This is freaky. I just changed my banner to be more specific to my main content, then 15 minutes I see this video…👀 To answer your question, this video format was just right for me
As a new content creator with just over 500 Subs....your info is great. I amearning each time I post. At times I post a video that lacks this advice. Thanks
Love the real life examples using niches that are people's hobbies and not centred around 'how to do UA-cam', really helps to see how this could relate to one's own channel. Thanks Virginia.
I am taking down notes and I am now going to start my challenge. Right now my UA-cam channel is in a pathetic stage. Quality, sound, my presentation , just about everything. I started my channel on the 1st August and posted 4 videos and 4 shorts. I have a long way to go. Improve the way I talk, my stories telling, strategies and content on the whole. I’m gonna work on every strategy and formula you have shared and work on myself and my channel. I will update my progress Virginia, as I am your new fan now. Thank you for all your incredible tutorials.
We all start with less quality- play it like a game. Every video work on learning and/or improving one thing. Once you get that better -move on to the next thing. I still do that to this day. This video was me learning how to incorporate some of my viewers channels into my content and giving feedback. ☺️
Your videos have been coming up in my feed, and I've found them helpful. Much more than some of those "big" content creating channels that are so flashy but often don't provide specific info. So, thank you! Here is an idea for a video: If someone, like me, has been trying to grow a channel for a long while (23 mos) w/ very consistent posting, yet the channel feels stagnant...would you suggest starting a 2nd channel to move some of 1st channel's content? Content that may be somewhat different than the main channel's goal/mission. Say a gardening channel that post cooking/baking videos occasionally.
I have used UA-cam to help myself in business and my jobs, and I am now going to venture into trying to help everyone. Your videos are helpful and I greatly appreciate the advice.
I’m still in the stage of figuring out everything I need to know in order to post my first video: gear, lighting, thumbnails, banner, description, how to upload to utube, how to download video from my phone to a mac that I’m learning how to use. I’m feeling overwhelmed.
VK… thank you! Love this style… love how you interspersed the reviewed channels into the point that you are making! Loved that you kept you review constructively positive ❤🎉
You're absolutely right! Many small UA-camrs overlook this, but using the right strategy can make all the difference. Implementing key SEO techniques, like optimizing your video titles, descriptions, and tags, can significantly increase your views. Let’s work together to make sure you’re not missing out on these opportunities!
I am trying this and getting intentional about research and SEO… optimization but the struggle is real. A viewer told me that the algorithm does not favor my accent… never heard that before! But not gonna give up
@@sandrafoster2806 Do you want to grow your UA-cam channel organically? I completely understand the struggle-research and SEO optimization can be challenging, but they’re crucial for growth. Don’t let the algorithm or comments about your accent discourage you. Every creator has a unique voice, and with the right strategies, we can make sure your content reaches the audience it deserves. I’d love to help you optimize your channel and overcome these challenges. Let’s work together to achieve the growth you’re aiming for!
@@sandrafoster2806 Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s amazing to see your dedication to improving your research and SEO skills. Optimizing a channel can be challenging at times, but consistency and the right strategies always pay off. Regarding the comment about your accent-don’t let that discourage you! The UA-cam algorithm is designed to prioritize quality content and audience engagement, not accents. Focus on what you can control
So brilliant Virginia! I’m working my way through this amazing playlist. These steps will not only help me show my audience that baking is fun, but I will have fun too! 😊
I started My channel this summer, focusing on helping other BCBAs tackle sleep issues with their clients I an learning so much from you. Please continue this trend of videos - I keep trying to elevate my work everytime I watch one of yours- daily videos is so hard can you do an additional on filming and editing that continues to be the hardest part.
The more detail, the better for me! This is exactly the content I have been looking for as I prepare and plan my strategy to start my channel. THANK YOU FOR DOING ALL THESE VIDEOS!!! Please keep them coming!!
This advice is gold! We need to be more intentional about our target audience. A small channels we get too desperate for views. Any kind of views. Instead of targeting viewers who’d return.
I am interested in educating people on history, current and future trends in popular culture, specifically, reality television. How do you substantiate social commentary?
Finally, someone who can explain what I am doing wrong, the algorithm, titles, and the list goes on without the machine gun explanations. Thank you for producing this video, it is certainly and greatly appreciated. A big thumbs up from me.
