Here is some advice I wish someone told me before I accidentally started my channel. Engage in the comments, but don't be afraid to delete comments or even block specific people who "Troll". Learn to not take their comments personally. There are more people who like you than don't and the one's that don't are not worth your time to respond or think about. There is a difference between cordially disagreeing in the comments and just being rude. Last....be consistent in your uploads, but don't sacrifice family or you time for that schedule. That is where burn out comes. Enjoy the Process!
This is such great advice, thanks Jared! I am super sensitive to trolls which is ridiculous being 44 years old! I know that if they are super rude it says more about them than it does about me. I haven't had to block anyone YET but I won't hesitate to if needed. I only need positivity around here!
@@NatalieHamilton2024were the exact same age. I was just telling my wife yesterday that no wonder the suicide rate is up so high. My kids are not allowed to have any social media accounts until they’re adults.
I am still trying to figure out that last part about being consistent but still enjoying holidays! Even if I try to get ahead of schedule, I end up feeling behind or rushed later. I've started being sad about going on trips because I want to work on my channel, which I know is ridiculous! But at least that tells me I'm really enjoying UA-cam. 🥰🙌🥳
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Hey Nat, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being sensitive to trolls (or just sensitive in general)! I say this as a 50 year old HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), so one of my biggest hurdles into getting into this space is not just the judgement of others, but also just plain showing my face/speaking to a camera as I'm not a fan of either (or having my pic taken)! 😄 But I also realise that there are a LOT of people who think, act and feel just like me/us and THAT'S who I hope to appeal to. "Your vibe attracts our tribe" and all that good stuff 😎 I like what Jared said though, that's something I will take to heart myself...
Good luck with your journey. I am a small channel as well. I have been doing it for almost a year and have 371 subscribers. My channel revolves around my hobby which is collecting baseball cards. It is a very niche arena, but I continue to do it to have fun and meet others who enjoy the hobby.
I think that's what it's all about - right?! Connecting with others who enjoy what you do! I have been more excited about all of the comments I have been getting rather than being excited about number of views because I think building community is the most important! Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your channel!
Thank you for your videos! I really enjoy supporting smaller UA-camrs because I'm so tired of hearing advice from "gurus" who claim they got monetized in three weeks, only to try and sell you their overpriced, useless courses at the end. It’s a tough journey. Like you, I truly value every single subscriber I gain. In fact, I celebrate with my husband every time I hit a 50-subscriber milestone! Keep doing what you do, stay honest, and success will follow. Sending lots of love and support your way! 😘
Thanks so much Meg for your kind words!! It’s definitely not easy but I’m excited every time I see a little bit of progress! Best of luck with your channel!! ❤️
That is awesome about the 50 subs celebration, support is so important. Those constant bombardment of “gurus” is so tiresome and demoralizing. I agree with the stay true.
@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel Thank you for sharing your creative work. It is amazing what you do. Thank you for your support. I have supported you as well. Hope it will help you be more visible.
Thank you Natalie for the video, I felt how it was when I first created my channel, and very few viewer watched it, but I kept trying until now, hard work will not betray the results, everything will be beautiful in time ❤😊
This video has been my best one yet (and yes, very encouraging)! hopefully it continues to grow! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and best of luck on your journey :)
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Thank you! I'm certain your channel WILL continue to grow. Have you tried remixing your videos into shorts? It only takes a couple minutes to remix a clip and I feel like you could make at least 10 from each video with all the tips you have in your videos.
Hi Natalie, I am just starting as well! It can be tough putting your heart into videos (and a lot of time) and not seeing any response. I am subscribing and wishing you success - hope you can keep it up! Best of luck.
I just subscribed because I'm also a fellow youtuber with a small channel. I'm genuinely curious to see how your channel does. Thanks for the realistic look at it!
Thank you so much!! This was my 11th long form video that I posted and the very first to get some traction. Most of my other videos only have about 50-100 views, some less. It's so true that you just have to keep going and you never know which video is really going to take off!
Good morning! I'll be your 123rd subscriber. I'm in a similar boat and your message resonates. I'm also in a similar part of the country (IL near the border in Grayslake). I just hit 1,100 subs and it's been an interesting journey. What tipped me over the edge was a single video. Most of my vids generally get a few hundred views. It didn't bother me cause I'm not here for the $ but the pure enjoyment of making them. I uploaded a video from my DIY office renovation series and it's been a huge hit - 237K views! For real. And the next one has gotten a few hundred lol. Needless to say, I really have no idea how this YT algorithm works ;) Anyway, wishing you every success on your journey. Your thumbnails are excellent BTW - great color scheme and layout. Keep going!!
Hi @stevenlanham! I agree! Who knows how the algorithm works but 237k is amazing! I know where Grays Lake is! Thanks for the encouragement and for taking the time to comment - I appreciate it!! Best of luck with your channel!
Just subbed because this conversation triggered a thot for me to try on my channel. You are lucky, you can make a vid talking to your viewers. For those of us not making 10 minute videos, 4,000 hours is beyond reach ever. I am looking forward to following your journey.
High five to the Gen Xers with the courage to get in front of the camera! Great video. Love the straight discussion! It is comforting having a new channel cohort to go through these stages with!
Hi! I'm on the second week of my UA-cam journey, I went to bed with 37 subscribers and woke up with 37. I know how it feels. But I have a lot to tell to the world and will keep going. I enjoyed your video, you are very genuine and positive. Hang in there!😃
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Yes, I have 1 more person in my tribe:) I'm located in Turkey, Izmir. I hope UA-cam enables the language dubbing option soon. That might be a game changer for all of us.
I’m a fellow new/small UA-cam channel and yes, every time there’s 1 new sub it’s very exciting. I’m at 82 subscribers and have been at it since September. Like you said, it’s hard to ignore the people who pop off and monetize in a matter of weeks. Keep at it! I’m sure you’ll be glad you made this video to document your journey.
Just recently got into uploading content on my channel and some videos seem to be doing ok but I don't seem to get any comments, keep up the good work I have subscribed 🙂
Can't wait to see your channel grow! I just started (literally today hahaha) and just want to let you know that you are TOO good at this for the amout of time you've been posting!! Please stay consistent!! You have everything to grow!
Thank you so much!! I think the toughest part is just getting started (and finding the motivation to keep going even when no one is watching!) Best of luck and thanks again for your kind words!
Great Video! For me, the excitement of a new subscriber never gets old. I am truly grateful for every single one. Consistency is key. Good luck, and I subscribed to watch you on your journey! 👍
Thank you so much! I agree, I am grateful for every subscriber! I am trying to stay consistent and show up for all of these new friends! Thanks again for subscribing!
@@WatercolorwithMegan I am struggling with how to do a holiday break as well. I may have just a little momentum, but I worked hard for that momentum!! By the way, good job on the thumbnails! (And, yes, I check out everyone’s thumbnails because I know how much I need to work on mine!)
I don't know how this video popped up in my feed Natalie, but I'm not disappointed. You echoed a lot of the feelings I have about my own journey with my new channel. Great video. I am subscribing and look forward to seeing your journey.
