How I revived my YouTube channel from a flop era
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare skl.sh/katiesteckly03241 ✌🏻It happens to everyone: every so often, my UA-cam channel goes into a flop era. Sometimes, I know exactly why my views are down, and sometimes it’s not so obvious. But every time it happens, I’m looking for a strategy to help get my videos back on the home page, and in front of my subscribers again. In December, I created a strategy to revive my channel - and in January, I saw the results: my views doubled. Today I'm sharing the full behind-the-scenes look at exactly how I did that, and how I'm continuing to improve my UA-cam growth strategy.
And welcome to #BehindtheScreens my new series where I share a raw and real look at my personal current growth strategies and how they are actually working, in real time. (Plus, take you along for a day in my life while I do that!)
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 flop eras happen to everyone
00:52 January was my best month yet 🎉
01:25 welcome to my new series!
03:49 a quick Creatorly meeting 🫶🏻
04:26 my UA-cam goals going into 2024
04:45 a peek at my UA-cam stats
06:10 how I track my results
06:49 I wasn’t expecting to hit these numbers so soon
07:25 my hair needed some attention lol
07:50 HOW I increased my views in January!
08:07 my thumbnail strategy
10:26 I levelled up my intros
12:05 the X factor in UA-cam virality
14:10 how UA-cam shorts impacted my views
15:35 a tour through my UA-cam shorts analytics
17:13 all of these factors contributed to my growth
18:00 let’s go get a coffee!
18:22 the two things I want to improve
20:42 focus on what you can control 👏🏻
21:21 thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring!
22:29 how I’m moving forward with my UA-cam strategy
24:29 tell me your “behind the screens” in the comments!
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Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a UA-camr, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce UA-cam channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out www.creatorlymedia.com
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Girl, make your own lane. Don’t listen to any haters. I love this style video!! You’re killing it! Keep doing it!
♥️♥️♥️ thank you!!
The captions during the intro are golden advice. Great insights Katie.
I'm driving so wasn't going to comment but stopped at lights and had to say, love watching more of your life. Also you're an inspiration to all of us who think we should so one thing but want to do something else. You do what YOU love. ❤ we're here for it. 😊
People are wild. Yeah just do what you love and A LOT of people love it as well! Don’t let the haters get to you, I love the way you share info!
Thank you for sharing I just started my channel 5 days ago and have been binging your videos! Good luck everyone!
I really like the idea of this series-"here's what I tried, here's what worked & what didn't" plus the little vlog style breaks (getting coffee, etc) it strikes a nice balance of personal and informative and gives us a reason to come back and check in more than the videos in the past that have been more informational only.
i recently started posting a litttttle bit consistently to youtube with my paltry 150 subscribers, the numbers are so discouraging but I'm trying to not let the negative self talk win :)
Yesss a nice balance of personal and informative
thank you!! that's totally what I'm aiming for, so I really appreciate that ♥️ and i know it can be so discouraging. at the beginning, it's much better to focus on the process and the content, and how you're improving your craft - and don't stress too much about the numbers yet 🙏🏻
Agreed! Keep these coming!
It’ll be interesting to see what your metrics are for February. I’m in HR and I find people are job searching like mad in December and January. It makes me think videos about becoming a content creator would do better in those months too because people are looking to get out of their current job and find an alternative career path. Not discounting all your effort, just wanted to toss in another factor that may go into it. I kind of stumbled onto the fact that the shorts and long form videos are different audiences from the mere fact that shorts tend to get disproportionately more dislikes than long form (at least for me lol). I was going to toss in the generic “love your channel” ending sentence but I do genuinely like the style of your content. Way more laid back and less intense than some UA-camrs who seem like they’re yelling at the screen lol. Here’s to a record breaking 2024! ❤
I totally agree that could be a factor too! over the years I've noticed January tends to be my best time of year, and I think it's because that's when a lot of people consider starting content creation. that being said, this january is a lot better than last january, so I'm happy with that!! and thank you so much (I personally am also not a fan of 'yelling at the screen' youtubers lol so I'm glad that comes across in my content) 🤗
I know I'm 3 months late to the party here... but the things that converted me into a new subscriber and binge viewer are that you give practical advice (like many others) but your advice challenges the standard rhetoric of find a niche, chase the numbers, quantity over quality, no vlogging blah blah blah and i like that you were more sympathetic to your audience and valued your craft and enjoyment over "the hustle ". ❤
I love your vlog style videos!!!! They are my fav. It’s more casual and you cal always skip the part you are not interested in. Keep strong Katie
The dynamic captioning in the beginning is such a good point. Love your channel!