This was so helpful, Virginia. I will have to go back and watch this again and write these down. I haven’t started my UA-cam channel yet, but I’m learning how to best do by learning from great people like you. Thanks so much for ❤
The clarity and detail with which you guide aspiring UA-camrs is amazing, I am so thankful ! And also love the strategy of posting another video for continuation, that’s a great idea ❤
This was perfectly detailed. Best thing is, that you’ve really got me thinking about the five questions. I’m off to do your challenge series right now!
Just ran across your channel and have been watching several of your 21-day challenge videos. Really helpful for helping me organize and focus my thoughts. Thank you! (and just a quick heads up... on this video, you apparently intended to include an end screen with a video for people to click to, but there's no thumbnail to click on.) Thanks again for all your good work!!
I'm primarily a shorts based outdoor channel. While I don't get to choose my thumbnail, I do get to come up with the title, which can take forever sometimes. I started my channel back in 2010 and did nothing with it until this year (kicking myself). Shorts took me to 160k subscribers in 6 months. I started off earlier this year spending every extra hour in my week watching channels that talked about similar tips as yours, which is why I think UA-cam has been pushing me your videos lately. So, if the people watching your videos actually take your advice, they will definitely see growth with their channel. Consistency is key. Keep up the good work. It will, if it hasn't already, pay off.
Hey! Yes I saw some of your shorts they’re great! Also tried adjusting my camera. Took it to 30 fps. I really don’t like tech stuff 🤣 trying the DJI pocket 3 this week. Love how great it looks in low light bc my house is a cave 😩
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr You're doing great with the tech stuff. Your lighting and audio tell me you've done your homework. Your pacing is good too. I never found myself being bored throughout any of the videos I've watched so far. I thought I had already subbed but hadn't, so smashed it this time. Keep up the good work!
You are giving a masters class in UA-cam success. Thank you. I like it. Now to implement all this information. As I am honing my skills on two channels, I am ok with very few views and subscribers. I am enjoying the journey, it is time to step up my game! Oh boy, thank you for this channel.
I enjoy your videos. I do listen and try to implement some of your suggestions. It just seems that no matter what i do, my views are going down down down. A bit discouraged lately. I do appreciate the time and effort you put into these tips.
Glancing at your channel- your most popular videos have story lines and interviews and much more intriguing thumbnails. Your latest video could use a more enticing title and thumbnail. I would experiemtns with starting your videos with your voice but showing us the flowers or plants you are about to talk about. That visual is eye candy for your viewer ❤️
Enjoying and reflecting from your videos in a big way. I would love for you to reveal how many new subscribers gained in your recent daily challenge! It would prove hard work pays off !
Just found your channel. Thank you for the video. I am approaching 1000 subscribers so my shift is now focusing on How can I get more views. interesting that your video popped up on my feed today. But I will implement the five steps that you suggested before my next video and we’ll see what happens all the best.
This video was awesome. I watched with captions, because I’m sitting in a waiting room. I attended VidSummit last week and was finding it difficult to apply the information to my niche. Your video was suggested in my feed. It solidified what I learned at the conference and gave me practical ways (Thank You for the examples, using actual channels that I can relate to) to make the changes using the information I learned! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 great job Virginia! New subbie here! ~~Kendra~~
I’m so happy I found you! Your teaching style is exactly what I need as I begin my journey as an Amazon Influencer- I want to document the journey and help others that are just getting started as well. I’ll keep following you!
I loved that you used other people's videos as examples. It's a great way to visually see what you're explaining. Any tips and tricks are welcomed as a new youtuber. But knowledge like this from a fellow youtuber is invaluable. Hoping that these ideas increase my views and returning audience. Thankyou.
Love this ! I’ve been making videos for 3 years and it’s taken me all this time to figure some of this out. Also , congratulations on keeping the value up with each video. Keith
I’m thoroughly enjoying your UA-cam series and am so grateful to you for making them. I’m inspired. I’m a knitwear designer and I have a knitting channel where I mostly do video podcasts. Where I chat about my projects and designs. This type of video is very common in the knitting world but it’s not really teaching anything. I am currently doing a series of videos on different types of patterns for knitters to make for the upcoming fall season. And I’ll do other videos for pattern round-ups for different holidays/seasons. But my question is how would I best go about getting my podcast style videos to reach more viewers? I’ve been upping my game on thumbnails, scripting my intro, SEO, etc. and it’s definitely helping but do you have any suggestions for the podcast videos in particular? 😊
Thanks for this. I would love a recap of the questions at the end of the video because I may have missed one. Also, I think you forgot to link the video at the end; on my phone at least, you were just pointing up at blank space. I just discovered your content and I’m binging it right now! I promise though, for your sake, I will start my channel sooner rather than later 😝 I just have to figure out exactly what I want my niche to be, and these questions will help!
