Preach it! I went through this over 15 years. My best videos are ignored and my channel went dead. I have rebranded my channel 3-4 times and nothing would take off. I finally cracked the code and my new direction is finally getting traction after years of no hits. Any time you do anything that is just a little different, hit the button to NOT show it to your subscribers. What happens if your subs jump into watch and the new topic doesn't interest them and they jump right out. It tanks your algorithm. If you put it out without telling subs only people click it that actually are interested. So they stay on and watch. The first 3 days you won't get barley any hits, and it is scary. But around day 2-3 youtube shoots it out if you have good watch time but really low views. Try it, it has been really working ressurect my channel. I am tempted to update and republish my really good old videos and see if it blows new life into it. I love your channel, good luck.
KATHERINE, I hear ya! The "outside world" sometimes has that same reaction to anything creative, or different. It all needs to be "on brand"! When someone has a creative idea, it is rejected or stolen and the creatives are forced into redundancy!
I agree-do what you love! I started my channel for fun and to share my love of thrifting and vintage with others who enjoy the things I do. And I’ve met a bunch of great people!❤
Girl! YES!!!!! I'm sick to death of shop with me videos. Im become so bored with them. Im now filming what makes me happy, and that is day in my boring life vlogs. I feel like im spending time with friends. ❤ YOU deserve WAY MORE subs, you are BRILLIANT!
Thank you so much for making this video. I am struggling with this same issue. I even go back and forth on taking a break from my channel because the whole point was to build a community and have fun sharing ideas and now it’s simply not fun or creative at all. Everyone’s UA-cam journey is unique, I’ve been posting for 3 years and doing all the same things as many other decorating channels and I still only have 2800 subs, while others are nearing 10,000. It takes so much time to create, edit and upload and I pour my heart into each one…it’s frustrating and easy to self doubt and get caught up in negativity. I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand why the algorithm picks and chooses the videos they push but you make so much sense and the most important take away from this video for me is that I need to do what brings my soul joy and stop trying to figure it out. ❤
Oh my goodness Katherine. You have hit my heart directly. I have been working at this for like 8 years and barely hit 25,000 subscribers and a little over a million views. It is such a struggle and if you're unique and creative, you don't get noticed. If you do the same thing everybody else does then you're just in the gamut of thousands of other videos doing farmhouse. Let's say that was a big thing a couple of years ago but it is so frustrating. You really can't use UA-cam as a channel for your creativity or uniqueness. I was surprised that your channel didn't have more than 10,000 subscribers yet since you are so engaging and charming to watch. I would say the same to any Creator that's on UA-cam. You have to do what's best for you. If it's for your creative outlet then keep going and keep being yourself. Thank you so much for your inspiration and kindness. Both you and your channel subscribers are such a sweet community😊
Happy New Year Katherine! I think a lot about AI and algorithms . I like the human and artistic content. But we viewers will have to put more effort into making sure that the content we consume isn’t just spoon fed to us because what they want to feed us is going to get worse and worse. I wish you amazing finds and much joy for the upcoming year!
That algorithm beast, ugh. I did start a separate channel for my crafting, and I must say it has done better in the 11 months than my channel of 4 years. All I can say is keep being creative and do what pleases you. We are here because we love you and your content. Happy New year!
@@KatherineYoung Give yourself a break Katherine, you have a full-time job also! I have found many other UA-cam channels through you that I find very interesting. (I also enjoy your channel, in part, because for me you are local, and I've found out about events nearby that I didn't have knowledge of.)
This is awesome! As a new UA-camr (basically started as a creative outlet to my reselling) this is exactly what I suspected all along. So I basically went into it with no expectations of "success" but only to do whatever I enjoyed until it's no longer enjoyable! It is refreshing to hear you verbalize what I was thinking! You're great and I'm glad I found your channel! Just subscribed! Keep being you!
