YouTube Employee Reveals How to Grow Your Channel

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

Question of the Day ⚡What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know! 👇*** Join to Get Your First 1K Subs & Earn Your First $1K on KZbin with this FREE Challenge here! 👉Tube1KChallenge.com

[@MotifMusicStudios]

I think I am extra motivated to try responding with a short in comments. I also was just challenged to keep growing as a creator and being mindful of the audience.

[@wendyross4542]

Just listened to ur hole story it was great

[@ImWORTHITINC]

I don't see the link for aloud?? to get on the list to translate my episodes into different languages?? please post here? GREAT ep I cant watch whole again i heard you say it and I tried to google. tysm appreciate yall!

[@Tiredofbs]

@@wendyross4542 bi

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

fake unless google and you tube LET you make money, you're not going to make a dime I have been trying for over 15 years. and it does not work unless google wants you to.

[@CigarLovers1992]

To all the small and new creators! Keep going, our time is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CraftyRecycler]

Ok.. I hope so. Thanks for the encouragement

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It certainly is

[@starletcalderon]

🙏🏼

[@cryptodescribed]

100% Thanks for the motivation!

[@nikkilong7377]

🎉💪🏾

[@lancebtv_]

Great advice. For all the small channels who watching . You GOT THIS !!!!!!. Let's Goooo

[@BlueLinkSocialPro]

I agree

[@MightyKern]

So impressed you secured an interview with a current KZbin employee. The info in this was very helpful and useful. Thanks

[@judymyers1934]

The thing is that being a KZbinr is like a business, and some creators know that pretty well. So if you want constant growth, views and subs, you need to give people what they want. Same like businessman offers products people need. Tough part could be starting your channel, and honestly for me the most helpful thing was that I found out about Famester which really helped to kick start my channel. The great thing is that it also works for every other social media, so I am not only tied to KZbin.

[@hallorwalahfrid6074]

agree

[@DeePatience]

Reply with shorts seems like a game changer. Like the idea of answering questions but also adding b roll and additional info

[@heathersudbrock]

Agreed, sounds amaze, but I don’t see this shorts button on my comments or reply. Am i still too new?

[@katiespeaking]

I think my biggest take away was that this is less about algorithm manipulation and more about viewer behavior. The other big takeaway is that with the option to see analytics, you can take the guess work out of viewer opinions. You can see where they watched! And choose to do more of that or not. Very helpful for the personality types that triple guess everything. I think my mind goes to “Who has the audience that I want?” And when can I time block to do that research for greater effectiveness with my content. Very helpful. Thank you so much, guys!

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Great way of summarizing!

[@kelly.nicole]

There’s way too much going on in your thumbnails . Less is more

[@doctorsmith]

This message is for NEW CREATORS. Think about the audience, create videos based on that thought, keep going…we’re getting closer to our time!!!!!!!!!!!! Relating to you guys right now ❤

[@artisanarts2045]

Best takeaway... and really... bottom line to me is: Do what you love and connect with others who love that also! Then be genuine, consistent and mindful of your viewers. Thanks for the honest and great insights today!

[@WindyHillCrochet]

Yes, this speaks to me too

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Really enjoyed this video! Thank you for having this guest! Lots of new information! Made me realize I need to use the community posts more and to use video responses! 😊🌺🌷

[@DatSamurai]

I get community post from channels I’ve never seen all the time in my feed. Polls, quiz’s, image post, all of it. Sometimes it’s how I discover channels I would be interested in but never seen a video from them before.

[@SeriouslySaving]

im hoping to reach my youtube partner program requirements by the end of this month. It will make about 90 days since my first video. With your tips i am on my way. Very proud of my progress thus far. Thank you

[@tjdalyvideo]

Think Media content is always chock full of value but this one was a particularly tight edit - wall to wall value - thank you! Very strong content, useful to me 👍

[@OhrionReacts]

Im pumped for this one. Thanks so much for posting this

[@LvlUpYourLife-]

thanks for the video!! Remember, persistence pays off. Keep pushing forward and never give up on your goals. You've got this!