I watch Itchy Boots every episode from start to finish. It’s 1. An adventure that we are taking on for the ride. 2. Simple but effective editing and story telling and 3. A positive and enthusiastic attitude by Noraly, the creator. I think even a non motorcycle rider would feel entertained and inspired.
Hello, We are starting a series for UA-cam and we want to make sure we get the message out to everyone. Your videos series is great help for me , the person in charge to produce these videos. Thank you, I have over 6 pages of notes to share with my group to help them help me. Even us Baby Boomers are getting into making videos, We have a lot of wisdom to share to the next generations. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for sharing your experience with us
When i stopped making videos to grab the algorithm and views to grab non subscribers is when i start seeing condistent growth. I focus on the community i have and whst they enjoy and i now get atleast as many views as i do subscribers, sometimes tens of thousands more while picking up about 100 nee subs per week. We have an awesome engaging commimity of people that tune in and interact every day. I came to the conclusion that their viewing consistency triggers the algo and more people like them subscribe and it continues to compound. There are larger channels in my niche but the ratio of views to subs isnt as good which tells me they are losing interest of the subscriber base and hitting plateaus in trade for trying to have that one viral video that hit more one and done viewers. Its a long game but its more "real" viewership that is more timeless. Great video, happy to see others grow on here using a more authentic approach.
People can do a lot with the information I'm providing like change their life! Haha for real. Thank you for this reminder! I'm putting it out there without a real-life person talking because I am busy working on another personal project about autism so I really do put in a lot of effort with the pictures and script and helpful info but I am sure it comes across as low-action videos. I hope I'll manage to get more people watching and commenting out of genuine interest at some point because mental health help really should be free for all. Keep building your channels to all reading, you are valuable!
When I tell you - YOU are golden. I was preparing to release my first "real video", but I need to back it up and correct a few things. Also will take your advice and just post it. and Private old videos. I KNOW I can do this...I've been working on my quality. Here's to getting monetized🙏
This was great thank you! I've just changed my banner from "singer/songwriter & stroke survivor" to "singer/songwriter and busker! (+tips for new buskers)" as I feel the fact that I've suffered strokes isn't what people want to watch, they (hopefully) come to me to see a nice cover song and maybe some tips/motivation to help new, potential buskers and maybe an easy tutorial of some songs they might use in the streets, (I need to do some tutorials). I feel this is more interesting these days as so many more people are recording themselves singing and probably thinking of going singing outside! I might briefly mention the stroke just for the "if I can do it so can you!" angle... right? Thanks again, I guess you won't read this but anybody else is welcome to answer too!
Thank you sooo much...very informative...the biggest mistake that I make is that I dont have the energy and time to put out more content lolol..but when I do its fun..thank you again for your expertise
Hello Virginia! Thanks for all you're doing, your hard work is paying off and it's appreciated. I've learned a lot watching your videos over the past few weeks since subscribing. Thank you and Roll Tide!
Virginia, thank you so much, this video is super helpful! I've been watching a few videos of you, and also want to recognize your courage to challenge yourself, the last video I watched you were being so naturally vulnerable, it really touched me! Anyways hehe, I'd like to have your perspective on a bilingual channel, I speak both English and Portuguese, so I'd rather have one channel and speak about all kinds of lessons I learn and my experience of life in the language that makes more sense to me at the time of the video or depending on the topic. Does it make sense or do you see it as being confusing? I'm also an English Coach and recently started a business around Human Design / Self-development, so both languages make sense to me because deep down it is how I am. Thank you so much, I hope getting your reply!
True! The video on my channel that is doing well. I noticed i put more emphasis on the thumbnail and title wow! wow I was just thinking that about her thumbnail. To answer your question this was a really good video. Thank you
You just make things sound so easy. You have given me so many tips to get my own channel right.... Thank you so much 😉 . Watching from Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰
I LOVE these videos, Virginia. In the middle of this one, I actually stopped it, and did the test you described re looking up other videos that deal with the same niches I am in: It was quite revealing. I'm definitely a SMALL UA-camr, and after doing this test, it became painfully obvious WHY that is: I have three (or more) distinctive niches, and it even says so in my channel artwork, which I was so proud to have recently uploaded! My niches are natural health, success, and freedom. In truth, my main interests go beyond that, into culture (a huge one for me) and politics, which I've always been interested in. Clearly, although it may be good in real life to have broad interests, in UA-cam it is killing me! It seems I somehow need to CHOOSE one main niche and go with that. I'm signing up for your newsletter, and even your free training, cuz I definitely need to drill down here! Thanks again for these videos, they are getting me to THINK!
