I bought 5 million YouTube views… here's what happened

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  • @Marcus-Jones
    @Marcus-Jones  Рік тому +236

    If you want indepth, step-by-step help that guaruntees you'll reach your first 1,000 subscribers (or your money back), check out my Four-Digit Challenge: link.how-to-reach-1000-subscribers.com/discover-more

    • @MedicLisa
      @MedicLisa Рік тому +9

      Isn't this illegal why are you promoting?

    • @DRAWKCABLLA
      @DRAWKCABLLA Рік тому +10

      haha. "my friend" that dude is 100% Indian 0:58

    • @hhaste
      @hhaste Рік тому +3

      @@MedicLisa There's 1 key word in the sentence, can you find it? I'll give you a hint.. it's "LEGAL"

    • @MedicLisa
      @MedicLisa Рік тому +2

      @@hhaste getting paid subscribers is against the tos

    • @mi5iu491
      @mi5iu491 Рік тому

      Lol it's all legal dude.... its not illiegal to buy views. Against policy sure. Illiegal NO

  • @LeeXuan88
    @LeeXuan88 День тому +548

    I don’t think buying youtube views is bad thing. Most people wont click or watch video that has less than 1000 views. That’s why new content creators will start with buying lower amounts of UA-cam views from Zeru , one of the top views provider in the market, just to spark and push their video before gaining organic views from UA-cam itself.

  • @nyranstanton203
    @nyranstanton203 Рік тому +437

    id say this is exactly what record labels do for artists.

    • @calistheniccoddy
      @calistheniccoddy 5 місяців тому +22

      Selena Gomez bought all her cds on credit cards to boost her numbers 😅😅

    • @nyranstanton203
      @nyranstanton203 5 місяців тому +12

      @@calistheniccoddy lol money breeds money huh...

    • @calistheniccoddy
      @calistheniccoddy 5 місяців тому

      @@nyranstanton203 the funny thing is I’m sitting at 1.1k subs and it’s soo depressing, I might just fake it to make it

    • @BoBoZoBo
      @BoBoZoBo 4 місяці тому +7

      And what movie studios do, and book lists, and news agencies, and just about every other media entity.

    • @calistheniccoddy
      @calistheniccoddy 4 місяці тому +7

      @@BoBoZoBo what about presidential campaigns lmaoo

  • @ytmccane5337
    @ytmccane5337 Місяць тому +403

    Next time if/when making a video like this about buying views ask for expert help to explain how things work, it's not that simple anymore. Long gone are the days of bots or click-farms (they still exist but results are very bad as UA-cam has gotten good at detecting them) now it is more complicated and in my opinion better for creators who want to buy them. There are tiers of view quality outside UA-cam advertisements. The more expensive ones come from advertising networks for one and there are numerous different sources and methods.
    I completely agree with this statement from some previous comment
    "So, Google isn't opposed to the selling of views on UA-cam. They're only against it if they're not getting the money."
    The UA-cam views might be better targeted if you really know what you're doing. Other than that there is little to no difference, only in price.

    • @ItsPhillyDH
      @ItsPhillyDH Місяць тому +2

      So many ppl click the links n sent to music videos from watching pirated movies 😂😂😂 ik they paid views

    • @AChattyMan
      @AChattyMan 7 днів тому

      How should it be done?

  • @thesocialsphereguide
    @thesocialsphereguide 9 місяців тому +754

    If you are reading this, I hope your channel grows in 2024! DONT GIVE UP!

  • @EverydayTreasure
    @EverydayTreasure 10 місяців тому +87

    Lol you spend 100K$$ I believe you lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ViralKiller
    @ViralKiller Рік тому +79

    Years ago, say 2015-2020 I used to get gigantic organic traffic spikes around 3 weeks after paid views...the returns were almost 10x....looks like they fixed that bug now

  • @GiggaVega
    @GiggaVega Рік тому +774

    Buying views outside UA-cam, Google and face book, buying views is what is happening with all these “Invalid Views” epidemic on UA-cam. The best way to grow is to let it happen naturally. Never ever pay for easy views. Invalid views will take years to work itself out of your analytics, I did it 3 years ago for a few months and only now an I ranking for my niches: gaming and movie reviews. Don’t be tempted, it took almost 2 years for it to run its course.

    • @BigtastyChicken
      @BigtastyChicken Рік тому +24

      You literally have less views than me

    • @Prof.Albusdumbledore
      @Prof.Albusdumbledore Рік тому

      No one asked you

    • @GiggaVega
      @GiggaVega Рік тому +20

      @@Lord_The_Dragon unfortunately Good is objective. One thing i would recommend is working on your thumbnails & making the tiles a bit more catchy. Always ask yourself, "Would i click on this video?"
      2nd, you have to make more relevant videos. If nobody knows the game you're playing, they won't search for it and UA-cam won't know who to suggest the video to.
      Even with 1590 subscribers, it's hard for me to get 100 views. Even on relevant videos like star field.

