UPDATE: as promised, here's my FIIRE Method for growing your channel: ua-cam.com/video/6k6IkqHjKr0/v-deo.html The book is called Essentialism. I've been listening to a LOT of books this year, and this one is top tier so far!
You know what Nate? This is EXACTLY what I was needed. From recording to editing, time management and using "time" efficiently as it is the most important resource is what I'm struggling the most. Hope you will make a video about your time management stuff and how you're scheduling your work etc. That would be a great video to watch and learn for lots of like me who lack of discipline.
I really want to get out of the hidden section of UA-cam. 😀 Everyone tells me that my videos are fun and well done. Then why doesn’t the channel grow? 😅
Nate you’re truly one of the best UA-cam educators/coaches out there Keep it up bro. I can see your channel hitting 1 million subs in less than 3 years 👍🏻
We all have a common goal. We support musicians, athletes, and movie stars. Why not support Content Creators? I purposely wrote that with capital first letters to emphasize the recognition we creators should give to each other. I acknowledge all of you who put time into your ambitions. It shows all of your dedication. ❤ 🤜🤛 ☕️☕️
I started a brand new channel. BUT I remember with my main channel, before I got any viral videos, all of my videos had around 50-500 views. Now those same videos that had 50-500 views has 50k-600k. So you are NOT making them for nothing! If your videos are high quality enough and you are consistent enough they WILL eventually catch on to the algorithm along with the new ones.
thank you for the kind words! just became #98 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
Yo fam, how are we small channels even supposed to grow when the big ones are out here boosting themselves with stuff like zem rush and social plus? Feels like we’re hustling for nothing while they zoom ahead. Wishing y’all the best of luck!
Ikr. They have entire teams to do their editing thumbnails, some of em even have camera crews. Im one guy 😢 i dont have that kinda money, if i did, i wouldnt be making youtube videos
@@SwagMush If you want money youtube isn't a "i wouldn't be doing this if i had money" type of business. At all. Like, hell no. That's an expression for jobs that people don't like. That doesn't mix with content creation. You are supposed to make content you like... regardless of money. Within reason.
This is honestly the only channel worth watching in the UA-cam growth niche. The rest just regurgitate the same talking points about posting consistently, niching down and making good thumbnails. This is the only channel that consistently digs deeper and comes up with unique and wonderfully presented ideas and thought processes. Thanks for all you do Nate!
I agree. The other channels are good for starting out, but, honestly, I've followed all the basic advice, and it barely helped. Beautiful thumbnails made little to no difference in the performance of my videos, and posting more often actually made my channel do worse! By posting twice as often, the subscribers I was making were halved. Less is more, and Nate focuses more on the content itself, than the algorithm, while still acknowledging that the algorithm DOES put smaller creators at a disadvantage.
Don't get me wrong, Nate is good at this. But if this is the best channel, then you're not really looking enough.. Nate usually rehashes the same information again and again, in a different way..
This confirms my suspicion that that only thing holding me back now is consistency. It really is difficult especially because I get REALLY into my edits, but I've decided to be stupid this year and focus so much more time to my channel. Also, I get quite a few of those "How does this not have more views" comments fairly often, it's super validating every time.
Yes As Franklin D. Roosevelt said. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself ! oR AS Einstein QUOTED the only reason for time is so everything don't happen at once.
Holy CRAP its Gearheadtheman! Never knew you started a knew channel. I too have similar struggles with over editing. (btw its legomation24/Toy Man) in case you remember lol
I just started my channel and wow averaging like 20 views per video is discouraging. But your video gave me hope! So much to learn. To all the new content creators out there, don't give up!
Hey Nate, I've been watching your videos religiously for 2 years and I thought my channel was dead at 5k subs, 10k subs, 30k subs, and even 50k subs. I've pivoted a few times and FINALLY I think I've found which content I can do long term. I even thought my intitial dream was dead so many times that I opened a 2nd channel in a differente language and KILLED it, only for that 2nd channel to stall out at 50k subs. I finally had 2 viral videos in the last 2 months and all that hard work has finally paid off. I'm finally being associated with other big youtubers in my niche, and I now understand that advantage that big youtubers have. It was so HARD, but your videos kept me going. What I've learned is just basically to keep being consistent, and make quality content and your version of success will come. Thanks!
Supporting small channels is so important! Every like, comment, and subscribe makes a huge difference for creators who are just starting out. It’s amazing to watch a channel grow from the ground up and be part of that journey. Your engagement not only helps boost the channel in the algorithm but also encourages creators to keep putting in the hard work. Let's show love to small channels because they often have some of the most creative and genuine content out there!
UA-cam has spent nearly two months recommending this video to me. I scrolled across it 20 times in my feed. I finally clicked on I just saw UA-cam would stop recommending it..... And this video is explaining why UA-cam did this.
I’m someone that has a large channel at 100k and a small channel stuck at 4.3k and no matter what I do it just doesn’t grow. I feel for anyone trying to build channels now - it’s tough… my 100k channel I started 10yrs ago when it was easier. But my smaller channels that I started in the past year/s is flatlining. There are so many talented ppl out there just not being seen and if seems the lesser talented ppl are getting the views 😂 it’s effed up !
I'm new. My channel is old, but my content is new. I started the channel a looooong time ago with the intent of creating great content, but it was only up until a couple of weeks ago that I finally decided to make it happen. You're welcome to join if you like. Not necessary if you don't want to, but it'll be a great journey for ya.
here's whats currently working for me. I've grown to 50k subs in 3 months 1.) Make good videos - probably will take 2-3 weeks / 8hrs a day , here and there 2.) do that consistently 3.) learn from your mistakes 4.) adjust accordingly - Ive done these steps for close to a year now and my channel is now slowly just starting to grow. no other formula -
Bro, I watch every single video of yours, and you give me so much hope. I am sitting on ZERO subscribers right now 😂. But as you said, making good quality videos is essential. I'm trying to do the same . But again, finding that balance between quality and quantity really haunts me sometimes.
Also have about a 6-10 videos ready to go. Or just so you're in front and don't need to worry about the next days vid , it's already been made. Life also happens and you're not always available to make more but you've got back up now in your "stash" or whenever you feel like throwing some extra content out there. 😏🤘🏻
I think the analogy with the farmer stall is very valid. Would you click on a video with 100 views vs one with 100k? People tend to do what others do. Sad reality
Tbh i click on the video that has less views. Thats just me though. I can totally see why people would click on whats popular due to “if they watched it it must be the right video on this topic” type of thinking.
I really like finding small channels and hidden gems so i always click on recommended vids with very low views to check them out and usually always drop a comment to help out and encourage the creator if I think there was some effort put in etc.
Wow, my friend, you are literally the only one talking about this. I’m still a very small channel. And yes, the views will go up and then immediately flatline. Sometimes they’ll take off again, and then flatline again… It’s very strange behavior.
What's weird is many creators are doing the exact opposite of what gurus are saying and still blowing up their channels. The algorithm is always changing and I think even the viewers are demanding something different of what we've been watching the last 5 years.