[@RobertPlank]

The discussion on the KZbin algorithm truly caught my attention, shedding light on the viewer-centric approach to video rankings. I found the emphasis on concise storytelling and engaging content to be especially relevant. Thanks for the valuable insights - I'll be taking steps to optimize my content based on these learnings.

[@The_Fact_Scoop]

If you just started a channel: Don't be discouraged by the initial challenges or slow growth. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a successful KZbin channel. Stay consistent, keep honing your craft, and believe in your idea - because with dedication and perseverance, you have the power to achieve greatness. Keep going, Champ!

[@ConvictedtoGrow]

I’m 10 days in and have 43 subscribers in. Still learning and I know it takes time. I wish us all the best as we grow in 2024!😊

[@heathersudbrock]

Wow, and amazing to see your growth now! Great job!

[@dragonsclawIT]

Once again Sean, you bring the value. Sometimes it's new ideas and I think time to do my homework and sometimes it's just a reminder and I'm like oh yeah I do need to go back to that. THANKS FOR THE BANGER VALUE!!!!!❤

[@ABOUTTHATWALLET]

I do have to say that KZbin hasn't given up on my old videos. Definitely worth the effort to build quality content and provide the viewers with an experience.

[@hikingwithhykes]

Super helpful videos. Can be super stressful for us small creators but keep grinding and doing your best! I’ve been taking these considerations into my videos and having been nothing but improving!

[@quanle2093]

❤

[@TeacherKellyTag]

Great interview and I can’t wait for the second video. It’s good to hear from someone who works for KZbin. I’d like to go back through my old videos and make them podcasts but it’s time consuming and tedious to remake all the thumbnails. I hope in the future KZbin makes a way to streamline that. For now, I have to concentrate more on new content than old content.

[@tfkdandsvkc]

Sean has revived my motivation been watching his videos and he is so inspiring thanks sean for all you do for the creator economy community you are a legend ❤❤

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad this was valuable 👊🏼💯

[@andyxmunoz]

Great episode! You’re the only channel I go out of my way on to like & comment, to help your analytics. Keep going!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

appreciate the feedback! Thanks for taking the time 🙏🏻💯

[@singularityspectrum]

7:24

[@emrekocak35]

I am 100% original channel and I produce everything myself. However, they turned me off from making money. (Reused content) KZbin alienates content creators. I've been dealing with this problem for 3 months.

[@SalesMgmtMarketingChannel]

I love this podcast more than any of the other podcasts ❤❤thanks bro I really appreciate you guys

[@LifeontheMoose]

Great question on Community discoverability. Please let us know when you get the answer! Great information in this video.

[@kaviplay]

Thanks for the video, even I’m not doing videos for small community of members, but I’m learning from you every video. So thanks again you are amazing!

[@Shekastylez]

This just prove consistency will ensure we new upcoming KZbinr will make it too.

[@FavoritesWithLaura]

So much good info. All the analytics you can find in your channel, I'm still learning about how to interpret it all. Thanks

[@themontgomeryfamily6764]

Thanks for the encouragement..hopefully we'll get there someday soon! Keep pushing everyone

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Super interesting discussion. Thank you for keeping me company while cleaning my kitchen!

[@littlespressurewashing]

Everyone keep the grind up ~ let’s go

[@TangledLinez]

Great information!! Love the channel! Just wondering if us creators will be able to select a thumbnail for a short from a desktop any time soon or at all? Keep it up y'all 🤙🏾

[@EveryDayPrayerGuideTV]

This interview is great. Waiting for Part 2

[@aetimberpine]

Thank you Sean and team!

[@FURYWORLDx]

Omg yes GIVE US THE OPTION to change previously posted shorts PLEASE! My dang face is frozen like a fool in the worst ways on some of my best shorts! Love your channel I am using all these tips to grow my channel!

