Game changing advice for YouTubers trying to grow: 3 simple steps!
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Day 18
If you think you're doing all the right things on UA-cam but you're still struggling to grow- try focusing on these three goals for every video. I started doing this for the UA-cam challenge I'm doing right now and it has made it more fun and has grown my channel and my community on UA-cam.
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Allen! Do It!! I'm 44 and it takes me DAYS to figure out the whole video/positioning/recording/editing/splicing and dicing and all that other mess! HELP US, technology is moving so quick and we wanna move with it! 😂
Lol I'm still carving my path...but maybe!
You’ve got this! Keep going.❤
@@TheDigitalLiaison baby steps!
I just wanted to let you know that I started doing a "video a day" along with you, but for shorts instead of long form. (Still working on long form! Just on a different pace.) It has helped me feel so much more confident in those little skills you talk about in this video. Things like splicing video footage together, doing voiceovers, improving camera angles, etc. are becoming less of a big deal, and I'm able to focus more on the content I can deliver. I can already tell that the long form video in the works now will be much better than previous videos because of all the practice I've been doing in the daily shorts.
Yes I started with short form video too. It's less daunting. And a great way to learn video creation. I'm actually doing a video today on why I stopped making short form content 😍
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I'm excited to hear what you have to say! Don't procrastinate until midnight again, OK? 🙃
I enjoy listening to you, thanks for sharing and helping those of us who are smaller UA-camrs!
I'm learning so much from you, Virginia and always look forward to these challenge videos. ❤ I'm excited about growing my small art therapy channel after taking a long break. I'm committed to posting once a week, as a daily video isn't sustainable from me. Thanks to your help, I'm having so much more fun getting the videos done. I really like how you keep sharing your reasons why for your challenge, it's a great framework. Thank you!
I think more people should be talking about their faith. Maybe then we will realise we are all working with the same force in different ways. 🖤
This video was super helpful! I've been struggling to figure out how to grow my UA-cam channel, and these three tips are exactly what I needed. I'm going to start by making smarter, more fun videos and really focusing on understanding my ideal viewer.
I love this version of you! You have hit on a great balance of being real, sharing value, having fun, and making a community:) love the channel critiques too!
Thank you! This is super encouraging and I appreciate the feedback!
Another great video full of tips. Definitely enjoy the examples of other people’s channels to see where they can grow. It brings the community together and everyone can learn from one another. 🎉
Thank you for the feedback! Yes I like getting to know people and it’s fun seeing them give suggestions and feedback.
I totally agree with the concept of making a video that smart and fun. I actually figured this out a couple months back when I was making my videos I thought well I want to add value to peoples lives and make the video smart but at the same time, I still wanna have fun and like you said if you’re not having fun, you’re gonna stop making videos so that’s the perfect concept that you came up with or how you label that.
Yes if it stops being fun your consistency is toast 🤣
Your advice is really helping to grow my channel. thank you so much
I'm so glued to your YT challenge that I find myself "looking, and watching, and waiting" for your next day video😁😍! Total SUCCESS all the way around! I've even commented more on your channel than any other channel in the whole UA-cam Universe! That is saying a LOT to me!! I am learning so much in these short 18 days so far. Soooo, in this video I agree with you, I could use some tips on how to use my phone documenting as I go along for my videos. One regret, I wished I submitted my channel for your review🙁. (Side Note: I was looking for you osmo pocket 3 in your tech store. I'm loving that gadget and want to try it too.)
Hi Saundra! It's not too late! I will be postin ga link to a document to submit for reviews in my next video. YOu are so sweet! Appreciate your encouragement and supportin gme in the comments. I had to buy the Osmo 3 online. It's sold out in stores around here.
You're very welcome, @@ThisIsVirginiaKerr! I will use the link for sure. You truly are the best for what's happening in the immediate climate of UA-cam. I'm in steady action mode, in not only this, but in other areas of my life! Thanks to YOU and YT putting your Day 1 Challenge video in my feed❤❤❤!
That is great information Virginia.