I think it's just luck at the end of the day. Some people get 500k views on their first video without even putting a customized thumbnail or much effort into the packaging. Sometimes it's just the timing of when you publish and if the topic tends to hit a certain trend etc. I know this cos i've seen brilliant thumbs and titles on vids that completely flop for no other reason.
@@nixonagnewreviews7206 so what's the point of putting so much time and effort on packaging and emphasis on thumbnails? I agree with you by the way. I'm just saying I just don't know how all of this stuff we are constantly told to do by these gurus really work. Maybe 5 years ago it did. I know creators who have 100k subs, have a silver play button, but struggle to get over a few thousand views per video. Meanwhile I see others like you said with a horrible thumbnail crushing views. It just doesn't make sense.
@@KevinNordstrom I know. There's no rhyme or reason for things, which is why I just attribute it to luck and timing, because I've seen so many horrible videos with crap packaging go viral just because it hit trending topic at the right time. Those channels may not translate those views into subs but but it certainly helps their channel in the algo with future videos. I think just keep making best content you can, with best packaging you can and then just try and hit trending topics at the right time as best you can...
I appreciate your help videos Nate. There's tremendous truth. With that said, when you are a small channel putting your heart, soul and tons of time into growing and making between $1 & $4 per day on UA-cam after being monetized for a period of time, a real job is still necessary to pay the bills. I try to put a portion of 7 days a week into my channel but it's not always realistic and burn out is a real thing. Working so hard on the channel and at the end of the day you've made $1.70 takes the wind out of your sail. I love my channel and believe in it which is the only reason I'm still here after trying for 5 years. I believe at some time it will start growing and I eventually plan on posting 2 or 3 full length videos per week but for now I struggle to post 1 video and maybe a few shorts. Hopefully the channel can survive to the point of real growth. UA-cam sends surveys questioning fairness of large channels vs. Small channels but I have no idea why because they continue doing the same thing.
I'll say it again...THANK YOU for being honest! All those "other" channels offer zero help and just remake the same video every week. I have a small channel that is going through most of what you described. I appreciate your integrity.
Great video! The past 2 months, i've been getting comments like, "how's this video not getting any views..". Ever since I started experimenting with my content, like new topics, editing and comedy, things started to take a turn. I recently hit the 1k sub mark and finally got monetized thanks to this channel.
This point, i don't agree with Nate!, It depends on the codec of your video, then UA-cam will convert to a simple format with smaller file which allows many viewers can see your videos with the speed of internet! That is why when you download your file from your channel, the size of the file is much more smaller than the original one!
I started making videos last month, and of all the videos I've watched about growing a new channel, this is the best one by far because it actually speaks to a brand new creator and all the hurdles I face. I'm definitely subscribing and watching as many of your videos as I can
My channel is still tiny and maybe it always will be, but this guy is so genuine and speaks actual fact unlike other 'how to grow your channel' youtubers. Actually makes me feel better just seeing someone understand so well
I've learned that if you create a loop of content, you get visible by UA-cam. That and being consistent with the style of content you want to make, people will watch because they see that you're building a channel based on the vision you want to create it. Been seeing that a lot recently.
2 comments: 1. My channel just hit 1000 subscribers on Friday (at the moment we were driving through ID and I thought of you 😊) and in the ensuing days I have seen so much more love from UA-cam in terms of exposure and growth since hitting that magic number. 2. Your card display is giving me mission flashbacks haha
This kind of confirms what I've thought for a while now, the bigger you get - the bigger you get. Well done on the 1k subs, I'm not far off myself now.
Just a shout out, I started youtube 6 weeks ago and I've been religiously consuming content and focusing on my quality and its working. 2200 views on my video from Sunday before it flatlined with 8% ctr and 60% retention. ❤ thanks for doing this stuff man
there is a trick with CTR i found that if my retention and viewer ship is up the more i see people enjoy my content but hard to see the flat-line again.
This was eye-opening. Yes, my 4k videos took 2 hours before, and these days it litterally takes a minute or two to encode. I just thought UA-cam got better. Thank you for the video, as always.
I'm still a small channel, but, around when I hit the 500 subscriber mark, uploads were suddenly faster - despite the fact that I often find myself posting in different places (I'm a housesitter). I just thought Telus imroved it's internet, lol.
I had no idea about the upload speeds! No wonder mine take ages... 😅 I've found this all to be super true. The hardest part of being a small channel is getting enough visibility. Once you start building up a small group of "fans," the momentum builds. I'm in the early phases of that and it's been motivating! Thanks for the tips, Nate! :)
Great input! I really enjoyed the analogy between channel size and the farmers market. I’ve even caught myself doing the same thing by looking for a “more vetted” channel with more subscribers when searching for a specific topic. Best thing to do is consistently put out quality content and it will grow! Everyone keep strong 💪
A lot of great advice! Thank you! I started my YT a little over a year ago, but didn't get semi-serious until last summer... the flatlining and other issues are so exhausting and sometimes very discouraging. I think you truly have to enjoy what you're doing, and do what you want to do and treat it as a hobby more than anything, otherwise if you have greater expectations like wanting to get monetized quickly and maybe get "famous" it is going to kill the whole idea of being a content creator. There are so many small channels I follow that are amazing with very high quality content and I don't understand how they get less thank 1k views. Good luck to us all ☺
Amazing creator here! After watching endless videos like this on youtube, i've grown my channel to well over 3000 subscribers in less then a month, and a quarter million channel views. I still have much to improve on and i'll be watching your content ❤️
@@Secret_coovi shorts is the easy way but you will have less of a fan base and make less, but it's the get-subs-quick scheme(if you do it right) Creating shorts you just gotta make videos that you feel like HAVE to go viral and if they don't then just repeat but make it better. Remember that the feed is infinite and if someone views you short and slightly doesn't like it then they can just skip. You are fighting for others attention, and since short form content is easy to make and free for almost everyone, there is a lot of competition so you gotta make something you really think can break through and go viral
I’m a relatively new creator. My learning curve is through the roof. I’ve been getting better and better in every video and while, like most of us who feel the results don’t match the input, I stay positive because I genuinely enjoy doing what I’m doing. Stay true to you, don’t accept mediocrity, and let your enthusiasm be contagious. Results are slow coming but they are coming.
Hi Nate. It's 3am right now and I'm awake trying to figure out what I can do to improve my next video. It's been a very rewarding but also frustrating 2 months constantly feeling like I'm doing well, but also knowing that I could do 10x better right now. This last month, I always feel like I can blow up, but during the day while my mind is busy, I just can't figure out how.. until past 12am I rewatch each video and am slowly starting to understand exactly... why it hasn't blown up. I have officially unsubscribed to 90% of the YT channels right now on this particular account so I can focus purely on my work, but your channel is that one awesome channel that I absolutely love. You rock mate! Thanks for the awesome content.
