Yeah I don't really look at the analytics much, besides the sub count. Of coarse you want to get some kind of acknowledgement that people do watch and enjoy your videos. Of coarse I am small and I may get 1 or 2 subs a week. I just like to have fun with making videos and riding my bike. I like reading the comments from my small following and responding to them more than worrying about my analytics . Nice video and just don't worry about it. Just have fun doing what you are doing. 👍
I very very rarely look at that stuff. and when I do it doesn't even bother me at all. you are 100% right, if you focus on just getting numbers and "playing" the system, the content suffers. Because your chasing a goal instead of creating content to reach that goal.
Hahaha! Nice job, Brett. Yeah, I try not to worry to much about that stuff. I make vids because I enjoy it…some of them are even pretty good I think. Just an average guy, doing average stuff. 🥺Thanks buddy!
On September 10th Indie Ridge published a "State of the Union" email blast talking about not raising prices (yet) and several styles of boots are in stock. I'd imagine the spike you saw was the result of people searching for Reviews on products before purchasing. If my my assumption is correct, you'll probably be seeing another spike right now since there was a Black Monday email blast that went out last night. If I search for "Indie Ridge" in UA-cam (using Incognito Mode) you are the 3rd Result. I think what you're seeing is a natural spike of traffic and the ADV isn't what it usually is because it isn't your usual audience. In my experience with videos like this, if you don't hook them hard in the first 30 seconds your ADV will crash.
I miss the greenery already.... I look at my analytics but it is more about seeing how retention was, drops or dips, etc..I have a pretty good baseline and I don't worry about the channel is doing it unless I drop under that baseline, the rest of the time I use analytics to learn when people like in the video, how did the thumbnail and title do for CTR... Maybe change it if CTR seems bad or think about what they video didn't do as good as I hoped, was it off topic for my channel, etc... you just have to think of it a tool you can use not as a grading system for your channel as a whole. I have had the whole india thing happen to me as well, it sucks. Take care!
Probably shouldn’t admit this, but I barely ever look at any of the ANALytics. I’ve been at this forever, I have 555 subscribers, and I’m good with that. I get less than 100 views per video, but I get the regular commenters commenting, and to me, that’s the best!! Be well out there, stay warm, Patrick
Ya, you can't change anything after you hit publish. What happens happens. I look at the stats to try to see if there is something that turns lots of viewers off, but beyond that, all you can do is make the vids and what happens is out of your control after that.
Glad to hear that you’re in a more relaxed state… very important. At the end of the day, and in the context of our lives, what does the performance of a YT channel really mean? Be well mate. ✌️
Tell me about it! My goal at the start at the start of this year was to get from 5k subscribers to 10k subscribers at the end of this year... We're 43 days out and I'm 307 short... So close, so worried about not hitting it, so I'm checking every day, ahhhhhhhhh lol
Hey I think it's great you can put out one video with your busy schedule! Sometimes we can't even do that, especially when we are traveling and that's just the way it is LOL 😊🤷♀️
I don't even know what half the analytics mean when I look at them anyway...haha. I don't always get a notifications when people sub either, only when it's someone that has zero videos for some reason🤷♂️
Great points.
Thanks Jim!
A great message. Tracking numbers is a rough ride with YT messing with it so often. Don't worry, be happy!
Indeed Eric. Thanks for stopping by!
Some very good advice. Thanks mate.
For sure man!!
Good advise. Don't worry, be happy.
Good song to lol
Guilty as charged too. I probably pay too much attention to the analytics for sure. Great information man. Thank you...
Thanks Ty! I’m happier ignoring lol
Just subscribed! Yeah, just got paid that extra dollar too!!.... 😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Ride safe.
Awesome thank you. Just got you added. Your channel is doing really really well!!! Looking forward to watching!
@@ChopperFett Hey man, thanks!! We'll be watching you too!! 👊👊
I only use analytics to a certain extent, to tell me directionally what I should be doing. It's too easy to go down that rabbit hole. Good one Chop!
Thanks man. I usually just use it now to see sub count and time to post on Thursday lol.
Good advice Chop 👍. I look at my analytics occasionally but don’t obsess over it, lol.
That’s the way to do it!
Great advice Brett, the numbers will drive ya nuts ….lol
Looooooney even lol
Yeah I don't really look at the analytics much, besides the sub count. Of coarse you want to get some kind of acknowledgement that people do watch and enjoy your videos. Of coarse I am small and I may get 1 or 2 subs a week. I just like to have fun with making videos and riding my bike. I like reading the comments from my small following and responding to them more than worrying about my analytics . Nice video and just don't worry about it. Just have fun doing what you are doing. 👍
That’s the way to do it Roy. I do like having the ability to interact with the following. Feels more connected.
Hey Brett, just saw your subscriber count and have to say congrats, I remembered when you cracked 1000. cheers Dave
Thanks Dave. It’s been a pretty good year but it’s slowing down!
I look into the analytics once in awhile, dont let them stress me too much anymore.
Only way to live man!!
I very very rarely look at that stuff. and when I do it doesn't even bother me at all. you are 100% right, if you focus on just getting numbers and "playing" the system, the content suffers. Because your chasing a goal instead of creating content to reach that goal.
Agree 100% man!