Hi there! So glad you're here! Think of your niche as a theme that combines your main interest with the person you're helping. you need to establish that before you add videos with unrelated topics bc the algorithm won't know who to send your videos too. And you can always inject your values and opinions into your theme related videos. Like mine. I don't have videos all about my faith but I can mention it when appropriate in a video.
Your video is full of great advice, thank you 👍. Lots of 'food for thought', that I now have to go and have a good think about what I ought to be doing to my own videos in order to retain my audience. I've now got a new camera, as first few videos look rather shaky. Due to vocal chord problems, I'm unable to put commentary on my videos, and personally I don't like watching videos with AI generated voiceovers (so assume lots of other people don't either), so I haven't used that method. I therefore add music, but does having no commentary automatically put me at a disadvantage for retaining viewers?
Would love some feedback. Was this video too detailed or do you like this style? I’m open to suggestions😊
Thanks this was really good ❤
Oh my goodness! I love this so much - I love hearing your perspective and feedback. Keep it coming… please 🙏🏼💛
This is freaky. I just changed my banner to be more specific to my main content, then 15 minutes I see this video…👀
To answer your question, this video format was just right for me
@@Kiss4cooperthat’s awesome! Sounds like validation to me!
@@dianesgardeninspirationgreat! Appreciate your feedback! I have several volunteers so I can keep adding them🎉
I love your term "low view jail." Spot on😂❤
As a new content creator with just over 500 Subs....your info is great. I amearning each time I post. At times I post a video that lacks this advice. Thanks
I am SO grateful for your content! Your content is helping me so much! I am a 48 year old woman starting from scratch! Thank you!
Same here! 48, starting from scratch and learning a lot here😊👋🏻❤️
Love the real life examples using niches that are people's hobbies and not centred around 'how to do UA-cam', really helps to see how this could relate to one's own channel. Thanks Virginia.
Yes!!! I also love the real life examples. Especially a variety of niches!! Please include DIY for home decor, home remodel, crafting & up-cycling. 😊
I'm taking notes! My channel is small and struggling to get views. Need to work on my SEO more
Yes I'm working on my SEO too.
Oh gosh, thanks for including me! I already made some changes. I'm doing the challenge too! I'm on Day 5. Trying to trust the process
You’re welcome! Excited to see what you do next. You got this!❤️
What… family time instead of a UA-cam video? Good choice…everyone appreciates balance! Nicely done btw
I thought you had stopped with the daily videos. I'm so glad you're still doing it!
Just took one day off. Today's was late going up but it's up 😂
I am taking down notes and I am now going to start my challenge. Right now my UA-cam channel is in a pathetic stage. Quality, sound, my presentation , just about everything. I started my channel on the 1st August and posted 4 videos and 4 shorts. I have a long way to go. Improve the way I talk, my stories telling, strategies and content on the whole. I’m gonna work on every strategy and formula you have shared and work on myself and my channel. I will update my progress Virginia, as I am your new fan now. Thank you for all your incredible tutorials.
We all start with less quality- play it like a game. Every video work on learning and/or improving one thing. Once you get that better -move on to the next thing. I still do that to this day. This video was me learning how to incorporate some of my viewers channels into my content and giving feedback. ☺️
Your videos have been coming up in my feed, and I've found them helpful. Much more than some of those "big" content creating channels that are so flashy but often don't provide specific info. So, thank you! Here is an idea for a video: If someone, like me, has been trying to grow a channel for a long while (23 mos) w/ very consistent posting, yet the channel feels stagnant...would you suggest starting a 2nd channel to move some of 1st channel's content? Content that may be somewhat different than the main channel's goal/mission. Say a gardening channel that post cooking/baking videos occasionally.
Woo, you did the circle thing with your head in it so well in this video 👌
I have used UA-cam to help myself in business and my jobs, and I am now going to venture into trying to help everyone. Your videos are helpful and I greatly appreciate the advice.