I think this was a great video. My main focus on my channel has been antique store/thrift hauls and live sales, that's where most of my views come in. As someone who likes to shop, I thought I'd throw in some other videos of places I like to go to find deals, you know, just to do something a little different. The haul videos I do from places like Marshalls, Bealls, etc, just don't do all that well. I, at one point, thought about doing a separate channel for other things, but I've come to the conclusion that if people like my content, they will watch. I'm not looking to be the next big youtube trend setter. I'm just being me, and sharing who I am with the world. I love the old stuff, but there's more to me than just that. That's why I keep everything on one channel, I am me, Vintage Vinny, youngster who loves the old, loves a bargain anywhere he goes, and has a wealth of knowledge of Coca Cola trays. That's me.
Now that I think about, some of the creators I subscribe to have done the same video seemingly a hundred times. Makes a lot of sense why they do that after seeing this!
I love THIS! 🥰 You know I feel the same way, & even though I can't compare with the variety of content you create, following our own drum is something I think we both have in common😘
I agree. I loved your video about panting temporary spiderwebs on uranium glass and I’ve been on the hunt for some plates or better yet a teacup and saucer to try this out on. I another channel, Laura Jane Atelier, who usually does videos on vintage beauty, Hollywood and fashion did a recent video about why everything in entertainment feels like a rerun, sequel or similar, she equated to the death of creativity. In large part many of different venues, channels, even production companies are owned by a few major holding companies who want a sure thing so they give you variations of the same thing rather than looking for the next hot group, creative concepts in movies, etc.
Thank you for sharing. As a youtube consumer, not creator, I really had no idea of how the algorithm works. As a human, if I like the visuals of the thumbnail, I will click! Ironically, your Halloween table setting video with the uranium glass was one of the first ones I chose to watch after I found your channel.
First time commenting, just want to say I went back to watch your uranium glass painting video and loved it! I've spent a few evenings while you're live just enjoying the show and doing my art. I'm currently turning an old wooden dollhouse I made into a stained glass creepy style church so when the sun shines through or the fairy lights are on inside its so magical 😊. I wonder sometimes if creatives are becoming a rare breed, whether due to time, money, everything new at people's fingertips, I'm not sure. I've also closed down my antique and vintage shops because once I stopped catering to certain aesthetics and didn't have the time to style the item just right in the photos it seems sometimes people can't see the beauty in the item. I enjoy what you do and can't wait to see what you have for the new year ❤.
It's funny, everyone says to make your channel niche. I think, perhaps, the "show about nothing" concept of Seinfeld, may be the best channel format. That way, you could do literally anything.
As a recent subscriber, I found your Halloween uranium glass table setting INCREDIBLE; I have pledged my life to assembling my own lol! You seem like a very sincere person and I wish you all the best in any endeavor this new year :)
Katharine --- UA-cam interestingly enough served up your content to me. As a creative, your message totally resonates with me. I also love that you've decided to continue publishing all of your whims on this one channel. Seeing your beautiful back drop inspires me to continue creating what's on my heart. I really enjoyed your fresh perspective. I'm 59. I have a 9-5 as a garden buyer. I'm a country line dance teacher. You're the first person I've heard that has so elegantly explained the frustrations and how the algorithm works and the impact on your psyche. Have you read Austin Kleon's "Show Your Work"? I was trying to find a playlist of other videos you have about being a creative content creator. I hope you keep doing your creative niche but hope you also throw up the occasional "talking head", minimal edit video taking us behind-the-scenes encouraging fellow creatives to keep going. You're speaking to more than just vintage enthusiasts. You're speaking to a broader audience of us everyday folk who want to live life more beautifully and part of that is documenting and celebrating our everyday. Regardless of worrying about whether it's viral content or not. Keep sharing. I so needed this. New sub here. Look forward to hearing more.
I have actually met Austin Kleon! Yes, his work is wonderful. I started out as a creative advice channel but I moved over to reselling to supplement lost income during the shut down.
@KatherineYoung --- Me too!!!!!!!!!! I went to one of his talks when he was touring his book. I can't remember which one and it's autographed!!!! I just watched your reselling video. Fun. What made you feel led to do this specific video?
@@FollowYourBlissLife probably my lack of growth compared to success I feel. I have accomplished my goals with my channel even if from the outside it appears like I have nothing to show for it. I do sell out sales, and I have fun, that is what I want.