I’m your 119th subscriber. I’m trying to start a small business of my own while maintaining three channels that are not yet monetized. Sometimes it feels like it’s not going anywhere but it’s encouraging to see yours doing so well after only a short time. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! I always tell myself that where you place your effort and focus on, it will grow but you are juggling quite a bit! Best of luck!!
love your honesty! I see this video is doing well for you. the people who say its easy is just so fake haha we just gotta stay consistent! you are rockin it. keep up with this and the success will come!!
UA-cam is not easy. It takes a LOT of work, and dedication. But if you just stay consistent, the audience will grow. I’ve pretty much stuck to long form tutorial content over nearly 3 years. I made the difficult decision not to monetize my channel. Mainly because - I hate ads! And, I didn’t feel that subjecting my audience to something I, myself hate.. was ethical. I applaud your journey, and perseverance! 👏🏼
I’m a new and small channel. I agree it’s not easy. I wish you great success. Keep it up. Thank you for sharing your journey. I don’t have advices yet aside be true to yourself eventually the right people for your content will come and join.
From one newbie UA-camr to another - your videos are so polished and high quality! Love your thumbnails too. I'm positive there are are many people who will love your videos once they come upon them! :) At the very least, I found this very encouraging - thanks for posting!
Oh thank you so much! I am trying! I feel like I just need to tap in to the right group of people....like you! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it!
Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your experience and perspective. I am 58 years old and just started my first-ever UA-cam channel with only seven subscribers so far. Haha. I am enjoying the process and learning a lot as I go. It's quite an adventure, and I find it thrilling (so far). Thank you again for your open and honest observations. 🥰
You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked the video. Just a few weeks ago I only had 5 subscribers so you just never know when you might get a video that starts connecting you with an audience! Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!
I'm 100% sure you'll do great!! I am reviving and old channel that I hadn't used in a long time and only had 100 subs. I will do a video everyday on that channel this whole month to see how it works out.. best of luck!
Awesome! Best of luck! It's kind of fun to set a challenge for yourself! That's how I'm kind of approaching my journey to keep it fun and interesting :)
Just discovered you. Liked, subscribed, and watching all the way through. Just published my first video on Dec. 1st. 46 yrs old. Subscribers are people. Stay Thrively!
Your right! Subscribers ARE people! I think big channels can lose sight of that. That’s so much for all of your support and I’m going to pop on over to your channel!! ❤️
I’m also new and doing Vlogmas!! It’s more difficult than I thought. I have gained a few subscribers. I just subscribed to your channel. I’m 62 and a Disney Vlogger!
Thanks for the video and the encouragement. We are a NPO who have just started our UA-cam channel. We are currently growing by 2-3 subscribers a day and plan to keep on going.
We started a few months ago and we’re having so much fun. We’re also learning so much. We’re growing. Slowly, but growth is growth. Good luck to the newer channels. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 😊
Hello Natalie, I just ran across your channel and decided to watch :).You have a great video presence. I am 55 years old and I have a UA-cam channel and I love it. I love to vlog my travels to Germany :). Building a community takes a while but trust me over time you will continue to build your channel. I like your advice to "trust the process",:). I certainly appreciate my subscribers as well. It is so fun meeting new people from all niches. I wish you the very best and I have subscribed to your channel to follow along. Hang in there, keep going, and "Trust The Process".
Thank you so much for taking a chance and watching! I am definitely learning to trust the process and grow as you go! I’m going to pop over to your channel to check it out! I’ve never been to Germany but would love to go! Thanks again!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 You're very welcome and Thank You for your reply. I am an American from Florida who spent time in Germany while I served in the US Army and I can't get enough of it.I am a proud American but I also love the culture, food, etc over there :). I even take groups and make itineraries for people as I love it. I am so glad that we have connected :)!!!.Thank You so much!!
Oh best of luck with your channel - the hardest part seems to be just getting started (at least it was for me!) Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
You just never know when a video is going to take off (as this one appears to be doing for you). I have one that sat stagnant for about a year before starting to climb to over 70K views. It's a long game. Keep it going!
That is wild how random old videos can just start to take off! This is my first video that the algorithm has really picked up for me and I am so grateful - gives you the encouragement to keep going! Thanks so much for commenting and for the encouragement!
Thank you for your honesty. I enjoy people being real with you. I have started mine, and I noticed it's a slow process. I have no one watching my videos, haha. I'm keeping my chin up to.
New subscriber here! You're definitely talking about stuff intererest me, particular starting a youtube channel of my own. I'm a Gen-X gal and I've reinvented myself sveral times over. Feel I've gained some insights that could be of value. Stick with it! I look forward to watching you grow (and maybe I'll be brave enough to start my own before we hit 2025)!
Yes! You should start a channel - I feel like now is the time and that more and more people over 40 are taking the leap - there is definitely a huge Gen X audience out there who just wants to see normal people out there, who are like them!
I am by no means a "big" channel, but I have reached a good audience, and I absolutely understand that feeling of "treasuring every new subscriber." While I do admit I no longer look at the stats as often for who has joined, I am very appreciative of everyone who does! I hope you hit your milestones. Just remember to take breaks, and don't push yourself to burnout (you've put a ton of stuff out in a very short time, and that can very easily lead to burnout...I know this from experience). Keep going, and you mentioned the "comfy" number of things you did in a week, and that's a great place to aim. Life experience is definitely valuable, and it sounds like you've got some, so I hope you keep enjoying the process (and don't fixate too hard on the numbers (this is hard for me too)) 🤭💖 Good luck Natalie! 💕
Same for me with publishing 3 videos a week. For my other channel I had a hard time doing 1/wk. Having that channel for over a year helped me learn a lot that has made this channel better from the start.
I totally resonate with you. I am a newbie here on UA-cam but so far I am loving this community! 🙂 I think you have great content and I will sure subscribe for more! 💛
Hey Natalie. I just came across your video. I am a fellow small youtuber on the same path you are on. I loved your video so much, but what I really loved was your authenticity and realness. Its a breathe of fresh air. And I can relate to everything you spoke about as a person on the same journey you're on. I truly believe that you will be successful on UA-cam because you have that tenacity and persistence you spoke about. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to learning from you and seeing you grow. You got a new subscriber.
Thanks so very much for your encouragement and kind words!! I’m trying to just “be me” on my channel which is actually tougher than it seems but I’ve run across several creators lately who have just been talking to the camera and almost having a conversation with the viewer and I love that style!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Yes it isnt as easy as it appears once the camera is rolling. But you're doing a great job at it. I think today many people just want a real person and their real stories and experiences, and not the overly scripted and edited production.
This channel is my personal one. I just started another channel. It really is hard. Im learning so much, though, thumbnail good titles filming on my phone. I started November 30th this year so far I have 100 subs. I'm doing alot of shorts and a couple of longs. I love how you make your thumbnails your video looks great also. I would like too see how a youtuber starts from beginning I'm tired of hearing how easy it is. It be nice too see the process sorry for rambling lol I think you will do great keep it up
Thank you so much for your nice words! I so appreciate the encouragement. I am loving all of the really supportive comments I have been getting! I'm so glad you're here - I feel like it's great to have others who are at the same point in their journey as you are to support you!
