Why Your Small YouTube Channel Doesn't Get Any Views

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The KZbin algorithm hates my small KZbin channel. We hear this thought from creators all the time. But is it true? Let's investigate.
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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Convinced the KZbin Alrogithm Hates you?
0:27 - Proof KZbin promotes small channels
1:30 - What KZbin says about small channels
2:30 - What KZbin needs from small channels
4:05 - How viewers treat small channels (social proof)
6:25 - The 'KZbin league'
7:54 - Three small channel strategies

[@rosstoryYT]

My 2024 philosophy is not to worry about views or subs and just enjoy making content and I’m loving just grinding away after my full time job… ENJOY the process

[@Neneng665]

👍👍👍

[@verodeus]

same here king, it does get tiring but once you start getting some positive comments you're gonna get lots of motivation

[@Crochetcorner2012]

👍👍

[@rosstoryYT]

@@verodeus so true, and by focusing on just enjoying the process has made it so much more fun!!

[@cloud_babe]

So true. This is the wave I’m on too! I just love making Lofi and Meditation music and visuals. It feels good to hear and see what was once in my head be brought to life on KZbin

[@TJandRose]

I wonder if a way to curb this mentality is to just remove the "view count" from the video until you click on it. That way it almost levels the playing field in a way.

[@Buckpwnz]

If YT put that much effort into it.. why do they repeatedly show me videos I already watched in my home feed?

[@ItsVesperArt]

Not only that but videos I've scrolled past a million times! If I didn't want to watch it the first time, or the second... I'm not going to click it the third.

[@GloriaGraceRand]

@@ItsVesperArt Exactly!

[@hotfootrabbit]

This! Also videos totally unrelated to what I just searched for. Regardless of what I'm looking for It would always give me some junk videos in the For You section after some of my search results.

[@TrustVanished]

Yep! You can tell what youtube shows your subs based off what they show you, which is things that you don't want to watch or not even subbed to.

[@KEEVVY]

In the past I could see videos that title were in chinese, rusian didn't matter if videos were great but youtube recomand now only same stuff, I don't even see yt recomanding me casey neista or some prank channel, but recomands me this video like how to do that and that even like vidIQ I usually don't watch him I may be read the comments, same mr beast I don't watch him to much I better like old guys like linus were I really may learn something, like now I searched 'adsense irland tax" and got to this video that has nothing to do with that

[@RivasTalksSports]

A tip that’s been helping me slowly grow my channel is turning off “Publish/notify subscribers” prior to uploading video. If you publish to notify subscribers and none of your subscribers are watching, KZbin/algorithm is going to think it’s a bad video and stops promoting it. Get the real data from non subscribers and it can potentially increase your views as well as getting more subscribers to your channel

[@ladyTSims]

I didn't know that. Thank you. That a good tips. Thank you again

[@Matrix2Strata017]

very true, ever since i turned that off, it has helped. many others i've spoken with who tested it, also works for them.

[@ladyTSims]

@taratenaPH you can't change it after you published

[@bluovalgal]

@RivasTalksSports I tried that and haven't noticed a difference. I will have to try that again.

[@VicHD]

From what I learned about KZbin overall is that just when you think you know all the answers, they change all the questions. And I've been around since 2007 here.

[@amemus_]

So in summary if your video has 0 views, people wont click on it so it will permanently end up with no views lol

[@Kagerimatta]

so there's a limit each of your content. example if you do an organic system the "impression" will stuck like gacha. it could be good or bad. then the retention just bad if you have lot of view but the retention will held on 8% - 28% but in other content have a fewer view but the retention is about 20%-60%😅

[@amemus_]

@@Kagerimatta I aint reading all that

[@Kagerimatta]

@@amemus_ wdym

[@amemus_]

@@Kagerimatta your statement is crazy long

[@CassyCodes]

I love watching small creators, so half of my youtube feed has less than 1k views. I have no qualms about the algorithm because it shows small channels to people who are interested in small channels. Its kind of fun finding up and coming creators, like finding a good indie artist or game.

[@GeorgeTheaterAtHome]

I do the same thing! I’m fascinated by small channels, especially when I see potential for them getting much bigger.

[@earnghor]

I really like the content of

[@PersianTravelista]

Watching smaller channels has its own pleasure because they are not perfect, and this imperfection even attracts us more. We feel more related and close to the creator, and this is fascinating.