Kudos Katherine, this is a well thought out video with some great insight. We just started our channel a few days ago as one of our New Year’s resolutions. New sub here, can’t wait to watch more of our videos. Cheers to more growth on UA-cam in 2025! 🎃
@@MimisTreasureCottage ugh I know right…it’s supposed to be “replicating success on videos” which you would think would work on a successful video…but the programming is too smart lol 😜
Love this video amazing take. This has been one of my worries. Everything seems to be about what gets views and makes money that you get discouraged to even start ❤
I agree with everything you said Katherine. 💯 👏 😊 The algorithm can be so annoying lol! 😂 seriously, I’d love the algorithm to be on my side especially for videos that take me a while to edit hahaha 🙃 Cheers to being creative and manifesting lots of view on our creative content 😄🥂🎉💖✨
Listen, I do intuitive painting videos for 20 mins a day. The ALGORITHM hates me.😳🤣😂🤣 That's okay. I realized today earlier that isn't important to me. I'm only here to be accountable to myself for a daily practice and maybe along the way, it inspires another to have one too. In however that shows up for them. We have to step away from what I call the "NOISE" and tune back into our own hearts. I believe that art, creating whatever and however that expresses for you, is going to be the elixir that begins to heal all those past hurts and wounds. Slowly healing the whole of us with each piece or investment in us that we do. For when we create we invest in us, that always has the best returns in my book. All those things need to be released back into the VOID. Getting them out in the form of "ART" in whatever medium is far better than keeping all that bottled up inside. Sometimes the medium becomes just visual with no words, allowing the narrative to become whatever it needs to be for the viewer. From my perspective, KEEP doing YOU!! I have always appreciated your content, the breadth of what you deliver and find you to be one HELL of a Creative Soul, we need more of that, at least expressing itself openly for others to see and be inspired by, in however that inspiration shows up for them. There are so many roads of Possibility.🧡✨🧡 Thank you for what you do and all you add.
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Preach it! I went through this over 15 years. My best videos are ignored and my channel went dead. I have rebranded my channel 3-4 times and nothing would take off. I finally cracked the code and my new direction is finally getting traction after years of no hits. Any time you do anything that is just a little different, hit the button to NOT show it to your subscribers. What happens if your subs jump into watch and the new topic doesn't interest them and they jump right out. It tanks your algorithm. If you put it out without telling subs only people click it that actually are interested.
So they stay on and watch. The first 3 days you won't get barley any hits, and it is scary. But around day 2-3 youtube shoots it out if you have good watch time but really low views.
Try it, it has been really working ressurect my channel. I am tempted to update and republish my really good old videos and see if it blows new life into it.
I love your channel, good luck.
Thanks so much! Glad you kept going!
I get frustrated sometimes when the same thing gets fed to me over and over. I want new and interesting.
Same. Same.
KATHERINE, I hear ya! The "outside world" sometimes has that same reaction to anything creative, or different. It all needs to be "on brand"! When someone has a creative idea, it is rejected or stolen and the creatives are forced into redundancy!
It is hard to innovate when the world demands sameness. 🫶
I agree-do what you love! I started my channel for fun and to share my love of thrifting and vintage with others who enjoy the things I do. And I’ve met a bunch of great people!❤
Honestly the people are BY FAR the best part!!! 🫶🫶🫶😘
Make a playlist "UA-cam won't show you but I love!".
I adore that idea!!! 😆😂🫶
Girl! YES!!!!! I'm sick to death of shop with me videos. Im become so bored with them. Im now filming what makes me happy, and that is day in my boring life vlogs. I feel like im spending time with friends. ❤ YOU deserve WAY MORE subs, you are BRILLIANT!