    • @GiggaVega
      @GiggaVega Рік тому +12

      @@BigtastyChicken then i clearly need to learn from you, Mr. Beast 😆

    • @Pr0toPoTaT0
      @Pr0toPoTaT0 Рік тому +4

      Ask unbox therapy how it goes.

  • @paulhibbert
    @paulhibbert 5 місяців тому +35

    Possibly the first video I’ve ever watched on UA-cam about growth that isn’t full of nonsense. So helpful, thank you!

  • @FatpugMobile
    @FatpugMobile 10 місяців тому +1033

    Awesome vid, good to see someone is testing methods to grow like this. It's tough to get genuine engagement these days. I've shifted towards making my content and videos better, and famegrowers have been a big help, especially with monetization. I'm now a UA-cam partner and can finally make some cash from my passion.

  • @Selfless_gaming
    @Selfless_gaming 5 місяців тому +14

    This just confirms everything from UA-cam to Live streaming. You can fake it until you make it. I’ll stick my grind no matter how long it takes me! I’ll get there one day and I’ll get there doing it legit!

  • @Marcus-Jones
    @Marcus-Jones  Рік тому +264

    Should mention: "Subscribers and watch-time earned through a Promotion do not contribute towards UA-cam Partner Program eligibility." AKA you can't just buy your way to UA-cam's monetisation requirements with the YT Promotions or Google Ads.
    EDIT: I've done some testing on a brand new, unmonetised channel, and it seems like UA-cam are lying. Despite their official disclaimer, right now [November, 2023] the subscribers you get through these methods DO count towards the YPP requirements. Do what you will with that information...

    • @reviews.de.aparelhos
      @reviews.de.aparelhos Рік тому +6

      I was under the inpresssion that the subs will count towards monetization. Just the watched hours that wouldn't? Someone clarify

    • @gueberninja
      @gueberninja Рік тому +10

      according to youtube it actually does

    • @rockscousteau
      @rockscousteau Рік тому +6

      Do a video on (Rpm). And what REAL channels make on REAL views here. I have under 30,000 subscribers. I do not inflate anything. My RPM average per month is always over $10.00. I see $15.00 RPM's on uploads on launch a few times a month.
      100,000 views for me is no less than $1000.00. And can be as much as $1,400.00.
      People who buy views make under $5.00 per 1000 views. And most likely $2 or $3.
      There is that big of a difference between a REAL channel.....and an inflated channel.

    • @RainmakerXBooty
      @RainmakerXBooty Рік тому +10

      i can confirm that it does count towards the youtube PP

    • @gueberninja
      @gueberninja Рік тому +1

      @@RainmakerXBooty i know but he's lying

  • @GentlemensWatchServices
    @GentlemensWatchServices Рік тому +373

    Probably worth mentioning the caveat on YT promotion traffic. "Subscribers and watch-time earned through a promotion do not contribute towards UA-cam Partner Program eligibility."

    • @wedeluluinthis
      @wedeluluinthis Рік тому +22

      Wait really?

    • @Daniel260.
      @Daniel260. Рік тому +10

      That’s great to know

    • @BANCLAMOFFICIAL
      @BANCLAMOFFICIAL Рік тому

      True@@wedeluluinthis

    • @runningrobert
      @runningrobert Рік тому +6

      Question, are any of the things he mentioned able to get you watch time towards the YTPP?

    • @GentlemensWatchServices
      @GentlemensWatchServices Рік тому +33

      @@runningrobert
      Not really. What we need is real people subscribing. Talking of which, do a brother a favour.

  • @onionbutter42
    @onionbutter42 Рік тому +88

    13:44 I actually had a really strange experience with this a while back. Either youtube did something really strange or someone decided to view-bot my most popular video, and out of nowhere it got an extra one million views over the course of two days. However, the amount of subscribers gained and revenue didn't go up at all, and along with this the retention rate completely died. After about two days, the video had all of those views automatically removed and the retention rate went back to what it previously was, but the video took a pretty substantial hit in terms of viewership for a couple weeks afterwards before returning to what it was doing before and is now performing well for such an old video. If you know of any other creators this has happened to I would love to know about it

    • @WayOfTheZombie
      @WayOfTheZombie Рік тому +24

      Sounds like a competitor hit u

    • @Horrordelic
      @Horrordelic Рік тому

      Ohh it can be used as abotage also, that is abit scary@@WayOfTheZombie

    • @hey_its_travis
      @hey_its_travis Рік тому

      Cpl things come to mind. People messing with you. The company who did it put your channel info instead of actual target. Gave you views by mistake. Some haters will say its the you're just covering your ass argument.

    • @MrEelement
      @MrEelement Рік тому +25

      There was a Spiffing Brit video on this, a competition can run ads on your behalf without your consent and target to the complete opposite of people you are trying to reach.
      This will mean your video does badly and their video is more likely to show up in organic searches, specifically if it’s a new game relaxes video or something, the competitor may have wanted top spot, so nuked everyone else videos.