[@earnghor]

@@PersianTravelista 🤍

[@ladyTSims]

I do the same

[@zuraizdefaultgamer]

My main problem is people that are subbed to me dont actually watch my videos and i know the reason for it but i dont know how to make them watch it

[@Remilon12]

Fr real bro we struggling out here

[@jeff_the_killer253]

Real

[@Gamingmontel]

That's my issue currently they don't have notifications on and one of them turned notifications off. I recently slowed down uploading to 3 days a week and the new ones don't even turn on notifications it's frustrating

[@freya002YT]

Good titles help. Good thumbnails help. Do you want help ?

[@bushcraftcampfire]

Try to turn off notifications for your subscriber's in your next video set up, let's the algorithm decided if your videos worth to get more views

[@BossManManhwa]

To all fellow small channels out there! Keep on grinding and continue to create videos on topics that you love!

[@rubystitch3837]

Will do, tysm for this!! I just subbed to you! 💛

[@elsynjogu7578]

Sure..

[@turnupthetranquility]

I actually do watch the videos suggested from small channels, out of curiosity to see what they're doing.

[@LegendaryLawLee]

Thanks we appreciate you so much.

[@ResidentHero]

Same 😂 its fun to find someone making dope content but hasnt been picked up by the algo

[@turnupthetranquility]

@@ResidentHero Yes! It's inspiring and interesting to see other perspectives. I appreciate the creativity and energy of those starting out. I'm only a bit further on the path myself. We sort of have our 'small channel' tribe, don't we :)

[@BlessingOnye20]

I just started and I practically live on KZbin even before starting, hopefully I will get there

[@NomadicKitty]

I only watch channels I'm subbed to

[@RadicalElder]

I started watching VidIQ when I was at 204 subscribers. What you teach helps and I appreciate you guys for it. If you're a 200 sub channel, just keep learning.

[@vidIQ]

You've done a great job yourself! Congrats!

[@AlexanderPochertPiano]

Hats off to you!

[@moneydarlings6224]

I'm at 32 subs now. I will keep on pushing until I get there. And more power to everyone who is also pushing to get there♥♥

[@Tzingy.DanSingSoul]

Yeah good job! I have only 25 😢😂 Let's keep pushing. ❤

[@Graphicxtras1]

Yes, I quite often click on videos with only 10 or 20 views in my browse / suggestions, if I see one with millions of views, I generally ignore them especially if they are from the 'big creators'. Really glad that the algorithm doesn't suggest any of those to my feed

[@UseYourBrain00]

You are great Bro! We need more people like you.

[@OnboardingInformation]

The main problem is that smaller channels have a harder time gaining traction as opposed to larger channels

[@vidIQ]

Every channel was once a small channel, just check out those videos for more help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnyToGhobaqei7c&lc=Ugzbby8xffQt9VphB6d4AaABAg kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLbp2eEq81gbNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXnYlXVtepahfs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWnalmaYjd50mbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaZlK2NltSEr5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GmXp5oaJ6Ea8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWmpaKtgLZmmc0

[@ladyTSims]

That very true. I been see that alote. As a small channel myself right now

[@zehaanAi]

Yeah business are done solving problems ..... Not anything given in plate

[@venomousmedia3370]

Yup I know the struggle.

[@DingoTuned]

i remember hitting 20 subs, on 550 now, just keep pushing and never give up. - then youll have no regrets

[@WindjumbieFPV]

I check my analytics and Only my new videos get promoted and new views, anything more than 3 months old stagnate and get no action at all... The algorithm literally ignores them.

[@TOPHealthTips.]

I dont think that algortihm ignoring us small youtubers i just think that it take some time to push it to the right public. Someone will be a bit lucky and get that "one" viral video sooner but i think at the end if you keep posting and be consistent, you will make it.. Lets see what happens, hope all of you out there make it 💪🙌

[@Neneng665]

👍👍👍

[@crazyaboutfooty]

❤❤

[@swoppershopper]

Good luck on your KZbin journey, I've taken a look at your channel, please free free to check out mine too :)

[@GMunnie_]

Let's get it guys 🤙

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

no, it is al about what they want you to see...They remove video's and subscribers too

[@Crosshair9]

Hit 20K last week🔥💪 Keep it up everyone and work hard

[@Top10PrimeTV]

Why is KZbin giving almost 0 impressions to certain videos?

[@vidIQ]

Perhaps those videos do not comply with KZbin's Terms of Service, or the algorithm just needs a bit more time to find the right audience.