I appreciate everything you do and show it is valuable. Virginia you have gone through so much and you’re working through all your pet peeves and trying to get everything resolved. I think you’re doing a great job. Congratulations on this series that you’re doing. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love how you are giving advice, but applying it to other niches. Most channels that teach how to grow on UA-cam never apply the tips to a different niche.
I agree! It’s different if you have a channel that is not about YT growth.
100% it's so annoying, so that's why I stopped watching alot of YT specific videos
Hello Virginia, I have found a lot of great tips in your videos (thank you for that)but I have a concern and by the comments I am reading I am not the only one. You talk about growing a channel but your experience is only about growing a channel that talks about growing a channel which is a sort of pyramid scheme to me. No offense. Would you be able to offer advice on a channel that covers a different niche, for example I have a travel channel? To edit a video it takes forever because it’s not about recording myself on camera and publishing it. I have to put together all pieces of content from phone osmo pocket, drone and camera and do a lot of editing, recording, choosing the music and making up an interesting story… I am now trying to publish one a day keeping them short and sweet but I am not sure I’ll manage. Do you have any tips for growing a travel channel? I would really appreciate. Ps also like in your example for the organized lady, I have two videos that did really well around 10k views but I cannot seem to replicate the success 😢. Any tips you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again 😊
I love how the dude behind you in the grocery store has no care in the world, that you're hunched over talking to the Chips Ahoy Cookies! LOL
Hi! I am so glad you popped up as a recommendation! I have just posted my first video, I am 59 and have spent hours trying to find someone who could and would clearly and concisely explain how to navigate this platform & help with content engagement/strategy. The tech side is a major learning curve..thank you for doing this. I toiled with the editing, uploading et al..I am a work in progress with this, but I love my niche ! I will go back to your first video and consume them all! Thank you and it's nice to "meet" you. ;-0
Your channel and all your challenge videos have come along at the right time for me and my channel. I’m doing ok view wise but know I need to implement and learn more about how to make them, and myself, better.
I was asking the universe how I can improve and I was answered with your videos. Thank you. I’ll be using your teachings to up the ante and make all of the new and exciting ideas even better 🙏🏻
So glad you have found them helpful. Sometimes we have to switch things up if we want different results and reigninte our passion ❤️
There are so many channels, books, etc about organization!
Hiiii Virginia!! Is it ever appropriate to just create two channels for two areas of interest, in your opinion? I have two very clear, distinct, long standing passions and areas of expertise. Both absolutely light my soul on fire and excite me! Is it self-defeating to begin with multiple interests in mind? I am enjoying what you are doing SO much! Looking forward to more. 🙌
Down the road you can consider two. But I would focus on one first otherwise you will be spread too thin
Ditto, ditto, ditto. My thoughts and questions exactly.
You are so right, Virginia. I burnt out on my other channel partly because I wasn't enjoying the process. It's time to get organised and jump back into it because I still have a passion for the niche. You are going to love the DJI Pocket 3. Double-tap your face on the screen to engage the Active Track feature. It's awesome! 👍
Yay! So glad you are getting back in the groove. Yes I need to keep playing with it. I accidently stopped recording during this so that's why you saw me talking to it from my phone 🤣
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr That explains a lot. I was wondering why you were excited about a new bit of kit but then didn't show any footage from it. 😂
So when you finish your challenge how am I going to get my daily Virginia fix? I'm loving it. It's like checking in with a tubie friend.
Awww that is so sweet. I will start back to my newsletter and podcast when the challenge is over. ☺️
The inspiration I get from your channel is 😢. Why would anyone not subscribe and hit the notifications.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful ❤️
I am in my early 50s been on UA-cam since 2019 and still not over 1k, know my niche. I do travel vlogs and tip videos.
My ideal audience is older couple travelling Europe and Australia(only cause I live here😞)
Struggle getting views, but believe it is where God wants me.
Your information is always so awesome! A big fan of your style and all you share.
I adore you. Your videos are so funny and useful. Really motivating!
Thank you! That means so much!
