Why Your Best Videos Won't Make Viewers Subscribe

[@KevinChee]

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[@rakzplayz]

I got 170 subscribers in the last two months, because of your videos. I'm pretty happy with the progress. Thanks !!

[@KevinChee]

that's awesome stuff!

[@movingwheels26]

I really agree with your statement, some of my videos that i thought they will do well,they don't, but the video,that i don't expect views,it does well.

[@KevinChee]

Time to stop overthinking

[@MelodyMaker]

When people look back at their lives after spending monumental time as a "creator" they may ask themselves, "I never begged people for money on the street from strangers so why was I so compelled to spend my energy and viewers time by asking "please like and subscribe" especially at the beginning of a video when the viewer hadn't even had a chance to determine if their content was worthy of a subscription. The industrial complex of the internet has people doing some strange things.

[@KevinChee]

It certainly has. Getting attention is a dangerous act. It has always been that way in society but the rise of social media enhanced it.

[@themarekch]

My videos don't ask. Although I get discouraged when people unsubscribe

[@intentionalmultipassionate]

I like your authentic take about making videos. You're not saying the dame rehashed content about thumbnails, hooks, title and the rest. Yes I can so relate when I watch a video I can relate to and has a great way of storytelling I'm more compelled to subscribe. and watch the entire video. Thanks for offerring a fresh take on things. This new youtuber with less than 100 subs appreciates.

[@KevinChee]

Thank you very much :)

[@colorfulcollage]

Kevin, I really appreciate your channel.

[@KevinChee]

Thank you

[@MoneyInScope]

So true. “Quality” is relative after a certain point, but relatability is important over the long term. I’ve seen a recent video released in SD with over 1M views and the channel had over 1.5M subs. Each video needs to be a tool to learn and improve. You learn who watches and returns, then you can start focusing your content.

[@KevinChee]

Precisely. I see most channels just blindly copying one another with little to add, all for the sake of getting views. It does grow the channel but it is hard to pull in the right viewers. Not my choice tbh

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I do not wonder why people don't subscribe to my channel. My videos simply are not worthy. tHanks for the video

[@KevinChee]

what? no way, everyone is worthy, just gotta find what you are worthy at

[@GeologyDude]

Channels have to be there to help their viewers. It could be education, entertainment or whatever. But you must know your viewers. Storytelling and authenticity are important. But talking about yourself usually does not interest others. Many people don't understand this--b/c they are egotistical.

[@KevinChee]

precisely

[@HAOCREATIONS]

I agree with you. 😊

[@theroamingcanuck49]

Spot on.

[@GAARGOOR2]

Something unique about your videos👌👍

[@KevinChee]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@sweetlylorelei]

If people go like -- hey, I like your video, I'll check this person out -- and the next videos you post out deliver and they see it more often, that's how they get to subscribe to your channel, I feel. My journey, however, was a unique one, because I got mine from locals who knew me at the city but never knew my KZbin channel til much later on. It's so much easier to get subs on shorts than it is in person, but that's what made my journey unique. Do it when people watch your long-format videos rather than your shorts. It'll pay off tremendously, that's what makes KZbin KZbin! 🎉🎉🎉 Cheers! Don't give up!

[@KevinChee]

There are many different strategies to this but it should be the same in terms of foundation.

[@WeblightDreamsStudio]

Thats what Im trying to do the second try around. If I want to paint or draw what I like I need to make the topic something people will find value from. 😊

[@KevinChee]

Yup, they need a reason to paint and draw. They don't want to know what they can draw, they want to know why and how that drawing helps them

[@shearfunsewing]

Hi Kevin! I think you are resonating with your viewers because your delivery and personality come across as quite sincere and honest. Just noticed that people on Reddit commented on that, & I would agree with this. Would you ever think of doing some consulting? Your stats are showing that you are doing very well out in YT-land - well done. The Udemy course is a steal in price but what about something longer? I notice you are in Australia. Me too. I am not a gamer (sorry there seems to be such a focus on giving examples in gaming). I have 2 channels. The main is on sewing & the other on travel. I use story telling all the time in my videos & scripting & I have really improved my video quality. I just want to improve my results so badly. I'd really be interested in knowing if you would want to work with someone like me.

