Why posting "bad" videos will BLOW UP your small YouTube channel
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- Day 4
If you want to post UA-cam videos but you're afraid to- here's why posting "bad" videos will actually help you improve and gorw your channel.
I posted "bad" videos to get 1000 subscribers in less than a month. I'm not doing the same thing again for 10 reasons. Reasons you may not have thought of.
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Tell us why you want to grow your channel. It will encourage us all and help us see what's possible.
To help kids get good at Math and get rid of their anxieties with numbers.
Be the math teacher i wish i had growing up ✨
Im a Graphic Designer turned Educator. As i worked with kids, tutoring and teaching, i discovered theres so much overlap between the Art & Math, its fun 😁😁😁
Its selfish of me to NOT to walk in my purpose & share my gifts to help lil jasmines who want to get better at Math but clam up sooo badly at those tests 😭😭
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr to help messengers (coaches, healers, etc) feel confident in who they are and get out there and help more people by rocking the in-person stage and selling their thing.
God has called them to it. Less fearful anticipation, more getting it done!
I want to grow my channel so I can encourage more people to be themselves and give themselves permission to explore their own creativity.
I want to grow my channel to get my experience out there on how to grow a garden in harsh conditions. I want to find and connect with other gardeners with similar struggles and create a community where we share ideas and support one another.
First - thank you SO MUCH for sharing this. God bless you and your bravery!
Now . . .why am I here.
Well, like you - I feel called to be doing this. Ever since I was a child in grade school I have always wanted to be a storyteller. To be able to write or create something that is my legacy. Something that hundreds of years after I'm gone people will still read because it resonates with the human spirt so deeply. I know I'm nothing special. I'm no Shakespeare, Marcus Aurelius, George Washington, or Socrates. But there is something inside me that I feel is a story that has to be told. I just don't know what it is yet. Crazy, I KNOW!
So, after doing podcasting for four years and at the encouragement of my wife I started posting videos to UA-cam in earnest on July 10th with only 15 subscribers. I discovered the creative process for UA-cam content is completely different then that for podcasting and I love every aspect of it from the video editing, to writing the concept, to filming, to seeing and posting the end result.
Now I just pray I find whatever story I have inside of me and am able to tell it the way it is meant to be told.
i was (and still am) an introvert and the fact that I livestream at least once a week now blows my mind! It takes a strong person to post what you think is imperfect - online. Just do it!
This is wonderful
@ValEvansAstrology I'm a Newbie here, and I am just trying to find a way to STOP the unnecessary violence.
Good on you. I need to rehearse stuff because I ramble and get off topic to much lol. Power to you
So true
I was at 300+ subscribers when an unedited, raw footage took me to 1.3k subs in less than a month. Till date, it has still been the one leading subscribers to the channel
waow
I'm 59. I don't want to retire and do nothing. I want to keep going. I want to reach my goals. And most of all, have fun.
YES
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Heck, I'm 75 and it's only this year that I've gotten any views on my channel. I'm up to 65 videos with a goal of hitting 100 before the end of the year. One must always have goals and find a way to have fun in life. I have both going for me.
@@thegringobaker love it. ❣️
YES, youre inspiring!
I'm 64 and I've been on UA-cam with my beekeeping channel since 2008, 16 years! I've had so many learning experiences and now I'm at 153,000 subscribers. Just keep doing it! The main point you made is great. I make my videos not just about bees, but how I can help other people with life. I love it. Impacting the lives of others in a positive way inspires me to make more videos.
I am a new content creator, i have a tarot channel that is in spanish. While i was starting i found your channel and you inspired me so much that i talk about your chanel in one of my videos. You are an inspiration for all of us new content creators. (Please excuse my bad English) and thanks again ❤❤
Your point about leaving a legacy resonates with me. I read that John Lennon would write songs and poems at night and then wake up and throw them away the next day. Now we only have the songs he didn't destroy. I think perhaps, some of what he cringed over would be worthy of our attention if only they were part of his legacy. You are setting a good example of powering through your own resistance and you really are making a positive impact on your world. I haven't joined you in the challenge (yet) but you are still having a positive effect on my confidence as a creator. Thank you for what you are doing. Don't tear up your songs.
Wow. I appreciate you taking the time to write this. Thank you for your encouragement. The challenge is in a playlist for when you're ready! So glad youre here.❤️
I didn't know that about Lennon.. this resonates so much. Thanks for sharing!
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr. I so appreciated this video. You’re just so likable. I liked your presentation. No wonder you’re so professional....you’re a real pro. I’m subscribing today.
I hope I can offer one idea or suggestion for content. A lot of people, like myself, don’t know how to upload a video from a vlogging camera to their computer, then edit several videos or even edit one longer video to post on UA-cam. I’ve never even been able to upload multiple recordings Ive made of the same project so I could piece them all together for one cohesive video. If you could show People how that’s done there is a huge audience that would greatly appreciate that. I have combed the Internet and even UA-cam for videos like that and much to my surprise they’re nearly impossible to find or at least nearly impossible to find good quality videos with that kind of content. A lot of people simply don’t know how to do the behind-the-scenes stuff that make videos watchable before posting them to UA-cam. I wish you lots of luck on your channel. I really enjoyed this video.
@@benicio1967 Amen, sister! I agree.
I really appreciate your words ❤
This video was so impactful. I became disabled, had to stop working (worked almost 10 years for 2 different executive branch federal government agencies), had a miscarriage and started spiraling downward. My dogs (and also my parrot) were one thing that kept me going when I just couldn't go on anymore. I want to share them with other people and hopefully I can help others through them as much as they helped me.