Lady you are such an inspiration! Always following your heart! 🫶😘
Thank you so much for making this video. I am struggling with this same issue. I even go back and forth on taking a break from my channel because the whole point was to build a community and have fun sharing ideas and now it’s simply not fun or creative at all. Everyone’s UA-cam journey is unique, I’ve been posting for 3 years and doing all the same things as many other decorating channels and I still only have 2800 subs, while others are nearing 10,000. It takes so much time to create, edit and upload and I pour my heart into each one…it’s frustrating and easy to self doubt and get caught up in negativity. I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand why the algorithm picks and chooses the videos they push but you make so much sense and the most important take away from this video for me is that I need to do what brings my soul joy and stop trying to figure it out. ❤
I am so happy this resonated with you! I feel ya. Things take way longer than it appears. ALWAYS. 🫶
Oh my goodness Katherine. You have hit my heart directly. I have been working at this for like 8 years and barely hit 25,000 subscribers and a little over a million views. It is such a struggle and if you're unique and creative, you don't get noticed. If you do the same thing everybody else does then you're just in the gamut of thousands of other videos doing farmhouse. Let's say that was a big thing a couple of years ago but it is so frustrating. You really can't use UA-cam as a channel for your creativity or uniqueness. I was surprised that your channel didn't have more than 10,000 subscribers yet since you are so engaging and charming to watch. I would say the same to any Creator that's on UA-cam. You have to do what's best for you. If it's for your creative outlet then keep going and keep being yourself. Thank you so much for your inspiration and kindness. Both you and your channel subscribers are such a sweet community😊
Thanks Annie I appreciate your creativity so much! 🫶🫶🫶
Great comment. I’m sorry you both and others are not appreciated more.❤
Happy New Year Katherine! I think a lot about AI and algorithms . I like the human and artistic content. But we viewers will have to put more effort into making sure that the content we consume isn’t just spoon fed to us because what they want to feed us is going to get worse and worse. I wish you amazing finds and much joy for the upcoming year!
I totally agree! I hope it gets better in the long run but right now we have to be savvy viewers.
Lol your UA-cam impression @8:24 so damn accurate. I agree about creativity and do what makes you happy ❤
It is hard to put in way more work on something new you care so much about and just be told you should stick to the same old same old. 🫶😣
That algorithm beast, ugh. I did start a separate channel for my crafting, and I must say it has done better in the 11 months than my channel of 4 years. All I can say is keep being creative and do what pleases you. We are here because we love you and your content. Happy New year!
I can barely manage one channel! I am excited for you!
@@KatherineYoung Give yourself a break Katherine, you have a full-time job also! I have found many other UA-cam channels through you that I find very interesting. (I also enjoy your channel, in part, because for me you are local, and I've found out about events nearby that I didn't have knowledge of.)
You go girl!!! You are so spot on. I love your videos and the Halloween tablescape one you talked about. Fabulous!
Thank you so much! More creativity to come!
This is awesome! As a new UA-camr (basically started as a creative outlet to my reselling) this is exactly what I suspected all along. So I basically went into it with no expectations of "success" but only to do whatever I enjoyed until it's no longer enjoyable! It is refreshing to hear you verbalize what I was thinking! You're great and I'm glad I found your channel! Just subscribed! Keep being you!
Glad it was helpful! I am excited to see what you do!
I think this was a great video. My main focus on my channel has been antique store/thrift hauls and live sales, that's where most of my views come in. As someone who likes to shop, I thought I'd throw in some other videos of places I like to go to find deals, you know, just to do something a little different. The haul videos I do from places like Marshalls, Bealls, etc, just don't do all that well. I, at one point, thought about doing a separate channel for other things, but I've come to the conclusion that if people like my content, they will watch. I'm not looking to be the next big youtube trend setter. I'm just being me, and sharing who I am with the world. I love the old stuff, but there's more to me than just that. That's why I keep everything on one channel, I am me, Vintage Vinny, youngster who loves the old, loves a bargain anywhere he goes, and has a wealth of knowledge of Coca Cola trays. That's me.
I am putting up a Coca Cola poster right now funny enough! We all evolve and you have been doing this a long time! Change is natural!
Yes, BE YOUR UNIQUE SELF! I love that. You are an amazing person katherine. I love love your content.
Thank you! 🫶
Now that I think about, some of the creators I subscribe to have done the same video seemingly a hundred times. Makes a lot of sense why they do that after seeing this!
@@sajero2 you will see it everywhere now! 😂🤣🫣
I love THIS!
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You know I feel the same way, & even though I can't compare with the variety of content you create, following our own drum is something I think we both have in common😘
You dance to your own drum!!! 🤣🫶🫶🫶
Very important message, Katherine. You are so precise at articulating what needs to be said. Thank you for your boldness & bravery.