[@msoreen]

@@vidIQ how long time?? tks u

[@-Chadnik]

It's pretty nice to have it acknowledged that just by being a small channel and not getting many views automatically makes it less likely for you to get views in general unless your video is a 1 in 1 million kind of good. Damn you human psychology.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Does basically confirm that My 10 year old small channel even if the videos get way better, I will be ignored by this KZbin team because Im not a new channel. Basically black listing My channel?

[@Diversetop]

1:20 The big solution is not to show the number of views, like other platforms! Because if I don't know that this is a small channel, and if the thumbnail and title are attractive, I will definitely click to watch the video!! Without thinking.. 🤔🙃

[@McKueen]

No.1 Title-thumbnail No.2 Sound quality and voice confidence (rhythm, tone, articulation etc) No.3 Satisfying Video Editing No.4 Content. The more videos i make the more i realize how much lower quality my contend is compared to successful videos similar to mine. But also, since i can understand more and more the difference in quality, that means that i can also improve more and more. Keep grinding bros

[@Katrinjacqueztv]

Thank you, that's me by the way

[@CashOps]

Getting more views is definitely tough. It is a process. Consistency, quality content and listening to your viewers are three ways to boost your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@vidIQ]

We got you!

[@travelingbeyondboundaries]

I fully believe it's the audience not the algorithm but the only time this doesn't make sense is when there are LOW IMPRESSIONS for a video with great CTR and retention.

[@StoomsClassics]

Exactly! I have a few videos like this and to this day I still don’t know why they just flatlined in impressions…looks sus to me

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

They removed 300 subscribers of mine in a month...and i have never grown in 4 years....They even remove many videos

[@travelingbeyondboundaries]

@@TheKeystoneChannel removing subs usually happens when they clear out bots and inactive accounts. Video removal is due to violating terms. That's different than just not having the impressions.

[@Diversetop]

1:20 The big solution is not to show the number of views, like other platforms! Because if I don't know that this is a small channel, and if the thumbnail and title are attractive, I will definitely click to watch the video!! Without thinking.. 🤔🙃

[@prospectpat]

Exactly! You’ve done your research. The audience triggers the algorithm.

[@GavinKohAquascaping]

Very. Well. Said. Social Proof is a big reason why people choose one video over another, regardless of quality. Also love the point you said where time is limited and is now a precious commodity, so people will choose what's already been proven, ie, a video with 100k views over one with 1k views. All this to say is, for new creators like myself, title, thumbnail and great content is what will get the ball rolling.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Enjoy what you’re doing first and foremost. Don’t sweat likes, comments and subscriptions. Provide the best content you can and keep your day job. This is fun, not a guarantee.

[@jasonstwistedadventure]

Spent 4 years with little growth, let the channel have rebirth and now doing much better. Thanks vid iq

[@andon7]

What do you mean by rebirth brotha?

[@jasonstwistedadventure]

@@andon7 like a rebirth of the channel and doing everything different

[@andon7]

@@jasonstwistedadventure aah ok thanks

[@andrewwotherspoona5722]

You're telling me that you spent 4 years developing your channel. I'll be lucky if I go 4 months.

[@jasonstwistedadventure]

@@andrewwotherspoona5722 I didn't take it seriously until end of the year . Now , it is on speed lol full series of Japan with 20 videos , 2 theme park videos a week , concert video coming out , and filming 30 ghost hunt videos for Oct . Yep 3 to 4 videos a week .

[@FootballEnthusiastYT]

I've just started my channel, and while I can take comfort from knowing that small channels are not being ignored by KZbin, I think the focus should always be on creating content that is valuable to your audience, and enjoyable to create. As opposed to creating content with the sole purpose to build an audience.

[@vidIQ]

This is the best approach!

[@tnl_binex]

atleast can my commet go viral😢😢

[@_G.R.E.X_]

YES 💖

[@Chipsiderec]

💯🙏🏾

[@topotunbear6049]

Yes can

[@FictionFactory2000]

Lmao

[@allegianceproductionsoffic9265]

Yes :3

[@raincardcricket]

Getting there slowly! 280 and counting

[@ladyTSims]

Congratulations 🎊

[@faizabrohi]

Same here getting slowly but watch time is more slower then subscribers

[@raincardcricket]

@@faizabrohi ye absolutely! It was excellent for us last year, had a couple of videos get a couple thousand views but since then, massive drop off. Not sure what's happened unfortunately.

[@raincardcricket]

@@ladyTSims Thank you, good luck on your journey!