Good on you. I can totally relate to the dog thing (Being all you had). Our lived traumas are valuable in helping others see there is another way to get through things
This video came into my feed...I needed this. After fear and procrastination...I took the leap and started my UA-cam channel. ❤
Congratulations 🎊 👏🏽
Good for you! 1-First video=fear 2-First talk to camera =extremely nervous 3-First livestream = sheer terror! But nowadays No3 is my favourite connection with my audience worldwide 🤗
It’s called “ Vulnerability “ which takes courage and allows for authentic connections to happen! Congrats! Brene Brown would be proud of you! 😁👏🏼👏🏼
I agree. I read your comment on 8/29 after watching Virginia's most recent video. I thought of Brene as I absorbed where Virginia is at this point in time.
I absolutely love how you have referenced Brene Brown.
I also think that being “vulnerable” in the content creation world is a new superpower. I have shared something personal in my recent video and it gained more views than my others not so “personal” videos.
I had exactly the same thought...Brene Brown all the way. I am just considering starting my own channel (with all of these reservations about it not being good enough) and as I researched it, I got SO many videos telling me to make my videos fast paced, engaging, create a hook, add lots of visuals etc and then I realised...but that's not what I enjoy watching. I enjoy watching REAL people talk about REAL stuff in a REAL way. It's much more authentic and engaging. Hats off to you for having the courage to face your fears and share the REAL you
@@DahnaLasiah that’s so so true. We come for real people , that what keeps us watching and has us “hooked”
@@DahnaLasiah Tory, the world is waiting for you! 😊 Go for it! 😎
“We can’t be used if we’re living in fear”! Gosh I’m so grateful truly you are a God Send! Brilliantly said! Message received loud and clear! Amen! ✝️🙏🏼♥️
So glad that was helpful. Yes, I was spiraling. I see the world and God a lot differently. It's a good thing. 😄
I've been struggling with the decision to start a UA-cam channel for quite a while now but when you broke down and cried I felt I had found the right place. Thank you for being so real.. I am so tired of this "fake" world of people trying to put up a front of a great or perfect life. I think your videos and advice are going to be very helpful to me... and then you said you were a Christian and I knew for sure I was in the right place. I am close to retirement and have been asking the Lord for ways to supplement my income when I retire and to be able to serve Him full time and this seems to be the direction He keeps pointing me to. Thank you for being so real and relatable and I truly wish you all the success God will provide. I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning all I can from you and of course I am now a new subscriber to your channel. (Never apologize for tears, they make us human) God bless you Virginia and I thank God for pointing me to you!!! Sending love & hugs!!! 💖💖🤗🤗💖💖🤗🤗
You won me over with this video! I'm 57 and started this UA-cam thing just over a year ago. After 145 videos I only have 395 subscribers. I was depressed yesterday that my life isn't growing like I want after I retired. Photography business, UA-cam, social media etc...I said to my wife that maybe I should just find a "real job" and give up this crazy dream. Of course she told me I was crazy and that I should take it to God like you did....Which I have been praying for guidance from Him for quite a while now. Your video popped up today and I could see that I'm not alone with these feelings. So thank you for putting your feelings out there! You gained a new subscriber today!
Hey it seems like you have an idea about viral titles and thumbnails but i would invest in searching what people are searching for too. Many of those videos sound interesting but im not sure if the masses are looking for them making it harder to grow
AWWWWW!!! Think about it as if yo had 395 people in your living room, that's a lot of people... Boy, she sure did inspire a lot of us. She listened to God and looks like we all are too.
Beautifully said!❤ it’s actually refreshing to know there are more people going through our same daily struggles than not. I hate that we are but that’s why we go through these hills & valleys because you will be able to share your authentic story of leaving your job, feeling like throwing in the towel, thinking of getting a “real job” which I’m allergic too & I feel like God never wanted me to have a structured 9 to 5 and I felt that for years & for 16 yrs I’ve been home with my kids & had the ability to be a full time mom. With that as rewarding it is, it also has it challenges. Many if I’m honest. I think we all hit a point when we feel like we’re wasting our lives & it’s because our true purpose is to serve God with our gifts & talents and when we don’t operate in that realm we will never feel joy or true peace. That’s why I’m promising myself I will finally sit down and at least record my video this week and think about thumbnails & editing one day at a time. If doing the videos you’re doing don’t bring you true joy and you don’t feel for filled take it to God and ask him are you doing the videos you want to do or are you truly doing the videos He wants you to do. I believe when we are truly operating in the anointing of God He will give that ok in your spirit that you’re in the right lane. Everything we do is in response to our YES to Jesus. I believe when you’re in that sweet spot you’ll have supernatural joy, you’ll be helping others in what you do, and you will grow. Whatever Gods in I believe it multiply’s maybe not tomorrow, next week, or next year but you will grow in his time & every time you feel like quitting you’ll feel this strong feeling of you can’t quit. It’s the Holy Spirit but it feels like this put in your belly that you can’t turn away. When you experience that you can feel assured that you’re in the right lane & God just wants your Yes to continue even when You can’t see it because He doesn’t want you to do it thinking of growth, likes, and rewards. You have to literally be in a place of saying I would truly do this even if I get nothing in return. Our way and our Yes to God can’t coincide together. I call it the God & I syndrome. We say we gave it to God but we’re still relying on our natural abilities to work with Gods supernatural abilities. He wants to blow your mind and when it does take off He doesn’t want you to be able to say I did this, or it was because I did, it was when I said. He wants you to lay it ALL at his feet and truly say take it Lord and allow him to drive and when you start to see his handy work you won’t be able to You did anything to take credit from Him. He wants ALL the Glory and all the Story to go back to him and I believe you will see it. You find that thing because God say seek, knock, & he will answer. It’s in Matthew I believe Chapter 7 but google it and read that & the scripture that says cast your burdens on him because he cares. That I believe is Matthew as well. Google give burdens to God. Read it and pray and I believe he will show up because you have been faithful & you haven’t given up with what you feel is disappointing. I’ve never responded to a comment with this much and I truly believe this is for you & God is telling me I given you your purpose and I’ve literally wrote it out spelled it out and you haven’t made the video so He’s talking to me and I can’t wait to hear your testimony. I’m going to keep your handle and see your progress. God Can & God will he his track record is 100% successful and with a record with no defeats how could you lose. Be blessed & listen to your wife we’re always right 😂
You’re already retired before 60?! consider yourself lucky then, regardless of what you end up doing and having a wife who supports you there? What a gem.