Loved the whole card concept to help explain this. The flat line is really frustrating I admit, however, YT definitely does continue to push. I have many videos that didn't begin really taking off untill months and in some even years later. Also love the roast videos Nate keep them coming!
Shows what I know. I thought flatlining was normal, and that only "viral" videos would be pushed out, while older videos were shelved to make room for those that were new.
Thanks for uploading this. The simplified and friendly way you explain, show what to do, and how to do it helps make the whole frustrating channel growth process less daunting. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos.
This is why I take big channel advice who started years ago, with a pinch of salt because the dynamics are very different for smaller channels and for those starting out now. And with the algorithm changing all the time. So thanks for flagging this as a real thing!
So!!! I am not the only one…You confirmed my analysis of this situation… Video takes forever to pick up. It’s so frustrating and I often feel like quitting when I am not seeing expected results. Thanks for your honesty in discussing this in a reassuring way 😊
Booped the thumbs up- dude for the record, I have been on a fallout 4 binge using UA-cam as a search engine for specific tasks and you are hundred percent on target. My home feed is a ton of 15-100 view smaller channels or very closely related topics. I love this channel. It helped me change the direction of my own into a more business centric one. I can’t be the only creator that struggles with “do I upload it all onto one channel” or “ I should have a channel dedicated to these different presentation styles of me” 😅
That was a great farmers market comparison. I've been very appreciative of my early comment viewer. I've also seen more small channels on my feed since starting my small channel. Best of all, my recent video is really outperforming my average, gave me 30 new subscribers, and I'm starting to see those encouraging small channel comments. The timing on this video really helped boost my confidence. Thanks Nate!
Hey Nate, I’m just starting out and I was using your channel for a lot of guidelines, and I just wanted to say I’m getting a lot of growth recently because of it. Thanks for all your work!
My channel is less than a year old. 1 year ago I was so tech phobic I didn't even know how to turn on my daughters playstation or use a mobile phone. Through ALOT of YT tutorials I now film, script, edit and upload. I learnt how to add text and music. Super steep learning curve. My channel is (trying to be) on self sufficient Homesteading. I live remotely and sometimes don't see actual people for weeks - hence the channel... Alot of my videos start really well then flat line. I know I'm learning, and it does make sense that the algorithm gives preference to bigger channels but at the same time, it can be so discouraging after you have put in so much work. You have given me hope. And I hope everyone here does well.
@@robediodde this one is the first to : 1. find a real logical reason for « consistency » (giving more substance to algo) which everyone pushes for with no logical explanation which means they don’t really take the time to think about it in depth 2. explain potential algorithm behaviors while all others just rely on the « do quality » or « replace algorithm by audience » .. I am actually tired of hearing gurus contradicting each others just to sell. This goes straight to the point, is clear, and has very good logic in what he explains.. is he right ? i don’t know. but at least he is LOGICAL I would love to hear him talk about essay/documentary videos (not the faceless BS), but i guess like most other coaches, he might consider their audience to be too niche…
@@robediodde Happy to hear your view. do you mind sharing it ? i don’t want to argue, debate or defend the youtuber, i really want to get different perspectives
Love the vibe here! Embracing discomfort really is where growth happens. 🌱 I’m on a similar journey with my stoic videos, and it’s been a wild ride! Here’s to all of us pushing our limits and supporting each other along the way. Let’s keep inspiring one another! 💪✨
Thank you, it's about time someone talks about this, Almost all of the videos about small channel advice on UA-cam are NOT for small channels! So frustrating. So thank you. I'm in small channel hell right now but I hope that will all the advice I got from you and few others I will get out.
Which sucks for me because I make sports history video essays that take weeks to script, edit etc. And I also work in the merchant navy so I have enforced breaks... Feels like people who slop careless stuff on everyday will have more success.
This is the most helpful creator video ive ever seen! THANK YOU!! i was really feeling frustrated and hurt from my lack of success! I realize now that im just a small channel. It gives me hope! Thanks... i subbed
I booped the like before you told me to! As others have said, this seems like the only channel that goes a bit deeper. I guess the algorithm is getting to know ME better now😎
UA-cam has been recommending this video to me for weeks. I kept seeing it in the sidebar and not clicking simply because I'm fed up with listening to UA-cam advice for small channels that doesn't really tell you anything useful. I am so glad I finally watched this today! I have seen the exact pattern you describe in my videos (I am not even a small channel, I am TINY lol), of climbing views and then silent plateau, and it's really helpful to know that this is a normal process. Off to watch more. I liked and subscribed, thank you 🙂
I have wondered about this impressions thing before. Right now, it feels like my channel is starting to break out of that "testing spike" period. My most recent video is my best performing and I've been continuously getting impressions for the past few days (sitting at about 112k right now). Curious to see how the next video does and what the impressions are like then. Thanks, @ThatNateBlack for all the useful videos!
Thank you! I knew it, and I’m so glad you got to see data that proves it. And thank you for giving us direction and ideas to focus on. This is by far the BEST video I have seen that applies to me right where I am. I am excited to see the video you are working on next.
I've gained 24 subscribers in the past two weeks before watching your video. I'm thrilled to see how your advice can help me accelerate my growth. Thanks for the fantastic content!
Finally a creator channel confirming what I've been saying all along (and which fir instance VIDIQ keeps denying, even laughing me in the face about it). I've been uploading for two years now, 400 quality videos/shorts, providing as much data to the algorithm as I'm capable of... People love my content, likes, subs, very few dislikes and Ive had many comments on why the channel isn't bigger and how everyone should be seeing the content.... But the algorithm still ignores the channel... And even worse, it keeps testing it with the wrong audience... middle-aged males do not want to see our teenage girl vlogs (and the few that do, we don't want as an audience). With 400 videos, nearly 2.5k subs the algorithm should know better... but it doesn't :(
To everyone reading this comment just Keep working hard and make sure to stay consistent, you WILL get there, it's just a matter of how much effort you put into your videos. Good luck everyone.❤
Started my journey some days ago, just be happy in what you do and find satisfaction in that. If we are worth it, we will get rewarded. Keep up the great work everyone
This is soooo helpful! Thanks! Growing my channel has been a slow slog....I appreciate your information to help people like me stay sane and focused while trying to stay in the game and grow.
I feel like another reason is many people simple dont subscribe even if the channel is good because it lacks the subscribers/engagement. Kinda like how youll trust a higher star review on a website rather than a lower star. Which is understandable I used to do that as well. *edit* - just got to the part where you pretty much explained this haha
How funny you mention dropping everything else that is not in your focus. I recently dropped Facebook. I Had my personal Facebook account deleted because it is a time waster and drama-filled. Then I a new blank profile ( turned off the notifications as well) and made a page for my UA-cam channel which is my laser focus. It has been a game-changer for me.