    • @onionbutter42
      @onionbutter42 Рік тому +10

      @@MrEelement the video got directly ripped off by a channel with a million subs three days later, I didn't have hard proof so I didn't say anything but if there aren't any other ways for something like that to happen I'm not sure what other explanations there are, especially since the vid was based on a fairly old game

  • @JeffManseau
    @JeffManseau Рік тому +14

    One thing I've noticed with promotions however was that whenever I've bought one my entire channel seemed to be getting a boost not only the video being promoted. Which was weird.

  • @hooXpoo
    @hooXpoo 4 місяці тому +23

    This is why advertisers don't make money online, there advertising to bots that don't have money.

    • @greedpls
      @greedpls Місяць тому +1

      That's why you should top-up your bots so they buy an ad or two!

  • @PupuJukuYT
    @PupuJukuYT Рік тому +48

    I bought the YT Promotion for my first video, I was on 121 subscribers. I put 25€ for budget and let it run for 2 weeks. Ended 1st of oct 2023. YT says that I got 2,2k views and 244 subscribers through that promotion. But I actually gained a lot more subscribers and am now on 592 which means I actually gained around 470 subscribers in that 2 week period. While it sounds great, getting all these subs, but it actually doesnt make you feel good and accomplished. Mixed feelings with that.
    Great video explaining all that!

    • @stef2282
      @stef2282 Рік тому

      who did you use for your YT promo?

    • @mehditayshun5595
      @mehditayshun5595 Рік тому +1

      How you feel about it? Don't be stupid ! Results are results

    • @mehditayshun5595
      @mehditayshun5595 Рік тому +1

      UA-cam itself. . He's talking about the promotions program offered by UA-cam

    • @PupuJukuYT
      @PupuJukuYT Рік тому +1

      @@stef2282 what Mehdi sayd. I used the YT own new promotion thingy

    • @-Yuimie-
      @-Yuimie- 7 місяців тому

      Thx for sharing this!

  • @Berit-Cathrine
    @Berit-Cathrine 9 місяців тому +620

    I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for....

    • @Berit-Cathrine
      @Berit-Cathrine 9 місяців тому +3

      @Sofia-Agne43 That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

    • @Berit-Cathrine
      @Berit-Cathrine 9 місяців тому +1

      @Sofia-Agne43 I will give this a look, thanks a bunch for sharing.

    • @Ms.Delphine1204
      @Ms.Delphine1204 9 місяців тому +83

      Wtf is this random bot like conversation? 😂

    • @Natalie32star
      @Natalie32star 9 місяців тому

      Do life insurance sales. You can work from home and make thousands. Look up family first life

    • @fatimabubi5703
      @fatimabubi5703 8 місяців тому +1

      Saya tinggal di kaki gunung di pulau sumatera, kami punya pendapatan 300 us dollar dari hasil berkebun, setiap tahun kami memanen padi dan membawa nya ke pasar, saat ini kami berfikir untuk menjual kebun dan membuka bisnis laundry atau toko roti di bali

  • @SangAdventures
    @SangAdventures Рік тому +51

    Good thing I make UA-cam videos from passion and as a side hobby. It’s OK to grow my channel slowly.

    • @Sluggga
      @Sluggga Рік тому +4

      Here before the incident where you inevitably lose it all over false accusations check!

    • @ADayintheLifeofRia
      @ADayintheLifeofRia 6 місяців тому

      💞

    • @Mujuedits659
      @Mujuedits659 2 місяці тому

      Yeah same here.

    • @FFRED0_P_
      @FFRED0_P_ Місяць тому

      Same here

    • @prodkawai
      @prodkawai Місяць тому

      @@Sluggga ???💀

  • @glennkrieger
    @glennkrieger Рік тому +4

    As a YT creator myself this is a bit...well...frustrating. I spend 10-20 hours a week making short video clips and then editing those clips into a video, then publishing them on YT. All of my subscribers, views, etc. are organic. And, it's slow. Someone could spend less time, but has a hefty bank account, and could easily blow by my numbers just by buying their numbers. Something just doesn't set well about this.

    • @stormine777
      @stormine777 6 місяців тому +4

      Paid views are not recurring views, organic is more loyal, at least that's what I got from this video, well, that and don't waste money on ads, buy yourself a coffee and keep doing what you already do, entertain your loyal viewers, I'll smash the subscribe just because..

  • @_Salmon
    @_Salmon Рік тому +8

    UA-cam is like a pay to win game

    • @windowsxp4322
      @windowsxp4322 3 місяці тому

      Literally every social media app where you tryna gain notoriety on

    • @radiantstrength
      @radiantstrength Місяць тому

      No it's not. If you upload daily shorts, 3 long videos weekly with high quality you will grow. But you need to make youtube your life. And you need to choose a niche that has many people interested in but low competition. You don't need an expensive microphone or countless of editing program. The assets can be easily gained. It's easy to grow. Especially when you speak fluently. If you master the sound of your video which is 50% of your video. The other 50% is super easy.

  • @SmartWealthAcademy
    @SmartWealthAcademy Рік тому +13

    Helpful video, especially for new UA-camrs. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @issys.visio-verse
    @issys.visio-verse Рік тому +127

    You may specialise in this content but you sure as hell made something so complex, so digestible for the viewer. Great articulation of everything & made all the boring numbers sound so much more interesting. As a result, you've earnt yourself a very loyal organic subscriber who will support & share your work. Appreciate you, mate.