[@timsmythfilmsandanimations]

The algorithm is not people, there is a pretty big distinction there. "It's not that the algorithm didn't like my video, it s that the audience didn't like my video", is such a cop out. No one thinks the algorithm didn't like the video, it is that the algorithm didn't share the video with the appropriate audience, that is why the audience did not click on it. Think about how many times you have been fed videos you did not want to click on? Even after you had do not show me this video a million times for any particular creator you don't want to watch, KZbin will still continues to show you that creator's videos. Of course those are big creators, but the algorithm should know by now my taste in videos, but it still tries to shove those videos down my throat. So the algorithm certainly has no problem showing big creator's videos to everyone, just not small creator's videos, therefore I think the algorithm certainly has something to do with videos making it big or not, it is not just simply the audience.

[@yep.fishing]

I trust the algorithm....if you are failing then the title and thumbnail isnt as clickable initially, then the video doesnt create the interactions and retention.

[@UmarKhaleeq]

To the person that reads this, you’re gonna get a successful KZbin channel

[@janeris]

I’m a brand new creator and my channel is growing rapidly. I’m excited to see ppl interested and inspired daily on my life and how to live a happy life despite challenges.

[@asm101]

Would be cool if we had the ability to turn on or off notifications that go out to our audience based off different content types

[@cryptodescribed]

Remember to keep grinding everyone! Our time will come just stay consistent! ❤

[@gardenlabs]

Now THIS is a useful interview. Unlike the last guy… 😊

[@meanwhileinfloridapolicecam]

Agreed

[@BonsaisBasementMusic]

Daaaaaaaang. 😂

[@dreamdisturber]

BURN!

[@WeiseGuy91]

Agreed

[@alvinacosta5586]

I'm late to the party 🥳. Who's the last guy?

[@Money_Decoded_]

*Thanks for sharing this! I learn a lot from you guys"*

[@gayegerard]

Great episode Sean, Thank you, I am a huge fan of your channel and greatly value the time and energy you and your team put into these videos. As a new creator they have been invaluable. I would love to see a video dedicated to new creators within a smaller sized niche but still a fairly large level of competition on the longer format interview style videos, how to get more views and also optimum duration for interviews? I am seeing some channels do consistent 2-3hour interviews, how do they maintain audience retention that long, their view count is super high, and everyone's thumbnails, guests and topics are starting to look the same. Do you have any suggestions for new creators in this space?

[@agnesslovehealz]

Super great interview and eso since was just talking to hubby about as we are about to start new channel ❤ learn besg insight from u for while time to go learn more along way

[@99Plastics]

I love how every response is to blame the creators and youtube algorithm is this perfect above god sensation. It's so perfect they have to have a massive team making massive changes to it every day, but no no it doesn't change it just gets "Adjusted".

[@ayeshaewok4333]

All you tubers genius and have excellent experience in webinar and video

[@gograybechic]

Where can we find more info (a visual) on making the videos featuring comments?

[@ms.jessadventures]

Such a great interview with Rene. Good information 👍

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Let's answer questions without answering questions 😂

[@notonlybarcelona]

Yes, really interested video but not one answer, at all.

[@glazyy_]

THANK YOU GUYS! ! ! ! ! !

[@bsquad011]

This is gold content. Thank you so much.

[@isicktear]

I learned alot of things from them. Keep up the good work. I just started aswell. Hope I improve daily !

[@SmartWealthEducation]

Don't think about algorithm, think about your audience 👍Thanks for sharing valuable insights 👌

[@studio528inc]

So good. I will be coming back to this video a lot

[@ayeshaewok4333]

We are very lucky because our family group is attached with you

[@jupiterkonnections]

Great tips and great episode 🎉

[@BonesBrewsBBQ]

Thanks for bringing Rene on for this video. Very informative!!!