Two years in here and I promise you it gets easier. You mentioned the things you need to manage the expectations, you’re soo right! Keep posting, it took 1-2 years for my videos to pick up and people are starting to view my oldest vids (surprisingly). 💜💜💜
Great video! I really appreciate your realness and authenticity. It sounds like you're gonna push through this time! Like many others, I'm on this journey with you. I started my UA-cam channel 4 years ago, but I've only published 3 videos. Yesterday, I started a 30-Day Challenge to post one video a day. Today is Day 2! Best of luck on your journey. You have another new subscriber! I'll be checking in 🙂
A 30-day challenge sounds tough but I bet it will be so rewarding and you'll see some awesome progress along the way! I love connecting with other newer UA-camrs so thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Best of luck with your challenge.- you've got this!
Thank you for sharing this. I just discovered you, which is good! I have a tiny tiny channel. I started over a year ago with faceless, only posted 2 videos lol and gave up at the time. I posted my first video a few days ago (with my face) and I have 4 views 🤣. I expected it but it's really hard when you work for about a week on a video that only gets 4 views. I too know my tribe is out there and I know with time and perseverance they will find me. I am an introvert and a perfectionist and that's my tribe. Best of luck!
Well said, I can so relate to this, and believe we might be each other’s people! Both of us looking to connect with the same audience, supporting & empowering small business owners to grow. Subscribing now! 😊
I just had my two-year anniversary since starting my UA-cam channel. I got to 1000 subscribers in the first year thanks to a video I did that earned me 680+ subscribers and currently is at 96,000 views. Unfortunately, I had to take a break For about six months due to the loss of my parents and handling their affairs. That break stalled out my channel and getting back into. It has been difficult. My partner program inclusion had lapsed and I am now starting over again because you need to stay in that thousand subscriber count in a rolling 365 days. Just because you got to the thousand mark doesn’t mean you get to stay there if you cannot maintain that count. In the last two years I was around the $70 mark but you don’t get paid until you’ve made your first hundred dollars. When I am able to apply again to the partner program, it’ll be interesting to see if it allows me to start where I left off or I have to start from scratch at zero dollars. I’ve learned to make videos that make me happy rather than trying to chase the algorithm. A small time UA-camr will never ever making enough money to quit their day job so do what makes you happy and forget about the rest.
Oh, I'm sorry for the loss of your parents. I know how sad, stressful and time consuming it can be to get everything sorted. I hope you do still have that $70 "banked" so to speak. I feel like getting the 4k hours of watch time is tough but getting it in that 365 day is even tougher.
I watched your entire video and I think you already are ahead of the game. You are going into this clear eyed where some people make their first video and think they are ready to quit their day jobs. Whatever equipment you were using it’s working for you, You are well lit, easy to listen to and your background is pleasant. I am still trying to find the best combination of equipment. I just recently did a video in my small studio room, and the echo was horrible. So many people film with horrible, audio, quality, horrible visuals, and junk behind them that distracts the viewer. I am subscribing because I can learn from UA-camrs who have a positive message and can help get me back to those initial reason why I started a channel. I think overall when you are creating videos about things you believe in or passionate about, I think other people connect to that and that is what drives someone from watching the entire video as to some people who may watch the first 10 seconds and click away. I wish you lots of luck through your UA-cam journey, and I will be watching.
New Sub here. At 56 Yrs. old, I am considering started a YT channel and was wanting to see a video such as this from a new YT account and it's struggles and realism. Keep up the good work.
I think you should go for it! I have seen a huge uptick in people over 40 starting channels - it's not too late and your people are out there! Thanks so much for watching and commenting - you're so appreciated!!
New subscriber here, I feel your pain... I would be happy for 10 views! Lol. I so needed this, I'm creating videos around turning 60/interior design and it's hard. Especially when I see someone who posted one turning 60 video and got 2000 subs and thousands of views in a week. 😂 Keep going, your channel is great!! 🎉
Thank you for subscribing! I’m so grateful!! This is my 11th long form video I posted on my channel and really the first one to gain some traction so fingers crossed I can maintain some momentum and consistency! Thanks again!!
My channel is super small and I’m just coming up on 2 years. It seems like the creators that post videos about being monetized in 30 days have a primary channel with hundreds of thousands plus subscribers, so they essentially have a built in audience. My niche is very small. My channel is about being a drummer and the music I play is not mainstream, so I’m already in a hole. Haha! I’ve crafted titles and descriptions through various websites to maximize SEO and haven’t seen much change in views and subs as a result. Chasing it can be draining, so I’ve decided to just be myself, focus on the quality of my videos, including titles and descriptions and like you, hope I can find my people. My videos have to mean something to me if they’re going to mean something to anyone else. I will say, at this point with this video, you have 566 views and 55 comments. 10% of the people watching this are leaving comments! That’s huge!!! If people give a crap enough to comment, they’ll be back for sure. I think you’ll start seeing the rewards of that sooner than later.
I have a small channel where I am very proud of being at 300 subscribers. I am practicing something new with each video. I have learned so much more about myself !!! I think my more of a mindset is that I am learning the fundamentals in my stage-- When I post that video, not only are you putting your heart and soul out for the public---how many will agree with you, trust you and follow you? Is the main question?
I know, it is so scary putting yourself out there. I have struggled with that. This is my 11th long form video that I posted and the first one with lots of comments - thankfully, everyone has been very positive and supportive! 300 subs is great! That's 300 REAL PEOPLE!!
I'm new to UA-cam after focusing on building my Tik Tok. I love the challenge, and I'm learning so much about how to tell my story, what people like about my content, and how to be better. I believe people give new UA-camrs more grace when they start.
Hi Natalie, your video just popped up in my feed (which is not that surprising as I've been watching very similar content over these last few days as I plan on becoming a creator over the coming weeks!) and something you said regarding liking people's videos where they're out walking and talking? Me too as I am a keen walker and love being in nature, so if I see a video like that (Timothy Ward's channel is a great example), I tend to watch those. I don't know if you have any videos like that, but would you consider making those if you haven't? I think that might help potentially boost some much-needed watch hours up... 🤔🙂
Hi @stevethomas74 - thanks for watching and I really appreciate your thoughtful comment! I have thought about doing a walking and talking type of video. I’ll have to try to find a nice warm day now that it it’s getting crazy cold in the Midwest! I agree it could help with getting more of those watch time hours! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Hi again Natalie, thank you for responding and for the positive comment. I'd definitely watch one of your videos outside! I've never been to the Midwest (I live in the UK) so I'm always interested to see YT creators filming out and about in their respective areas. I live in beautiful Shropshire here in England and we are SPOILT for beautiful scenic locations! I may well do some walk and talk videos come the new year 🙂
I had a break down a few days ago wondering if i will ever make it (even if deep down i know i will) so yesterday i just put the camera on and shared my current struggle and fears around succeeding on youtube. It was actually quite liberating and i will publish it tonight, maybe one person will watch it and it will help them feel seen. I'm at 69 subs in 9 months so very far from the "i monetized in 4 weeks" reality
Hi Stacey, thanks for this, I love how honest it is. I think UA-cam needs more realistic stories about what it actually takes to “succeed” even though that may look different for every one. Publish that video for sure!! I’ll watch it!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 i do believe that too, my main goal in the way i show up in life and on youtube is to be as transparent and vulnerable as possible. Thank you so much for your support and for this video too. I resonate with your POV
I was on UA-cam for over a year, and at the beginning of September 2024, I decided to put in the effort to get monetized within 30 days. I accomplished that! It’s possible to get monetized on UA-cam in a short period; while it’s not easy, it is definitely achievable. I had no prior experience with UA-cam, so I made a video explaining how I managed to get monetized in just 30 days after spending more than a year on the platform. Your video was recommended to me, and I clicked on it-so you’re already on your way! I'm also a small business owner. I started 2024 with 43 subscribers, and now I'm on track to reach 10,000 by the end of the year. Trust the process, and good luck on your journey! I subscribed. ❤️
That's so great! Congrats on becoming monetized! 30 days is super impressive! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm going to pop on over to your channel and check it out!