New UA-camr here, very great advice all around - thank you!!
Love the smart and fun videos!
Such a great video! Love your approach & your focus on having fun. Yes!! 😁👍🏼
I felt like you were having fun.. made me smile.. it’s inspired me to do the same thing. Thanks 😊
Aww yes. If we aren't having fun our audience can feel it and we will burn out.
Thank you for more helpful tips. This video doesn't need chapters. It 11 minutes and the pace kept my interest. I put chapters in longer videos. I title the chapters with the main points in the video.
Thank you! Appreciate you saying that. Glad you foudn it helpful 😊
Sometimes you just gotta go forward
I love your energy, I love how natural you are, I love how you speak so clearly, and I love your confidence❤. Thank you Virginia for another valuable video. Today’s learning was to stick to my niche giving value to my ideal audience, and not go all over . Can you make a video on how to be good at story telling and share real life stories and experiences naturally?
Your energy and enthusiasm is shining through 🙌
Thank you!
Yes and I am having to unlearn a lot because of that but it does help with being concise.
I would totally watch something like what you suggested for Alan. I know nothing about videography and would love to learn!!
Really love this video series, thank you so much! We recently started our channel and I’m definitely soaking up the info and encouragement! ♥️
That’s great to hear! Have fun on your UA-cam adventure! 🎉
Allan I would watch your content
Your videos are really inspiring thanks for sharing with us this tips❤🎉
I ADORE YOU! I enjoyed your previous videos, but I'm really resonating with your new style! It's easier to digest while I'm juggling my day to day. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Keep it up! I keep returning to see more!
53 here and just started this new channel of mine. I’m enjoying the journey so far and I’m happy I found you. Learning how much from your video. Thank you
So glad you're here! Hope you're having fun with your new channel!
Just came back from school and I stumbled onto this video😊
Awww well I hope you had a good day 😊
That Osmo camera is on my wish list! It is so cute and does a great job as well. Thanks for taking us along, showing us what you're learning, AND applying it to different niches. That's the part that's missing a lot in YT advice videos. And if the only channels that are growing are grow your channel channels, then that doesn't bode well for the rest of us!
Thank you so much for your videos! I really appreciate them. 😀
I recently started my channel over. I wanted to show my Etsy shops (selling mostly Christian/ mama print on demand stuff in one shop & handmade natural skincare for the other shop that's not going yet.) but I don't have valuable/fun ideas for videos for Etsy as a niche and I don't want to create multiple UA-cam channels. So, instead, I'm working on food videos (since I love to cook and create recipes) while wearing my shirts, using my mugs, tumblers, and soaps. Then, I will link to my shops. Still slow going, but that's the plan I'm going with. 😂
I used to be random, as my name says.
I haven’t been on UA-cam for about 3 years due to CFS. So for now I’m going to learn more about my sickness and share with others about it.
My husband and I enjoy cooking, so then our second video of the week will be cooking or ordering in.
What do you think?
Another gem video🎉! Number 3 is my fav tip
Thanks! Yes it’s mine too. It’s what makes it exciting.🙌🏻
1) Have content that people actually want to watch.
2) Upload said content in a regular schedule so they know when you have something new.
3) Don't beg for money. If people like your stuff, they'll ask you how to donate.
the classic phone on the chips ahoy shot by the pocket 3 LOL. Here for it. SAME. Except it's fertilizer. ;)
Thanks Virginia! Loving your info ❤
Thank YOU!
Nice tips. I am still so scared to come in front of the camera. You do it so naturally.
I am loving this series! My husband and I have a marriage and family channel…would it be random for me to include a “mom” playlist for practical tips to increase productivity around the house?
Not at all. That's a perfect sub-theme to your main theme
I really appreciate your videos. Thank you
Thank you 😊
Thank you! I had no idea you did this. It really helped!
Oh good!!!
Lots of love (from India) for you and your efforts. God bless you!
Thank you Virginia. I'm very happy to have found you, I can't wait to see the video about the pocket camera thing you just bought. I was thinking about getting one too.