[@LESHAUNWILL]

I want to be able to pick my thumbnail on my shorts because sometimes what the system picks for you who make you look like a whole goddamn alien

[@BookOfMikeG]

Great episode, thanks guys!

[@elizabethbohan8727]

Awesome video! Most helpful was the explanation of the algorithm, but also info about shorts..😊

[@growtribes]

I saw this Dec. 19, 2023 and it blew my mind. So relevant right now.

[@michaelgelunas1113]

It was good to have a reframe on the algorithm in that it is supposed to pull videos for viewers. I just wish there were a way to search exact titles and get those titles and to search keywords or topics and get consistent results from search to search.

[@pavi013]

What would stories be? you could use the feature in shorts also.

[@MR-AK]

Rene is great! Valuable info. Thx

[@grozdavranic6972]

Thank you for your time and great advice and information ..

[@YoutubeHandle86]

Such good content THINK Media! Love it! Thank you

[@johnclay7644]

useful value about long form video.

[@Alechernandezfilms]

Great information and insightful. Thank you for this episode and sharing this insider information.

[@sheepinthemidst]

When does the podcast tab become available for your channel?

[@juliewilliams489]

For feed back as a user. Rene is correct on most topics. Time and attention is very important. In what I chose to watch when. But I like diy, non fiction type topics. I have no idea how to find a link from a short. So if one is interesting I can't follow it. Some topics all I want is sort, concise and quick, others I love long ones because I'm new to that topic or it's complicated and need lots of information to understand the fundamentals. Not realy watching for fiction or just entertaining though. I like a long one puting all the elements together and shorter ones for more detail on each element if needed. Some times ill speed up the playback just to get to the parts I need other times even though long watching the whole process means I can replay a section not explained but shown. Links in the middle of videos is confusing for me I want to jump straight away but need what I'm watching too. I don't know how to easily go back to find it but if I click on it I've left the one I'm watching with out finishing it. Not sure what that dose to your results. I watch between 1am and 6am because of my down load allowance. Not sure if this is why Google thinks I'm American when I'm Australian. But i often fall asleep while watching. In the past it would keep playing what it was pushing and by the time I'd wake up it would be playing somthing I'd never chose to watch myself. Now it seems to have turned off and let me sleep not shure how but means it's playing less I'm not selecting. I tend to save to watch later if I want to be more awake, it's a longer one I don't have time for or it's a topic I'm very interested in but need other information more at that time. Also suggestions used to disappear so I couldn't go back and watch second choice after first because they'd be new suggestions. That's not happening as much now which is good. Seasonally plants and animals etc would be more seasonal. For example when learning how to hatch chick's from American youtubes not Australian ones it's autom in my spring. Same for plants etc. Even bush crafts etc. Others are more relevant to our time in history.for example covid 19 and global warming even understanding more upto date theories on planetary systems may become important to understanding sun flares and tectonic plates functions. I found a great Dr whose kept me informed during the pandemic but one on autopsy I was enjoying wasn't as important during that time but helps understand the body and health as a hole. But now the pandemic is subsiding I'm more worried about preparing for the hot dry or flooded summer ahead. I've had ones start to play and while I'm subscribed and interested I'm actually surching for something else at the time so stop watching very soon after its started to play. It's very frustrating if I need information immediately in prime down load time and I'm seeing things I'm not looking for right then. But this seems to afect you. I guess I'm not looking for an hour or three long video in these instances. I've watched a lot of background ones and am now physically doing or using it and have got to somthing I'm missing and just need quickly. I find new topics are not good to surch for immediately. I almost have to surch twice. The first time i get useless stuff or nothing on the topic. But a couple of days later the topic will start to show up in sugested feeds. Very frustrating if the information is urgent. Which makes shorts faily redundant for me. So don't use youtube for that even google is getting bad in this instance. In fact I can't even shop on google any more because it's pushing adds for other things I'm not looking for even though it sells what I am looking for😵‍💫. I'm not usually looking to buy products on youtube but love links to shops for specific unusual items because modern surch engines won't let you find them. For example you can't buy chicken saddles any more on line because there not in pet shops or agricultural stores so no advertising thus no access to buy any more. Same for green products leading edge things not in main stream. Off grid items are getting more popular now but weren't when I first started looking. I still can't find a mobile hydro driven pump with lots of head I know will work. Face book is starting to fill that space. But things people in other countries use in there way of life especially nomadic like tent stoves I don't know what there called or how to buy etc