Oh, first time I have been semi early to your video! Anyway, love your content and I have learnt so much. Out of all the UA-cam gurus you are one of the best 👍
As high a quality as you can, but one should NOT fear 1080p or 1480p or even 2k , a lot of people don't have the greatest cell phones poor people don't care ... ... 360 vids are super fast and YT needs them 1080p
This is your reminder that YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and WE WILL MAKE IT. Just like me, many other content creators are stuck (my best video has 70 views), and that is totally normal, but we get out of this! It is possible, so let's grow together! And most importantly: NEVER GIVE UP! Wishing my best of luck to all of my small channel pals reading this! 2024 IS GOING TO BE OUR YEAR!
Thank you again Nate! I was wondering what is considered a "small channel" now. I guess it depends a lot on the niche. What I can say is that ever since I got to 20k many more people than before have come knocking at my door for Collab, sponsorships and whatnot. I really cannot imagine what it's like for people with hundreds of thousands or with millions of subs and views 😱 And by the way, just to follow one of your points, I can't understand why your channel doesn't get more views/subs 😁
Third! I love your channel. I don’t think of it being getting stuck, statistically, smaller channel probably makes up most of the UA-cam channels, and it is okay being small, as long as you are doing what you enjoy, it doesn’t have to be big.
It depends on what you want out of Yotube. I remained and am still small on the big scale of things. At the beginning when you do it for fun it's OK to be small. But then as you realise the time it takes (huuuge amounts of times to run a channel) and personal investment it takes then you want to justify all that by growing up
One of my favorite tips is to act like you're already a large youtuber. As in,you don't say something like "i will get better as i get more popular" and instead put all your effort into your videos as if you're expecting thousands if not millions of views. That really helped me personally and i hope it did for others! Goodluck on your journey fellow small youtubers
UPDATE: as promised, here's my FIIRE Method for growing your channel: ua-cam.com/video/6k6IkqHjKr0/v-deo.html
The book is called Essentialism. I've been listening to a LOT of books this year, and this one is top tier so far!
You know what Nate? This is EXACTLY what I was needed. From recording to editing, time management and using "time" efficiently as it is the most important resource is what I'm struggling the most.
Hope you will make a video about your time management stuff and how you're scheduling your work etc. That would be a great video to watch and learn for lots of like me who lack of discipline.
Hi, is there another place to get the book for free? As it says the book is not available in my country, south africa.
I really want to get out of the hidden section of UA-cam. 😀 Everyone tells me that my videos are fun and well done. Then why doesn’t the channel grow? 😅
Nate
you’re truly one of the best UA-cam educators/coaches out there
Keep it up bro.
I can see your channel hitting 1 million subs in less than 3 years 👍🏻
hold up nate, i've done vid that are form a nesh and they wore steady on the views, but got a lot more from a vid out side the norm. hows that work
Subscribing to a small channel and watching them grow feels great
What about mine👀
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Me 🙋♀️☺️
I'm a small channel that just started up doing Sfx makeup 🎉
@@bodypaintsfx2583 Very cool! I love SFX! Just got into cosplay myself
The marketplace parallel is the reason why I always try to comment on videos with no comments.
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We all have a common goal. We support musicians, athletes, and movie stars. Why not support Content Creators? I purposely wrote that with capital first letters to emphasize the recognition we creators should give to each other. I acknowledge all of you who put time into your ambitions. It shows all of your dedication. ❤ 🤜🤛 ☕️☕️
I started leaving comments on every video I watch lol.
Been at it for about 7 months now. Haven’t seen amazing growth but it is fun to put UA-cam videos out there.
Subscribed ✅
Same here, 10 months now and haven’t reached great growth but every video feels like a genuine accomplishment.
Have subbed you 🤝
@@AssassinationsArchive I subbed
@ thanks! Have done the same
I started a brand new channel. BUT I remember with my main channel, before I got any viral videos, all of my videos had around 50-500 views. Now those same videos that had 50-500 views has 50k-600k. So you are NOT making them for nothing! If your videos are high quality enough and you are consistent enough they WILL eventually catch on to the algorithm along with the new ones.
Glad to hear! How long did that take you?
Yup. It’s like a growing a tree. Unfortunately too many people give up before seeing the fruits growing
Well, this is certainly at least what I want to hear! 🎉😂
You are totally correct. I took a 7 year hiatus on my channel with 4k subs. Now I have 50 videos over 20k views and 6 over 100k. It was just time.
So is it possible if the monetize channel that is off for 1 year and change the theme can grow up?
To all of us stuck in small channel jail, don’t give up you’ll soon get out. 👊🏽
thank you for the kind words! just became #98 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
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@@Kaurcreates22good luck! Subscribing to your channel!
Thank you
I believe this!
Yo fam, how are we small channels even supposed to grow when the big ones are out here boosting themselves with stuff like zem rush and social plus? Feels like we’re hustling for nothing while they zoom ahead. Wishing y’all the best of luck!
Facts
Nope won't work. Not for everyone. Been there done that
Ikr. They have entire teams to do their editing thumbnails, some of em even have camera crews. Im one guy 😢 i dont have that kinda money, if i did, i wouldnt be making youtube videos
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If you want money youtube isn't a "i wouldn't be doing this if i had money" type of business. At all.
Like, hell no. That's an expression for jobs that people don't like.
That doesn't mix with content creation.
You are supposed to make content you like... regardless of money. Within reason.
Lets be real alot of big youtubers started out as one guy or maybe few just having a good time @SwagMush
This is honestly the only channel worth watching in the UA-cam growth niche. The rest just regurgitate the same talking points about posting consistently, niching down and making good thumbnails. This is the only channel that consistently digs deeper and comes up with unique and wonderfully presented ideas and thought processes. Thanks for all you do Nate!
This. Most other growth channels just laugh small channels in the face. Vidiq being the worst
I agree. The other channels are good for starting out, but, honestly, I've followed all the basic advice, and it barely helped. Beautiful thumbnails made little to no difference in the performance of my videos, and posting more often actually made my channel do worse! By posting twice as often, the subscribers I was making were halved. Less is more, and Nate focuses more on the content itself, than the algorithm, while still acknowledging that the algorithm DOES put smaller creators at a disadvantage.
yes, the depth and thought process (as well as presentation) is what makes this the only channel of this type that I really watch and look forward to
Don't get me wrong, Nate is good at this. But if this is the best channel, then you're not really looking enough.. Nate usually rehashes the same information again and again, in a different way..
What, like having talent and interesting content?
This confirms my suspicion that that only thing holding me back now is consistency. It really is difficult especially because I get REALLY into my edits, but I've decided to be stupid this year and focus so much more time to my channel. Also, I get quite a few of those "How does this not have more views" comments fairly often, it's super validating every time.
I coming to see your content!! This is a nifty little way to meet other creators 👍🏽
I'm convinced that sometimes in some cases there is someone at youtube doesn't like the channel and puts more restrictions on the channel.
Yes As Franklin D. Roosevelt said. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself ! oR AS Einstein QUOTED the only reason for time is so everything don't happen at once.
You have a new sub here, my friend!