It's so hard to figure out what advice is good and what is kind of garbage. There is so much out there to weed through! I'm glad you're on your way now! Best of luck and thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
@@Der_Meikel My first change was creating a channel logo that "pops" to catch attention. But above all I got myself educated by consuming content from channels that make it there business to teach social medea growth and success.
Ok young lady! I’m a month in after reviving my personal UA-cam from 2009. Till I got started again 30 days ago, I was at 13 viewers. 30 days later I’m at 24!
Hello Natalie I just seriously started posting videos about 3 months ago and it has only been in the last couple of weeks where my channel took off. I gained 1400 subscribers and over 5000 watch hours in that time. But funny thing is I’m still not monetized 😮 I think it’s something where UA-cam needs to verify that the watch hours are legit or something. Anyway don’t give up. I’m 62 and doing this 😊 I also just subscribed to your channel. You’ve got great content. 😃 Martin
At least you have engagement, people don’t want to engage with me🤭not even in my Spanish channel where I have more than 17K subs, I’m a really good person but people tends to think otherwise 🤪🤷♀️ Keep going…
Oh wow! 17k subs! That’s something to be so proud of! I have been trying to ask questions in my videos to hopefully generate some comments - ask people their opinions. They may surprise you 😊
Nice video and insights. We share things in common, we started our channels around the same time (although our channel was created 2 years ago), we posted our first video (A Channel Trailer) about 2 weeks ago. and we have about the same number of subscribers (I just subbed your channel). We have only posted one video and as of this writing, it is approaching 900 views. We are working on another video now and should be posting in a few days. Good luck with your channel, and growth. Take care.
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment - I love connecting with people! 900 views is great for a first video! This has been the first one of my videos that has gotten some traction and it's the 11th long form video I've posted. Looks like you're well on your way! Best of luck!!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Thanks for the reply! I think I just got lucky and I am always searching for ways to improve, which is how I came across your channel after it showed up on my feed. That said, this will probably be your most viewed video to date and your subs are growing (I subbed). Your content is much more polished than mine. I am still learning.
Its true if you take few months to get monetize: than your channel will perform better because there have a word named Last 365 days. Best of luck. Happy youtubing.
Here is some advice I wish someone told me before I accidentally started my channel. Engage in the comments, but don't be afraid to delete comments or even block specific people who "Troll". Learn to not take their comments personally. There are more people who like you than don't and the one's that don't are not worth your time to respond or think about. There is a difference between cordially disagreeing in the comments and just being rude. Last....be consistent in your uploads, but don't sacrifice family or you time for that schedule. That is where burn out comes. Enjoy the Process!
This is such great advice, thanks Jared! I am super sensitive to trolls which is ridiculous being 44 years old! I know that if they are super rude it says more about them than it does about me. I haven't had to block anyone YET but I won't hesitate to if needed. I only need positivity around here!
@@NatalieHamilton2024were the exact same age. I was just telling my wife yesterday that no wonder the suicide rate is up so high. My kids are not allowed to have any social media accounts until they’re adults.
I am still trying to figure out that last part about being consistent but still enjoying holidays! Even if I try to get ahead of schedule, I end up feeling behind or rushed later. I've started being sad about going on trips because I want to work on my channel, which I know is ridiculous! But at least that tells me I'm really enjoying UA-cam. 🥰🙌🥳
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Hey Nat, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being sensitive to trolls (or just sensitive in general)! I say this as a 50 year old HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), so one of my biggest hurdles into getting into this space is not just the judgement of others, but also just plain showing my face/speaking to a camera as I'm not a fan of either (or having my pic taken)! 😄 But I also realise that there are a LOT of people who think, act and feel just like me/us and THAT'S who I hope to appeal to. "Your vibe attracts our tribe" and all that good stuff 😎
I like what Jared said though, that's something I will take to heart myself...
New on youtube aswell. Thank you for this video! I will follow your journey here on UA-cam :)
Welcome!! So glad you’re here!! Best of luck with your new channel!
Same 🫂
Good luck with your journey. I am a small channel as well. I have been doing it for almost a year and have 371 subscribers. My channel revolves around my hobby which is collecting baseball cards. It is a very niche arena, but I continue to do it to have fun and meet others who enjoy the hobby.
I think that's what it's all about - right?! Connecting with others who enjoy what you do! I have been more excited about all of the comments I have been getting rather than being excited about number of views because I think building community is the most important! Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your channel!
All the best for your new channel!
Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you for your videos! I really enjoy supporting smaller UA-camrs because I'm so tired of hearing advice from "gurus" who claim they got monetized in three weeks, only to try and sell you their overpriced, useless courses at the end. It’s a tough journey. Like you, I truly value every single subscriber I gain. In fact, I celebrate with my husband every time I hit a 50-subscriber milestone! Keep doing what you do, stay honest, and success will follow. Sending lots of love and support your way! 😘
Thanks so much Meg for your kind words!! It’s definitely not easy but I’m excited every time I see a little bit of progress! Best of luck with your channel!! ❤️
These are very sweet words I’m just starting my UA-cam journey❤
That is awesome about the 50 subs celebration, support is so important. Those constant bombardment of “gurus” is so tiresome and demoralizing. I agree with the stay true.
@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel Thank you for sharing your creative work. It is amazing what you do. Thank you for your support. I have supported you as well. Hope it will help you be more visible.
@funenglishwithmeg I couldn't agree more! You have a new subscriber:)
Thank you Natalie for the video, I felt how it was when I first created my channel, and very few viewer watched it, but I kept trying until now, hard work will not betray the results, everything will be beautiful in time ❤😊
YES! Love this! Thanks so much for watching! It looks like you are picking up speed now! Cheers!
New UA-camr from India and new subscriber.njoying your video
Hi!! Welcome!!
Just over a month in myself! Totally agree with your thoughts and perspective. Hopefully the performance of this video is an encouragement to you!
This video has been my best one yet (and yes, very encouraging)! hopefully it continues to grow! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and best of luck on your journey :)
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Thank you! I'm certain your channel WILL continue to grow. Have you tried remixing your videos into shorts? It only takes a couple minutes to remix a clip and I feel like you could make at least 10 from each video with all the tips you have in your videos.
Yes! I have done a few shorts and I plan to keep trying them out :) Thanks so much for your support!
Goodluck to us,,,,,and blessings always.
Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!