You are just too kind! Thank you. 🫶
I agree. I loved your video about panting temporary spiderwebs on uranium glass and I’ve been on the hunt for some plates or better yet a teacup and saucer to try this out on. I another channel, Laura Jane Atelier, who usually does videos on vintage beauty, Hollywood and fashion did a recent video about why everything in entertainment feels like a rerun, sequel or similar, she equated to the death of creativity. In large part many of different venues, channels, even production companies are owned by a few major holding companies who want a sure thing so they give you variations of the same thing rather than looking for the next hot group, creative concepts in movies, etc.
Easier profits. It is frustrating for sure. Thanks so much! 🫶
Thank you for sharing. As a youtube consumer, not creator, I really had no idea of how the algorithm works. As a human, if I like the visuals of the thumbnail, I will click! Ironically, your Halloween table setting video with the uranium glass was one of the first ones I chose to watch after I found your channel.
@@tammydillard5042 yup! It gives you what you have watched before! So glad it showed you the uranium glass video!!!
What an awesome video! Amen, Amen, Amen sister!!! Love ya!
Thank you so much! 🫶 We got this!
First time commenting, just want to say I went back to watch your uranium glass painting video and loved it! I've spent a few evenings while you're live just enjoying the show and doing my art. I'm currently turning an old wooden dollhouse I made into a stained glass creepy style church so when the sun shines through or the fairy lights are on inside its so magical 😊.
I wonder sometimes if creatives are becoming a rare breed, whether due to time, money, everything new at people's fingertips, I'm not sure. I've also closed down my antique and vintage shops because once I stopped catering to certain aesthetics and didn't have the time to style the item just right in the photos it seems sometimes people can't see the beauty in the item. I enjoy what you do and can't wait to see what you have for the new year ❤.
That house sounds awesome! I am not super good at curating my antique booth. I want to get better at that this year.
@@Am.Inaqua that sounds amazing!
It's funny, everyone says to make your channel niche. I think, perhaps, the "show about nothing" concept of Seinfeld, may be the best channel format. That way, you could do literally anything.
Oh I am so here for that! Is the idea trademarked!?!? 😂🤣😂
Thank you so much for posting this! I really enjoyed watching it and felt it really inspiring as a creative myself!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🫶
This was really interesting to me. I’m really glad you explained this. I enjoy your content. Keep it real and keep it creative!❤
I am glad you enjoyed it and found it interesting!
Love your channel. You go girl. Do what you love and don't worry about others or the algorithm. Love the positivity you have and your sweet laugh.
Thank you so much!!
Just keep being you, Katherine. You're amazing!!
I appreciate you! 🫶
😊❤
If you don’t focus on the algorithm and really just create what makes you happy the algorithm does seem to reward. That’s my experience anyways.
Not my experience. My absolute favorite videos I have made are the least viewed. Then ones that didn’t take that much time at all took off.
Love your channel and your content! So happy to see someone spilling this tea! Keep doing what fills your heart with joy and we will be here. ❤
Thank you so much!! 🫶
🎉YAY!!! YOU GO GIRL I LOVE YA!!!! 🎉
Thanks so much! 🫶
You’re so welcome Katherine!!! 👍🏼❤️
As a recent subscriber, I found your Halloween uranium glass table setting INCREDIBLE; I have pledged my life to assembling my own lol! You seem like a very sincere person and I wish you all the best in any endeavor this new year :)
Wow, thank you! I appreciate you and am excited for you to put that together!
Awesome video...I kept singing Defying Gravity in my head while listening. It's time to play your own game.
Love that!!!
Katharine --- UA-cam interestingly enough served up your content to me. As a creative, your message totally resonates with me. I also love that you've decided to continue publishing all of your whims on this one channel. Seeing your beautiful back drop inspires me to continue creating what's on my heart. I really enjoyed your fresh perspective. I'm 59. I have a 9-5 as a garden buyer. I'm a country line dance teacher. You're the first person I've heard that has so elegantly explained the frustrations and how the algorithm works and the impact on your psyche. Have you read Austin Kleon's "Show Your Work"? I was trying to find a playlist of other videos you have about being a creative content creator. I hope you keep doing your creative niche but hope you also throw up the occasional "talking head", minimal edit video taking us behind-the-scenes encouraging fellow creatives to keep going. You're speaking to more than just vintage enthusiasts. You're speaking to a broader audience of us everyday folk who want to live life more beautifully and part of that is documenting and celebrating our everyday. Regardless of worrying about whether it's viral content or not. Keep sharing. I so needed this. New sub here. Look forward to hearing more.