Holy CRAP its Gearheadtheman! Never knew you started a knew channel. I too have similar struggles with over editing. (btw its legomation24/Toy Man) in case you remember lol
I just started my channel and wow averaging like 20 views per video is discouraging. But your video gave me hope! So much to learn. To all the new content creators out there, don't give up!
Hey I started my channel two weeks ago and have blown up. It is definitely possible.
Hey Nate, I've been watching your videos religiously for 2 years and I thought my channel was dead at 5k subs, 10k subs, 30k subs, and even 50k subs. I've pivoted a few times and FINALLY I think I've found which content I can do long term. I even thought my intitial dream was dead so many times that I opened a 2nd channel in a differente language and KILLED it, only for that 2nd channel to stall out at 50k subs. I finally had 2 viral videos in the last 2 months and all that hard work has finally paid off. I'm finally being associated with other big youtubers in my niche, and I now understand that advantage that big youtubers have. It was so HARD, but your videos kept me going. What I've learned is just basically to keep being consistent, and make quality content and your version of success will come. Thanks!
Yap
wait a min so you changed the language and thats it? can you go into detail? could help me you kno how it is tryna build up lol thanks!
had a look at your vids.. it is interesting.. about nothing and can be trimmed /10... but ok
😊
Good to hear!
The illustration of marketplace vs small audience interaction is so accurate. People will absolutely join in once others are already there
Fr. I feel like the minimum for average peeps to sub is 10k. 1k is minimum.
I think that's why some creators buy bought to begin with
Supporting small channels is so important! Every like, comment, and subscribe makes a huge difference for creators who are just starting out. It’s amazing to watch a channel grow from the ground up and be part of that journey. Your engagement not only helps boost the channel in the algorithm but also encourages creators to keep putting in the hard work. Let's show love to small channels because they often have some of the most creative and genuine content out there!
Thanks this makes me want to be more consistent
Yes that is so true, I started my channel only yesterday but I’m looking forward to seeing if it grows ❤
UA-cam has spent nearly two months recommending this video to me. I scrolled across it 20 times in my feed. I finally clicked on I just saw UA-cam would stop recommending it..... And this video is explaining why UA-cam did this.
Same here. It's been showing it to me for a while now. I've finally decided to watch it. Lol
Same lol
It recommend this video to you... 20 times...
@@Generic_Phantom at least. Only stopped them by watching it. Haven't been recommended it since
Same😂
I’m someone that has a large channel at 100k and a small channel stuck at 4.3k and no matter what I do it just doesn’t grow. I feel for anyone trying to build channels now - it’s tough… my 100k channel I started 10yrs ago when it was easier. But my smaller channels that I started in the past year/s is flatlining. There are so many talented ppl out there just not being seen and if seems the lesser talented ppl are getting the views 😂 it’s effed up !
Then come up with something new
Very true
Patience
@@sebastianblackfyreNot really, new is risky.
I had the same thing happen. I used to get 100K views and now it's like 1K views. After 2010, UA-cam Changed their system! It sucks!!!
love subscribing to small channels and watching them grow and flourish
I'm new. My channel is old, but my content is new. I started the channel a looooong time ago with the intent of creating great content, but it was only up until a couple of weeks ago that I finally decided to make it happen. You're welcome to join if you like. Not necessary if you don't want to, but it'll be a great journey for ya.
Then try mine too
I also started a long time ago , but I've struggled getting past 400 subs for more than a year
Try mine and tell me what to improve
Thanks for supporting small channels. May you succeed in your life 🙏
here's whats currently working for me. I've grown to 50k subs in 3 months
1.) Make good videos - probably will take 2-3 weeks / 8hrs a day , here and there
2.) do that consistently
3.) learn from your mistakes
4.) adjust accordingly -
Ive done these steps for close to a year now and my channel is now slowly just starting to grow.
no other formula -
Hey mate, I've been watching your videos! Good to see you here too, keep it up!
Bro, I watch every single video of yours, and you give me so much hope. I am sitting on ZERO subscribers right now 😂. But as you said, making good quality videos is essential. I'm trying to do the same . But again, finding that balance between quality and quantity really haunts me sometimes.
Also have about a 6-10 videos ready to go. Or just so you're in front and don't need to worry about the next days vid , it's already been made. Life also happens and you're not always available to make more but you've got back up now in your "stash" or whenever you feel like throwing some extra content out there. 😏🤘🏻
Thanks mate :)@@lvmpasi
consistently good is better than occasionally great.@@tonyitis
I think the analogy with the farmer stall is very valid. Would you click on a video with 100 views vs one with 100k? People tend to do what others do. Sad reality
Yeah, it's the social proof effect.
Mob psychology and insecurity
I'm one of those early people and so are my viewers and I recognize them for being there all the time.
Tbh i click on the video that has less views. Thats just me though. I can totally see why people would click on whats popular due to “if they watched it it must be the right video on this topic” type of thinking.
I really like finding small channels and hidden gems so i always click on recommended vids with very low views to check them out and usually always drop a comment to help out and encourage the creator if I think there was some effort put in etc.
New Channels lets gather here
I’m here! 🙋🏻♀️
The small youtube artist changed their name to toffecinnamon
Started yesterday! Subbed as well :)
@@makaylam303supporting you! Subbed :)
I’m here lol!
Wow, my friend, you are literally the only one talking about this. I’m still a very small channel. And yes, the views will go up and then immediately flatline. Sometimes they’ll take off again, and then flatline again… It’s very strange behavior.
Same experience. Today my videos being promoted by the algo. Weird
@@LizafromWhere I’m starting to prefer my slower growing videos better. Because the ones that take off like fire just flatline soon 🤦🏻♂️
Same, the algorithm is strange sometimes
Yes! The flatline!!!
WOWOWOWOW I’m gonna be moving out this summer! Your channel will be so helpful to me 👍🏽
What's weird is many creators are doing the exact opposite of what gurus are saying and still blowing up their channels. The algorithm is always changing and I think even the viewers are demanding something different of what we've been watching the last 5 years.
I think it's just luck at the end of the day. Some people get 500k views on their first video without even putting a customized thumbnail or much effort into the packaging. Sometimes it's just the timing of when you publish and if the topic tends to hit a certain trend etc.
I know this cos i've seen brilliant thumbs and titles on vids that completely flop for no other reason.
@@nixonagnewreviews7206 so what's the point of putting so much time and effort on packaging and emphasis on thumbnails?
I agree with you by the way.
I'm just saying I just don't know how all of this stuff we are constantly told to do by these gurus really work. Maybe 5 years ago it did.
I know creators who have 100k subs, have a silver play button, but struggle to get over a few thousand views per video. Meanwhile I see others like you said with a horrible thumbnail crushing views.
It just doesn't make sense.
@@KevinNordstrom I know. There's no rhyme or reason for things, which is why I just attribute it to luck and timing, because I've seen so many horrible videos with crap packaging go viral just because it hit trending topic at the right time. Those channels may not translate those views into subs but but it certainly helps their channel in the algo with future videos.
I think just keep making best content you can, with best packaging you can and then just try and hit trending topics at the right time as best you can...