    • @viralclickb8
      @viralclickb8 Рік тому

      this comment in its self is so indigestable, over articulated and grammatically fked up that as a reasult im aslo starting to lose all coumuniticationalal skills as I type my equally as pointless paragragh of a comment. p.s.
      your mum
      -gottem

    • @Shocker99
      @Shocker99 Рік тому +1

      How do you know you were organic? 😉

    • @issys.visio-verse
      @issys.visio-verse Рік тому

      How do we know you're not a bot trying to gaslight a human?!?@@Shocker99

    • @MariyoWz
      @MariyoWz Рік тому +1

      yea how u know ur orgganic? ur name kinda sus tho.. ngl

    • @issys.visio-verse
      @issys.visio-verse Рік тому +1

      @@MariyoWz - bruv, your name sounds like a barcode

  • @kornkid13
    @kornkid13 Рік тому +23

    2:06 your email isn't blurred entirely. You can easily see your email if you play it at .25 speed and pause it... you may want to fix that my friend.

    • @libtrs838
      @libtrs838 4 місяці тому +8

      You could have just emailed him

    • @EcomDetective
      @EcomDetective 4 місяці тому

      How can he fix it now ? Like can he edit this video while it’s still live ?

    • @libtrs838
      @libtrs838 4 місяці тому

      @@EcomDetective Live? Its a recording that has been edited. All he has to do is fix the blur with editing and re-uplaod over this video.

    • @ILLADVISEDFILMS
      @ILLADVISEDFILMS 3 місяці тому

      ​@libtrs838 how do you reupload OVER a video?

    • @hbtan9841
      @hbtan9841 3 місяці тому +1

      It might not be his real email though? But good catch

  • @HybridZoo
    @HybridZoo 10 днів тому +1

    1:00 The response "My fiend" with the typo "fiend" instead of "friend" is funny. 😆

  • @ChaseTheHeat
    @ChaseTheHeat Місяць тому +7

    My channel is by no means huge, but it's 100% organic. My channel is 8 years old and has amassed nearly 28 million views. I've uploaded 6,400+ views in 8 years. I treat my channel like a business. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I'm proud of what I've accomplished.

    • @BethanyMcS
      @BethanyMcS Місяць тому

      Dude that is so awesome. Been trying to view my channel as a business as well. Currently trying to to narrow in my brand/niche. In what particular ways did viewing your channel as a business change your approach?

    • @ChaseTheHeat
      @ChaseTheHeat Місяць тому +1

      @ I uploaded two videos every day for 8 years. I never cared what the sub count was. I learned if I had fun making my videos, people had fun watching them. I focused on having fun.

    • @BethanyMcS
      @BethanyMcS Місяць тому

      @@ChaseTheHeat How long were the videos? ah that's a great mentality. Very refreshing. Thank you for sharing!

    • @AmericanDadshorts9
      @AmericanDadshorts9 Місяць тому

      I’m trying lol, I’ve gotten 376k views so far on my channel.

  • @williamthe4rd
    @williamthe4rd Рік тому +38

    for the youtube promotion feature, they actually used to have better target viewer options, you used to be able to select what type of content they liked

    • @Pratansyah
      @Pratansyah Рік тому

      It still does, you have to go to the "Audiences, keywords, and content" tab on the left side in the campaign page

  • @AIKnowledge2Go
    @AIKnowledge2Go Рік тому +330

    Absolutely stellar content! It's eye-opening to see the real implications of buying views contrasted with genuine growth. The dedication in producing this video reflects your commitment to authenticity. This isn't just a video, it's an education. As they say, true success isn't bought but earned, and you, my friend, are earning every bit of it. Keep enlightening the UA-cam community! 🌟

    • @darren45-54
      @darren45-54 Рік тому +1

      let me do one just like this, one moment

    • @darren45-54
      @darren45-54 Рік тому +1

      i should get paid instead, i don't mind doing robot work to earn money (let me know if you need one of a higher quality)

    • @squirrelhallowino29
      @squirrelhallowino29 Рік тому

      Well he ain't wrong, this is truly educational and the man spent 100k to prove it ? Are you deaf or something can't recognize quality stuff anymore? brain rotten? Think this is automated as well? Suck me - Says chatgpt. I'm just a bot! Lookatme@@darren45-54

    • @ggwtfxd
      @ggwtfxd Рік тому

      wonder what if someone else bots your video and it can be taken down from youtube? would not make sense

    • @sumphoo
      @sumphoo Рік тому +1

      This response has the best grammar, non inflammatory use of language and is the finest ass kissing I have ever seen on a YT Comment. The use of sentence structure makes me think of the many hours spent having discussions with different AI's.

  • @SUPPORTYOURSELF
    @SUPPORTYOURSELF Рік тому +11

    Impressive. More money than I make in a year spent in advertising is pretty mind blowing. Super interesting, thanks for sharing!