Hi Natalie, I am just starting as well! It can be tough putting your heart into videos (and a lot of time) and not seeing any response. I am subscribing and wishing you success - hope you can keep it up! Best of luck.
Thanks so much for watching! I popped on over to your channel and gave you a sub to help you get going! Best of luck!!
Thanks for the video. I started 3 months ago and now have 330 subscribers. And it feels like a very slow process. lol
But I’m enjoying it
330 in 3 months is great!! Keep going!!
@ thank you 😊
I just subscribed because I'm also a fellow youtuber with a small channel. I'm genuinely curious to see how your channel does. Thanks for the realistic look at it!
Thank you so much!! This was my 11th long form video that I posted and the very first to get some traction. Most of my other videos only have about 50-100 views, some less. It's so true that you just have to keep going and you never know which video is really going to take off!
This journey is HUMBLING AF. Great video.
It really is! Thanks so much for watching!!
Good morning! I'll be your 123rd subscriber. I'm in a similar boat and your message resonates. I'm also in a similar part of the country (IL near the border in Grayslake). I just hit 1,100 subs and it's been an interesting journey. What tipped me over the edge was a single video. Most of my vids generally get a few hundred views. It didn't bother me cause I'm not here for the $ but the pure enjoyment of making them. I uploaded a video from my DIY office renovation series and it's been a huge hit - 237K views! For real. And the next one has gotten a few hundred lol. Needless to say, I really have no idea how this YT algorithm works ;) Anyway, wishing you every success on your journey. Your thumbnails are excellent BTW - great color scheme and layout. Keep going!!
Hi @stevenlanham! I agree! Who knows how the algorithm works but 237k is amazing! I know where Grays Lake is! Thanks for the encouragement and for taking the time to comment - I appreciate it!! Best of luck with your channel!
That's awesome Steven!!! :)
Subbed! Great topics you raised!
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate you!!
Just subbed because this conversation triggered a thot for me to try on my channel. You are lucky, you can make a vid talking to your viewers. For those of us not making 10 minute videos, 4,000 hours is beyond reach ever. I am looking forward to following your journey.
Thanks for the sub!
High five to the Gen Xers with the courage to get in front of the camera! Great video. Love the straight discussion! It is comforting having a new channel cohort to go through these stages with!
High five! Thanks so much for watching!
💯 ❤
I love your outlook Natalie. I bet there is a huge smile on your face now, three days after making this video. Well deserved.
Yes! This has been an unexpected bump and I am so grateful!! Thanks so much for watching and for your support!
Hi! I'm on the second week of my UA-cam journey, I went to bed with 37 subscribers and woke up with 37. I know how it feels. But I have a lot to tell to the world and will keep going. I enjoyed your video, you are very genuine and positive. Hang in there!😃
Now you have 38! Where are you located? Turkey?
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Yes, I have 1 more person in my tribe:) I'm located in Turkey, Izmir. I hope UA-cam enables the language dubbing option soon. That might be a game changer for all of us.
Same✋🤣🤣🤣
I will check out your channel !! :)
I’m a fellow new/small UA-cam channel and yes, every time there’s 1 new sub it’s very exciting. I’m at 82 subscribers and have been at it since September. Like you said, it’s hard to ignore the people who pop off and monetize in a matter of weeks. Keep at it! I’m sure you’ll be glad you made this video to document your journey.
Thanks so much for watching! It is definitely exciting to see your subscriber count grow! Best of luck with your channel!! ❤️
@catieronquillophotography it's such a struggle! I subscribed to your channel, you have a lot of great content 👏
Just recently got into uploading content on my channel and some videos seem to be doing ok but I don't seem to get any comments, keep up the good work I have subscribed 🙂
Comments are difficult to get - I'm definitely grateful for each one. Thanks so much for watching and best of luck!
@NatalieHamilton2024 best of luck to you too 👍
Showed up under a vid I was watching, got a new subscriber good luck!
Awesome! Thank you!
I am new with this channel as well :-) Good Luck
Can't wait to see your channel grow! I just started (literally today hahaha) and just want to let you know that you are TOO good at this for the amout of time you've been posting!! Please stay consistent!! You have everything to grow!
Thank you so much!! I think the toughest part is just getting started (and finding the motivation to keep going even when no one is watching!) Best of luck and thanks again for your kind words!
G'day from Australia 🇦🇺. I'm starting my youtube channel in 2025. Yes its been a struggle so far but not surprised. Good video and information 👌 👍 👏
Yay! Best of luck on starting your channel! The most difficult part is just getting started! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Great Video! For me, the excitement of a new subscriber never gets old. I am truly grateful for every single one. Consistency is key. Good luck, and I subscribed to watch you on your journey! 👍
Thank you so much! I agree, I am grateful for every subscriber! I am trying to stay consistent and show up for all of these new friends! Thanks again for subscribing!
Was surprised to see you have less than 1k subscribers! Very high quality video. I'm subscribing! 🥰
Thanks so much Megan! I appreciate your kind positive comments!! So happy you’re here! ❤️
@@WatercolorwithMegan I am struggling with how to do a holiday break as well. I may have just a little momentum, but I worked hard for that momentum!! By the way, good job on the thumbnails! (And, yes, I check out everyone’s thumbnails because I know how much I need to work on mine!)
I don't know how this video popped up in my feed Natalie, but I'm not disappointed. You echoed a lot of the feelings I have about my own journey with my new channel. Great video. I am subscribing and look forward to seeing your journey.
I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching and I'm sending the absolute best of luck to you on your new channel!!
I’m your 119th subscriber. I’m trying to start a small business of my own while maintaining three channels that are not yet monetized. Sometimes it feels like it’s not going anywhere but it’s encouraging to see yours doing so well after only a short time. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! I always tell myself that where you place your effort and focus on, it will grow but you are juggling quite a bit! Best of luck!!
@ thank you!
love your honesty! I see this video is doing well for you. the people who say its easy is just so fake haha we just gotta stay consistent! you are rockin it. keep up with this and the success will come!!
Thanks so much for your words of support! These kind of comments definitely help me stay motivated to keep going!
UA-cam is not easy. It takes a LOT of work, and dedication. But if you just stay consistent, the audience will grow. I’ve pretty much stuck to long form tutorial content over nearly 3 years. I made the difficult decision not to monetize my channel. Mainly because - I hate ads! And, I didn’t feel that subjecting my audience to something I, myself hate.. was ethical.
I applaud your journey, and perseverance! 👏🏼
This is very much my experience as well. You have a new subscriber. Let's get Natalie to 1,000 subscribers!
Thanks for subbing! I really appreciate you!! ❤️
I’m a new and small channel. I agree it’s not easy. I wish you great success. Keep it up. Thank you for sharing your journey. I don’t have advices yet aside be true to yourself eventually the right people for your content will come and join.
I wholeheartedly agree! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
It’s sooooo hard out here. But we push forward & continue to create work we are proud of!
❤💪🏾🙏🏾
Heck YES! We can do it!
From one newbie UA-camr to another - your videos are so polished and high quality! Love your thumbnails too. I'm positive there are are many people who will love your videos once they come upon them! :) At the very least, I found this very encouraging - thanks for posting!
Oh thank you so much! I am trying! I feel like I just need to tap in to the right group of people....like you! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it!
Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your experience and perspective. I am 58 years old and just started my first-ever UA-cam channel with only seven subscribers so far. Haha. I am enjoying the process and learning a lot as I go. It's quite an adventure, and I find it thrilling (so far). Thank you again for your open and honest observations. 🥰
You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked the video. Just a few weeks ago I only had 5 subscribers so you just never know when you might get a video that starts connecting you with an audience! Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!
Now it's Gonna grow. I am from Brazil and youtube recomended your video to me. Goodyear Lucky and dont give up
That’s so great! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate you!!
I'm 100% sure you'll do great!! I am reviving and old channel that I hadn't used in a long time and only had 100 subs. I will do a video everyday on that channel this whole month to see how it works out.. best of luck!
This is the channel I'm doing a video everyday this month
Awesome! Best of luck! It's kind of fun to set a challenge for yourself! That's how I'm kind of approaching my journey to keep it fun and interesting :)
Just discovered you. Liked, subscribed, and watching all the way through. Just published my first video on Dec. 1st. 46 yrs old. Subscribers are people. Stay Thrively!
Your right! Subscribers ARE people! I think big channels can lose sight of that. That’s so much for all of your support and I’m going to pop on over to your channel!! ❤️
I’ll be supporting you and your channel @. Great content
I’m also new and doing Vlogmas!! It’s more difficult than I thought. I have gained a few subscribers. I just subscribed to your channel. I’m 62 and a Disney Vlogger!
OHHH Volgmas is a challenge! You can do it! Disney Vlogging is so fun! Best of luck and thanks so much for watchinig!
@ it is a challenge!! I’m almost halfway there!!
Thanks for the video and the encouragement. We are a NPO who have just started our UA-cam channel. We are currently growing by 2-3 subscribers a day and plan to keep on going.
That is awesome! Every person counts and soon those numbers will grow even faster!
We started a few months ago and we’re having so much fun. We’re also learning so much. We’re growing. Slowly, but growth is growth.
Good luck to the newer channels. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 😊
Yes! Growth is growth. That's what I keep telling myself. Slow and steady and totally ok!
Hello Natali, this video is great thank you for sharing. You’re very wise. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
You are so welcome!
Hello Natalie, I just ran across your channel and decided to watch :).You have a great video presence. I am 55 years old and I have a UA-cam channel and I love it. I love to vlog my travels to Germany :). Building a community takes a while but trust me over time you will continue to build your channel. I like your advice to "trust the process",:). I certainly appreciate my subscribers as well. It is so fun meeting new people from all niches. I wish you the very best and I have subscribed to your channel to follow along. Hang in there, keep going, and "Trust The Process".
Thank you so much for taking a chance and watching! I am definitely learning to trust the process and grow as you go! I’m going to pop over to your channel to check it out! I’ve never been to Germany but would love to go! Thanks again!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 You're very welcome and Thank You for your reply. I am an American from Florida who spent time in Germany while I served in the US Army and I can't get enough of it.I am a proud American but I also love the culture, food, etc over there :). I even take groups and make itineraries for people as I love it. I am so glad that we have connected :)!!!.Thank You so much!!
aw love your honesty with this one! Subscribing for your journey - I'm just about to start mine with a booktube!
Oh best of luck with your channel - the hardest part seems to be just getting started (at least it was for me!) Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
You just never know when a video is going to take off (as this one appears to be doing for you). I have one that sat stagnant for about a year before starting to climb to over 70K views. It's a long game. Keep it going!
That is wild how random old videos can just start to take off! This is my first video that the algorithm has really picked up for me and I am so grateful - gives you the encouragement to keep going! Thanks so much for commenting and for the encouragement!
Thank you for your honesty. I enjoy people being real with you. I have started mine, and I noticed it's a slow process. I have no one watching my videos, haha. I'm keeping my chin up to.
It can be so disheartening at first! Yes, let’s keep our chins high and keep moving forward 👍🏻
@NatalieHamilton2024 No worries, mate. She'll be right. Thank heaps!
New subscriber here! You're definitely talking about stuff intererest me, particular starting a youtube channel of my own. I'm a Gen-X gal and I've reinvented myself sveral times over. Feel I've gained some insights that could be of value. Stick with it! I look forward to watching you grow (and maybe I'll be brave enough to start my own before we hit 2025)!
Yes! You should start a channel - I feel like now is the time and that more and more people over 40 are taking the leap - there is definitely a huge Gen X audience out there who just wants to see normal people out there, who are like them!
I am by no means a "big" channel, but I have reached a good audience, and I absolutely understand that feeling of "treasuring every new subscriber." While I do admit I no longer look at the stats as often for who has joined, I am very appreciative of everyone who does! I hope you hit your milestones. Just remember to take breaks, and don't push yourself to burnout (you've put a ton of stuff out in a very short time, and that can very easily lead to burnout...I know this from experience). Keep going, and you mentioned the "comfy" number of things you did in a week, and that's a great place to aim. Life experience is definitely valuable, and it sounds like you've got some, so I hope you keep enjoying the process (and don't fixate too hard on the numbers (this is hard for me too)) 🤭💖 Good luck Natalie! 💕
(PS: I'm number 22!) 🥳💕
Thank you so much for your comment and words of wisdom! I truly appreciate it!! Thanks for being number 22!❤️
Same for me with publishing 3 videos a week. For my other channel I had a hard time doing 1/wk. Having that channel for over a year helped me learn a lot that has made this channel better from the start.
I agree! I feel like everything we do in life...even if we consider it a "failure" we always learn something that helps us with the things we do next!
Small UA-camr here as well, and yeah it does take awhile but we got this! ❤️❤️ best of luck to you, just subbed! :)
Thank you so much!! I keep telling myself that if you put in the time and effort you will keep growing! Have an amazing day!!
Great video Natalie, just started in August as a 36 year folder and it’s been fun but a slow grind. Keep going!
Awesome! And you have over 1k subscribers!! that's encouraging to me! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!!
thank you for being candid about being a new youtuber
I totally resonate with you. I am a newbie here on UA-cam but so far I am loving this community! 🙂 I think you have great content and I will sure subscribe for more! 💛
Oh thank you so much!! Best of luck with your channel as well!!
Along for the ride🙌👊 It is indeed a humbling adventure ❤️ Keep on!
Yes it is! That's why it's so great to find others to cheer us on! Thanks so much for watching!
supporting you. All the best
Thank you so much 🙂
Thanks for sharing :) whew it’s a struggle for sure!
It really is! Thanks so much for watching and commenting - comments are GOLD and so appreciated!
New UA-camr and subscriber!! 😉. Good luck on your journey
Hey Natalie. I just came across your video. I am a fellow small youtuber on the same path you are on. I loved your video so much, but what I really loved was your authenticity and realness. Its a breathe of fresh air. And I can relate to everything you spoke about as a person on the same journey you're on. I truly believe that you will be successful on UA-cam because you have that tenacity and persistence you spoke about. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to learning from you and seeing you grow. You got a new subscriber.