I love growing my channel! Its such a challenge but it really makes my life happy to have a channel!!!
Love this!
Love the positive approach 👌
Got ya ❤️
@@crystalemelife Got ya ❤️
I appreciate your help videos Nate. There's tremendous truth. With that said, when you are a small channel putting your heart, soul and tons of time into growing and making between $1 & $4 per day on UA-cam after being monetized for a period of time, a real job is still necessary to pay the bills. I try to put a portion of 7 days a week into my channel but it's not always realistic and burn out is a real thing. Working so hard on the channel and at the end of the day you've made $1.70 takes the wind out of your sail. I love my channel and believe in it which is the only reason I'm still here after trying for 5 years. I believe at some time it will start growing and I eventually plan on posting 2 or 3 full length videos per week but for now I struggle to post 1 video and maybe a few shorts. Hopefully the channel can survive to the point of real growth. UA-cam sends surveys questioning fairness of large channels vs. Small channels but I have no idea why because they continue doing the same thing.
I'll say it again...THANK YOU for being honest! All those "other" channels offer zero help and just remake the same video every week. I have a small channel that is going through most of what you described. I appreciate your integrity.
Good luck to everyone with a small channel. I wish you much success!!
Thanks
Great video! The past 2 months, i've been getting comments like, "how's this video not getting any views..". Ever since I started experimenting with my content, like new topics, editing and comedy, things started to take a turn. I recently hit the 1k sub mark and finally got monetized thanks to this channel.
This is so helpful to know I’m not alone. Some videos take HOURS to upload! And the flatline is the worst. Thanks Nate!
This point, i don't agree with Nate!, It depends on the codec of your video, then UA-cam will convert to a simple format with smaller file which allows many viewers can see your videos with the speed of internet! That is why when you download your file from your channel, the size of the file is much more smaller than the original one!
I started making videos last month, and of all the videos I've watched about growing a new channel, this is the best one by far because it actually speaks to a brand new creator and all the hurdles I face. I'm definitely subscribing and watching as many of your videos as I can
I'm at that point where people comment on my videos: "You deserve a much larger audience" but that larger audience is not arriving yet.
Haha same here 😂
At mine people don't even comment, the only person who comments is my mum
Ya same with me😅
My channel is still tiny and maybe it always will be, but this guy is so genuine and speaks actual fact unlike other 'how to grow your channel' youtubers. Actually makes me feel better just seeing someone understand so well
I've learned that if you create a loop of content, you get visible by UA-cam. That and being consistent with the style of content you want to make, people will watch because they see that you're building a channel based on the vision you want to create it. Been seeing that a lot recently.
What do you mean, "create a loop of content"?
2 comments:
1. My channel just hit 1000 subscribers on Friday (at the moment we were driving through ID and I thought of you 😊) and in the ensuing days I have seen so much more love from UA-cam in terms of exposure and growth since hitting that magic number.
2. Your card display is giving me mission flashbacks haha
Congrats 🎉
Nice 👍
do old videos get viewers?
This kind of confirms what I've thought for a while now, the bigger you get - the bigger you get.
Well done on the 1k subs, I'm not far off myself now.
Nice🎉
Just a shout out, I started youtube 6 weeks ago and I've been religiously consuming content and focusing on my quality and its working. 2200 views on my video from Sunday before it flatlined with 8% ctr and 60% retention. ❤ thanks for doing this stuff man
Good luck. How many subscribers do u have ?
there is a trick with CTR i found that if my retention and viewer ship is up the more i see people enjoy my content but hard to see the flat-line again.
Congratulations! Keep going. I’m on the same journey. :)
I just started Wednesday haha
Good luck bro im actually committing to the grind now to since i have stable housing
Growing up as small channel is tough but its nice to see being successful slowly , all luck to all small channels
Luck ? UA-cam 🖕 that
❤❤❤❤❤
I don’t think is about luck, but more like consistency and quality
It’s not about luck it’s about working hard and willing to sacrifice for your dreams to come true
@@ladyl22I love this 🩷
This was eye-opening. Yes, my 4k videos took 2 hours before, and these days it litterally takes a minute or two to encode. I just thought UA-cam got better. Thank you for the video, as always.
That's just crazy. I would never have known. I always thought my long uploads were the norm.
I'm still a small channel, but, around when I hit the 500 subscriber mark, uploads were suddenly faster - despite the fact that I often find myself posting in different places (I'm a housesitter). I just thought Telus imroved it's internet, lol.
Can you tell me, was the first advice to publish a high-quality video to get views?
So. No 4k?
for all who see this keep grinding and working hard you’ll get to the top one day. You will be successful prayers up and blessing up! 🙏🏽
blessings upon blessings!
Thank you! 🙏
This felt like a full UA-cam education, I’m sure many thousands of us appreciate you taking the time to make this video 👏🏻 thank you! 📕
Got ya ❤️
I like Nate that you started to give content to really small channels. Nice niche, cool decision. Respect.
I appreciate it so much.
God bless him
I had no idea about the upload speeds! No wonder mine take ages... 😅
I've found this all to be super true. The hardest part of being a small channel is getting enough visibility. Once you start building up a small group of "fans," the momentum builds. I'm in the early phases of that and it's been motivating! Thanks for the tips, Nate! :)
Another way Nate's videos help us is by letting us discover other interesting channels in the comments section. Just subbed yours :)
Can you tell me, was the first advice to publish a high-quality video to get views?
Same I uploaded many videos today and one of my video took 1 hrs to upload it was just a 2 min video .I thought something was wrong with my network 😭
Same! It feels like it takes forever!
😊 Good luck everyone 🤝🤝
Nate, this is awesome. As an extremely small channel, the comparison to a farmers' market was spot on! Subscribed and liked.
Hey,pls show some love to my sis too @ Life with Hajira
Great input! I really enjoyed the analogy between channel size and the farmers market. I’ve even caught myself doing the same thing by looking for a “more vetted” channel with more subscribers when searching for a specific topic. Best thing to do is consistently put out quality content and it will grow! Everyone keep strong 💪
A lot of great advice! Thank you! I started my YT a little over a year ago, but didn't get semi-serious until last summer... the flatlining and other issues are so exhausting and sometimes very discouraging. I think you truly have to enjoy what you're doing, and do what you want to do and treat it as a hobby more than anything, otherwise if you have greater expectations like wanting to get monetized quickly and maybe get "famous" it is going to kill the whole idea of being a content creator. There are so many small channels I follow that are amazing with very high quality content and I don't understand how they get less thank 1k views.
Good luck to us all ☺
Never give up 🤝Good luck everyone 👍
Amazing creator here! After watching endless videos like this on youtube, i've grown my channel to well over 3000 subscribers in less then a month, and a quarter million channel views. I still have much to improve on and i'll be watching your content ❤️
@GuiseEloise Thanks bro!