  • @insolentjaguar
    @insolentjaguar Місяць тому +1

    Nice to know for growing a channel. Thanks for all your research!

  • @NeireOfficial
    @NeireOfficial Місяць тому +1

    Been in Yt for 4+ years and lost account twice too but here I am not giving up
    Shout out to all the small UA-camrs out there we can do it 💪

  • @Spaghettiheads_
    @Spaghettiheads_ Рік тому +50

    To all other creators starting out, keep going, I believe in you, it WILL work out!

    • @towntalkpodcast
      @towntalkpodcast Рік тому +1

      💯

    • @gcr1
      @gcr1 Рік тому +3

      483 subs here. Taking forever!😊

    • @Spaghettiheads_
      @Spaghettiheads_ Рік тому +1

      @@gcr1 that’s awesome though, you’re smashing it! I’m only on 33 - I have a long way to go 😂

    • @gcr1
      @gcr1 Рік тому

      @@Spaghettiheads_ Just subbed to you. One more closer. Keep pumping out content, brotha!

    • @Horrordelic
      @Horrordelic Рік тому

      For most it wil never work out financially, just have some fun with it instead :) --Have soon 20k subs, 30k views a month about 25USD month revenue :D :D

  • @svenpavlov33
    @svenpavlov33 Рік тому +17

    Bit old but I assume I just got recommended this video and I live in Estonia. I don't know if you have advertised this video but there is a chance it somewhat carries over to other videos as well since I have never heard of you. I would say I rarely ever click on the ads in UA-cam, mostly by accident. This was a very interesting watch, nice structure, good information, subscribed!

  • @spookysznstudios
    @spookysznstudios Рік тому +7

    Wonderful video as always

  • @joshuagharis9017
    @joshuagharis9017 Рік тому +165

    Did a million people watch this video??? Hmmm I wonder 🤔 😅

  • @LindaNystorm
    @LindaNystorm Рік тому +329

    I think its completely cool to buy some subs, likes etc in the beginning but only if you really have quality content. I didn't want to work my a** of just to get couple of likes. I got myself little push from Fame - ster in terms of subs and only after that my channel started to get organic traffic. Great video btw!

    • @0397rb
      @0397rb Рік тому +13

      LOL PURE FOOLISHNESS

    • @SalmanKhan-pk5wo
      @SalmanKhan-pk5wo Рік тому +18

      Of course you do, bot-san. I suspected you're a bot because of your AI-like comment so I ran your display picture through an AI detection tool. Turns out the image is AI generated and by extension, so is the comment.

    • @LindaNystorm
      @LindaNystorm Рік тому +2

      @@SalmanKhan-pk5wo you have too much time to waste bruv... XD

    • @smthnew861
      @smthnew861 10 місяців тому +8

      ​@@LindaNystormnah, you're just fake

    • @Jvck_Edits1
      @Jvck_Edits1 7 місяців тому +2

      Your a bot you have no vids 🤓

  • @xBugzly
    @xBugzly Рік тому +123

    Great video man!! The commitment you had for this video is insane!! Been watching your videos for a few weeks now and loving them. Keep up the grind brotha!

    • @voodooaudio9488
      @voodooaudio9488 11 місяців тому

      no commitment. paid comment, and paid likes to your comment. I'm reporting you too

    • @trafficjon400
      @trafficjon400 11 місяців тому

      What you work hard at in all walks of life helping others usually gets payed back. this video is perfectly Legal. @@voodooaudio9488

    • @voodooaudio9488
      @voodooaudio9488 9 місяців тому

      @HoneycottDivers please stop existing

    • @xclusiongl
      @xclusiongl 6 місяців тому

      ​@@voodooaudio9488 What???? Bro LOL😭

  • @BreezyByte
    @BreezyByte Рік тому +59

    Dont worry guys if we just keep pushing we will make it and we wont even need to buy promotion! Just grind and keep making good content! Good luck to all!❤🎉

  • @Noer2016
    @Noer2016 Рік тому +67

    Such a cool experiment thank you for making this video. Very informative and should be a thing that more people should know about. Glad its getting out there that it is clearly not worth it to buy your success just work for it!

  • @BuzzStitch
    @BuzzStitch 13 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the info Marcus!

  • @HJBProductionsLLC
    @HJBProductionsLLC Рік тому +4

    You spent $80k!!! that's is insane!

  • @Shurredz
    @Shurredz Рік тому +10

    If truly think about this, you’re really paying to get eyes on your channel. So, If you can get the cheapest cost per subscriber, then those people are more likely to be shown your video again in browse or suggested and gain organic views in the future. I feel like this is the most valuable ROI for ads if you aren’t actually selling anything.
    I vote the promotion method!
    Great video

    • @mollago
      @mollago 6 місяців тому

      This is one of the dumbest comments I've ever read

  • @ThoughtfulAl
    @ThoughtfulAl Рік тому +76

    As time goes by and this video gains traction, it would be really interesting to measure the boost it gives you with subscribers views and watch hours, compared to what happened when you bought views. How much work was it to produce this video?