[@Parisella]

what the HELL!? I used to do BJJ with Rene! He taught classes! This is a real mind-blower.

[@OnboardingInformation]

Dear ALL small channels, spreading some love towards your success in growing a massive community

[@clarencechanxy]

Best video I’ve watched on this topic! Succinct and packed with useful info. Super keen to sign up for the 14 day program.

[@JuneryTheHighQuake]

I learned a lot, recently I received a message from youtube that I violated their policy. Is it not okay to put a link in my description box?

[@theprodigal1969]

I learned a ton and will watch this again. I'm starting a new channel in a couple of months.

[@GoldenK9Campers]

He's really good at dodging questions and not giving an answer one way or the other.. But still interesting.

[@UniversalDust]

Agree! I was looking for this comment. He was pathetic with most of his non-answers.

[@Woolpedia-Kanal]

What is this filter that Rene is using? Thanks for the video! Greets, Julia

[@melodyshortmusic]

Thanks for sharing

[@SoundEngraver]

Question: What is the best for...? Answer: It can be this, or it can this!

[@androidarchitect1741]

This was really good to hear,listen and understand about youtube as a business and as a creative

[@creatingmygarden]

I didn't' hear anything mentioned about closed caption. I was hoping there was some way to simplify this so I don't have to spend hours editing my text in each video I simply don't have the time for it and I will not purchase software when as a creator I am not making an income off youtube yet. I started doing these when I was doing videos over the winter 2-3 times a week now that I am doing 5 videos a week I simply don't have the time to spend with working my full time day job. Any suggestions?

[@SoCalPresa]

Top notch

[@KabilaAura]

I got my first 50 subscribers and I can't tell you how great I felt

[@rolandcdt]

WOW WOW WOW, so many tips and mindset I will use to grow my channel. I love the question about faceless channels, but automatedly created with AI. It’s like we are stepping into the next dimension of content creation, so much so it we are trying to figure out the boundaries with it.

[@brandaffectzmultimedia2448]

That Orange and blk hoodie banging!!!!

[@EverywhereNYC]

Amazing, thank for the info!!

[@retirishdetective]

Thank you everyone I truly appreciate you all

[@peesukarhu_OFFICIAL]

16:23 I don't see the point why shorts' thumbnails wouldn't be customizable, for example I have a short that is about one video game and my thumbnail is "From" Netflix series, because KZbin algorithm found 2 faces from one image I added on the short while I was speaking about the series. Like thanks KZbin! Maybe have at least 3 automatically selected frame options from which to choose from?

[@JessCabChannel]

Thank you for Teaching Us Sir👍👍👍👍👍

[@DavidEatsLA]

Hope you guys can help me. I just started a channel and I want to cover same topic “food” but different formats. One being more documentary higher quality/editing and with a show title, and other just vlog style of me going to restaurants - should I have separate channels?

[@bobbycooper_ca]

16:39 great answer! 👏

[@krazzyvibestv8657]

Only when you want to be a content creator is when you realize that KZbin is an ocean

[@naturalcreations40]

Thank you for this. This is so informative

[@noemchhunny]

Great advise, big appreciated

[@GeorgetaHere]

Bottom line to me is - look at everything from the viewer's perspective, make good quality content, compete not with others, but with yourself and constantly improve.

[@walterwa256]

Awesome conversation. I want to explore community posts on a daily basis

[@DWRea1_Wolf]

This was great information 💯