@@dmjames1972 I don't see how when I retired is your concern.
One mustard seed. Only one is needed, keep doing what you are doing. I find you inspiring, sooo authentic.
You're not lying because I actually have a daily video diary that I update throughout the day. It’s a daily vlog without any editing, and my channel is gaining new subscribers every day-even though I just started it 3 days ago.
Pocket video or iMovie or CapCut I use both depending on what device I’m on easy selection and it automatically combines them in order ❤you don’t have to edit them it does it for you and it’s free ❤
@@AverageCaitlin thank you ! I use Final Cut Pro when I do edit.
@@AverageCaitlinI use Capcut which is easier than Adobe Premier also called Final Cut for faster video production to upload time.
I'm a senior learning all these different terms...is that found on your fine or is it a app? Thanks
Mrs. Parker, I love your channel - you are so gifted at being yourself in front of the camera! You just gained another sub!
I’m not a Christian, Virginia, but this is REAL, and YOU are real, and I really needed this. Thank you, girl!!
I loved your mention of your faith and the importance of not feeding fear. Well said.
Yes- it’s been a struggle for a while- but that’s exactly what the enemy wants. Keep us distracted and afraid- nope!
That moment where you cried made me pause and subscribe. It really hit home for me. I want to leave a legacy, too.
Same ❤
I’m glad you now understand why you’re here! 😊 I feel like many people overlook what UA-cam truly represents. I started my channel 17 years ago, back when UA-cam first launched, as a kind of public video journal or memoir. I kept it private until six weeks ago and have a lot of family videos set to private. My primary purpose is to create something lasting for my children and grandchildren. Decades from now, they’ll be able to see and hear me, as long as UA-cam is around. In short, I’m not here to chase trends. This passion keeps me motivated, and I know the public will gain value from what I share along the way. Well done 👍🏽
Hey former news anchor! I'm a former news videographer and starting a new channel from scratch. I've finished my first video and will make it public soon. Your pointers and tips are great.
No way! I can't wait to see it! I need all the tips 🤣
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr It's uploaded and ready to go, but I have a quick montage of some UA-camrs included in it and I'm waiting for a couple more of them to give me the ok to use it. I didn't want to get a copyright strike on my very first video. Once that's done I'll publish it.
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr@allenreid62 hi former news anchor and hi former news videographer! im a former tv news director and now doing youtube. i have videos uploaded but i'm not on camera. still mustering the courage to do just that but i will soon. good to know im not alone. thanks guys. 😊
@@walkwithyanwhat is awesome about this video is that many of us have been waiting for this push and encouragement...to come out of our closets. I have 2K subsribers with only 19 long firm watch hours because i concentrated on shorts.
I have too have unpublished bad videos and this video has given me the courage to publish them from today 26/8/2024 and build my 4k watch hours. God bless our small UA-cam channels. Thank you sister for motivating me, just turned 66 on 17th of this month...
11:49 First of all, you allowed God to be involved , so He will guide you in your journey. Your video just appeared on my feed and I am grateful for it. Your video is very encouraging. I am 47 and now plan to post videos. Thank you for being authentic in this video and keep involving God. 😃
Being a UA-camr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of help from Fame - ster of course) will always pay off at the end.
“If I had asked my customers what they wanted they would have said a faster horse.” - Henry Ford
You cry because you feel. Be proud of that. I love you.
I really appreciate this video. First off, I can’t believe your 50, you look AMAZING! 2nd, I love that your not shy about your faith its exactly what I needed to hear.
Thank you so much! Appreciate your encouragement!
I have been pondering on my channel for the last 2 months and have been in a rut of thought. You are making a change in this world and I am glad to be a small part of that having found you by chance today. I have watched 3 of your videos back to back and I feel more relaxed about getting back into creating content. Thank you for your friendly advice and wise words of experience.
Retention editing was EXHAUSTING to me as a creator. Thank you for your videos!😊
Yes I think we all thought we had to edit that way to make it on here.