I should, I should, I should... Says who? I like your videos so much and I like how you choose your own pace and path.
Thank you!
This was fun Virginia! Do you always link your external rode audio to your phone or pocket 3 or Sony camera? I use a battery powered recorder and sync to the video. I bought the Parrot teleprompter more than a year ago and never used it so I started using it and can tell it can be helpful but I need to be more “real” or authentic when using it. Sometimes I have fun by using different camera angles or showing me doing something (small). Thank you for the inspiration once again! Russ
This video was super helpful! your advice about marrying my expertise with my passions really resonated with me. Thanks for sharing your insights! 🙏
Oh good! It’s so hard trying to figure it out bc you feel like it’s a lifetime commitment but in the beginning you can play with it
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr it clearly shows that you have the reps under your belt. Can you estimate what is your total no of videos you recorded?
I started a 15 week challenge 11 weeks ago. I am refusing to spend money on gear until I know if I want to/can do this. They ae brain dumps that I hope make people think.
I love this challenge. And I adore your squeaky front door ... it makes it so relatable
😂 Thank you it's a great attention grabber. So glad you're enjoying the challenge!
When we have that huge audience we can make that smart fun video ..
No the smart fun videos are what get you there. Smart meaning they are related to the theme of your channel and help your audience in some way. Fun meaning you are having fun creating them so your personality shines through and your energy makes people want to come back for more 🥰
Your points are so valid 🎉🎉
Thank you
@Virginia you make it look really easy
Once you get a clear strategy it gets a lot easier.
@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I'm currently working on that. I'm watching one of your free training videos. It's so helpful to know all of the do's and dont's. Thank you for that.
I am going to employ some of your tips . I really need connection with viewers . Thank you so much . Keep the good work. I am really inspired.
You’re adorable 😹 Great advice too! 🤍 Thank you!
Love your new style!! We’re getting the same Virginia that’s on our zoom calls!
Thank you! That's the best compliment! That;s my goal!
What zoom calls??!!!!
@@mth355 I’m in her This is Video school and her UA-cam school so the zoom calls for those. 😀
Hi Virginia another amazing video 💚
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I've never had the thought that I wish you had better thumbnails and chapters in your videos! It just goes to show you can't please everybody, no matter what you do! And maybe that is something you want to work on, but you can't do all the things at once!😂❤
Yes! Exactly! Thank you!
awesome tip yet again!
Thank you!
Hello Virginia thank you so much for this. I created my channel back in January posted to shorts and then got nervous. I want my channel to be about the my journey becoming a candle maker and entrepreneur, as well as things about me my faith and motivational topics. Is that too much 😊
❤❤❤Thank you for more content
I just stumbled on this video and I love it. Please let me know if I am doing the right thing. I have a passion for teaching science, especially biology. But I have other interests such as marriage and relationships; business, etc. Do I combine all these into one channel? What do you think? Again, I am a Human Resource Business Partner, a Minister of the Gospel, a lovely father and a Science Tutor. I started recently to create videos. Time is also a setback. I hardly have the time to create videos the way it's burning in my heart.
I always look forward to seeing your videos Virginia. I learn something with each one!
Aww thank you!!
Your thumbnails are fine. I don't care about chapters. I personally have 3 UA-cam channels to separate topics.
Thank you!!
I have a question for you about my channel: so, I call myself Vegan-Mom and under that umbrella I like to make videos about 3 different topics that all fall under the category "Veganism":
1) Animal Advocacy
2) Health....including the healing power of music, since I am a pianist and musician and piano teacher as well
3) Biblical Reasons that support the Vegan Lifestyle
Plus I have a daughter with Down syndrome, who is Vegan and super healthy and high-functioning because of our healthy lifestyle and I have included her in my videos as well. However, including her takes 10 times the time to make a video and that slows my production, but on the other hands it's unique.
I don't know if those are too many topics, but I feel that all are so important and they work together as a whole.
Can you please give me some advice.
Thanks....Daniela
Yes, I would also like to hear what she thinks!😊
No answer, yet.