[@ladyTSims]

@@raincardcricket you're welcome. You as well

[@ArtemisGamingChannel]

Sometimes I pick a topic that no one is searching for because it's a niche topic. I think it's a great video, but no one is looking for it. 😂

[@swoppershopper]

Good luck on your KZbin journey, I've taken a look at your channel, please free free to check out mine too :)

[@Jumpyman_thegamerYT]

Currently at 162 subs, and your tips and tricks have been really helpful!

[@vidIQ]

Every channel was once a small channel, just check out those videos for more help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnyToGhobaqei7c&lc=Ugzbby8xffQt9VphB6d4AaABAg kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLbp2eEq81gbNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXnYlXVtepahfs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWnalmaYjd50mbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaZlK2NltSEr5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GmXp5oaJ6Ea8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWmpaKtgLZmmc0

[@ladyTSims]

163 now. I just subscribe

[@Jumpyman_thegamerYT]

@@ladyTSims Thanks :)

[@ladyTSims]

@@Jumpyman_thegamerYT you're welcome 😊

[@DACATimberworks]

Yep, KZbin is hard, but we'll get there!

[@ladyTSims]

New sub. Keep going

[@DACATimberworks]

@ladyTSims3108 thanks!

[@ladyTSims]

@@DACATimberworks you're welcome

[@HITRUE-86]

I have a question about a KZbin channel that has 260,000 subscribers and whose videos were approaching a million views each month. However, about a month ago, the viewing numbers dropped dramatically to around 7,000, and yesterday the channel owner announced they would stop producing content. Other channels that create content in the same niche continue to receive significantly higher views, even those with only 15,000 subscribers are getting many more views than the channel with 260,000 subscribers. My question is, why did this channel suddenly experience such a decline? Why would the algorithm seemingly place a shadow ban on the channel? While KZbin does not officially recognize the concept of a shadow ban, I can't find any other explanation for this situation.

[@eloisepharmacist]

Look for drama that creator got into

[@offstep]

I saw that channel😂😂😂 I think it is hacked

[@jerseyjoyride1316]

Okay, you know you got us curious what's the channel name... I know this is a sneaky way to get people to view your Channel......well done...😏

[@edengardeningtowers4923]

I dont think Its hated. What frustrates me is when my video foes well sky rockets to 10k views tons of hundreds of likes alot of comments then they cap my views at 10k😢

[@DiybySaachi]

Mine they cap it to 400 views for shorts 😢 n I don’t know why they do it 😣 sometimes it’s frustrating 😅

[@edengardeningtowers4923]

@ItsDreamArt18 agreed. They tell us to look at the algorithm as viewers but if the viewers are viewing then this does not stand. I'm still doing mainly shorts but going to long for soon.

[@DiybySaachi]

@@edengardeningtowers4923 Oh! And best luck for the long videos 😊

[@prospectpat]

I don’t have this belief or mentality *I think KZbin Loves my channel!*

[@ZOYBOT]

Your channel is really good!!!

[@vidIQ]

Exactly!

[@seenonscene]

Me Too! People just have to push threw

[@gamingstoic]

KZbin doesn't love your channel,the people do!

[@gwillakerz]

how do you make your thumbnails? capcut?

[@thenodiggardener]

VidIQ: We just scored your thumbnail, title, and description a 96/100. Me: YT is totally ignoring my SEO and not pushing my content at my NICHE AUDIENCE when they search for it. Critics: YT algorithm pays no attention to SEO, it's your content that is bad. Me: how the hell does an algorithm know my content is any worse than someone else's, it literally cannot watch it to compare it to a video that is AMSR! YT: we need the metadata from your titles and thumbnails to decide where to place your content... Also YT: When someone searches for The No Dig Gardener by name we're going to pretend you don't exist, and will literally show channels with absolutely NOTHING to do with gardening, let alone no dig, rather than suggest your channel even has content. Go ahead, tell me again about this small channel promotion thing, because I'd love to see it in action.

[@SonetLandman]

Best comment ever. A comment I agree with and can relate to 100%. The algorithm should be revisited and corrected.

[@Joltverse]

Hi "No Dig," Your post got me curious, so I tested your channel with a different browser with the cache emptied for a fresh start. You are correct that if the channel name is searched it does not come up. It does come up if the channel name is in quotes. I then tested your newest video and searched on the full title and then just parts of the title and all instances did come up. I did notice in your description you do have it stated the "No Dig Gardner" so any search on that term should be pulling up your videos. If I search on the following with quotes I find your videos, "No Dig Gardner." If I remove the quotes your videos don't come up. I wish I had an answer for you. I just like running tests. Maybe this will help?