5:41 Hi Virginia. I was surprised to see you suddenly become emotional. Didn’t expect that at all. As a life / relationship coach I just wanted to say you’re doing great and should feel very proud of yourself ♥️ Im a new viewer and was expecting to see the same video style as the rest, but was touched when you opened up about your legacy and how important it is 🥹 I feel the same way as a content producer ☺️ Thank you for being human in today’s often insane world🎖️ Best wishes 🔮
“Why am I crying”…….its because in your heart you know God is smiling down at you…you heard his voice. What your gut told you to do with this challenge was him whispering in your ear. Pretty power stuff. You’ve reached me thru your mission-both to help me get started but also to remind me to listen to those whispers in my ear too. Thank you 💕
Virginia, as a fellow believer, your testimony truly inspired me. Your video was so genuine and real-it had a natural vibe that made it easy to connect with you. I’m thankful I came across it. My two key takeaways? I need to focus on being more authentic and relatable in my videos, (I am scripted and super rigid), and I need to be more open about sharing my faith. Your tenth point really hit home. Thank you!
LOVED this post. GenX-er here, whose recently relaunched her very neglected YT channel for many of your very reasons. Coming back more authentic, less prohibited and ALLLLLLL about wanting to leave a legacy. Cheers to all of us JUST GOING FOR IT!! And the best part? This time around, my engagement AND growth are phenomenal in the just 2 weeks since I've relaunched - all from me just being me and sharing lived experiences!
Thank you...i will follow suit.
It always feels good when we do something we are passionate about....do it for yourself...post whatever feels close to your heart of people follow so be it...❤
VIRGINIA! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕🙌🏼 This is your best video yet! Thank you for sharing your heart! The tears come because it's connected to you so deeply. And it deeply touched me. Thank you!
OK. This video has really touched my heart, Virginia. ❤ I am 2 weeks away from my 45th birthday. A year ago, I had a nervous breakdown and had to let go of, among MANY other things, my career as a high school English teacher. Ever since then, I've felt that gentle nudging to get back on my abandoned UA-cam channel and start sharing my story. Because the stories of countless others on UA-cam have been my healing journey. HOWEVER, I've been TERRIFIED of the things people will say in the comments, the potential hate people might throw my way. And a year ago, I DEFINITELY couldn't handle that. But now, well, I still don't feel like I can handle it. But, you're definitely making me feel like I should still do it, afraid. ❤ Your willingness to be vulnerable and honest is both refreshing and inspiring. Thank you for being YOU!
Also, this video got you an instant subscribe from me... and I don't subscribe to ANYONE from just one video. I ALWAYS go to their channel and watch more first before subscribing. But, this one... yeah, you're my kinda people. I need more of Virginia Kerr in my life. ❤
We share many of the same fears/feelings about posting videos and being open to whatever....so glad you're finding healing and focusing on your channel!😘I wish you much success and happiness 🙏🏽
I am 62. I just started publishing on my channel a week ago. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
There's nothing wrong with crying... actually that's what we need more of...more honesty and genuine people. Thank you for sharing your experience, it's inspiring 🙏🌞
I’m 3 years into my UA-cam channel, I’m 50 years old as well. It’s been a great journey! I think my old videos are awful but I’ve been learning and growing and I really love what I’m doing with my channel. It’s so good connecting with others. Your video here was great. First time I’ve seen you pop up on UA-cam. All of what you said resonates with me. Thanks for being you! 🙌 And I’ll subscribe 😊
What a sweetheart she is.
I've been praying for the same thing.
I'm 55 and i feel like my life has been wasted and i have no purpose.
@@justincase1919 I always felt like my purpose had to be linked with a career but the past 5 years or so struggling with back issues has actually lead me to changing my way of thought.
You have a purpose
I have said this to my husband so many times and I kick myself for saying it but I look at what God allowed me to which many wish they could & didn’t and that was to stay home with my girls. The goal was to go back to my career when they both got into kindergarten and guess what! They they are 14&17. My oldest was 10 when I started that journey & realized I wanted to still be with them during the critical ages too and help with HW, take them to extra curricular activities, cook, and just be present. I knew I wouldn’t be my best self working all day and having another job coming home. I did that with one kid & felt run down by the time I got home & my family didn’t get the best of me. God helped me to realize that & thats part of my legacy & I can’t forget that. Although it’s not glamorous and I feel like I haven’t achieved my personal goals I can’t feel unaccomplished. That’s a trick from Satan to keep us down & to do nothing. I totally understand and I was supposed to start school last year to be an esthetician & said this year and because of self sabotage and health issues & family issues I have put on the back burner knowing it will never be a perfect time. ❤Let’s not beat ourselves up. We as women endure so much and we can’t let guilt take the best of us. We have so much to be proud of. If you make a list. I guarantee your good will outweigh your negative feelings & you’ll start to feel so grateful for where God has brought you. We get caught up on the where we are now that we forget to playback the journey. I hope that helped alittle.😊
@@bloggingwhilechronicsame back issues that have only gotten worse this year that the part-time job I had just started I had to take time off which was depressing in itself and I believe everything happens for a reason & I feel like God was giving me this time because he knew my husband who had been taking care of me I would need to be there for him with the unexpected surgery & I feel like I was supposed to use this time to seriously focus on starting this UA-cam channel that I’ve been putting off for years but I’m excepting the challenge and I’m doing my 1st video of at least recording it. I know despite the physical pain I feel I will feel like a weight has come off and I’ll feel elated with joy and self accomplishment for being obedient to God & doing something that made me uncomfortable.😊
@@realjusttrobbi am a widower and i kind of relate with what you are saying. I have 27 year old twins that i have brought up solo for 17years and i have been super present for them because i believe in giving my children the best family foundation just like you. Good job you have done.