@@Secret_coovi shorts is the easy way but you will have less of a fan base and make less, but it's the get-subs-quick scheme(if you do it right) Creating shorts you just gotta make videos that you feel like HAVE to go viral and if they don't then just repeat but make it better. Remember that the feed is infinite and if someone views you short and slightly doesn't like it then they can just skip. You are fighting for others attention, and since short form content is easy to make and free for almost everyone, there is a lot of competition so you gotta make something you really think can break through and go viral
I got one of those exact comments yesterday! "I cannot believe this channel doesn't have more followers, great little documentary" 🙏🏼
I’m a relatively new creator. My learning curve is through the roof. I’ve been getting better and better in every video and while, like most of us who feel the results don’t match the input, I stay positive because I genuinely enjoy doing what I’m doing. Stay true to you, don’t accept mediocrity, and let your enthusiasm be contagious. Results are slow coming but they are coming.
Thank you, I always tune in and leave with more than I expected!
Hi Nate. It's 3am right now and I'm awake trying to figure out what I can do to improve my next video. It's been a very rewarding but also frustrating 2 months constantly feeling like I'm doing well, but also knowing that I could do 10x better right now. This last month, I always feel like I can blow up, but during the day while my mind is busy, I just can't figure out how.. until past 12am I rewatch each video and am slowly starting to understand exactly... why it hasn't blown up. I have officially unsubscribed to 90% of the YT channels right now on this particular account so I can focus purely on my work, but your channel is that one awesome channel that I absolutely love. You rock mate! Thanks for the awesome content.
Thank you for not swearing. It's appreciated, and makes me feel better about watching your videos if my son is around.
The not swearing makes me feel better when *I'm* around. 👍
You ass
Clear, compelling, and helpful. Something tells me your content is bingeable. May the youtube algorithm forever bless you! 🔥
I needed this one. 😊
How often I hear - why is your channel so small - this deserves more views - you will be as big as them someday.
Same here🙏, wishing you the best🙌!
Cap
You're taking the youtube/marketer guru route
Be real
@@자시엘-l1s CAP - I don’t sell marketing and don’t have guru products. 😉
Loved the whole card concept to help explain this. The flat line is really frustrating I admit, however, YT definitely does continue to push. I have many videos that didn't begin really taking off untill months and in some even years later. Also love the roast videos Nate keep them coming!
Shows what I know. I thought flatlining was normal, and that only "viral" videos would be pushed out, while older videos were shelved to make room for those that were new.
I officially opened my channel today. Thank you!
Good luck 🙌
First day to me too! 🎉 congrats
good luck brother!
How's it going?
Subbed 🎉
Nice to know we're not the only ones who flatline on UA-cam. Lots of work to stay alive.
Thanks for uploading this. The simplified and friendly way you explain, show what to do, and how to do it helps make the whole frustrating channel growth process less daunting. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos.
Small channels need to support small channels. Strength in numbers 🤘
I'm also small
This is why I take big channel advice who started years ago, with a pinch of salt because the dynamics are very different for smaller channels and for those starting out now. And with the algorithm changing all the time. So thanks for flagging this as a real thing!
How are you verified with 500 subs
@@GuyonRobloxguysThere are now 2 tiers of verification: 1 at 500 subscribers and 3,000 watch hours, and 1 at 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours.
@@enchantingthrillshe means like checkmark verified
@@GuyonRobloxguysShe must have a channel that is popular outside of youtube
Nate that's the *BEST* and smoothest integration of "boop the like button" that I've seen on your videos thus far. 😅 Very nice! 🎉
😂
So!!! I am not the only one…You confirmed my analysis of this situation… Video takes forever to pick up. It’s so frustrating and I often feel like quitting when I am not seeing expected results. Thanks for your honesty in discussing this in a reassuring way 😊
Booped the thumbs up- dude for the record, I have been on a fallout 4 binge using UA-cam as a search engine for specific tasks and you are hundred percent on target. My home feed is a ton of 15-100 view smaller channels or very closely related topics.
I love this channel. It helped me change the direction of my own into a more business centric one. I can’t be the only creator that struggles with “do I upload it all onto one channel” or “ I should have a channel dedicated to these different presentation styles of me” 😅
That was a great farmers market comparison. I've been very appreciative of my early comment viewer.
I've also seen more small channels on my feed since starting my small channel.
Best of all, my recent video is really outperforming my average, gave me 30 new subscribers, and I'm starting to see those encouraging small channel comments.
The timing on this video really helped boost my confidence. Thanks Nate!
I'm hunting down every small channel and new youtuber to give them a boost. I can relate to them the most being a small channel myself
💯
This was one of the best explainer videos walking through “small channel” rules versus “big channel” rules. Thank you for sharing!
I second this!
Hey Nate, I’m just starting out and I was using your channel for a lot of guidelines, and I just wanted to say I’m getting a lot of growth recently because of it. Thanks for all your work!
His channel is super helpful! Props on the growth!
My channel is less than a year old. 1 year ago I was so tech phobic I didn't even know how to turn on my daughters playstation or use a mobile phone. Through ALOT of YT tutorials I now film, script, edit and upload. I learnt how to add text and music. Super steep learning curve. My channel is (trying to be) on self sufficient Homesteading. I live remotely and sometimes don't see actual people for weeks - hence the channel... Alot of my videos start really well then flat line. I know I'm learning, and it does make sense that the algorithm gives preference to bigger channels but at the same time, it can be so discouraging after you have put in so much work. You have given me hope. And I hope everyone here does well.
I create YT shorts n I figured out the UA-cam algorithm. 🎉🎉🎉your videos has helped me hack the algorithm.
This is the most useful qualitative and logical content i have seen in months about youtube growth
How??? What is the part that made you say ooooh so that's what I need to do! Quality? Being constant? Having to read some book on self awareness?
@@robediodde
this one is the first to :
1. find a real logical reason for « consistency » (giving more substance to algo) which everyone pushes for with no logical explanation which means they don’t really take the time to think about it in depth
2. explain potential algorithm behaviors while all others just rely on the « do quality » or « replace algorithm by audience »
..
I am actually tired of hearing gurus contradicting each others just to sell.
This goes straight to the point, is clear, and has very good logic in what he explains.. is he right ? i don’t know. but at least he is LOGICAL
I would love to hear him talk about essay/documentary videos (not the faceless BS), but i guess like most other coaches, he might consider their audience to be too niche…
100%
@@personne_lambda I might not agree but thanks for taking the time to answer
@@robediodde Happy to hear your view. do you mind sharing it ?
i don’t want to argue, debate or defend the youtuber, i really want to get different perspectives
Love the vibe here! Embracing discomfort really is where growth happens. 🌱 I’m on a similar journey with my stoic videos, and it’s been a wild ride! Here’s to all of us pushing our limits and supporting each other along the way. Let’s keep inspiring one another! 💪✨
Thank you, it's about time someone talks about this, Almost all of the videos about small channel advice on UA-cam are NOT for small channels! So frustrating.
So thank you. I'm in small channel hell right now but I hope that will all the advice I got from you and few others I will get out.