Thanks so very much for your encouragement and kind words!! I’m trying to just “be me” on my channel which is actually tougher than it seems but I’ve run across several creators lately who have just been talking to the camera and almost having a conversation with the viewer and I love that style!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Yes it isnt as easy as it appears once the camera is rolling. But you're doing a great job at it. I think today many people just want a real person and their real stories and experiences, and not the overly scripted and edited production.
I just subscribed to support this cause :)
did the same
Thanks so much Josh!
Now you can wake up with one more subscriber. Best of luck. 😊
Thank you so much! I do appreciate each one! Have a wonderful day!
Watched, liked, subscribed. Keep it up.
Much appreciated! I’m thankful for you!
This channel is my personal one. I just started another channel. It really is hard. Im learning so much, though, thumbnail good titles filming on my phone. I started November 30th this year so far I have 100 subs. I'm doing alot of shorts and a couple of longs. I love how you make your thumbnails your video looks great also. I would like too see how a youtuber starts from beginning I'm tired of hearing how easy it is. It be nice too see the process sorry for rambling lol I think you will do great keep it up
Thank you so much for your nice words! I so appreciate the encouragement. I am loving all of the really supportive comments I have been getting! I'm so glad you're here - I feel like it's great to have others who are at the same point in their journey as you are to support you!
Good luck to stick for the long run :* I am on the same path. Second week :) May the grit be with us :D :)
Best of luck!! Thanks for watching and commenting!! ❤️
I've subscribed Natalie. Good luck with your UA-cam journey. I'm a new creator too.
Thanks so much! Best of luck on your UA-cam journey!!!
Here is another subscription comes from a new UA-camr like you are! Good luck at your journey 👍
Awesome! Thank you for being here! I appreciate it!!
Two years in here and I promise you it gets easier. You mentioned the things you need to manage the expectations, you’re soo right! Keep posting, it took 1-2 years for my videos to pick up and people are starting to view my oldest vids (surprisingly). 💜💜💜
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Every comment gives me that motivation to keep going! ❤️
don’t give up! Soo many people that started at the same time as me gave up since, it’s really worth it to keep looking ahead.
Trust me, we totally get it! It’s a lot of work! We subscribed!
Oh thank you so much! I truly appreciate the support, the early stages can seem so lonely!
Juhuuuuuu…..👍👍👍👍
Thanks for this video us small UA-camrs got this❤
You bet! I'm happy you're here!
Perseverance, Tenacity and Patience - The three cornerstones of building up a UA-cam channel!
Great video! I really appreciate your realness and authenticity. It sounds like you're gonna push through this time! Like many others, I'm on this journey with you. I started my UA-cam channel 4 years ago, but I've only published 3 videos. Yesterday, I started a 30-Day Challenge to post one video a day. Today is Day 2! Best of luck on your journey. You have another new subscriber! I'll be checking in 🙂
A 30-day challenge sounds tough but I bet it will be so rewarding and you'll see some awesome progress along the way! I love connecting with other newer UA-camrs so thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Best of luck with your challenge.- you've got this!
Thank you for sharing this. I just discovered you, which is good! I have a tiny tiny channel. I started over a year ago with faceless, only posted 2 videos lol and gave up at the time. I posted my first video a few days ago (with my face) and I have 4 views 🤣. I expected it but it's really hard when you work for about a week on a video that only gets 4 views. I too know my tribe is out there and I know with time and perseverance they will find me. I am an introvert and a perfectionist and that's my tribe. Best of luck!
I just watched your video! It was REAL and so so good! Hopefully you will start to get some more views soon- don’t give up!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 aww thank you so much that's good hear!
Well said, I can so relate to this, and believe we might be each other’s people! Both of us looking to connect with the same audience, supporting & empowering small business owners to grow. Subscribing now! 😊
Yay! I'm so happy to find my people! I'll be sure to pop over to your channel and show some support! Thanks so much for watching!
I just had my two-year anniversary since starting my UA-cam channel. I got to 1000 subscribers in the first year thanks to a video I did that earned me 680+ subscribers and currently is at 96,000 views. Unfortunately, I had to take a break For about six months due to the loss of my parents and handling their affairs. That break stalled out my channel and getting back into. It has been difficult. My partner program inclusion had lapsed and I am now starting over again because you need to stay in that thousand subscriber count in a rolling 365 days. Just because you got to the thousand mark doesn’t mean you get to stay there if you cannot maintain that count. In the last two years I was around the $70 mark but you don’t get paid until you’ve made your first hundred dollars. When I am able to apply again to the partner program, it’ll be interesting to see if it allows me to start where I left off or I have to start from scratch at zero dollars. I’ve learned to make videos that make me happy rather than trying to chase the algorithm. A small time UA-camr will never ever making enough money to quit their day job so do what makes you happy and forget about the rest.
Oh, I'm sorry for the loss of your parents. I know how sad, stressful and time consuming it can be to get everything sorted. I hope you do still have that $70 "banked" so to speak. I feel like getting the 4k hours of watch time is tough but getting it in that 365 day is even tougher.
I watched your entire video and I think you already are ahead of the game. You are going into this clear eyed where some people make their first video and think they are ready to quit their day jobs. Whatever equipment you were using it’s working for you, You are well lit, easy to listen to and your background is pleasant. I am still trying to find the best combination of equipment. I just recently did a video in my small studio room, and the echo was horrible. So many people film with horrible, audio, quality, horrible visuals, and junk behind them that distracts the viewer. I am subscribing because I can learn from UA-camrs who have a positive message and can help get me back to those initial reason why I started a channel. I think overall when you are creating videos about things you believe in or passionate about, I think other people connect to that and that is what drives someone from watching the entire video as to some people who may watch the first 10 seconds and click away. I wish you lots of luck through your UA-cam journey, and I will be watching.
We all gather here for your success!
Thank you so so much!!
New Sub here. At 56 Yrs. old, I am considering started a YT channel and was wanting to see a video such as this from a new YT account and it's struggles and realism. Keep up the good work.
I think you should go for it! I have seen a huge uptick in people over 40 starting channels - it's not too late and your people are out there! Thanks so much for watching and commenting - you're so appreciated!!
Started recently my channel to! I will follow your journey :)
Best of luck in finding your crew. It’s definitely out there.
Thank you so much!
New subscriber here, I feel your pain... I would be happy for 10 views! Lol. I so needed this, I'm creating videos around turning 60/interior design and it's hard. Especially when I see someone who posted one turning 60 video and got 2000 subs and thousands of views in a week. 😂 Keep going, your channel is great!! 🎉
Thank you for subscribing! I’m so grateful!! This is my 11th long form video I posted on my channel and really the first one to gain some traction so fingers crossed I can maintain some momentum and consistency! Thanks again!!
You're great at talking to a camera. I know that's alot of peoples biggest fear, so you're doing awesome! lol
Thank you so much!! I’m trying! I appreciate you watching!
My channel is super small and I’m just coming up on 2 years. It seems like the creators that post videos about being monetized in 30 days have a primary channel with hundreds of thousands plus subscribers, so they essentially have a built in audience. My niche is very small. My channel is about being a drummer and the music I play is not mainstream, so I’m already in a hole. Haha! I’ve crafted titles and descriptions through various websites to maximize SEO and haven’t seen much change in views and subs as a result. Chasing it can be draining, so I’ve decided to just be myself, focus on the quality of my videos, including titles and descriptions and like you, hope I can find my people. My videos have to mean something to me if they’re going to mean something to anyone else. I will say, at this point with this video, you have 566 views and 55 comments. 10% of the people watching this are leaving comments! That’s huge!!! If people give a crap enough to comment, they’ll be back for sure. I think you’ll start seeing the rewards of that sooner than later.