    • @TheRealScooterGuy
      @TheRealScooterGuy Рік тому +3

      And now time (a couple of months) has passed, and this video has over a million views. (And the channel has 180K subs, but I don't know where it was when the video was uploaded.)

  • @80skidYT
    @80skidYT Рік тому +10

    Watched all the way to the end, amazing, answered a lot of my questions as I was considering looking at promoting my small channel via UA-cam or Google - Thank you.

    • @2moonplanet
      @2moonplanet Рік тому +1

      My conclusion: not so useful after all :P

    • @80skidYT
      @80skidYT Рік тому +1

      ​@@2moonplanetbut it does answer a few questions if you were thinking about it.

    • @2moonplanet
      @2moonplanet Рік тому +1

      @@80skidYT Yes indeed, that's why I watched it :)

  • @AnythingGoes2020
    @AnythingGoes2020 2 дні тому +1

    Here is a serious question for you. How do you get youtube to take their shadow band off? In 2020, youtube shadow band my channel, because I am a free thinking American. The month before they did what they did, I had 7.7 million minutes watched in a 28 day period. My email is on my channel!

  • @SweetMoney-f7h
    @SweetMoney-f7h 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Super informative. I'm a CPA and I started a finance YoutTube channel, I gotta be honest it's been tough seeing any tangible growth. Anyways, keep the up good work!

  • @koaven9560
    @koaven9560 Рік тому +9

    generally think that problem with people doing UA-cam is lack of strategy. They come up with ideas and upload them and post them straight away. They may be motivated for a couple months and may upload 40 videos in that time. 40 videos could be 40 or 20 weeks instead of 2/3 months. Post them consistently (and use a bit of Famester as well), don't post everything straight away. This also helps avoid burn out...

  • @pitlanemaster
    @pitlanemaster Рік тому +22

    Interesting from start to end! Thank you for helping other creators man🙌

  • @liamhays3181
    @liamhays3181 Рік тому +143

    Why so little people are talking about boosting? I think it's completely harmless if you are using it reasonably. You can't get 100k ofc but getting some small amount of views and likes from time to time just to stay relevant on this platform I believe its completely cool. (Personally used fame ster and never regret it)

    • @BuzzaB77
      @BuzzaB77 Рік тому +4

      Because advertising is still a problem, it's still basically shouting at people. Sure it builds awareness, but it doesn't build organic fans, which are the only thing that will carry your brand long-term.

    • @arranmc182
      @arranmc182 Рік тому

      as long as you are not actively trying to brake the YT T&C then its a non issue

    • @arranmc182
      @arranmc182 Рік тому

      @@BuzzaB77 sadly to get sponsors they like to see high view numbers over subscriber counts so its a way to gain views

    • @BuzzaB77
      @BuzzaB77 Рік тому

      @@arranmc182 it's the same problem though.
      "The only long term currency is trust" - Seth Godin
      Sponsor pays for slot on video with high views, but gets no return because that video has low engagement because it's not organic, sponsor will never use you again. Bridge burnt.
      And guess what that sponsor was a subsidiary of a bigger group, so now you've burnt multiple bridges.

    • @Scaglietti_Yello
      @Scaglietti_Yello 6 місяців тому +1

      The problem is no one wants to really work for it. Everyone thinks they can make a career out of youtube. There are more youtube channels then there are tv channels, tv shows in the world....

  • @Pakwild
    @Pakwild 10 місяців тому +3

    To be honest, buying your way on the youtube does not sound too good, I believe natural good content always works sooner or later.

    • @PhaserBomb
      @PhaserBomb 9 місяців тому +1

      If you buy you will have to keep buying in my mind, all those places send atleast 10% bot traffic. If you are bringing people to your channel that have no interest in your content to begin with then it does more damage then good.😅

  • @SDMN_Exotic
    @SDMN_Exotic Місяць тому +1

    Started just 18 day ago, already achieved 14 subscribers!! Praying for all of you guys. You’ll Achieve success!🎉

  • @MediumDSpeaks
    @MediumDSpeaks Рік тому +22

    Bro risking his entire channel for this video

    • @PacManShift6c
      @PacManShift6c 11 місяців тому +2

      He just snitched on himself to UA-cam, strike incoming....😂

  • @GregPreece
    @GregPreece Рік тому +5

    Loved the storytelling/format of this video. Great work 👏

  • @aintvalidvalorant
    @aintvalidvalorant Рік тому +6

    This video really helps alot and it's really entertaining to watch. Thanks ❤

  • @TheRealHistoryStories
    @TheRealHistoryStories 5 місяців тому +3

    Im just uploading daily and consistent. Thats the key.
    And do it because you like it. Not because you want to become the biggest.
    Im only at 300 subscribers but i really love the people that are already watching. Even if its not that many

  • @Themeatmedic
    @Themeatmedic Місяць тому +1

    anyone wondering how much cost per watch hour vs ad revenue... from my latest video, CPM is $27.80, revenue per watch hour was $0.12, and cost (according to Marcus) is $0.39 for each watch hour at lowest...so yeah it's not worth it basically. maybe if you have sponsors for the video etc, but even then, probably not worth it. best thing is just let the growth happen and try to get better. there's no shortcuts.