As a consistent returning viewer, been watching your videos for over a year, I would say there are a few reasons I comeback! The first reason is the information you provide is valuable. I think you're take on social media and content strategy and especially your recent video about changing your niche is extremely helpful. I became a permanent returning viewer when you started sharing your van life travels and how you are able to work on the go. I really like this content you're making now where you share information while you're out and about. You're a bad ass businesswoman who is able to work from anywhere and you look like you really enjoy what you're doing! I hope this helps your analytics analysis!
Loving this style of content! I bet even if you get less views, you probably get more comments and engagement?! It’s a lot more relatable and relaxed, and I feel like I’m getting to know you as a friend 👏
that's so kind, thank you!! and i often do find this style of content does have more comments than my usual "sit down" videos
I love your videos - it’s like having a super savvy BFF offering great advice and inspiration while hanging out. ❤️
Returning newer viewer - I came back because the 1-2 videos that I watched first ("If I started from scratch as a creator..." and the referenced "If I started a UA-cam channel in 2023") were so packed with clear, practical action steps. There wasn't a lot of generic, abstract advice. I felt your videos really gave great value for the time spent. Your videos make me reach for something to take notes.
Hey Katie, I recently found your channel from the 'don't niche down' video - as I had just committed UA-cam suicide on my own channel. I've been making vanlife videos on my channel for the past three years and then in Jan 2024 - completely switched to making content I really wanted to make which was focussed on massage, minimalism, reiki and holistic health. AND IT'S BEEN BOMBING! so after watching you're INCREDIBLE video, I re-started my old channel and am currently switching all my content over to that instead. I'm now re-focussed on the vanlife content AND the spiritual channel being two separate enterprises. I was drawn to your videos because I loved that I could connect with you, we seemed to have a lot in common and what you said made so much sense and resonated with what I have been coming to the conclusion of over the years. ALSO if we'd met in person, you'd instantly be a person I'd love to make into a close friend. So I thank you that even though I can't meet you in person (I'm in the UK), I now have an inspirational woman who speaks to my creativity and has so much positive advice that I can implement into my channels growth going forwards. Thank you so much Katie xx
Hey Katie! I'm a returning viewer. Don't you worry, babe. My viewstyle is very changeable. Sometimes I'm into personal development, then in SEO, then in arts and crafts and i binge a lot of the same types of videos. It goes in waves. You can say I'm a serial ecclectic viewer. And i guess other people are like that aswell, as long as our videos are searchable, they will be seen by the right people. DETACH and you will ATTRACT. you're doing great, love the vlogstyle and your tone of voice btw. 💖✨️
I def agree, your thumbnail style is great, and I love how it's consistently the same. I also think what you said about having the b-roll with the captions in the beginning of your videos is SO smart! I often scroll over video thumbnails to see the video preview, so this makes total sense. Great content, as always, Katie! Love seeing your growth these past few years!
These small details with the thumbnail is what most people miss. It's like a puzzle. It can take 300 smaller pieces to make the completed puzzle.
I'm in my flop era this month. I'm glad you brought up that window that says "low" on everything, because mine is the same way and it made me feel like my content must be terrible. Yet yours is the same, despite having (in my opinion) a successful channel, so that made me feel a little better.
You do you... I have confidence you're going to be fine... VLOG IT GIRL!
That’s the same thing I’m leaning towards in my videos too. I really do love the more personal touches. I agree. I’m evolving too. Seems like no matter what, people will judge. So I love your videos and love the behind the scenes!
I love this style of video, even/especially if they don’t provide “advice,” it’s so great to see the journey for other people. I was so relieved to hear that all of your videos also say “low” because that stat has always been a mood killer on UA-cam studio lol
Your practical real behind the scenes is refreshing. And you made me wonder if an education channel can be more vlog style
I am venturing into content creation and your videos give the best tips that are easy to follow no matter the type of content viewers want to create. Your videos are simple yet informative, your voice is easy to listen to and your rate of speech is perfect for taking notes! Glad I found your channel!