@@realjusttrobb For your back, stop eating any kinds of fruit or juices, esp acidic ones. Do some running every day, even a few laps around your yard.
I really struggle with this as well. Thanks for the challenge - I am going to give it a go! Thanks so much for being vulnerable and sharing this side of yourself with us. Brand new subscriber.
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability, Virginia. I'm bingeing your videos today because they're making me feel a LOT better about being 43 and wanting to keep sharing my experience on this platform. Just one complaint: you're making me want to do a daily challenge as well and I absolutely can't do that at the moment because I'm recording an album! Thanks for all this, you're ace xx
Awesome video! I really liked the message at end , basically step into the unknown that is where the magic happens. Found your channel at 3:30 A.M, couldn't sleep, thanks for the help!
Love the scripture and the quote. I definitely needed to hear those. Thank you for being heart centered, showing up and joyfully and generously helping others.
Thank you! So glad it spoke to you! This means a lot.
This video is such a blessing, Virginia. I'm a 49-year-old man with many similar traits trying to decide what to do next in my life. Thank you for inspiring me to give cheerfully without fear. As Tony Robbins says, the secret to living is giving.
It's so brave of you to show up like this Virginia and I massively applaud you for it. Imagine if we were all more real in our lives (and videos)
Sister!!! I feel this so so SO hard and is EVERYTHING to me to hear when another 50 something feels this calling (literally!) on them from our Lord and Savior!!
Thank you Jesus for sharing this precious woman with me and using her words to speak into me with the same exact problems I have been having, in regard to perfectionism and not uploading…I am going to follow your encouragement, Virginia, and start just DOING IT instead of overthinking every video to death to the point I never upload.
Thank you, Virginia, and thank you, Jesus🙌🏻✨🫶🏻
For my one and only child. He asked me to create a YT channel to document our journeys when we travel, go to amusement parks, cruises, beaches and so forth. It’s been a challenge because it’s totally new to me. I’m getting the hang of it but it’s a daily struggle😊, specially editing. As an older mom, l feel at times left behind with so much technology and it’s overwhelming. But I can’t and will not give up. I want my boy to be proud of what I’m creating for him. Thanks for your inspiration.
I love your story! Thank you for sharing. What do you edit on and what would you like to learn about editing?
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerrthank you so much for taking the time. I’m using CapCut for some videos and others I don’t bother with editing. It becomes a bit overwhelming. So let’s say if I’m filming a ship tour, how do I pull all segments together? How do I speed it up in some clips(example, walking down the hall to get to let’s say the casino) so my audience watches the entire tour and don’t get bored? I can’t film for 30 minutes to an hour at a time, so if I have five different videos that adds up to 30 minutes, do I up choose all five and let the magic of CapCut happen? This is where it gets tricky for me. I don’t know how to cut out a part of the video etc. Just thinking about it right now and I’m feeling anxious. Thanks a million. 🙏🏾.
That's the coolest reason I've ever heard and you're awesome! Keep it up
I subscribed to u and this woman
@@W-Numberthanks you, you have a new sub 🙏🏾.
I just discovered your channel. I’m 48 years old, and almost a year ago, I closed my children's store, which I had for 9 years. I decided to create a UA-cam channel filming the sunrise, which practically rises right inside my home, and I think it’s amazing. I share things I believe in, but I don't appear on camera because I’m afraid of being judged. And you just said that we need to do what we're afraid of, which was a great encouragement. Thank you. I’ve already subscribed and will watch more of your channel’s videos.
Love love LOVE this video!! I feel that same stirring of the Holy Spirit to start a channel (along with a marketing agency for churches) and now I’m ready to do it afraid! Thank you so much for this video! ❤
As a mum and UA-camr, I needed this ❤ I’ve recently started posting videos that aren’t perfect and highly edited, and feel so much better about my content. And how much I’m able to produce as a busy mum. Thank you!
You be you, girl! Retired US military, international instructor, 25 year expat, atheist, husband, father, and friend here. It matters not how much money we make, possessions we acquire or fame we garner. Our legacy, good or ill, is written in the lives we have affected. Doing what you need to do cheerfully comes through to those who need to hear it. As my Muslim friends would say, peace be unto you. Cheers from over here.
I am a Christian and to you my Muslim friend thanks.
your raw emotion was precious. thank you for not editing it out
Just came across this and today is my 27th day of posting everyday, (haven't posted today yet). Gave myself a 30 day challenge. My channel hasn't grown as fast but I plan to do this again with another channel I have. Thanks for the video! Keep up the Great Work!
I’m in a very similar place at a similar age with very similar reasons. This resonates with me. I often question if I’m doing this correctly or for the right reasons with doubts and yes current events are very hard to avoid and the negativity of the current world creeps in and it’s very powerful and difficult to avoid at times. Glad i stumbled on to you. Always comforting to surround yourself with people on the same journey for support and encouragement. Nice to know I’m not alone with where I’m at in life. UA-cam is not for the faint of heart but that doesnt mean you can’t do it but that you need to find that drive within you to move forward at all times. God bless.
You getting emotional at the one point really touched me because that is my “why” as well and your transparency was so precious. Thank you ❤
Your last point made me cry too. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing such and important message.
I am in a similar situation with my website and channel. Reason #10 was very motivational. I must admit that when I saw your first video for this series, I thought "here comes the signup for my how to make videos course for $497" line, but it never happened. Then, you gave practically, real advice. I couldn't believe it. Thank you! Time to get to work on my vids! p.s. I sent your channel to my wife who is also working to start her channel!
