wanna do the challenge, but still hesitating 😊 I have been on KZbin since 2014. In the last 3 months started learning about thumbnails. Awesome compare of Russ.!

[@wealthgenerationstrategies]

Dang Virginia, you are good. I even like the dog incident, lol. Added humor to the video! And whether you knew it or not, you were leading me to your next video -how to get the viewer to watch more video. Very good.

[@trailtocamp]

Brilliant series your doing. So glad to be a follower of yours. I have one video🤦🏻‍♂️😂, it was never actually ment to be a youtube video, more for just my parents, wife, kids to show where I hiked. But.... I now have the bug to learn more and make good videos. Your help is so inspiring to me.

[@BADCATITTUDE]

Love Seeing your confidence grow during this challenge ❤

[@Soulful.Environment-Zone]

Thanks for valuable information❤.... I am a new creater, this will really help.

[@Black66]

Good video right to the point! Like the dawg.

[@IamViolet0823]

I only have four videos so far, but you're giving me great ideas for improvement. Actually making thumbnails would be a good start...

[@ronniec8038]

Beautiful dog. They are my passion, our four legged fam. Nice video, good info, thank you. New subscriber.

[@theinspiredhomedecor]

Oh my goodness! This is so true with my thumbnails. I’m always experimenting but my viral videos have been simple font and I mute the background slightly. Off to change my thumbnails. Thanks for the tips

[@yesibelievetv]

Virginia you are on point 🎉🎉

[@OldSchoolPatrick]

Thank you for doing this series, Virginia. I'm learning a lot from you.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome!

[@jaimegoesdigital]

another great episode!! I'm learning so much in this series, sad to see it end

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! I will still be posting similar content.

[@lorendigiorgi]

Great tips as always, Virginia! Thank you!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Hey YOU!!!! So good to see you here! Thank you!

[@Talesbypat]

Thank you for this video ☺

[@autisticjenny]

Another great video with useful information😊also wanted to say thank you for mentioning your faith in a recent video❤

[@50sShadesofGrey]

Loving the videos, very helpful all the way through ❤, could you please consider doing a walk through of how to share your screen while talking in a head shot or sharing your screen and your phone at the same time? This is an area I am wanting to learn and use in my videos in the future. Thank you from a very limited tech person 😅

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! I actually don;t have a simple system for this. You might want to look into videos that explain how to use Loom or Camtasia. They allow you to record the screen while your face is on the screen. I am recording my screen on my computer and me on a camera and then combinging them in editing. I will get a better system but this is what I know how to do for now and it doesnt require a subscription.🤣

[@50sShadesofGrey]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr thank you for the advice, appreciate you and your videos, so helpful and insightful, plz consider continuing, you are helping many 🫶🏻

[@JOHNDANIELS254]

Your channel is addictive ❤❤been watching you the longest😂.filled up the form for channel review,see you in studio b❤thank you

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yay!!! Glad you filled it out! Thank you so much!

[@JOHNDANIELS254]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr you are welcome 🤗 you are such a an inspiration ❤️my main challenge is time to record because I do 15.5 hrs shift but I always make sure I make a video when off shift.but am so determined to grow the channel 💪

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Upstaged by a gorgeous dog! Hilarious 😂life at it's best . Love your videos Virginia, they are so incredibly helpful! Much love Imi xxx❤

[@MintyFreshClean]

Yay!! Thank you Virginia!!!! This made my day!! ❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Oh good! You’re welcome!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great tips. Got to see more from you. Cheers from Norway 🙂👍 subbed

[@theonedayatatimepodcast]

I would love to learn how to insert those slides into your videos!

[@AngelBanks-j6h]

Really good video , keep it coming

[@EminahRamphisa-y7l]

Wooooow thnks for this video❤I just subscribed 🎉

[@TylerAnuranita]

This was actually insightful, thank you!

[@chrisabraham8793]

Great advice. i am curious how you put you talking face in the round circle onto another page. Any infor what that would be called to see if i can do this on my video editor.

[@HerCosyBritishJourney]

Thanks for the video, it’s really amazing and helpful ❤

[@johndenver5015]

Hi Virginia. I made a comment the other day and I intended for it to humer you. But if by chance it offended you I apologize. I really do like watching your videos I'm learning a lot from you. Some of what you talk about I heard before but you seem to put it in a more understanding way. Have a great day

[@ClarisChivese-vl2mu]

I started my channel 3 days ago and i am praying to grow

[@thepositivecreator]

Came across. I guess we are doing similar video types. I can learn things from you, I guess, and great content btw. One thing that catches my eye is how simple your thumbnails are. Less is more.

[@themutindasfarm]

You are the beat teacher here on KZbin 😊

[@sharonmurphyuk]

So helpful and I especially appreciated the surprise dog appearance 😁

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! He' only comes downstairs when he wants to eat 😜

[@ariellemarvian]

Fantastic video and advice as always! Thank you so much for giving great simple and easly applied advice for those looking to grow or get started with their own KZbin journey. I've finally decided to give it a shot myself thanks in part to your encouragement. You are changing lives. Thank you.❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

AWESOME! That's great news! Have fun- it's super uncomfortable in the beginning for all of us. Keep going ❤️

[@OxentiaTourism]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Fantastic video and advice as always!, Yes, endeed!

[@GezaniSikhunichannel]

The advice is very valuable.