Hahaha! Nice job, Brett. Yeah, I try not to worry to much about that stuff. I make vids because I enjoy it…some of them are even pretty good I think. Just an average guy, doing average stuff. 🥺Thanks buddy!
Bingo!
That’s they way to approach it man!
great chasing brother !! i wish it was nice up here hahaha going down to 4 tonight
It ain’t great here today. We have some snow on the ground and high 20s low30s
damn brother it got you too :-( stay warm and enjoy the rest of the day Chopper
On September 10th Indie Ridge published a "State of the Union" email blast talking about not raising prices (yet) and several styles of boots are in stock.
I'd imagine the spike you saw was the result of people searching for Reviews on products before purchasing.
If my my assumption is correct, you'll probably be seeing another spike right now since there was a Black Monday email blast that went out last night.
If I search for "Indie Ridge" in UA-cam (using Incognito Mode) you are the 3rd Result.
I think what you're seeing is a natural spike of traffic and the ADV isn't what it usually is because it isn't your usual audience. In my experience with videos like this, if you don't hook them hard in the first 30 seconds your ADV will crash.
Thanks for the info. I didn’t really think of that possibility. More email blasts!!!!
I miss the greenery already.... I look at my analytics but it is more about seeing how retention was, drops or dips, etc..I have a pretty good baseline and I don't worry about the channel is doing it unless I drop under that baseline, the rest of the time I use analytics to learn when people like in the video, how did the thumbnail and title do for CTR... Maybe change it if CTR seems bad or think about what they video didn't do as good as I hoped, was it off topic for my channel, etc... you just have to think of it a tool you can use not as a grading system for your channel as a whole. I have had the whole india thing happen to me as well, it sucks. Take care!
That’s probably a very good approach Mike. Wish it was still green here, it’s long gone
Probably shouldn’t admit this, but I barely ever look at any of the ANALytics. I’ve been at this forever, I have 555 subscribers, and I’m good with that. I get less than 100 views per video, but I get the regular commenters commenting, and to me, that’s the best!! Be well out there, stay warm, Patrick
Yea I get the regulars too and that’s what makes it fun, seeing those repeat names
@@ChopperFett agreed!! Happy Thanksgiving Brett!
Ya, you can't change anything after you hit publish. What happens happens. I look at the stats to try to see if there is something that turns lots of viewers off, but beyond that, all you can do is make the vids and what happens is out of your control after that.
Hahaha right. If you find the answer up there share it with me.
@@ChopperFett - Ha, if I had any answers, my channel would be doing way better than it is. Haha
Yeah I have a channel, I do motorcycle maintenance, cooking and build model kits........The Bearded Guy
Awesome thanks for stopping by. I got you added man, looking forward to checking out your content!!!
@@ChopperFett right on
I think that it is admirable that you identify an issue and call it out, rather than sticking your chest out and falling in love with numbers. ✌️
Enjoy the channel sounds like awesome advice to me too!
👍💯 I don't check mine very much. I do know if you make a 6 minute video they may watch 2 minutes of it. LOL take care catch you later brother.
Haha yea that sounds about right for my videos loo
Anal what??? Man I never look anymore. After my hiatus my numbers dropped and pretty much said screw it! I’m much happier now! Good video Fett!
That’s how I need to get to which is screw it lol
Glad to hear that you’re in a more relaxed state… very important.
At the end of the day, and in the context of our lives, what does the performance of a YT channel really mean?
Be well mate. ✌️
smart guys .. good advice...
Thanks man!
Tell me about it! My goal at the start at the start of this year was to get from 5k subscribers to 10k subscribers at the end of this year... We're 43 days out and I'm 307 short... So close, so worried about not hitting it, so I'm checking every day, ahhhhhhhhh lol
Hahah happens to us all. I def go in waves. I’ve def also slowed waaaaaay down lol
Send them my way !!
You got it Larry!
I agree...just enjoy the channel and your experience.
ANALytics...well you know my opinion of them in the NFL, and the San Diego Chargers lol🤔
Bahahahah and any team not named Chiefs
Analytics are there for a reason, and I guess, I'm unreasonable, because I don't dwell on them. I look at them and move on.
That’s the way to do it honestly!
@@ChopperFett thanks, I appreciate that
Hey I think it's great you can put out one video with your busy schedule! Sometimes we can't even do that, especially when we are traveling and that's just the way it is LOL 😊🤷♀️
I barely got the episode going out today done. I’m lagging behind.
@@ChopperFett well, that is just life!
I don't even know what half the analytics mean when I look at them anyway...haha. I don't always get a notifications when people sub either, only when it's someone that has zero videos for some reason🤷♂️
Haha right. Some of those numbers I think are made up haha
Good advice that I probably won't take.😂
Bahahah well it’s here for if you ever wanna hahahahahah
@@ChopperFett 👍😅
You mean there's a page we can check are Analytics?
The studio will drive me bonkers
Yep yep, anal is part of the word analytics.... As Gliding On Two's would say ....what is going on??
Triggered 😂
You should be!
@@ChopperFett 😂 my anal lyrics are no good anymore. We are washed up and just on autopilot of mediocrity. It’s still fun though
👏 p̾r̾o̾m̾o̾s̾m̾
reading pffffff it's over rated. I just look at the moving pictures and all is good!
Hahah you probably hated encyclopedias