For me, the reason I watch both formats is because I can tell that this is something that you like doing, I can see that you’re very intelligent and articulate with helping people understand media,
And I really like that, I like being able to sit down and just listen to someone speak about something in a very smart way
12/10
I think this is so interesting. As a viewer, I saw your videos recommended all the time, then they weren't, and now they are again. I know it's not exactly what you want to hear in the sense that I'm not actively searching for your videos, but it really says a lot about how UA-cam's algorithm is truly the difference maker for your success. I will say this, had UA-cam recommended your videos, I would have clicked! 🙂
I really like the value+vlog combo :) I think you’re killing it with this kind of content xx
I think I came across your "Don't Niche Down" video just thanks to the algorithm. Then TBH I think I subscribed on that first video because you remind me of my middle niece (talk about an X factor!) BUT I came back because of your content--the combination of your knowledge and your travel footage. I'd say the instinct to mix your lifestyle content with technical content is a good one. And to viewers out there wanting to support specific creators: please play folks' videos all the way through--it matters to the algorithm.
Love the vlog style Katie! It’s fun to watch your behind the scenes. Thanks for the tips! I’ve been trying to improve the quality of my videos, and doubling down on the TT and intro is solid advice, plus it’s an interesting point about the passion.
GIRL, I'm really appreciating your content. As someone who has been on UA-cam for A LONG TIME, I feel the flop era. I used to get multiple hundreds of thousands of views per month... but after getting burnt out, pulling back, and losing consistency, it seems like my channel completely died. Do you have any incites on how to revive what feels like a dead channel... I'd be interested in that content! I'm talking going from hundreds of thousands of views per month, to now tens of thousands. NEED. HELP.
omg i LOVE ‘behind the screens’ that’s so cute 😭😭
Love this “Behind the Screen” series idea & also enjoy your more vlog-ish along with your educational content! Both are Great and totally support you including more personal/vlog-style content!!
As one of your returning viewers, I have to say that I agree these thumbnails have been better lately, they’re clean and easy to read and understand. Ultimately what made me click on this video in particular is the topic - I feel like I’m currently in a flop era with my videos lately as well and trying to revive my channel 😅 so it was just relatable. I subscribed last year and it was because of your UA-cam advice videos. Love that you’re incorporating more of your life into these value videos as well now! ❤
Im actually a new returning viewer of your content, and i think its because i find you content very informative and also genuine, I also like you vlog style videos I like to play them while I work instead of listening to podcasts all the time, specially because their educational
katie you always know what to post at the right time, also i LOVE your vlogging style added into these videos, they bring such comfort. i also appreciate how transparent you are about your growth. i dont know if i count as a new viewer cause ive only found your channel last year, but what kept me coming back was how relatable you are & how comforting you appear to be, like you generally feel like a friend someone can chat to who gives decent advice. thank you for your wonderful stuff!
thank you so much, that is so kind!! ♥️
I subbed late last year since I started to ramp up my own content creation journey, I watch almost all of your videos. Even if they are reiterating some of the same tips you keep it fresh with new angles. I watch your vids on my way to work and I use it as motivation and almost as a mantra to subconsciously drill these tips into my head so they come as second nature while I’m creating and as a motivator to get home from my 9-5 and dial in to working on my channel. I don’t think it was one specific video but your overall vibe and style I just really like. Some videos I won’t watch, like your Instagram vids, just because I’m focusing more on TT and YT currently but that’s just me
I have a new UA-cam channel that I just started in Jan 2024. After briefly finding videos on youtube growth and how to start a channel, your videos kept popping up more and more. I am now a subscriber of yours because your videos have really helped me to understand more about the algorithm, how to plan content and I enjoy seeing what works for you. I love data and charts so whenever those are implemented into videos, I'm 100% going to watch them. You are a top contender for me when it comes to growth and strategy for my channel!
I'm a new(ish) subscriber and a returning viewer. I come back because I love your content and I learn something every time I watch... especially because I have been contemplating starting my own channel. As a side note, I don't always watch videos the day they are released. I'll put them in my watch later folder and go back and catch up when I have more time.
I'm a returning viewer. I think the main reason I keep watching your content is because it resonates with me.
FIRST OF ALL - I am amazed by the name. I love it and it’s so obvious but somehow no one has come up with that yet? So I love it. Second of all i think you’re using the Dji mic and I looooooove it 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I just love mine. Thirdly I loved this video and this vlog and I am so excited for our UA-cam journeys!!