I have a small channel where I am very proud of being at 300 subscribers. I am practicing something new with each video. I have learned so much more about myself !!! I think my more of a mindset is that I am learning the fundamentals in my stage-- When I post that video, not only are you putting your heart and soul out for the public---how many will agree with you, trust you and follow you? Is the main question?
I know, it is so scary putting yourself out there. I have struggled with that. This is my 11th long form video that I posted and the first one with lots of comments - thankfully, everyone has been very positive and supportive! 300 subs is great! That's 300 REAL PEOPLE!!
I'm new to UA-cam after focusing on building my Tik Tok.
I love the challenge, and I'm learning so much about how to tell my story, what people like about my content, and how to be better.
I believe people give new UA-camrs more grace when they start.
Congrats on your new channel! Looks like you're on your way :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Hi Natalie, your video just popped up in my feed (which is not that surprising as I've been watching very similar content over these last few days as I plan on becoming a creator over the coming weeks!) and something you said regarding liking people's videos where they're out walking and talking? Me too as I am a keen walker and love being in nature, so if I see a video like that (Timothy Ward's channel is a great example), I tend to watch those. I don't know if you have any videos like that, but would you consider making those if you haven't? I think that might help potentially boost some much-needed watch hours up... 🤔🙂
Hi @stevethomas74 - thanks for watching and I really appreciate your thoughtful comment! I have thought about doing a walking and talking type of video. I’ll have to try to find a nice warm day now that it it’s getting crazy cold in the Midwest! I agree it could help with getting more of those watch time hours! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Hi again Natalie, thank you for responding and for the positive comment. I'd definitely watch one of your videos outside! I've never been to the Midwest (I live in the UK) so I'm always interested to see YT creators filming out and about in their respective areas. I live in beautiful Shropshire here in England and we are SPOILT for beautiful scenic locations! I may well do some walk and talk videos come the new year 🙂
I had a break down a few days ago wondering if i will ever make it (even if deep down i know i will) so yesterday i just put the camera on and shared my current struggle and fears around succeeding on youtube. It was actually quite liberating and i will publish it tonight, maybe one person will watch it and it will help them feel seen. I'm at 69 subs in 9 months so very far from the "i monetized in 4 weeks" reality
Hi Stacey, thanks for this, I love how honest it is. I think UA-cam needs more realistic stories about what it actually takes to “succeed” even though that may look different for every one. Publish that video for sure!! I’ll watch it!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 i do believe that too, my main goal in the way i show up in life and on youtube is to be as transparent and vulnerable as possible. Thank you so much for your support and for this video too. I resonate with your POV
This is a very good motivation advice. Thank you.
I was on UA-cam for over a year, and at the beginning of September 2024, I decided to put in the effort to get monetized within 30 days. I accomplished that! It’s possible to get monetized on UA-cam in a short period; while it’s not easy, it is definitely achievable.
I had no prior experience with UA-cam, so I made a video explaining how I managed to get monetized in just 30 days after spending more than a year on the platform. Your video was recommended to me, and I clicked on it-so you’re already on your way!
I'm also a small business owner. I started 2024 with 43 subscribers, and now I'm on track to reach 10,000 by the end of the year. Trust the process, and good luck on your journey! I subscribed. ❤️
That's so great! Congrats on becoming monetized! 30 days is super impressive! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm going to pop on over to your channel and check it out!
@@NatalieHamilton2024me too!
Great video. All of us new small channels are in this together. I subscribed to keep an eye on how it goes for you. Good luck keep it up.
Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching! We can do this!!
@ yep small channels have to stick together just like small businesses.
It took me 2 1/2 years to get my 1000. I took advice from the wrong person and once I recognized that things finally started moving along 👍
It's so hard to figure out what advice is good and what is kind of garbage. There is so much out there to weed through! I'm glad you're on your way now! Best of luck and thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
What have you changed to make things going?
@@Der_Meikel My first change was creating a channel logo that "pops" to catch attention. But above all I got myself educated by consuming content from channels that make it there business to teach social medea growth and success.
Keep it up! Love the message! I just subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
Good luck! Keep it up 😊
Thanks so much for watching!!!
Ok young lady! I’m a month in after reviving my personal UA-cam from 2009. Till I got started again 30 days ago, I was at 13 viewers. 30 days later I’m at 24!
It looks like great information and like it will be evergreen. Is it a faceless channel? Best of luck!!
@ I do a few short live ones so people know that I’m real. My strength is content creation! I love righting then editing. 🌺👍🥋
Thank you for this video
You're very welcome! I had fun making it and I'm so glad people are resonating with it!
I know how hard it is to start even though I have been with UA-cam since the very beginning
It is hard to post those first few videos and then sit and wait! I give you credit for still being here! It's a tough journey.
Hello Natalie I just seriously started posting videos about 3 months ago and it has only been in the last couple of weeks where my channel took off. I gained 1400 subscribers and over 5000 watch hours in that time. But funny thing is I’m still not monetized 😮 I think it’s something where UA-cam needs to verify that the watch hours are legit or something. Anyway don’t give up. I’m 62 and doing this 😊 I also just subscribed to your channel. You’ve got great content. 😃 Martin
What a great and inspiring story! It’s so possible!! What a great amount of growth in a short time! Hopefully you’ll get monetized soon!
@ Thank you so much 😊
At least you have engagement, people don’t want to engage with me🤭not even in my Spanish channel where I have more than 17K subs, I’m a really good person but people tends to think otherwise 🤪🤷♀️ Keep going…
Oh wow! 17k subs! That’s something to be so proud of! I have been trying to ask questions in my videos to hopefully generate some comments - ask people their opinions. They may surprise you 😊
Do you need the commercials to run all the way? Are they part of your watch hours?
Hi there! I don't think you need to watch the entire ad to get watch hours to count - I think it's just the time watching the actual video :)
Nice video and insights. We share things in common, we started our channels around the same time (although our channel was created 2 years ago), we posted our first video (A Channel Trailer) about 2 weeks ago. and we have about the same number of subscribers (I just subbed your channel). We have only posted one video and as of this writing, it is approaching 900 views.
We are working on another video now and should be posting in a few days. Good luck with your channel, and growth. Take care.
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment - I love connecting with people! 900 views is great for a first video! This has been the first one of my videos that has gotten some traction and it's the 11th long form video I've posted. Looks like you're well on your way! Best of luck!!
@@NatalieHamilton2024 Thanks for the reply! I think I just got lucky and I am always searching for ways to improve, which is how I came across your channel after it showed up on my feed. That said, this will probably be your most viewed video to date and your subs are growing (I subbed). Your content is much more polished than mine. I am still learning.
Its true if you take few months to get monetize: than your channel will perform better because there have a word named Last 365 days. Best of luck. Happy youtubing.
Thanks so much for watching and comment!! Happy YouTubing to you as well :)