As a New youtuber at 41 I enjoyed your video and insights a lot. Great content!!! 💞
I’m still in the stage of figuring out everything I need to know in order to post my first video: gear, lighting, thumbnails, banner, description, how to upload to utube, how to download video from my phone to a mac that I’m learning how to use. I’m feeling overwhelmed.
Ditto! It’s a steep curve.
Once you figure it out, you won’t stop! Wishing you the best.
@@vanessamariposalove thanks so much. I appreciate it.
Search UA-cam because there are TONS of helpful videos on all topics. Take notes. Take small bites and keep going!
VK… thank you! Love this style… love how you interspersed the reviewed channels into the point that you are making! Loved that you kept you review constructively positive ❤🎉
Thank you! This is really helpful!
My health is my niche and I’m trying and slowly growing. I’ll change up my banner to show that. Thanks!!
Your channel looks fun! I just subscribed.
You're absolutely right! Many small UA-camrs overlook this, but using the right strategy can make all the difference. Implementing key SEO techniques, like optimizing your video titles, descriptions, and tags, can significantly increase your views. Let’s work together to make sure you’re not missing out on these opportunities!
I am trying this and getting intentional about research and SEO… optimization but the struggle is real. A viewer told me that the algorithm does not favor my accent… never heard that before! But not gonna give up
@@sandrafoster2806 Do you want to Grow your UA-cam channel organically
@@sandrafoster2806 Do you want to grow your UA-cam channel organically? I completely understand the struggle-research and SEO optimization can be challenging, but they’re crucial for growth. Don’t let the algorithm or comments about your accent discourage you. Every creator has a unique voice, and with the right strategies, we can make sure your content reaches the audience it deserves. I’d love to help you optimize your channel and overcome these challenges. Let’s work together to achieve the growth you’re aiming for!
Thanks let me follow this advice
@@sandrafoster2806 Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s amazing to see your dedication to improving your research and SEO skills. Optimizing a channel can be challenging at times, but consistency and the right strategies always pay off.
Regarding the comment about your accent-don’t let that discourage you! The UA-cam algorithm is designed to prioritize quality content and audience engagement, not accents. Focus on what you can control
So brilliant Virginia! I’m working my way through this amazing playlist. These steps will not only help me show my audience that baking is fun, but I will have fun too! 😊
I started My channel this summer, focusing on helping other BCBAs tackle sleep issues with their clients
I an learning so much from you. Please continue this trend of videos - I keep trying to elevate my work everytime I watch one of yours- daily videos is so hard can you do an additional on filming and editing that continues to be the hardest part.
The more detail, the better for me! This is exactly the content I have been looking for as I prepare and plan my strategy to start my channel. THANK YOU FOR DOING ALL THESE VIDEOS!!! Please keep them coming!!
Great UA-cam channel and Great info.💯💯💯
Thank you!
This was very helpful and I LOVE seeing the real channel examples and hearing the tweaks they can make.
This advice is gold! We need to be more intentional about our target audience. A small channels we get too desperate for views. Any kind of views. Instead of targeting viewers who’d return.
I am interested in educating people on history, current and future trends in popular culture, specifically, reality television. How do you substantiate social commentary?
Finally, someone who can explain what I am doing wrong, the algorithm, titles, and the list goes on without the machine gun explanations. Thank you for producing this video, it is certainly and greatly appreciated. A big thumbs up from me.
This is a really helpful video, especially the bit where you go over the 3 channels and talk about what they could do better. Thank you.
This was so helpful, Virginia. I will have to go back and watch this again and write these down. I haven’t started my UA-cam channel yet, but I’m learning how to best do by learning from great people like you. Thanks so much for ❤
The clarity and detail with which you guide aspiring UA-camrs is amazing, I am so thankful ! And also love the strategy of posting another video for continuation, that’s a great idea ❤
This was perfectly detailed. Best thing is, that you’ve really got me thinking about the five questions. I’m off to do your challenge series right now!
You are one smart woman! Really been enjoying your videos..please keep them coming! ❤
I'm your super fan! I know I am going to watch the whole video when I start watching!! 😀
Just ran across your channel and have been watching several of your 21-day challenge videos. Really helpful for helping me organize and focus my thoughts. Thank you! (and just a quick heads up... on this video, you apparently intended to include an end screen with a video for people to click to, but there's no thumbnail to click on.) Thanks again for all your good work!!
Thank you Virginia, I am motivated and excited after learning about those five questions. Russ
Ha! Appreciate your specific comment. I know you watched until the end ❤️😆
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I sure did!