Superb
What was the name of that gizmo you used in the store?
Love it!!! What are you using to hold your camera in the car????
Hi Virginia, thank you for your videos. I’m approaching 2,000 subs and worried about upcoming content getting lost with everyone else’s basic travel tips. I don’t travel much at the end of the year and don’t know if I can tell a story well enough to keep my audience intrigued about travel. My passion is travel but I’ve never talked about my expertise, which is motivation and behaviorism. I studied it and taught it for years as a former teacher and now have my doctorate but have no idea how to incorporate that and just talk to my audience.
Do you like talking about travel? If you do there are plenty of topics you can discuss in your "off season" Your what not to take on a cruise is an example. YOu can also talk about planning, budgeting, gifting experiences..top ten best staycations, hotels, cruises etc. Worst places to...
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I do like talking about travel. I like some of those ideas you mentioned. I haven’t thought of those. Thank you. Sometimes we just need a different perspective.
Love this! Haha it’s so accurate.
Thank you! It’s a never ending learning journey for sure!
I DID miss this video! Thanks so much for the shoutout. The video I'm putting out next will probably be a flop (I'm so negative lol), but it's a funny story I want to tell has part of my "legacy" as you have mentioned in some of your videos. Oh...and I think we all wanted to be Casey Neistat at one point lol
I really liked the story you told in the last one about how you couldn;t document yourself while at the school. It was impressive how you used that story to create a new angle and video. Great storytelling!
@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Thank you. I do plan to do a "how I make my videos" video in the near future. Part of what kept me starting sooner was thinking I needed to be "cinematic" like so many talented people are. I bought the pocket osmo 3 and it really freed me up to create more easily. I don't ever want to feel like youtube is a 2nd job...until I retire some day at least.
I'm so tired of trying to be the expert, so now I'm thinking of just documenting but then I feel would it be valuable enough for viewers? I get stuck in between, still trying to figure out how to merge the two, so I can return to YT.
(P.S. Don't you get scared driving while filming? Feels risky!)
When you document your journey you have to be mindful of what your viewers may be feeling so you can make sure to express your feelings..that way they relate and then you share your wins and lessons so youre giving them value. I only drive in my driveway and Into my parking place whereever Im going 🤣
Oh, please share about your new osmo pocket camera thingy!!! I dont have a camera other than my phone and i briefly looked at this. In your opinion, could that serve as my "camera" instead of investing in a bigger camera like yours? I did order a gimbal for my phone, but haven't opened it yet. Help me decide!!!!
I like and try to not shoot into the sun and bare head lights so afraid to loose viewers
Yep same here. Brought camera made 4 videos. And then technology left me behind😂😂😂😂😂
Hi :-) I just started an art channel like eight weeks ago, and I have three or four people who are my close friends that are very supportive and they’re always in my comments, I think I’ve only received two or three outsider comments since I started. But my views aren’t terrible, I’m just puzzled sometimes by how many people like your video versus how many people have seen it. Filming and editing is not something I ever wanted to learn, but I find it intriguing and fascinating because it is something I never wanted to learn, and it is kind of neat to, see what the apps can do. Right now I’m just using my phone and my iPad and some free editing apps. Trying to stick with one theme that branches out a little bit in related directions. And it’s funny, one of my loyal supporters is always telling me that my camera angle is not right loland it makes me think of all the times I would be thinking something like that while watching a video I’m not realizing how much goes into editing! I really resonated with this video thanks Virginia!
Yes it can be a lot. That’s why I try to keep it simple and add bits of extras as I go. Keep having fun! That’s the key to sticking with it 😊
Hi Susan I am from Virginia channel her advice helped me a lot everyday a video if you can and find out who you sending your videos 💚I subscribed your beautiful channel
@creativesolutions902 I just subscribed to your channel. You are talented!!