  • @coodaphi
    @coodaphi Рік тому +9

    Its very important to include that subs and watch time hours from the new youtube promotions does NOT count towards your eligibility for youtube partner. Just wanted to share that bit of info

  • @Enibor7
    @Enibor7 Рік тому +4

    this video WAS SO!!! helpful! awesome work on the video and its content!!

  • @GpFitnessOC
    @GpFitnessOC Рік тому +9

    Amazing video man. Thanks so much for doing all that work.

  • @Wadley225
    @Wadley225 8 днів тому +1

    I once tried UA-cam Promotions and it was a complete waste of time, each video got only 20 seconds average watch time.

  • @raisedservices9540
    @raisedservices9540 Рік тому +4

    The fact he was so worried about getting scammed on bot views but then paid 88k in Google advertising is mind blowing.

  • @timebolt-rapid-video
    @timebolt-rapid-video Рік тому +8

    If you made an effects pack for FCPX I'd buy immediately. Your videos are seriously engaging.

  • @Convillekreations
    @Convillekreations 11 місяців тому +129

    Heavenly Father I pray that you keep the person reading this alive , safe, healthy and financially blessed…

  • @mollago
    @mollago 6 місяців тому +16

    Every positive comment you get is just bots you paid for

    • @TVerc-
      @TVerc- 4 місяці тому +2

      His videos are the most incredible and a must to subscribe to his channel. I am a paid bot and the channel owner approved this message

  • @Pixiuchu
    @Pixiuchu Місяць тому +1

    17:25 man that brings me back to the one time I got a 40 minute ad in which the first 30 seconds were enjoyable enough that I just watched the entire thing lol, also out of curiosity because I dont usually see 40 minute ads

  • @AddyGoesPlaces
    @AddyGoesPlaces Місяць тому +1

    I can't imagine UA-cam would delete the video unless they could prove the creator bought the views. Otherwise you could pay to have someone's video deleted.

  • @grandpaneg6959
    @grandpaneg6959 Рік тому +15

    This is a phenomenal concept bro love this content

  • @robotBailiff
    @robotBailiff Рік тому +5

    I am a paid viewer, and I approve of this message 👍

  • @mollago
    @mollago 6 місяців тому +12

    Every negative comment you get is genuine

  • @businesshisway4866
    @businesshisway4866 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for the experiment and the analytics.

  • @marcus852
    @marcus852 Місяць тому +2

    The problem here is - you have used different videos for different methods at different periods, so the results are not only representative of the promotion methods, but also of the other variables.

  • @TheGebs24
    @TheGebs24 10 місяців тому +5

    It is a total waste of time! Hollow subs mean nothing! YT promotions lowers retention and welcomes bots. Avoid

  • @PoisonelleMisty4311
    @PoisonelleMisty4311 Рік тому +5

    Interesting experiment! It's eye-opening to see the detailed breakdown of costs and analytics for buying UA-cam views. The targeted instream ads seem like a smart approach for attracting a higher quality audience despite the higher cost. The infeed ads reducing friction makes sense, but it comes at a price. Overall, great insights into the world of view buying methods.

  • @southeastasiagoingastray731
    @southeastasiagoingastray731 Рік тому +842

    So you will admit that youtube is a scam.

  • @kiddozcraft
    @kiddozcraft 11 днів тому +1

    useful tips and helped our channel

  • @TheShonenRonin
    @TheShonenRonin 3 місяці тому +1

    I get subscribers that never watch any of my newer videos, so frustrating. I look at competitors and sometimes my content is a lot better produced, but I guess that's why its a grind.

  • @Pleiarcontent
    @Pleiarcontent Рік тому +8

    Mention: Watch hours from advertising campaigns don't count toward UA-cam monetization.

  • @Deliriousconstituent
    @Deliriousconstituent Місяць тому +4

    UA-cam agents watching this rn 👀

  • @DokoDokoYT
    @DokoDokoYT Рік тому +14

    i ended up watching the full video. amazing content! thank you 🙏

  • @MoneyKingkevoLL
    @MoneyKingkevoLL 28 днів тому +1

    Buying bots and buying your organic traffic that you didn't get paid for is completely different...bots get removed from UA-cam... buying organic traffic gets you sponsored and alot of money a month

  • @ShadVelezBeats
    @ShadVelezBeats 12 днів тому +1

    THANK YOU for the Video 🔥

  • @JohnPDent
    @JohnPDent Рік тому +9

    Really interesting experiment. I actually was wondering how this worked and how prevalent it is in youtube. One of my videos blew up (for my standards) but nothing really happened with the rest. I've been trying to figure out how that happened, but the vast majority of the views are through browse features or suggested videos. Kinda strange and I wonder how many people have this happen with their videos.

    • @sunsetshadow
      @sunsetshadow Рік тому

      Did that happen in August? I've been following the "invalid click" or "invalid traffic" problem that hit many creators around that time.