I'm primarily a shorts based outdoor channel. While I don't get to choose my thumbnail, I do get to come up with the title, which can take forever sometimes. I started my channel back in 2010 and did nothing with it until this year (kicking myself). Shorts took me to 160k subscribers in 6 months. I started off earlier this year spending every extra hour in my week watching channels that talked about similar tips as yours, which is why I think UA-cam has been pushing me your videos lately. So, if the people watching your videos actually take your advice, they will definitely see growth with their channel. Consistency is key. Keep up the good work. It will, if it hasn't already, pay off.
Hey! Yes I saw some of your shorts they’re great! Also tried adjusting my camera. Took it to 30 fps. I really don’t like tech stuff 🤣 trying the DJI pocket 3 this week. Love how great it looks in low light bc my house is a cave 😩
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr You're doing great with the tech stuff. Your lighting and audio tell me you've done your homework. Your pacing is good too. I never found myself being bored throughout any of the videos I've watched so far. I thought I had already subbed but hadn't, so smashed it this time. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Open to any. helpful tips. Appreciate the sub!
You are giving a masters class in UA-cam success. Thank you. I like it. Now to implement all this information. As I am honing my skills on two channels, I am ok with very few views and subscribers. I am enjoying the journey, it is time to step up my game! Oh boy, thank you for this channel.
This was a fantastic way for me to get tips in a way that's easy to remember. I hope you continue with this.
Great! I plan to go through Day 21 at this point.
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Sounds perfect 💯, I always think of 21 days of anything as a Power number. Congrats on getting through your own challenge ✨🥳🌞❣️
I enjoy your videos. I do listen and try to implement some of your suggestions. It just seems that no matter what i do, my views are going down down down. A bit discouraged lately. I do appreciate the time and effort you put into these tips.
Glancing at your channel- your most popular videos have story lines and interviews and much more intriguing thumbnails. Your latest video could use a more enticing title and thumbnail. I would experiemtns with starting your videos with your voice but showing us the flowers or plants you are about to talk about. That visual is eye candy for your viewer ❤️
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr thanks for the ideas!
Virginia, I have loved your videos and tips! All great food for thought for creators. Thank you for all you do!
Enjoying and reflecting from your videos in a big way. I would love for you to reveal how many new subscribers gained in your recent daily challenge! It would prove hard work pays off !
Just found your channel. Thank you for the video. I am approaching 1000 subscribers so my shift is now focusing on How can I get more views. interesting that your video popped up on my feed today. But I will implement the five steps that you suggested before my next video and we’ll see what happens all the best.
This video was awesome. I watched with captions, because I’m sitting in a waiting room.
I attended VidSummit last week and was finding it difficult to apply the information to my niche. Your video was suggested in my feed.
It solidified what I learned at the conference and gave me practical ways (Thank You for the examples, using actual channels that I can relate to) to make the changes using the information I learned! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 great job Virginia!
New subbie here!
~~Kendra~~
I’m so happy I found you! Your teaching style is exactly what I need as I begin my journey as an Amazon Influencer- I want to document the journey and help others that are just getting started as well. I’ll keep following you!
Saw you for the first time. Loooved the last 4 minutes and your genuineness. It had me.
Great ideas. I plan to start this challenge. I am a small content creator and have already learned a few things I was not doing right
brilliant video - question, is there are reason you dont put chapters in ?
Yesss... I've just started optimising my SEO and I hope to see a difference soon.
I appreciate the suggestions on how to draw people in. I just found your channel yesterday and it is very inspiring. Thank you!
I loved that you used other people's videos as examples. It's a great way to visually see what you're explaining. Any tips and tricks are welcomed as a new youtuber. But knowledge like this from a fellow youtuber is invaluable. Hoping that these ideas increase my views and returning audience. Thankyou.
Thanks Virginia.. I’m loving these videos.. so helpful.
These are excellent tips. I've already identified (several, oh dear) blind spots and areas I need to improve. Thank you!
I think you are crushing your challenge! I’m a small YTer and am learning 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Love this !
I’ve been making videos for 3 years and it’s taken me all this time to figure some of this out. Also , congratulations on keeping the value up with each video.