[@KevinChee]

Consulting is something that has crossed my mind but I don't think I can do 1-on-1. I am coming up with something so make sure you sign up to my newsletter. I'll update through there.

[@madeinandhra12-rk5mw]

Great topic - and Subscription is just a momentary acknowledgement - over a period of one year I got 1K subscribers - but in this content overload era - very few get time to watch the videos I post. Which I can totally understand - I am not finding time to watch the channels I subscribed to after starting my channel. Some topics and some videos - they get views and some do not - so the views and subscriber mismatch will be very high as the KZbin grows.

[@KevinChee]

Overload era. I like the way you describe it

[@wecancanto]

I like how you always try new things with your videos. I wonder what the retention rate looks like in this video with your sharp cut at the end? As I’ve mentioned before, you’re great at storytelling and connecting with your audience. Thanks for the inspiration. Off-topic, I’m surprised Inside Out 2 is actually better than Inside Out 1 (but don't follow the path of Toy Story which should have stopped at Toy Story 3). Another cartoon our family enjoys is Bluey-so relatable to all ages.

[@KevinChee]

retention is about the same, most people drop off after 4-5 minutes so they never did reach the end lol. Yeah, Inside Out 2 feels nostalgic to me for some reason. Kinda makes me think about the times where there were less responsibilities and happier. People always think and talk about the past because those are happier days and Inside Out 2 explained it really well by saying it is ok to be feel less joy, it is part of life and we need to learn to accept it. Inside Out 3 will probably talk about adulthood I guess! Or college life. Toy Story - I agree, should've ended at 3. 4 (and soon 5) just doesn't make any sense.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Kevin - very insightful and thought provoking as always. As I dive deeper into creating videos and tutorials I have paid attention to my viewers comments. Over time I read that folk wanted longer videos with less voice overs. So I changed. Now I create tutorials and talk about my thoughts as I paint. I also have short field trips which include the reference photo. I tell stories about my time as an art teacher. And the challenges I faced with art. These are echo's of the past comments by my students. I think I have a more dedicated group of viewers as a result. They gather from around the world on a Sunday for the live premier. Lots of messages between them and a real sense of community just for a while. See you on the next one - Paul 😃😃

[@KevinChee]

You certainly have grasp the very essence of building a community!

[@Soybreadward]

❤ good advice for sure. You always give me ideas for when I may start recording. Also I follow a lot a streamers who I think are cool. Like you seem like someone I’d want to hang out with. We never will lol but your personality is really cool and friendly

[@KevinChee]

never say never I guess lol

[@TimewaveChronicles]

"Let’s keep growing, small KZbinrs! 🚀 We’ve got this-one step, one video, one subscriber at a time! 💪✨"

[@KevinChee]

awesome stuff

[@khalilismyname]

I am glad you popped up in my feed 👏🏻

[@KevinChee]

Me too!

[@weeklypediayoutube]

I'm in a bad headspace right now, lost 4 subscribers in one day and I don't know why. But I will not surrender, I'll keep going!

[@themarekch]

I hate when that happens. I've lost a few and as a new small channel. You definitely notice

[@KevinChee]

Subs are entitled to sub and unsub, just like how we get to choose where we wanna eat on weekends. Try not to focus too much on that and focus on how to gain more subs instead.

[@khalilismyname]

Thank you for sharing 🫂

[@KevinChee]

Thank you for watching. And thanks for Super Thanks!

[@AmbienceDepartment]

Let go Grow together 🎉🎉🎉

[@KevinChee]

good luck

[@AmbienceDepartment]

@@KevinChee Thank you

[@adventuresintvland]

You worked on the film industry!!! That’s very interesting.

[@KevinChee]

Yeah, it is pretty cool but I don't do any film production though lol.. I am on the retail/sales/marketing side of things

[@LittleTalksWithMyles]

Great advice, much appreciated

[@KevinChee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DionLuvsMakeup]

Thank you for this video.

[@KevinChee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StrollingSmilesDental]

It's so hard but keep going im a new youtuber still learning this is great advice.

[@KevinChee]

That's the way it starts out.

[@wanderwithoutwords]

Great analysis again Sir.

[@KevinChee]

thank you

[@Chess-Football]

When I think of the best storytelling game only one game always comes to mind and that is the Legacy of Kain series. Amazing story with great music and voices. A must to play game for those who haven't played it.