Absolutely agree! ❤️
I found you because I was looking for info on how to pivot my channel (that I had taken a really long break from). I actually decided to subscribe because I really like your approach to youtube. Plus, I actually love to watch vlogs that I can learn from at the same time, so I really appreciate this format!
I like watching your vlogs. Honestly I'm not even trying to grow my channel right now or do anything like that atm, I just watch because I like to have you on in the background while I work, cook, and eat, so I actually really do love when you include vloggy stuff in your storytelling personally! :)
your content looks interesting. 👍
You popped up on my feed and I want to start a channel. Your in depth talks has me captivated. Its more than just the top layer that most other channels give as advice. I binged your videos and love watching all the different styles of posting.
Thank you so much for all the value you provide and the quality of your content - I cannot believe you give all this knowledge for free! ❤ I love love love your vlog style videos the most! So fun to watch! I'm so excited to see more of this content coming up!
I found your channel a few months ago and have binged everything lol. I'm a new UA-camr and you can't imagine how many notes I've taken from your videos! Thanks again Katie!! ❤
aw thank you so much! I really appreciate that ♥
Siii, igualmente. I binged everything
Love the vlog style! And I'm so impressed by your skills to talk to the cam so candidly AND putting make up on at the same time 🔥😱🙌
love you girl!
I LOVE your vlog style videos! They are so inspiring to me as a talking head educator because I love the blog format as well but don’t feel like I do a great job. When you do these videos it helps demonstrate how to mesh the two and provide information with great visual storytelling. It keeps me as a viewer very engaged. I have an overactive brain so having the information from your speech with the separate story from the visuals is really stimulating for me ❤ thank you Katie
Thanks for this Katie - I'm shoting for new goals for my tiny art channel. Implementing strategies has taken me a long way. But little tidbits like captions for the first 30 seconds (YT autoplay) is a gem. Here's to a growing 2024 😃😃😎😎 BTW - great thumbnails catch my eye first well done 😃
I’m a strong returning viewer because you share useful applicable information with a sincerity & authenticity that feels genuine & caring ❤️
Hi Katie, I absolutely love your content. Love your raw and vulnerable new style of vlogs!
My channel has been in a LULL since I gave birth last March. I don’t have a camera I just use my phone and I haven’t been knowing what to talk about lately
I just really appreciate you and you inspire me. I will eventually be a monetized UA-camr lol.
thank you - I'm glad to hear that! and you can totally make it happen with your phone - i believe in you!!
I’m a new viewer who is also a returning viewer. And I stayed because I like the information you share and also just enjoy the vlog style content you share. I’m new to creating content on UA-cam so I’m just soaking in stuff from creators who I think I can learn from.
Came for the UA-cam and social media strategies and stuck around for the laid back, honest and positive personality 🤗
Saw in the Insta Creator Club that you were starting this series - so exciting to see it happening! Loving the new laid back vlog style - it's a bit longer to watch, but it's relaxing and like having coffee with a friend. :) Can't wait to see how it goes!
I always love watching your videos Katie! I've been following your journey since 2019 and it's been amazing watching how your content has evolved over the years! I love watching vlogs too so your vlog style informational videos are the best! Also...you make your own lane! It's why we love you! Keep making vids like these!😁 I'm a total newtuber and have been posting my studio/outdoorsy vlogs for the last year so I haven't quite figured out my "behind-the-screen" metrics yet. Your videos have definitely helped with navigating the analytics though so my goal for 2024 is really just to remain consistent and to hopefully get monetized!
This was such a fun video!!! I discovered your channel in Feb. I like how you are educational with your videos but you also talk about the behind the scenes of how you are still figuring out this social media thing like the rest of us.
I love the mix of informative and vlog style. I think it makes for greater retention and also creates a greater connection. I’m aiming for more storytelling with my vlogs…I’m hoping for the same thing with increasing my returning viewers. Good luck Katie! Definitely do more of these type of videos. ❤
That's is true. 👍
I love this style of video. I have watched your stuff intermittently I de the last year or so. But it’s this style that has kept me consistently coming back over the last couple of months.
returning viewer for over three years now. 💚
thank you so much!! I truly appreciate that so much ♥️
I really like your personality. On my channel i am always SO nervous to be myself and idk why, people who personally know where is always like "Where is Knieshia at in your videos?" lol but watching people like you inspires me to just be myself. Great video. First time watcher!