[@moniquelemaire5333]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You an excellent teacher 👍. Still trying to figure out what to do with the concept of making videos. About a month ago I made a list of the first twenty videos that I will produce. The list includes the Title for the Thumbnail, the Topic of the video and the key words of the Scripture.....the channel will be devoted to Christian Discipleship. So, last night I took the time to just make Thumbnails for 10 if these videos 🎉. Now I haven't even recorded any film yet . Doing this gives me a guideline. Unknowingly, I did for the most part, do what you instructed today. I am camera shy, so they do not include my picture. Am I doing this too backwards?? Input, please!!?? Thanks again and God bless you and your family 🙏. Miss Monique 🙂🙏🌷💗

[@Tomisinshalewa]

Huh. I think I'll follow your strategy since I want to join too. Thank you!😊

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

That's great! As long as you know your tthumbnails will "speak" to the person you're wanting to help. Often times it takes posting videos to get feedback to figure that out but looking at channels with similar thems can also giv ey ou ideas.

[@moniquelemaire5333]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Thank you so much for the input!!! I think that when I make the videos I will batch them. Question: how many videos can I upload in a day?? Listening to Matt Par, he suggests to put 30 to 40 videos on KZbin in order to get monetized sooner than later. Do you agree?? Thanks again and God bless you and your family 🙏.

[@LouhHovlogz]

This info helps my channel 🎉

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

you have the best channel I have found to help us new KZbinrs! I registered for the course!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! You mean you filled out the google doc to get your channel reviewed?

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr yep, I am assuming that is step one?

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

No sorry I mean I filled out the form to join the This is KZbin School. :)

[@Reds_Room]

Yes

[@teacherrockstar]

Great Video! I've learned so much.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Good to hear! Thank you!

[@Willows800]

Love your videos. Keep it up

[@cravetheplanet]

Thanks for the content it’s really awesome

[@Reds_Room]

Love this❤

[@G.J..Journeys]

Great advice thanks!

[@MAJOYDACIA]

Thanks for this! I wanna see how many mistakes Im making, maybe more than 3 even yikes!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

These are the 3 major mistakes people make.

[@vickyjohnson2704]

How do I put a picture/thumbnail on my video?

[@RobertAustralia]

Thankyou... 👍🏼🤓

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome!

[@Thedaintyladycook]

Great video!

[@AshleysAngelsForever]

Wow, great idea. Thank you.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome!

[@AshleysAngelsForever]

That would be wonderful. But I'm not very good at it

[@AshleysAngelsForever]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr 🌺

[@AshleysAngelsForever]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr 💪

[@AshleysAngelsForever]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr you are AMAZING 👏

[@TheCNCDen]

For me, the part where the dog came in was the most relevant, you may see the dog as a distraction or unprofessional, for me, the dog interaction is what makes YT different from MSM. Real people in their own environments, 'people just like you and me'.

[@MitchelettAngel]

Great video!❤❤❤

[@annarborandbeyond]

Is there a popular font for thumbnails that you recommend? Great video!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You could google best fonts for your youtube thumbnails. I don't have any other than I make sure you can read them with 40 plus year old eyeballs 😂 in fact I'm going back to my old font bc the one I used for this challenge is too fancy

[@annarborandbeyond]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Great idea!

[@DeepSoothing1024]

God bless you ❤️❤️

[@VigilantInspectionServices]

I find myself looking forward to our daily “ talks”.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

🤣 why thank you!

[@collenekennedy]

As usual fab video! How are you recording you live with screen behind. I'm using Clipchamp...is this recording screen & camera? I write n illustrate funny greeting cards n this would be perfect for my upcoming channel where I prompt how to write funny cards while showing my examples

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! I'm using screen cast and then editing my face onto them. but I plan to use Stream Yard soon. Loom is another good option that lets you record yourself on screen while screen recording..

[@collenekennedy]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Pls forgive my delay in thanking you for responding! Your channel is my "holy grail" at the moment! There are a millionty youtube videos about Greeting Cards & I'm aiming to make mine different enough to invite views...(I write & illustrate funny women cards & have sold 10,000+ from Etsy) & I'm posting a couple of videos this week...no matter how much better they will eventually be...because you said to!!! :o)

[@Tomisinshalewa]

Hey Virginia, I'm thinking of doing the 30 Day KZbin challenge. How do I join? I cant seem to find a link in your description

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Hi there! It's the link for channel reviews. People doing the challenge are just creating videos with the tips in the my challenge videos and volunteering to have their channel reviewed.

[@Tomisinshalewa]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Okay thanks!

[@englishclouds05]

Good one

[@Rainbowmelon]

Thankyou!!! ❤🎉

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You’re welcome 😊

[@AaarBokTV]

Thanks again Virginia ☺️

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome!

[@MokaandChai]

Yesssss another video from Virginia

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Took me longer than expected to get it out but it happened. LOL

[@MokaandChai]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr We can wait because we know you are going to always give us your best. Thanks Virginia

[@Speaking.Studio]

I am participating in the challenge and will love my channel reviewed

[@Neesha.0211]

I want to start posting but im scared as im introvert and i dont know how people will react.

[@ibwendybASMR]

It doesn't matter what I do, my videos NEVER GET PUSHED OUT THERE!!💔😭 I even have over 300 videos too.. I wish you'd use ASMR channels and videos to use as your examples. ❣️🙏🏼😥

[@AutodafeSynths]

Great tips. How can I participate in the challenge? I am nearing my 1000 subs but need more watch hours, I have some ideas but would need guidance 🤨