@@AmysSewingRoom oh thank you so very much! I really appreciate it❤️🙏
Thank you. I have an existing UA-cam channel. It is a complete and total cluster. Mainly because I paid this service to post videos that were real estate and mortgage related. Super boring. I just had an overlay of my still photo over the top of the video. I need to perform some housekeeping and Unpublished or hide or whatever the word is these videos so that I can start fresh.
I say all of that, because I wanted to let you know that you inspired me to change a very outdated irrelevant channel banner. If you have the time to check it out, please feel free to give me your opinion. (I hope you like it…cuz I kinda do😅)
What was that you were holding in the Grocery store? Another camera? Guess I'm a bit slow but didn't quite catch it.
yes it's the vlogging camera I talked about when I was in the car right before I went in.😀
I love your videos! I want to make shopping videos in Walmart, but was told we need a media license to do so? Because of that, i was scared to try. If you got yours, can you please share how you did, because that would make a huge difference in what i can do. If you didnt need to get yours, maybe i need to figure something out. TIA.
Well I don't ask permission. I also don't make it obvious and I'm pretty fast. I do my shopping first and then find an empty aisle.🤣
I have a practical question, when do you read and comment on the comments, how long after posting I mean? Is that a deliberate choice? A strategic choice?
(English is not my first language, I hope I stated my question in a non rude way)
I try to respond to them all for 30 minutes to an hour right after I post. Then I come back the next day (I've been posting at night) and respond to more like I am right now. 😊
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Thank you
What about doing live videos straight into UA-cam? Is it better to upload or do it live or both?
Up to you. I would focus on one type of video first before adding others. Live videos are more for your current subscribers. You can certainly do both but it’s about how much time you have to devote to your channel and what your goals are. If it’s growth I would hold off on live videos unless you have time to do both
Thanks so much @@ThisIsVirginiaKerr
How do we sign up for the channel reviews?
I'm going to post a link to a document in my next video so I can collect them in one place.
I think filming and driving is like texting and driving and should definitely not be encouraged.
Agreed, but… I’d like to point out she set it up (likely recording the ENTIRE time) as if talking to a person in her passenger seat obviously driving down her driveway and then quick editorial jump coming to a full stop at her next destination. I don’t believe the intent was to encourage inappropriate driving practices. Her mannerisms suggest otherwise. I have a personal inner cringe when I see people playing on their phones and driving but I can fully understand what she is actually conveying here. Filming and ranting while driving down roads is gross, she took the time to not be driving at top speeds down streets, highways or through crowded parking lots. It’s a wee bit disingenuous to conflate the two.
I only do it in my drive way and when I'm going into my parking space. Never on a road.
Thanks for the helpful tips!! Did you at least buy some Chips Ahoy? 🍪
🤣 no but I learned cans are a better way to prop up my phone.
Help me! I love this series! I’d love for you to give some ideas on my page! I’m just starting out but I want to share my days in vlogs and also just sharing what I eat as I love food! I don’t want to niche down to food but I do really want to grow my channel.. HELP! I’m so new!!
Can you explain why channels like The Cottage Fairy, and The Accidental Gypsy don’t seem to follow any of the rules yet are so successful? Neither teaches anything yet do so well.
Oh yes you don't have to be an educational channel to do well you just need to add value. They are entertaiing and inspiring. That's value. Those types of channels are harder to do for most. Because you need to either have a stand out personality, unusual scenery and or great video and editing skills. We are all different. We have to find what our strengths and gifts are and showcase those. 🥰
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Good answer! Thank you.
Okay, what is an ozmo pocket 3 lol I only have the camera that you never learned.
😆 it’s a blogging camera from DJI. Hope to use it more this week
Wordy video,I confuse about 3 simple steps .Pls UA-camr respect ur audience Time.I
I love the approach you're taking-learning or improving something new with every video has been so much fun. Recording for seven days straight was worth it, but exhausting. I can only imagine how you're feeling right now 🫡 Props to you-you're killing it! Keep going 🎉
It has been challenging. SOme days are better than others. That's why I'm only committing to 7 days at a time. So I have three videos left. 😉
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr that’s awesome! you’ve inspired me to do the same 🫶🏽