Yes keep making vlog style content! It’s what I like watching as well and you’re so good at it. Btw loved how you spoke Spanish at the coffee shop 🫶🏽
I absolutely love the vlog style videos, so I’m here for this change 🙌🏼 I’m currently transitioning my channel and have been picking up a lot of useful tips and info from your content 🫶🏻
I love how you make this your own, I love this style, I’m looking and planning on how to add this to my own channel. We are not just one dimensional and I think showing life, mistakes, success and authenticity add to each creators life, which allows our audiences to see us as multi faceted people.
If you want to know what makes people come back to your channel is that you give valuable information and you are relaxed no frills in a way that feels familiar. Keep doing what you do and we'll follow along 😉
I love your videos :) I started watching your videos recently because I was suddenly thrown into a social media content creation/management role and they have been super helpful! Your advice and tips have been great and I constantly have my notebook in front of me when I see you upload something new.
Love this style of content and totally agree that you can evolve. Both an educator and a storyteller! Thanks for sharing behind the scenes in your channel and life :) I found this super helpful and I'm so glad I was recommended this video. Can't wait to see more!
Great video! Love the idea for this series and really appreciated some of the tips here - thumbnails, first part of the video, and that little conversion chart was pretty interesting
I love this new series and I love these type of videos from you (and all your videos really)
I just recently discovered your channel and now binge watch! I like that your topic is always content creation, but you present it in so many various ways that it keeps it interesting. Plus, you give so much valuable information!!
You are my fav educator on YT! Thank you so much for all of your help.
I’ve been catching your videos on my fyp for months and watched a handful. Idk why but this one made me go “i need to subscribe, why the heck haven’t I yet”. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and the behind the scenes
I enjoyed this style. I think it works because there was so much useful and valuable info on the topic. I really appreciate hearing your questioning and analysis thought process regardingthe YT analytics. Having the locale in the background was interesting, too. I love that you used it as a pattern interrupt and stayed on topic. What I dislike about many vlogs is that they often jump from topic to topic, and there's no cohesion. But mainly, I really appreciate your deep dives into your practice and thought processes. Thanks again, Katie!
So exciting to watch you evolve and go after your dreams! Came for the tutorials and staying for the vlogs too! Love it all! You’re so inspiring that I finally started my UA-cam channel this year too 😅🩵
100% keep watching every video of yours I see pop up *because* you integrate a "vlog-style" production into what in general people would consider "educational" content. You aren't the first creator I've seen do it, but it's been years and years since I've seen someone pull it off this well. Girl, you already are in your lane - believe it! 💕
I love this style of videos I feel like I haven’t seen this before, I’ve always loved this from you.
I love your videos, I find them so inspiring and I'm always amazed by the fast that you always find something else to teach us even if you have been posting for a long time and speak about the same topics (I don't mean this as negative but as positive, like, that you always speak about things that we're interested in!). I love this style of videos, and actually, there are many videos that I watch while I do something else, but yours are so nice that I actually want to WATCH them and not only hear you speak
Really inspired by how genuine and authentic you are in your videos - thanks for being so great at YT! ❤
I am a new sub from the last month and I keep coming back for the content. I am new and learning. I also really enjoy your transparency and honesty.
I've been following your channel for maybe 18 months now, after you popped up on my home feed at some point. When you show up, I watch! By far the best "how to youtube" youtuber there is because you are so natural and laid back, while being strategic and analytical about it all. I can't wait to see you smash these goals!
My goals for Q1 have been to swat mosquitos (see the channel by Struthless, and vid 'how to unf*** your life) and then launch my project in Q2. On the fence about using YT to keep a vlog of my build in public journey as I launch a business/project.
I love this so much and your style and personality is so much more approachable than other YT creators ❤I only just started my YT channel a month ago so some of this is not relevant to me at all rn 😅but I still found this fascinating and it's so interesting to see how this all works at a muchhh larger scale. Thank you for your transparency and sharing your journey!
I'm new, I found you from TikTok and love your editing style + educational content. Since then I've binged so much of your content.