[@thenodiggardener]

@@Joltverse Thanks for doing the test, and proving that, at least on this, I'm not going mad 😁 The constant "KZbin is perfect, you're the problem" passive aggressive attitude of some is getting rather tedious, and I suppose a huge part of why many people quit.

[@Joltverse]

@@thenodiggardener You're welcome.

[@SonetLandman]

@@Joltverse wow, that somebody would be interested enough to fo this for another person is astounding. You would think that this channel would have been interested enough to do things like this for their viewers and subscribers in light of the kind of channel they are. The algorithm does not know what it does anymore. Maybe there are too much information that needs refinement thinking that the algorithm can't do. Or information overload. I am frustrated with what I observe the algorithm is doing and it is destroying some channels and their livelihood for no particular reason at all. Maybe KZbin should really start listening to the problems that are being pointed out and fix it. Stop thinking that nothing can go wrong with a computer program and always blame it on the people. Algorithm: I know of a channel that has over 400K subscribers. This is what this channel is about. 3 Roosters without names. What is shown everyday: the 3 roosterd crowing 2 - 3min videos. That is it. No education value. No search term. No editing. Nothing else to see. Why? Because the algorithm wants a channel to be about one thing. This creator played the algorithm game and Success!!. This is ludecrous if this is the direction the algorithm sends channels in and promotes. Then there are channels where the creators work so hard, beautiful channels and they are stuck to the point of throwing in the towel because of the algorithm. Time to take note KZbin and do something about it.

[@Steady.mindset]

Stuck at 500 subs since last month but we keep on going 💯

[@SonetLandman]

That happens, especially at the 500 mark. You might be there for a while, but it will pick up again. Just be patient.

[@royalglewds1641]

When i thought i was making progress for moving from 35 to 40, then boom woke up to see 34 and i have been there a long time. It’s sad but am not giving up so soon 😊

[@SonetLandman]

@@royalglewds1641 that has happened to me as well. 977 then I fell to 971 the very next day. You'll pick it up again. You want the subscribers that's going to stick in anycase.

[@SonetLandman]

@@royalglewds1641 you need to post a bit more regularly.

[@BobDarin3277]

One of the biggest problems that I have seen with the area that I work in is that Entertainment channels will deliberately list themselves as educational channels to manipulate and game the algorithm. It's very easy to spot and very clear because a true educational channel within my field, has an entirely different tempo and pace. I have seen this dozens of times over and over. Unfortunately, I don't know what can be done about it simply because of the subjectiveness of educational content and that fine line that separates education versus entertainment.

[@molecodes]

The grind is definitely on. Do not give up. I'm in university right now and started this channel under 2 weeks ago and nearly at 50. What I'm doing is basically not having the social proof aspect to my videos and that is mainly through shorts. Once the sub count increases, long form will then be introduced to be less effected by social proof. YOU CAN DO IT, don't give up

[@UpholsteryCraft]

I see these small channels on my home page all the time but rarely click on them as they’re nothing like what I’d usually search for. I guess the same applies to my tiny channel so I can’t complain while learning the ropes

[@Asakedia]

The best thing I heard last week was "this livestream is the first I ever decided to sit through for more than 5 minutes" and they were there for the entirety of the stream with chat activity! I was very touched and got emotional, I still can't comprehend me being the reason someone enjoyed being on youtube that much in the recent years

[@marcoavaldez]

Small channel here. My channel has been doing quite well and the reason for that is what is spoken here. Providing value and being found in search is key. It takes some time but eventually, you start getting thousands of views.

[@vidIQ]

Every channel was once a small channel, just check out those videos for more help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnyToGhobaqei7c&lc=Ugzbby8xffQt9VphB6d4AaABAg kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLbp2eEq81gbNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXnYlXVtepahfs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWnalmaYjd50mbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaZlK2NltSEr5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GmXp5oaJ6Ea8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWmpaKtgLZmmc0

[@TheMegChan]

I know I have potential. KZbin believes it because I notice they push out some of my videos. But more importantly my audience believes it because they have SAID that I am "underrated", "one of their new favorite youtubers", and perhaps the best compliment of all, "haven't enjoyed a KZbinr like this since markiplier." I WAS COMPARED TO MARKIPLIER!

[@vidIQ]

Nice!!!