Paying for people's hard work is a good thing
@@AidaReva 100% agree. To clarify, I was referencing the fact that many other video coach "how to start" videos start by trying to selling you a course before you've fully made the call to start. I appreciate her style of building a relationship with the audience then lightly mentioning it on her website. :)
Wow your part about leaving a legacy had me In the feels. I started my fishing and adventure UA-cam channel for that exact reason, so that one day when I leave this earth my kids and grand kids and all my loved ones can look back and be inspired to get out there and live life no matter what gets thrown at you. You are doing great work keep it up 🙌🏼
"Be cheerful in your giving" I'm sure the audience will feel it and enjoy the videos.
I really hope you see this@virginiakerr this was the best video I've ever seen on you tube. Not because of the content but because of your vulnerability and emotion. I'm also a Christian and have a Christian channel. I'd love to be in prayer with you and learn from your videos too I admire you. Thank uou
I just found you and you are precious! I've recently decided to clean up my UA-cam channel and start a "SHOW" FOR KIDS". I'm a devout Christian and cannot wait to watch more of your videos. I want to start my UA-cam channel to help children learn the importance of speaking kindly to others and so much more. Maybe we can collaborate or at least meet for a zoom one day soon. You're doing great things!
I'm compelled to comment again today. Your testimony is beautiful. My podcast, The Admiral's Almanac is for my legacy to my children and grand children. My small UA-cam channel of the same name is Livestreaming with my college classmate the Rosary for healing of our classmates, as well as reposting my podcast. Do not hide your tears or your faith. We need both during this critical time in our Nation.
I’m only 4 minutes in but the amount of things I relate to so far is crazy 🤯 I’ve been overthinking my UA-cam content for months now and this has inspired me to just freakin’ create the videos and stop overthinking things! Thank YOU!!!
Virginia, I am crying as I write this. I am 55, and due to a series of traumatic events and a brain injury, find myself "starting over". I cannot continue in the career I've had for the past twenty years and I have so much to share it just about makes me burst but I haven't known the venue for me to express myself. I have heard this quiet voice nudging me toward UA-cam and a podcast and I finally started my channel two months ago, not knowing the first thing about video production and dealing with a not-back-to-peak performing brain. I absolutely loved the process (once I got enough of a handle on editing not to be cursing constantly) and then, about two weeks ago, fear and self doubt began to creep in. Who do I think I am? What am I contributing? How do I know if I am being my true self? My neurodivergent "gifts" paired with a TBI along with a healthy dose of overwhelm by world events and way too much information, I found myself off track and discouraged about my channel, having only made 10 vids. I've been in a very dark place to be truthful and thinking of giving up before I even got started. I literally was crying to God yesterday morning to help me so that I can help others. After I calmed down I began watching your challenge videos, not very hopeful as I have watched SO MANY how to UA-cam videos in the past three months. There was definitely a relatability about you and I just watched this video and OH EM GEEEEEE! I believe God directed me here to brush myself off, get back in front of the camera, and get back to creating! My biggest reasons are to give voice to the little girl in me whose voice was silenced and who has so much love to share with others and my legacy...I want to be an example for my kids and nephews and neices to go for it, even when you're scared, ESPECIALLY when you're scared! Virginia, THANK YOU! I may be joining the challenge a little late but I am here. I am showing up for myself! Bless us all! Love and Light! xoxoxox
Don't give up!❤
You've got this. God's got you. He brought you this far, and He's not going to stop now.
I hope you’ll find the comfort and encouragement you need. I just watched a video yesterday of a woman in out age group who started her channel ~5 years ago because she was facing a serious surgery in her neck and no one else had been posting help about this specific condition and procedure.
It sounded to me like you could readily share about the obstacles you’re overcoming and actually make that the focus of your channel and I bet it could blow up - and also take a whooole lot of pressure off!
I for one am absolutely showing up messy! Because I’ve been procrastinating for years bc I wasn’t organized or skilled/knowledgeable enough about the tech - and I’ve only got so much time to devote to the whole process.
One step at a time! 🙏
We’ve got this! 🙌🙌💫🫶🙏
@@SkippysBacon thank you! God bless you!
@@GoldenCroneRising thank you for inspiring me to get back to it! I have continued to be in a shut down mode but darn it, I'm gonna get back up!!! Love and Light!
Oh my goodness, you are my new favourite UA-camr-thanks for your authenticity!
I’m so relieved to hear you say I don’t have to change it up every 2 seconds!! This is going to save me time!
Yes!! I can't wait to talk to you about this!
I have a UA-cam channel and have been struggling with my content because of “fear”. When you said “you can’t be used if you’re living in fear” it really spoke to me. Not to mention I loved that you mentioned prayer 🙏🏽. The best advice I’ve heard on UA-cam 💯 Thank you for this. Subscribed. ❤
So glad it spoke to you! It was what got me out of my funk when I focused on that ❤️
Ohhh Sister❤ I just watched your other video at Walmart that blessed my heart and I was like “I bet she loves Jesus too” came here & this video totally blessing my heart too!!!!! Girlfriend you had me in tears as I was in my laundry room matching socks ☺️. I can relate with everything you’re saying SO much!!!!!! I actually am a researcher by heart & I know what you mean when you research for journalism…yesss there’s so many discouraging things happening in our country and world…but…GOD is STILL in control even when we can’t understand it or see it! You are so right that God wants to use us & I love that you’re sharing & being vulnerable! I hear your heart! You mentioned being 50, girlfriend you are such a beautiful, fun, radiant youthful lady for Jesus!!!!! You inspire me so much as a busy homeschool mama to 6 (4 still in school). Busy HR Director (pt) and business owner with my amazing husband, I just prayed this week again for the Lord to show me what he wants me to do that is actually using my gifts (I love making videos). You said it in this video that if there’s friction there it’s something to do it afraid anyways….yessss girlfriend!!!!!!