This was very enjoyable to watch, thank you! One slight suggestion: Walking and talking on camera is hard for vlog style content and too much shake will drive people away. 1 in 3 people get motion sickness from watching shaky footage, so that's quite a big chunk of the audience who will click away if you have long sections of shaky footage like this in your video. GoPros are ridiculously good at this and even an old Hero 7 would work to get better walking + talking footage. The gold standard is of course a gimbal + big mirrorless a la Jabiertzo's channel? He walks and talks a lot (in Spanish) and I can watch his footage without getting sea sick. With yours I had to half close the lid on my laptop to keep listening and that's probably not what you intended 😅
I found your channel last spring. I am a returning viewer because it has helped me a lot with my channel and keeps me inspired to continue.
I love this style Katie! ❤❤❤ I'm here for the VLOGS too.
love this style! can't wait to see more. and it is so helpful to see your analytics. I had a good start to the year because of a short that took off, but am struggling with my long form videos :(
I love this style of video because it’s like we both met up and you are sharing your knowledge in person. Do continue ❤❤❤❤
I am returning subscribed girl obsessed! I love your content and how open and honest you are with all of your information! You are not like some of the creators that gatekeep their fears or successes. So it always feel like a real honest conversation.
Really appreciate these tips. Pushing and adjusting through the flop can be strategically and emotionally challenging. Thanks for the reminder that we are not alone in the struggle. - Tony
First time commenter. Recently new viewer ( a few months). I really like this format and appreciate you sharing how you do what you do. I like this videos style.
I really like your new direction and vlog style. I found it very entertaining yet informative. It's gonna work for you! ☺
Your timing with this video is perfect!!!
I subbed to your channel after seeing your Don't Niche Down video. I really like this style of video, keep it going 😉
I am currently struggling with my channel. I am experimenting to see what will work better. I know I need to work on Thumbnails and Titles, those are such a struggle for me. My content lines up with others' content in my niche, but I want to change my style. Like you, I love to watch vlog-style info vids, not tutorials. I currently do tutorials, but I am so bored and I think it's lacking the personal aspect. I'll probably mix it up a bit to see what works best.
Thank you for sharing your insights.
I'm still really early on in my journey, and a lot of your content, so far, is more for those farther along than I am, it seems. But I keep coming back because every once in a while, I will learn something that can help me right where I'm at.
Really enjoyed the day in the life personal aspect blended with important information. When I watch your videos, I realize how much I have yet to learn 😬, they are great!
Love you Katie!! Your work gives me so much inspiration ❤
I discovered your channel last year and dipped in and out depending on the topic, I now tend to watch more of them BECAUSE of the vlog content. It feels like there's more of a storyline behind all the individual topics. Almost as though the vlogging is the washing line and all the topics hang off it (it makes sense in my head, I swear!).
My key takeaway from this video that will help with my own is that I currently keep my vlogs in a separate playlist, away from the more topic/advice videos. I'm now going to experiment with blending them together a little more, in the way you have here.
Thanks so much for your work!
I found you last month on my YT homepage and (subscribed!) and have been returning ever since. I appreciate how you break down YT creator content information and explain how it all works. Thank you! 😊 also, I love how you speak to the camera. I’m a relatively new channel (started in December). I have 59 subscribers and about 3500 views. I’m pretty pleased with that as I thought only my family and friends would watch! 😊
Katie, for returning viewers you have several strategies. Try to ask questions and solve them in the next and the next video, as a connected serie. This action should increase the returning viewers :)
that comment about people being educators OR storytellers is wild. Do they know the number one day job for writers is teacher? Hi, it’s me🙋🏼♀️
I’m a new and now subscribed and returning viewer. My 2024 goal is to start my own channel. I’ve filmed some footage and then searched for tutorial videos for Final Cut Pro, which is how I found you. Your videos are super helpful to me right now, and inspiring me. I suspect your January increase is similarly related to other people wanting help with their new year goals. Thanks for all you’re sharing about how to get a channel started and growing!
I came in new and scared. I hope this doesn’t come off wrong please know I am just being honest about why I subscribed, you are so confident in yourself. I thought I was too big or ugly because I don’t wear make-up to start my channel. But you as a curvy woman with minimal makeup up made me feel like I could work on my self-esteem. I see your huge following and you don’t wear a bunch of makeup and you always look comfortable in clothes I would wear. I hope this didn’t come off wrong I’m saying thank you for your confidence in yourself and it shows me I can be in myself as well and don’t have to have to own half of Ulta hahaha. Thank you.
100% you can do this!! You don’t need to look like a model to be a success on UA-cam 🤍 I’m glad I could give you a confidence boost!
I love the combination of informative and vlog styles in most of your content now. ❤️❤️