[@KevinChee]

That's PS1 isn't it? I think I missed that one but people have been asking for a remake for ages.

[@Chess-Football]

There are 5 games, two are from PS1 and others from PC, PS2 to PS5 and other consoles. The game is debated to this day. I watched numerous videos trying to understand it and replayed the game couple of times.

[@Arkkatech]

Great video and Insight growing channels and growing skills which important

[@KevinChee]

thanks my friend

[@annoyedlife]

I did more shorts and got 200 subs. Kevin is good took notes and my channel is doing good now.

[@KevinChee]

I'm gonna do shorts too!

[@Radiantanab]

@@KevinCheeshorts are great way to gain subscribers quickly , my other channel I gained 2k subs in the span of 2 weeks because of 1 KZbin short taking off 🛫!

[@zenithquestor]

Thank you for helping me and others

[@KevinChee]

my pleasure

[@allenreid62]

Everything you said is 100% true.

[@KevinChee]

thanks

[@tube-master]

I like the sotries in this video because they are so relatable ✌️

[@KevinChee]

I like telling stories!

[@tube-master]

@ 🤘

[@Firelava88.]

I gotta stop speedrunning animation trends cuz they never work 😭😭

[@KevinChee]

what's speedrunning animation?

[@Firelava88.]

@@KevinChee oh, just finishing/rushing "animation meme" trends super fast rather than spending time on animations. The videos do okay getting 200ish views but I get like 2 comments and 1 subscriber max from them 😭😭

[@agnieszkakwasniewicz]

[@KevinChee]

👍

[@themarekch]

G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 🇵🇱

[@WorldGKChallenge]

Very Good video ❤

[@KevinChee]

Thanks 😁

[@shashankvchari900]

Amazing content

[@KevinChee]

Cheers

[@dragonfairytail]

my channel is a music video channel so i can't talk like that in it so i have to edit it into the music video with the lyrics of the song and images of what i make

[@KevinChee]

Stories can be told through great music and videos too. I remember the start of Pixar's movie 'Up' where it shows the main character growing up with his loved one, from happy to sadness, all in a matter of minutes with no words, just music and video. It was so impactful that I can still remember it. A lot harder to do of course but it is possible.

[@dragonfairytail]

@@KevinChee I also do that, making a story with music and video, which is also the case with most Amvs (anime music video). the translation of my first comment was not translated very well. I always translate what I type because I'm not very good at spelling the letters in English

[@dragonfairytail]

because it was more about talking in a video and for me I can't talk in my videos so I couldn't participate much but it was interesting enough to watch the whole video and that's what I did

[@BrentCox2B]

Don't you have to disclose that you were paid to advertise the Gamesir controller?

[@KevinChee]

Oh, I wish they paid me 😂

[@BrentCox2B]

@KevinChee oh it felt like an advert haha. I think I see it in your Amazon affiliate stuff. Saw your newer video, nothing wrong with making money, I'm here to try to do same eventually. I guess I just prefer more transparency. Didn't see anyone else complaining about though so it's probably a me thing

[@silviokeybeaktienanalysen]

Feed a Community and done... That is all 😂 And I hope I understond this now, but I am not sure. Subscribers and Views do not matter.

[@KevinChee]

good stuff

[@RetroReverbVibes]

Do you think a music channel (like mine) would get watch time over subscribers? Or is there way to convey storytelling without me speaking? 🤔

[@KevinChee]

I'm not an expert in this field but possible I guess? Best way to find out is to look at your competitors and see if they are channels who hit the targets you want (views, subs). Then, study their videos and learn from them.

[@RetroReverbVibes]

@@KevinChee thank you! 😊

[@Jelinofficial-sr1vf]

❤

[@KevinChee]

👍

[@marksidebottomcrafts124]

kevin hi got fans on discord thankyou yes

[@KevinChee]

awesome. I'm not a discord guy but really should be..

[@TheCrowReviewer]

No worries if u adopt me I'll say ur vids are cool

[@KevinChee]

I don't wanna adopt anyone!

[@TheCrowReviewer]

@KevinChee Fair enough, keep going dude, you're the real deal 🍻

[@KyleMcDermott-]

I just subbed to you, all because of you. Relatable dude.

[@KevinChee]

Thank you. Good to know a video that talks about relatability is also relatable!