[@SleepStoriesByEli]

Thanks for the tips on thumbnail, title & description. 🙏

[@HArtDrawing]

Something I’ve noticed is when I’m looking to learn certain things on KZbin I focus less on how many views the video has and more on the length of the video. I’m more reluctant to watch a 10 minute video to learn something if someone else has a 4 minute video teaching me the same thing

[@malcolmplanet100]

Living this struggle right now, but I’m catching my recording habit stride, and now just need to remain consistent 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Anishgaming369yt]

Thanks for 163 subscribers keep supporting❤😢❤

[@Adam_Da_Don]

Dayum I'm behind in someone who sub's to someone who joined 2 weeks ago🥲

[@aceishere]

Keep it up

[@aceishere]

@@Adam_Da_Donit doesn’t matter man! Just never give up and remain consistent! You’ve got this

[@ladyTSims]

Congratulations 🎊

[@AdamAli-nk1nz]

@@Adam_Da_Don AYO YOUR CONTENT SLAPS

[@ksislamicmedia]

Nice sharing Bro😊

[@joli9127]

The interesting thing is that you SEO your description and have a clear title and thumbnail, and then you search on youtube in incognito window for the terms and youtube suggest like 5 videos on the topic and it is not your video and then it start spamming with like 20+ videos that have nothing to do with what you just searched for. The video is there, the video is new, the video contains the exact search words but youtube still doesn't suggest it through search. I would like to know why that is because it shows that what they are saying about SEO description, make good title and thumbnail is not the answer, there must be something else too that they do not mention.

[@SelfImprovementBro]

If you are reading this don’t give up! Your channel will grow, just don’t stop grinding💪💪

[@Golbrot]

I’ve been trying to get my first 100 subscribers for about 2 months now, but I think it is important to upload as many videos as you can, without forgetting about the good quality. Kind of difficult when you have a full time job and a wife 😅😅😅

[@ladyTSims]

You at 60 now. New sub

[@HistoryfortheAges]

This is the struggle, I have been getting many subscribers by promoting my channel to homeschool groups, but not many views. When I ask them did my video pop up on your YT feed the normal answer is no. I had to go to your channel to watch your videos. Open to suggestions! I am at about 16,000 subscribers now, but many of my videos will have less than 1000 views in the first week. Some do better.

[@winstology101]

Subscribers that don't watch your content damage your channel by using up your first impressions

[@HistoryfortheAges]

@winstology101 I'm aware. I have even asked people to only subscribe if they watch.

[@crownedvendetta]

4:55 hit the nail on the head, even though I try my best to deliver quality content I'm STILL overlooked because of the notion that comes with being a " Small Creator ". Therefore I'm automatically ruled out for the vast majority, regardless of the quality of my videos. Great video! I always learn something new through you (:

[@frozenfresh6406]

I’m happy to have a pretty active viewer base for as small a channel I am. I’m 1800subs and whenever I post I instantly get probably like 100-250 views in a few hours so the algorithm pushes me to the 1-5K view range each vid.

[@factswithrankings]

Keep uploading keep grinding. Practice makes perfect. Make a folder of videos so that after someone watches your videos KZbin can recommend them your other videos.

[@ytcoachred]

To anyone who’s reading this!!!! DONT GIVE UP!!!! ❤❤❤❤ Your channel WILL grow! 🎉🎉

[@Ozzy-worsttaste]

Oh 🖕 that

[@offstep]

I honestly got to the point where I don't even think of a algorithm. I just come home after work everyday and work on new songs to post on KZbin, like I havent seen my or had friends in a long time now and they understand like how I understand they have a life too. But I'm trying everyday with a promise and hope

[@RodrasBurton3D]

I just started a YT channel 45 days ago! If the YT Alg is not blocking the growth of small channels, why all my 60 short videos always get ±450 views?! My Niche: AR animals/dinosaurs mixed with Real wildlife in the African Savanna, all filmed live in the Masai Mara. It does not matter if Viewed vs. Swiped Away of my short videos is 30% or 85% • I always get ±450 views! And it does not matter if Average View Duration is 70% or 160% * I always get ±450 views • Small channels do not have a chance...

[@lawyerdhop]

Same here. Most of shorts get between 400-499 views. My bad shorts get about 5-100.

[@tedtalkshockey1966]

It’s working for me. You’ll never lose if you never quit.

[@OmphileKodisang]

I have been seeing a lot of my shorts that I posted many months ago suddenly getting views, even though is not a lot. That has never happened before.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Maybe I am just old fashioned (I have been watching KZbin since about 2008), but I have been clicking on videos regardless of the view count. If the title and/or thumbnail intrigues me, I'm going to click on it.