Hello dear, u are now at 368..u are moving dear
Pls support my sis too @ "Life with Hajira"
Hello dear...
Show some love to my sister too @ Life with Hajira"
UA-cam has made it so that you “HAVE” to make content everyday practically and become a shell of yourself in order to survive.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Heard that was a myth.
It’s sad really.
Which sucks for me because I make sports history video essays that take weeks to script, edit etc. And I also work in the merchant navy so I have enforced breaks...
Feels like people who slop careless stuff on everyday will have more success.
@@Outpost-13-Hockey Sadly yes…
I love that you don’t swear. Clean content allows viewers to see your videos wherever they may be. ❤Great Info.
This is the most helpful creator video ive ever seen! THANK YOU!! i was really feeling frustrated and hurt from my lack of success!
I realize now that im just a small channel. It gives me hope!
Thanks... i subbed
I booped the like before you told me to! As others have said, this seems like the only channel that goes a bit deeper. I guess the algorithm is getting to know ME better now😎
UA-cam has been recommending this video to me for weeks. I kept seeing it in the sidebar and not clicking simply because I'm fed up with listening to UA-cam advice for small channels that doesn't really tell you anything useful. I am so glad I finally watched this today! I have seen the exact pattern you describe in my videos (I am not even a small channel, I am TINY lol), of climbing views and then silent plateau, and it's really helpful to know that this is a normal process. Off to watch more. I liked and subscribed, thank you 🙂
you got this man
I have wondered about this impressions thing before. Right now, it feels like my channel is starting to break out of that "testing spike" period. My most recent video is my best performing and I've been continuously getting impressions for the past few days (sitting at about 112k right now). Curious to see how the next video does and what the impressions are like then.
Thanks, @ThatNateBlack for all the useful videos!
Thank you! I knew it, and I’m so glad you got to see data that proves it. And thank you for giving us direction and ideas to focus on. This is by far the BEST video I have seen that applies to me right where I am. I am excited to see the video you are working on next.
I've gained 24 subscribers in the past two weeks before watching your video. I'm thrilled to see how your advice can help me accelerate my growth.
Thanks for the fantastic content!
This week is my first time finally deciding to go for it, i need videos like these to not lose confidence thanks!
good luck bro you got this
am just starting too
@@uom011 Thanks! you too!
Finally a creator channel confirming what I've been saying all along (and which fir instance VIDIQ keeps denying, even laughing me in the face about it).
I've been uploading for two years now, 400 quality videos/shorts, providing as much data to the algorithm as I'm capable of... People love my content, likes, subs, very few dislikes and Ive had many comments on why the channel isn't bigger and how everyone should be seeing the content.... But the algorithm still ignores the channel... And even worse, it keeps testing it with the wrong audience... middle-aged males do not want to see our teenage girl vlogs (and the few that do, we don't want as an audience).
With 400 videos, nearly 2.5k subs the algorithm should know better... but it doesn't :(
I’m going to grow and will grow, I know it’s slow and steady right now but I’m all in for the longevity
Hey dear
I'm now part of your family pls my sister too @ Life with Hajira"
Let small channels support each other to grow
If you are reading this comment, don't worry your channel is going to get better we all got this!
That's the truth!!
Thanks!
I Def need to hear that right now
Thanks, I have like 7 subs right now and I'm gonna start grinding
I definitely needed this. I have 117 subs and have felt like quitting or felt like my channel wasn't helping/inspiring others or making a difference.
This video is amazing and on spot. "Thank you for making this video, this video deserves way more view than it has!"
To all small channels :- One day we will surely get out of this!🙌
Finally some clarity and an honest approach. Very refreshing to hear you say the truth! I am going to implement these suggestions. Thank you Nate👍🏽🎁
To everyone reading this comment just
Keep working hard and make sure to stay consistent, you WILL get there, it's just a matter of how much effort you put into your videos.
Good luck everyone.❤
Started my journey some days ago, just be happy in what you do and find satisfaction in that. If we are worth it, we will get rewarded. Keep up the great work everyone
I typically have come to expect clickbait on this topic, but this was all really good and well put. Made me laugh with the outtakes too.
This is soooo helpful! Thanks! Growing my channel has been a slow slog....I appreciate your information to help people like me stay sane and focused while trying to stay in the game and grow.
I feel like another reason is many people simple dont subscribe even if the channel is good because it lacks the subscribers/engagement. Kinda like how youll trust a higher star review on a website rather than a lower star. Which is understandable I used to do that as well.
*edit* - just got to the part where you pretty much explained this haha
I always thought that processing time depends on the codec/container you export your video in. Interesting.
How funny you mention dropping everything else that is not in your focus. I recently dropped Facebook. I Had my personal Facebook account deleted because it is a time waster and drama-filled. Then I a new blank profile ( turned off the notifications as well) and made a page for my UA-cam channel which is my laser focus. It has been a game-changer for me.
Great video! As a small channel trying to grow this was incredibly helpful as I’m feeling some of these small channel pains for sure!
Oh, first time I have been semi early to your video! Anyway, love your content and I have learnt so much. Out of all the UA-cam gurus you are one of the best 👍
As high a quality as you can, but one should NOT fear 1080p or 1480p or even 2k , a lot of people don't have the greatest cell phones poor people don't care ... ... 360 vids are super fast and YT needs them 1080p
This is your reminder that YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and WE WILL MAKE IT. Just like me, many other content creators are stuck (my best video has 70 views), and that is totally normal, but we get out of this! It is possible, so let's grow together! And most importantly: NEVER GIVE UP! Wishing my best of luck to all of my small channel pals reading this! 2024 IS GOING TO BE OUR YEAR!
We have just started our channel..thank you!
100th subscriber ! 🎉 😁
It takes 3 hours + to unload and process my videos.
As a health and fitness channel in the planning and preparation phase (prepping some videos in advance) this is very helpful!
Thank you again Nate!
I was wondering what is considered a "small channel" now. I guess it depends a lot on the niche.
What I can say is that ever since I got to 20k many more people than before have come knocking at my door for Collab, sponsorships and whatnot. I really cannot imagine what it's like for people with hundreds of thousands or with millions of subs and views 😱
And by the way, just to follow one of your points, I can't understand why your channel doesn't get more views/subs 😁
as my understand, number of subscriber is used to consider "small or big channel"
Third! I love your channel.
I don’t think of it being getting stuck, statistically, smaller channel probably makes up most of the UA-cam channels, and it is okay being small, as long as you are doing what you enjoy, it doesn’t have to be big.
It depends on what you want out of Yotube. I remained and am still small on the big scale of things. At the beginning when you do it for fun it's OK to be small. But then as you realise the time it takes (huuuge amounts of times to run a channel) and personal investment it takes then you want to justify all that by growing up
One of my favorite tips is to act like you're already a large youtuber. As in,you don't say something like "i will get better as i get more popular" and instead put all your effort into your videos as if you're expecting thousands if not millions of views. That really helped me personally and i hope it did for others!
Goodluck on your journey fellow small youtubers