    • @JohnPDent
      @JohnPDent Рік тому +1

      @@sunsetshadow Yeah, August 29th-30th specifically for me. I didn't know that was something that was happening for others as well. Thanks for the information.

    • @2moonplanet
      @2moonplanet Рік тому +1

      I have one video which is consistently getting about 1000 views/day since halfway through September. The other 2 videos in my "daily top 3" on my channel get about 100 and 50 views per day :P That popular video is a piano version of a popular song, so I guess it makes sense. Not sure how long its popularity will last, but it's fun to see!

  • @Crochetbygiii
    @Crochetbygiii Рік тому +4

    Even though it may seem easy to just buy views I'd rather continue in a genuine way. Even though it can be frustrating

  • @PsychicMediumVlogs
    @PsychicMediumVlogs Рік тому +12

    I love your channel. Keep up the great work.. all the best Jordan. Help. Heal. Serve

  • @PlanetSharche
    @PlanetSharche Рік тому +1

    Great information! Very helpful! Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @tusanity
    @tusanity Місяць тому

    I really like this guy and im over the moon with the content... man you got it

  • @ruthdenham8211
    @ruthdenham8211 4 місяці тому +146

    Great video! I really have a question. For someone with less than $5,000 to invest, how would you recommend we enter the crypto market? I am looking at studying some traders and copying their strategy rather than investing myself and losing money emotionally. What's your take on this approach?

    • @tanjaklug1188
      @tanjaklug1188 4 місяці тому

      There are actually strategies that could be put in place for colossal gains, but such execution is usually carried out by financial experts

    • @lisamiller8566
      @lisamiller8566 4 місяці тому

      I agreed, investing without proper guidance can lead to mistakes and losses. last year. I did so many mistakes but also learned so much from it, If you're new to investing or don't have much time, it's best to get advice from an expert.

    • @edvaldofranca3691
      @edvaldofranca3691 4 місяці тому

      Nice. those who work with expert typically earn more than those who go it alone.

    • @Stephanie-lm4kt
      @Stephanie-lm4kt 4 місяці тому

      ambitious! who is this advsor guiding you? i'm seeking for a more effective growth approach on my savings

    • @lisamiller8566
      @lisamiller8566 4 місяці тому

      As a beginner, it's essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Myself, I'm guided by Daniel Adams Bailey. for years and highly recommend him I focus on him. To be honest, I almost didn't buy the idea of letting someone handle growing my finance, but so glad I did.

  • @VMotivational91
    @VMotivational91 Рік тому +8

    I pray that everyone growing their channel, i hope one day will eventually get what they really deserve ❤

  • @PropheticApostleSnyaata7
    @PropheticApostleSnyaata7 4 місяці тому +4

    Anyone who is reading this will be successful, don't give up

  • @Geekzmo
    @Geekzmo Рік тому

    Excellent video, straight to the point. Gracias!

  • @TravelTube2030
    @TravelTube2030 4 місяці тому

    The amount of work we put in and still not gaining views or subscribers can be disheartening

  • @BeastMode900
    @BeastMode900 Рік тому +4

    That’s some great information right there. Thanks!

  • @luminousdragon
    @luminousdragon Рік тому +3

    This seems to be the best video ive seen about youtube growth in a LONG time. SOOO many are click bait, or selling something, or just talking about drama fluff something like "is youtube dying? can you make it as a new youtuber in 2024???" blah blah blah. hate it all. This one is like the results from a scientific research paper, just laid out clearly and plainly, presenting the facts, how you got them, and your informed opinion and why you have that opinion with logical explanations.
    Ill be checking out some other videos and hopefully the content is as top tier.

  • @parker73724
    @parker73724 Рік тому +7

    This always made me wonder what happens if UA-cam detects a spike of bot views. It would be really messed up if they banned the channel because technically anyone could send bots to your channel.

  • @SaintWilliamsOfficial
    @SaintWilliamsOfficial 7 днів тому +1

    It’s better to make one video in your channel that’s considered like a “trailer” or “advertisement” video and just spend money on that video whenever you want to market your channel instead of paying to promote multiple videos on your channel.. all the veiwers you get to your channel from that one video will naturally grow your other videos in the analytics.

  • @mrmidnight32
    @mrmidnight32 Місяць тому +2

    Plot twist, UA-cam has their own bot/click farm 😂

  • @Iamjaywayy
    @Iamjaywayy 9 місяців тому +4

    Content creators ! Stay consistent! Yeah it might be slow & hard . But don’t give up ! People will see your work ethic & it will be worth it in the long run !

  • @YTResearchAccount
    @YTResearchAccount Рік тому +12

    very interesting topic and thoroughly covered. nicely done! but at least as impressive is the video itself. the edits and style simply smack. entertaining and engaging without going overboard. bravo good sir! :)

  • @1nathfiset
    @1nathfiset Рік тому +4

    Wow! Great video. Kuddos for putting so much effort into making it.

  • @NtambiMedi
    @NtambiMedi 14 днів тому +1

    Solid video!