[@NaudVanDalen]

Honestly most of the time that 1 unpopular video I find looks significantly worse than the popular videos it's surrounded by. The one time it's actually good, though, it might blow up if the creator is lucky.

[@UniversePlaylist07]

I'm getting there slowly. Won't give up. Best of luck ya all.

[@lvcashh]

I’m at 1070 subscribers we all gone make it 🔥‼️

[@Lofisoundsdayandnight]

I'm trying to try harder but I don't seem to see results. I'm right at the beginning but it seems like I don't have any views and getting subscribers is very difficult since I started the channel I only have 17 subscribers if you have any tips? Thank you, thank you for your attention, I will follow the channel, thank you and a hug, bye

[@Lofisoundsdayandnight]

I'm trying to try harder but I don't seem to see results. I'm right at the beginning but it seems like I don't have any views and getting subscribers is very difficult since I started the channel I only have 17 subscribers if you have any tips? Thank you, thank you for your attention, I will follow the channel, thank you and a hug, bye

[@ladyTSims]

Thank you foe 205 subscribers. Let keep growing

[@AidenCottinghamOfficial]

You can make it! 👍

[@TheGamerMum]

Congratulations!

[@redstar19]

Congrats...

[@swoppershopper]

Good luck on your KZbin journey, I've taken a look at your channel, please free free to check out mine too :)

[@vidIQ]

Great job! Keep growing!

[@KaysKreationsMC]

I think one of the broader problems the algorithm DOES create is that it (maybe not intentionally) rewards "copy catting" of a proven video. This is seen in every niche. All the copycats to Mr Beast as an example. By doing this creates an echo chamber of sorts that thwarts creativity and buries small channels at the same time as a consequence.

[@jaydub1380]

I can honestly say when I search or start my KZbin session, the title and thumbnail grabs my attention and I have never considered the views when deciding to click on the video

[@NK-vt7lb]

I just started youtube last month and already have 26 subs let's keep up putting the work ❤

[@PacDarRelaxation]

Congratulations. Never give up.

[@NK-vt7lb]

Thank you

[@vidIQ]

You got this!

[@ladyTSims]

You have 27 now. I just subscribed

[@NK-vt7lb]

@@ladyTSims thank you so much

[@CheteKalaba]

30 more till 200 subscribers! Let’s go!

[@ladyTSims]

29 to go now. Just sub

[@CheteKalaba]

@@ladyTSims really appreciate it I’m entirely grateful

[@MardaxGames]

I did so many changes in past weeks that increased some visibility, more views, but in overall ... Still nothing changed. I lost all my ideas.

[@FaveDailyQuotes]

As a small channel myself, I am actually watching the small channels if I come across them in my feed. Because Im also small and also want to grow, so if my view can help him grow then Im willing to do it. Some of them are actually very good.

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

Good question 🤔

[@crazyaboutfooty]

We've got 117 subs in just over a month, not sure if that's good or not?!!!

[@ladyTSims]

118 now. New sub

[@crazyaboutfooty]

​@@ladyTSims legend! Thankyou so much

[@Nautisphere]

Great information especially for newer channels that are starting to get some traction. This is just proof that the thumbnail and first 30 seconds are critical!!! I think of it like going into a book store. They have all the new books out on a table. If you’re a no one, your cover needs to be that much more intriguing to have the person walking 🚶 by 🛑 look and then pick it up. Thanks VidIQ. We got this!

[@TheShoganKhan]

The main problem for my channel is trying to get the subscribers I’ve gained recently, to watch my new videos that I post. It’s like every new subscriber I got isn’t getting notified for my videos or they don’t return to my channel. I’m going to continue to grow my channel and hopefully can reach a broader audience but I’ll keep going by making videos and I will continue to grind💪🏽‼️.

[@shivanipde]

Its a one sided love 😂for me

[@DiybySaachi]

😂 true 😂

[@vidIQ]

😅😅😅

[@Silas_Bubune]

❤

[@GloriaGraceRand]

Out of all the videos in my news feed, I counted ONE that had only a few views from a channel I'm not interested in. Most were in the hundreds of thousands and millions.

[@RetiredAdventureRider]

I often look at other small channels in my niche. I can learn a lot from small creators to see what they are doing well and where I think they are making mistakes. It's easier to critique smaller creators because the errors are more obvious. The big creators with teams make everything look so smooth and easy, and then I can only look at my work and try to figure out where I need to improve.

[@DriveNRoam]

The fact is, many of my my KZbin videos will not even come up on search, even if I hit every key word of my video title. Even if it does, it comes up at the bottom, under many other videos that are not even relevant.