I have actually met Austin Kleon! Yes, his work is wonderful. I started out as a creative advice channel but I moved over to reselling to supplement lost income during the shut down.
@KatherineYoung --- Me too!!!!!!!!!! I went to one of his talks when he was touring his book. I can't remember which one and it's autographed!!!! I just watched your reselling video. Fun. What made you feel led to do this specific video?
@@FollowYourBlissLife probably my lack of growth compared to success I feel. I have accomplished my goals with my channel even if from the outside it appears like I have nothing to show for it. I do sell out sales, and I have fun, that is what I want.
Love ya, Katherine.
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I’m here for the boost 😂
Fair. Fair. I posted our photo on the community tab!
Kudos Katherine, this is a well thought out video with some great insight. We just started our channel a few days ago as one of our New Year’s resolutions. New sub here, can’t wait to watch more of our videos. Cheers to more growth on UA-cam in 2025! 🎃
Oh how exciting! I can’t wait to see what you do!
@ first video is going up tonight! We’re just starting off but hope to get better with time for sure!
I've tried to duplicate my "viral" videos, too, only to have them tank.
@@MimisTreasureCottage ugh I know right…it’s supposed to be “replicating success on videos” which you would think would work on a successful video…but the programming is too smart lol 😜
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Hi Katherine Happy New Year. Thanks for the info. I like watching all your videos. 😻☮️
Happy new year! Thank you! More to come. 🫶
Love this video amazing take. This has been one of my worries. Everything seems to be about what gets views and makes money that you get discouraged to even start ❤
You have to decide what success looks like to you! 🫶
I loved this. I'm excited for you!
Yay! Thank you!
I look forward to all your videos... 😘
You're the best! 🫶
I agree with everything you said Katherine. 💯 👏 😊 The algorithm can be so annoying lol! 😂 seriously, I’d love the algorithm to be on my side especially for videos that take me a while to edit hahaha 🙃 Cheers to being creative and manifesting lots of view on our creative content 😄🥂🎉💖✨
Totally! This took me a lot of time!!! Algorithm be kind!!! 😂🤣😘
Thanks for the inspiration, Katherine!
You are so welcome!
Katherine, I am constantly telling my husband that "my" algorithm has no rhythm 😂 😢 ❤
@@pummillsvintiquities we are just more human than algorithm. 😘🫶
@@KatherineYoung I like it that way ♥️
Great video
Thanks so much!
Thank you
Welcome!
Very informative that's for sure. 😎
Glad you think so!
Listen, I do intuitive painting videos for 20 mins a day. The ALGORITHM hates me.😳🤣😂🤣 That's okay. I realized today earlier that isn't important to me. I'm only here to be accountable to myself for a daily practice and maybe along the way, it inspires another to have one too. In however that shows up for them.
We have to step away from what I call the "NOISE" and tune back into our own hearts. I believe that art, creating whatever and however that expresses for you, is going to be the elixir that begins to heal all those past hurts and wounds. Slowly healing the whole of us with each piece or investment in us that we do. For when we create we invest in us, that always has the best returns in my book.
All those things need to be released back into the VOID. Getting them out in the form of "ART" in whatever medium is far better than keeping all that bottled up inside. Sometimes the medium becomes just visual with no words, allowing the narrative to become whatever it needs to be for the viewer.
From my perspective, KEEP doing YOU!! I have always appreciated your content, the breadth of what you deliver and find you to be one HELL of a Creative Soul, we need more of that, at least expressing itself openly for others to see and be inspired by, in however that inspiration shows up for them. There are so many roads of Possibility.🧡✨🧡 Thank you for what you do and all you add.
Thank you so much! I am SO HAPPY you found a creative outlet that works for you! 🫶
@@KatherineYoung What a delight you are. Thanks for sharing the video. I trust this year Fills Your Cup!!🧡✨🧡