Keith
I’m thoroughly enjoying your UA-cam series and am so grateful to you for making them. I’m inspired. I’m a knitwear designer and I have a knitting channel where I mostly do video podcasts. Where I chat about my projects and designs. This type of video is very common in the knitting world but it’s not really teaching anything. I am currently doing a series of videos on different types of patterns for knitters to make for the upcoming fall season. And I’ll do other videos for pattern round-ups for different holidays/seasons. But my question is how would I best go about getting my podcast style videos to reach more viewers? I’ve been upping my game on thumbnails, scripting my intro, SEO, etc. and it’s definitely helping but do you have any suggestions for the podcast videos in particular? 😊
Thanks for this. I would love a recap of the questions at the end of the video because I may have missed one. Also, I think you forgot to link the video at the end; on my phone at least, you were just pointing up at blank space. I just discovered your content and I’m binging it right now! I promise though, for your sake, I will start my channel sooner rather than later 😝 I just have to figure out exactly what I want my niche to be, and these questions will help!
I really appreciate your videos. Your “to the point” manner of presenting keeps me watching! Your questions were excellent. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this guidance! I’ve been trying to grow my channel for a while now. I appreciate your content.
I watch Itchy Boots every episode from start to finish. It’s 1. An adventure that we are taking on for the ride. 2. Simple but effective editing and story telling and 3. A positive and enthusiastic attitude by Noraly, the creator. I think even a non motorcycle rider would feel entertained and inspired.
Hello,
We are starting a series for UA-cam and we want to make sure we get the message out to everyone.
Your videos series is great help for me , the person in charge to produce these videos.
Thank you,
I have over 6 pages of notes to share with my group to help them help me.
Even us Baby Boomers are getting into making videos,
We have a lot of wisdom to share to the next generations.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for sharing your experience with us
Thanks for these tips! This was perfect. Not too long, not too much detail!
so good! great video!!
When i stopped making videos to grab the algorithm and views to grab non subscribers is when i start seeing condistent growth. I focus on the community i have and whst they enjoy and i now get atleast as many views as i do subscribers, sometimes tens of thousands more while picking up about 100 nee subs per week. We have an awesome engaging commimity of people that tune in and interact every day. I came to the conclusion that their viewing consistency triggers the algo and more people like them subscribe and it continues to compound. There are larger channels in my niche but the ratio of views to subs isnt as good which tells me they are losing interest of the subscriber base and hitting plateaus in trade for trying to have that one viral video that hit more one and done viewers. Its a long game but its more "real" viewership that is more timeless. Great video, happy to see others grow on here using a more authentic approach.
My first time here and am impressed. I will definitely apply this great info on my small channel. Thanks for sharing
You said alot, thanks for the tips
People can do a lot with the information I'm providing like change their life! Haha for real. Thank you for this reminder! I'm putting it out there without a real-life person talking because I am busy working on another personal project about autism so I really do put in a lot of effort with the pictures and script and helpful info but I am sure it comes across as low-action videos. I hope I'll manage to get more people watching and commenting out of genuine interest at some point because mental health help really should be free for all. Keep building your channels to all reading, you are valuable!
This is an absolutely great video...Will implement these tips on my channel. Thank you, Virginia.
You truly helped me! Thank you! ❤
Excellnt ~ love your style. Yes, actionable steps. Thank you! Blessings, ~ Carol Amato
Great information. My channel seems to be in a rut right now and is getting me discouraged.
I will try some of your tips.
Subscribed!!!!
Thanks 😊
Thank you!! This is new and not the usual advice that I hear from other videos. I am motivated thank you!!
When I tell you - YOU are golden. I was preparing to release my first "real video", but I need to back it up and correct a few things. Also will take your advice and just post it. and Private old videos. I KNOW I can do this...I've been working on my quality. Here's to getting monetized🙏
Yay! Sounds like you have a solid plan! So exciting!
Great video! Thank you for the suggestions, helps a lot❤
This was great thank you! I've just changed my banner from "singer/songwriter & stroke survivor" to "singer/songwriter and busker! (+tips for new buskers)" as I feel the fact that I've suffered strokes isn't what people want to watch, they (hopefully) come to me to see a nice cover song and maybe some tips/motivation to help new, potential buskers and maybe an easy tutorial of some songs they might use in the streets, (I need to do some tutorials). I feel this is more interesting these days as so many more people are recording themselves singing and probably thinking of going singing outside!
I might briefly mention the stroke just for the "if I can do it so can you!" angle... right? Thanks again, I guess you won't read this but anybody else is welcome to answer too!