When do I start putting up my bad videos 😂😂😂😂?
#letsdothis!!!! #youredoingAwesome!!!
Btw I don’t use fb hardly ever…that platform drives me crazy but I love you tube! Oh and I rarely am on ig either. I can live without it.
I’d love to give away some free PDF’s of tools and tips to bless women in marriage, I started to launch a marriage ministry at our church in 2019 (had 2000 attendees). Then my brother died by suicide on July 4th 2019 & I said NO to launching the ministry at that time. Looking back best decision and it gave me a couple years to grieve. I wouldn’t have been able to become HR director at our company had I worked at the church then….we have 13 employees & my husband and I are an amazing team in life. As a couple 🥰, as parents of 6, & business owners! We love every date night we fit in extras each week when we can. Anyways…all this to say from a girl that was born into a broken home, my mom & dad never wanted me & I always felt rejected…God is SO good & He KNOWS WHAT HES DOING!!!
(((((Hugs))))) & blessings!!!!
~Shannon
On my previous channel, the videos I thought were “bad” did the best.
And then the ones you think will do well, fall flat 😂 funny isn't it
@@GhostBrideTarot every time
I posted a video and it was crooked and I wasn't filming well and it got 7 k views. I thought nobody was going to watch this video. I love UA-cam. I decided to get more serious and start filming more serious and creative content. I only did it for fun. I have anxiety and I'm going to put myself out there.
@@jacquelineglitter4328 The best way to overcome the anxiety is to get in front of the camera.
❤ you blessed my soul! Thank you
I am binge watching your videos. You have truly become one of my favorite how to youtube channels for small creators. You actually have tips that are super helpful and not the same thing every other creator talks about. Thanks for all that you share and being vulnerable. It is so encouraging.
At 57, I’m finally doing something with purpose. Growing a channel isn’t really my goal but knowing it would reach more people that way, I would love to see it grow. I do struggle with imposter syndrome and worry about posting bad videos.
You got this ❤
@@Oksana.volody Thank you!
My motivation for the channel took a hard punch from getting caught up in the stats and algorithm, so I love this advice. Maybe it will get easier to remember the real motivation behind why we're doing it instead of how we're doing🥰
Your thoughts and vulnerability around legacy hit me right in the gut. I'm turning 40 in a few months, and I've wanted to start a channel for awhile. Thank you for your perspective and authenticity
I just wrapped up an 8 week growth challenge. I needed watch time to get monetized. I didnt get it during the challenge. But I learned so much because I went back through notes I'd taken and then actually implemented the ideas. And this past week, I had a video get picked up and gained over 250 subs and got the watch time I needed. I am motivated to keep learned, keep improving, and keep sharing things God puts on my heart because there are people out there He wants to reach.
Love that for you! 🫶
This was the perfect video for me to watch. Not only because of your willingness to express your vulnerability, but because I've been resisting getting on camera and just knocking out videos. Stepping across the moat from "prepared" to "real" has been a real bear and your joyful giving of these videos in this challenge feel encouraging and, more than anything else, helping me to see that yes, it's time. Blessings onward.
After seeing this video this morning, I finally filmed and almost finished editing my very first long form video. Thank you, Virginia for being an instrument of God’s loving message to us all. I came back to read the comment section and just keep on getting filled with inspiration!🎉
Yayyyy Congrats to you!!!🎉 I’m gonna come watch it❤
@@LadiesofPurposeTV Oh wow! You just made me smile! Thank you! 🥰
@@brittany.s_flower_journal awww Yay!!!! Blessings on your you tube adventures!!
Thank you so much for sharing this and for being so transparent❤ As a fellow Christian, I’ve been praying about fear. Fear to start something new or about what others think of me. I’m truly inspired by this video! Thank you!
If you don’t want to “over present” just talk like you are with a single friend. Not with the audience.
Because you have a right feeling: it’s tiring when someone is screaming at me and trying to convince…
I come here to get a feeling of a human talk, a friend. I don’t even have a tv exactly because I don’t want a tv presenter) though I am sure your experience is cool!
I needed this. My husband and I leave for full time
Ministry in 3 weeks and I have really felt like a YT channel could help us and help others. Thank you for the encouragement! ❤
Creating a UA-cam channel was the best thing for me.... Being creative having video diary ❤
Same for me. I can express the struggle thru my channel ❤
Same here!! Looking back at your own videos and understanding how much you grew and changed is a humbling experience.
Thank you SOOOO MUCH!!!! I needed to hear this today! I feel that Spirit has been calling me to do a UA-cam channel for awhile now and I am scared out of my mind....of being seen, of failing, of embarrassing myself and God....and I think most of all.....afraid of missing out on what this can mean for myself and others! Taking the first step seems like the most difficult but I love and accept this challenge! Sending you so many blessings! 💞
The Holy Spirit makes me weep about everything, too…good, bad, everything!!!✝️✝️✝️✝️🙏🏻❤️
Same. Many people do not understand, but I've been like that since I was a child. 💗
I almost clicked off of this video so many times but I'm soooo glad i made it to number 10! This encouraged me so much and now I'm a new subscriber
10:06 I love that you’re a Christian too.