[@nursinggeekgames8242]

I don't use the home feed, and i was just reminded why. When I just tried this exercise, it was filled with things already on my subscription feed (or from people I'm subscribed to but from years ago), things I have zero interest in and can't imagine why they're there, and nothing with less than 1k views. It's a mystery to me why anyone would use that feed in the first place.

[@denalidtx]

@vidiq So....I tried the "find a vid with less than 1000 views" thing... There were a few from channels I'm subbed to, but I had to scroll > 15 rows down to find a new one. Even on the "New to You" section, it took a bit of scrolling (and then showed me a vid from a genre I've never watched). Does that mean that YT thinks I hate small channels? Or does being subbed to small channels change this mechanic?

[@Freelancerbokhari]

The KZbin algorithm doesn't "hate" small channels, but they face challenges. Competition, low engagement, and limited data can make it harder for their content to be noticed. Focusing on quality, engagement, and consistency can help smaller channels improve visibility over time.

[@tonyanimations5377]

Hey, just asking, is it fine if i use the same channel to post the videos and look at the videos of my audience ?

[@fonsecarichard]

I have a feeling that with each video you guys upload, we all get closer to the one viral we need. Sending everyone hugs and love. ❤

[@RichBlundell]

If I started my small channel in 2007 (now 400 subs) and never cared much about subs, but now I want to launch a whole new strategy (using same personal brand) but take algo-optimization seriously, am I better off starting a new channel, or building on the old?

[@carlshandicrafts1319]

I see a pattern on my videos views, when it reaches 400 views,it started to decrease getting veiws until it is static, i have already uploaded 7 videos on yt shorts ,1 of my video got:1.4k views and the rest got 400+ , and im always checking them for the past few days , tgey are not moving .

[@DiybySaachi]

Even they do it for me too, my shorts videos are caped at 400views 😢

[@carlshandicrafts1319]

Oh, so im not alone,maybe others experience this

[@snotchyVIDS]

Yeah bro mine are capped at like 2k ..why are views getting capped for us small creators???

[@Yetzu64]

I think 1 issue no one really considers if the amount of people making videos probably trumps the amount of views An example would be 100 creators all make a video, if they are all trying to get 1k thats 100k people that need to see that content. Thats a unrealistic number. The chances of our content being seen is abysmal

[@shiftintosunshine]

Just installed the vidIQ plugin a few days ago - wow... why didn't I do this sooner?? It's fantastic. I've (re)edited all my titles and descriptions using the "Optimize Score" suggestions. Getting more traffic now. Thank you!

[@Rysterio]

as soon as they said to find a video with under a thousand views from at least a few days ago, i looked, and boom, there was one right there. so the algorithm must helping a bit in our favor, we just have to keep trying.

[@WalkTalkVent]

At times it feels like a switch that goes on and off.

[@CryptoGrit]

the wierd thing for me as a small channel is that the video that i didn't thought are that good performed really good while some from which i had high expectations had terrible performance xD

[@YukuroAnalytics.]

Yeah same

[@CryptoGrit]

@@YukuroAnalytics. i always feel wierd about this xD

[@xteriayaba9621]

Thanks for this tips on helping us small channels break grounds on youtube. It's really difficult to keep being encouraged though

[@DimoPlays]

Is there anyway to apply for channel audit?

[@GetBackUpMotivation]

Im not focusing on views im focusing on enjoying the journey. Empowering myself with my own personal motivational speeches that hopefully will empower others. Enjoy the process. 💯

[@tattoosinreview]

I agree it is up to you as the creator to make interesting content to gain views/subscribers. The algorithm=audience. The point that seems to get passed over is KZbin has thousands upon thousands of small channels that are not monetized that creates thousands of hours of FREE entertainment for KZbin. Imagine writers, actors and producers in Hollywood working for free. Hoping to someday make money. Yet movie/show is put out to the networks or the movies making money hand over fist.

[@TheGildedLich]

I think an issue im having is that youtube is pushing my content but no one is clicking due to me being such a small and unkown channel, i do it to other people in my feed, ill see small channels with less than a thousand views and wont click, its not that the algorithm hates us small channels but that we are unknown by the masses

[@Retrato_lo_Retro]

Thanks for the information, have you uploaded this same video translated into Spanish?

[@ImpulsiveM]

i do have question should i promote my videos via link, beacuse i heard that getting views from link could hurt your channel in long run

[@styleframesat]

This is the best and most concise video on the topic of social proof. Thanks for sharing guys!