Thank you! Your channel has helped me so much in the last few days. ❤
Thank you sooo much...very informative...the biggest mistake that I make is that I dont have the energy and time to put out more content lolol..but when I do its fun..thank you again for your expertise
Great, great video and well presented! A lot of work! Thank you! Really helped me!❤
Hello Virginia! Thanks for all you're doing, your hard work is paying off and it's appreciated. I've learned a lot watching your videos over the past few weeks since subscribing. Thank you and Roll Tide!
That's so good to hear!! Thank you! RTR!!
I just found your channel and this is so helpful! I have watched like 10 of your videos today! Thank you!!🙏🏾
Welcome! Great to hear they’ve been useful to you 😊❤️
Virginia, thank you so much, this video is super helpful! I've been watching a few videos of you, and also want to recognize your courage to challenge yourself, the last video I watched you were being so naturally vulnerable, it really touched me!
Anyways hehe, I'd like to have your perspective on a bilingual channel, I speak both English and Portuguese, so I'd rather have one channel and speak about all kinds of lessons I learn and my experience of life in the language that makes more sense to me at the time of the video or depending on the topic. Does it make sense or do you see it as being confusing?
I'm also an English Coach and recently started a business around Human Design / Self-development, so both languages make sense to me because deep down it is how I am.
Thank you so much, I hope getting your reply!
Great video! Definitely not too detailed. Just enough info and examples to make your points without overkill.
Great breakdown! Keep crushing it and thank you for the content!
Each bullet point worth sitting back and chewing on em. Thank you very much ❤❤
Love your style, so glad I found your channel!
Thanks for sharing this ! ❤
Excellent tips and i am going to implement and improve on my channel. This is so helpful.
True! The video on my channel that is doing well. I noticed i put more emphasis on the thumbnail and title wow! wow I was just thinking that about her thumbnail.
To answer your question this was a really good video. Thank you
Thank you 😊 I got some really great ideas from this video.
This is super interesting. Thanks for the tips. 🍻
Your video tips really helped clarify things for me! I would love to grow MY CHANNEL, too, like this.
I started my Art Channel 2 weeks ago and now with 40 subs. Working very hard to grow. I wish the same for all small creators ❤
You just make things sound so easy. You have given me so many tips to get my own channel right.... Thank you so much 😉 . Watching from Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰
Welcome!!! Love that you're tuning in from Denmark! Good to know this is helpful thank you!
8:00 - this is excellent content. 💯
I love the tops you where in videos, it would be great if you posted a link to where to buy (when possible)
Omggggg this is so helpful!! Thank you Virginia!❤❤❤
I LOVE these videos, Virginia. In the middle of this one, I actually stopped it, and did the test you described re looking up other videos that deal with the same niches I am in: It was quite revealing. I'm definitely a SMALL UA-camr, and after doing this test, it became painfully obvious WHY that is: I have three (or more) distinctive niches, and it even says so in my channel artwork, which I was so proud to have recently uploaded! My niches are natural health, success, and freedom. In truth, my main interests go beyond that, into culture (a huge one for me) and politics, which I've always been interested in. Clearly, although it may be good in real life to have broad interests, in UA-cam it is killing me! It seems I somehow need to CHOOSE one main niche and go with that. I'm signing up for your newsletter, and even your free training, cuz I definitely need to drill down here! Thanks again for these videos, they are getting me to THINK!
Hi there! So glad you're here! Think of your niche as a theme that combines your main interest with the person you're helping. you need to establish that before you add videos with unrelated topics bc the algorithm won't know who to send your videos too. And you can always inject your values and opinions into your theme related videos. Like mine. I don't have videos all about my faith but I can mention it when appropriate in a video.
@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Thank you for taking the time to respond. Makes sense.
Glad I found this video. I am a new channel and I struggle with being focused. I believe this will help me a lot.
Your video is full of great advice, thank you 👍. Lots of 'food for thought', that I now have to go and have a good think about what I ought to be doing to my own videos in order to retain my audience. I've now got a new camera, as first few videos look rather shaky. Due to vocal chord problems, I'm unable to put commentary on my videos, and personally I don't like watching videos with AI generated voiceovers (so assume lots of other people don't either), so I haven't used that method. I therefore add music, but does having no commentary automatically put me at a disadvantage for retaining viewers?
Just found your channel now am locked in ❤
Am a UA-camr myself and wanna keep growing
I'm your new subscriber. Thank you for the advice!! ❤❤
Great video! Thanks for keeping up the chalenge! Love from Brazil