Hey Virginia! Such a heartfelt video. As a former news reporter I TOTALLY understand wanting to shift the newsy presenter and it sticking like glue! 😄😄 You're shedding it, Friend. I just started early morning talks on camera in my hooded robe with the hoodie on...hair not even combed with a cup of coffee in hand. 🤪That's how much I'm throwing caution to the wind. 😀😀
Good to see you. You're so good at being yourself. Looking forward to seeing more of YOU, sharing more of YOU. 🥰🤗
Leavning a legacy is a huge reason for me starting my channel. I'm 62 and my kids are 20, 19 and 10. I want them to have more than just old pics to look at.
I found you just in trying to learn how to use UA-cam because God has been leading me to do this as well. It's a bit overwhelming. Had no idea you were a believer, and am so thankful for this post. So encouraging! Thank you so much. *breathing deep*
6:04 I understand about leaving a legacy.
This is my thing. I have grandchildren, but they aren't interested in sewing and such, at least not yet. I want to pass all that on to people.
@@grandmakatemakes they may never be interested in sewing but after you pass away they’ll be able to watch your videos and see you
@@TeacherKellyTag I hadn't thought of that. Thank you!
Kudos on this video, I can totally relate as a fellow creator. Ultimately, I learned that you just need to keep going. It is like the "if you build it, they will come" concept. I am cheering you on, Virginia!
Matthew 25:31-46
I found your channel while "researching" how to get started in UA-cam. Most of your points on this video are exactly what I'm going through now. I will soon have my first video up within the next week. Thank you for your thoughts, tips and encouragement.
I am leaving a teaching legacy for my children and trying to bring the pure word of God, so many false prophets making profits !
Amen!
Psalm 82.6. Gods are emotions. We are pure source.
This makes me giggle! I know my videos are bad....but it is absolutely part of the journey forward. Thanks for this encouragement!
Hi, you're not yelling, your videos are informative and to the point. you're doing a good job.
I'm 60 in 2025 and gonna keep Learning forever.
Getting the wisdom, experience and knowledge till the day I die!
Fear is a real thing....and because of this video I have Subscribed to you and wanna do this Journey with you! I am just now finding you 2 months later and hope you are doing amazing! This video was real and raw and I loved it! You helped me keep it simple when simpilcity seemed to far away. It would be great to sit down and have some tea together and just chat!! Now Im binge watching your channel and taking notes and making a plan.Not just any plan but a great plan! Thanks for being real and have a great day!!!
I don’t know how I stumbled on your video, but it resonated with me…You have given me the impetus to continue. At 57 I was thinking I’m too old to do anything, and who would listen to me, but your testimony has inspired me. You are truly a blessing!
I love this! You are so sweet. Your vulnerability is inspiring. And your laundry room is beautiful ;)
Thank you so much for sharing your most personal reasons for doing this. I know quite a bit about dyeing fabric and have been been working on contents for at least 30 videos. I need to wait just a bit to purchase what I will use to demonstrate the process, but that has given me the time to find authentic, giving folks like you. I will avoid so many mistakes when the camera does start rolling. And I will do this because I know I have the knowledge and manner that will make a difference to people who want to learn to dye fabric. That will be my legacy.
I just came across your video tonight for the first time, and I started noticing that you kept saying things that I'm always saying to myself and to close friends, I think that we're kindred spirits. I subscribed. 💜
Awe you are so sweet! Your message at the end I really need to hear. I am just getting my ducks in a row and will be starting my channel soon. So thank you for your compassion your commitment and you’re willing to get back to others. This means so much to my heart my soul you don’t even know. I cannot wait to return the favor and pass it along to others what you have given to us here. I am definitely writing your quote at the end about fear down my chalkboard. Thank you! ❤❤🙏🏻✌🏻🧘♀️
Oh my, Where do I start. This hits home on so many levels for me. I have been thinking about starting a youtube channel for just about a year now but didn't want to have to do all the editing and stuff. I'm starting a printable business (focusing on homeschooling mothers with toddlers/prek with their older children). I have so many ideas and most would be better with a video than just popping a printable on etsy or my website. I want to keep them very affordable. Most homeschool families like myself are a one income family and have limited funds to purchase multi age curriculum. After watching this video tonight You have encouraged me to just do it (as Nike says). Thank you for sharing - I pray God continues to use you.
It's nice to see I'm not the only sensitive and emotional person here. Thank you for sharing. You are so brave! I am exactly where you were at 45 by your description, and I am trying to find my way, fighting my fears. I am not winning yet, I am afraid to post, to talk, my accent etc. I am a big introvert but I want to share what I love and figure out how it may help others.
Virginia girl, bless you!!!
Thank you for sharing your AUTHENTIC SELF & keeping it real as well as professional! What a great blend ❤️ You’re inspiring me and reminding me to keep on going - I have a vision and a mission calling me forward which is why I too felt the fear and did it anyway. I’ve just started my channel up…& finding my way 🦁🤩🤸♂️
I came across your channel trying to learn how to grow mine and I have to say, this was your best video yet. Thanks for sharing your faith. You are a light of genuine and authenticity. I don't know what other people are looking for but that's what I look for when seeking advice. Keep em coming and thanks for what you do.