YouTube is HARD
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2024
- In this video, I reflect on my UA-cam journey over the past 4-6 months. I started this channel to document our upcoming move to Panama, though only about 10 of my 22 videos are Panama-related so far, as the move is still 29 weeks away.
Although growth has been slow with views and subscribers, my focus is on learning and becoming more comfortable in front of the camera. I know that consistency and practice are key, and creating content takes both technical and mental effort.
My goal is to improve before the move, so I’m ready to confidently capture and share the journey when the time comes.
Gear List:
Fujifilm x-s20
Sigma 10-18mm 2.8 contemporary
Rode video mic 2
Ulanzi VL81 Led Light
Well.. With this video I got the 60 views instead of 8! 😂
Thanks for watching! ✌️
It was recommended to my home page at the very top, so it's being pushed in the algorithm to some people like me! If it helps, the reason I clicked this video was the title, its a good video title
And now you’re at 144 💪
Yes indeed! It keeps rising.
600 and counting 😮
@@SlantedT. doing good. Keep it up
Don't worry about your views, subs, etc. Just relax and enjoy the learning process and get excited about the new skills you are developing. Many of us are in the same boat. Don't give up.
Exactly what I'm planning to do!
Thanks for the support, I appreciate it! 🙏
UA-cam is hard, but its definitely not all about the views! Martin had great advice for you in the comments below but otherwise I'll say keep doing this.
There is so much more that YT can bring into your life, keep up the work - learn from each video, look at popular trends within your intended audience's world and see if you have 2 cents to add around that :)
Good luck mate! definitely more than 60 or 8 views on this one :)
Thank you for the support!
Yeah, indeed, this one got a lot more than 60 views surprisingly 😅
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it! 🙏
we feel you bud, youtube is hard for us small channels. keep it up!
Thank you, for the support!
Yeah I had no idea how tough this is mentally before starting 😅
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Subscribed to you also :)
@@EmmasNatureEscapes thank you so much ❤️
Related to what a lot of you shared just from a general career perspective - subscribed!
Thank you, great to have you onboard!
I appreciate it! 🙏
New subscriber here! I think you are doing great and will only get better. I’ve been at this 3 years and I still have a lot to learn myself. Keep it up, and I am looking forward to your Panama vlogs!
Thank you for joining me on this journey!
I appreciate it 🙏
I'm right there with you. I think you look and sound great on camera. Keep it up!
Thank you for the kind words, watching, and commenting!
I appreciate it! 🙏
Good luck to you also :) +1 sub
Hey dude I know this very well. Just keep documentaing, filming, and creating the content. I have felt this way many times. Its a personal journey and you will have a community that follows along. Sometimes it takes longer than we want but at the end you keep creating it will work out. I just subbed to you my friend and looking forward to watching your big move and the process!
Thank you for jumping along for the ride, I appreciate it! 🙏
This indeed feels like a long journey with its ups and downs. I already feel like it has had a huge effect on me personally and I'm excited to see where this takes me in the future.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. ✌️
@@SlantedT. of course!! We build together!
Keep going, grow and learn. You've got this!
Thank you, @RobWilliamsGenX!
That's the plan, slow and steady.
I appreciate you stopping by! 🙏
Small new creator here! You are succeeding, I watched this video all the way through and from what I see you ARE confident on camera and are providing value to me. Keep grinding, we got this ❤
Thank you for the encouraging words, I appreciate it! 🙏
I am also still new and learning from everyone else and from you. Keep up the good work!! Well done! You are doing great!! I am also still finding it weird dealing with the sound of my own voice on the vlogs.
Thanks for the support! 🙏
It took me quite while to get comfortable with my voice and develope it to a point that didn't bother me.
Also as a non-native english speaker I've also struggled with the just the language.
I can relate. I’m comfortable on camera, but seeing other people getting 1K subscribers on their first video (same topic) while I get 6. Currently I have 2 subscribers and 3 watch hours 42 views. This is from the last 2 weeks. I feel invalidated when no one watches, and I can’t figure out “what I’m doing wrong”. I really like your presence on-camera. Love your process! You’ll do great! Enjoy Panama!❤
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment! 🙏
Fingers crossed that you get your break and validation you deserve soon enough! 🤞
@@SlantedT. Thank you for that! You give me hope! Looks like you are on your way!
Indeed! This definitely gave me some boost. 52 new subs and over a thousand views.
I never thought it would happen...
I wasn't even going to make this video but something pushed me to make something.
I didn't even have a clue what the video was going to be before I hit record. 😅
We all are trying to make it :)
Good luck with your channel.
Subscribed!
Thanks for the support!
I appreciate it! 🙏
You are a great confidant speaker ! I still am trying to get comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera ! Keep going you will get there !!!
Thank you, @CorinneChristenson! 🙏
You'll get there, just give it time and don't be too hard on yourself, all good things take their time 🙃
Thankyou !
Yo said yourself right in the beginning - six months ago you weren't comfortable talking to a camera. Results are there, you are just looking at different measures. Keep it up!
Yes indeed, the first journal practice videos from March are rough to watch!
Little by little.
Thanks for the support, I appreciate it! 🙏
I been doing this seriously for a few years and I’m not even at 500 subscribers. There are other things to come away with this even if your channel doesn’t grow. Having skills of speaking in front of a camera is also beneficial. I’m using this as a way to step up my videography skills for paid gigs like weddings and corporate videos.
Keep going! your videos are very informative already.
I've also noticed some of the benefits already. My communication skills have improved quite a bit since starting.
Being able to talk to the camera translates directly to giving presentations and being better speaker.
Good luck with your channel and leveling up the video biz @rockingromanphoto!
Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it! 🙏
One new subscriber for you :)
Good luck!
Thank you, I really appreciate it! 🙂
Seems it's lately a bit easier for small channels to grow. I see a lot of small channels in my main YT page. And I see I get much more recognition on my own small channel.
I've noticed the same. A lot more smaller channel in my recommended videos.
That’s how I found you 😊
More small channels in the impression....That is great news for me because I try to watch mostly small channels. Big channels I limit to maybe ten...if that. ( more than that and I'm wasting time....whereas time with small channels is a treat )
@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals I lately discovered plenty of small channels which are very refreshing and fun to watch thanks to that change.
It's good that we are getting the impressions so we can find each others!
Hey this content popped up on my feed. I can see see that you’re months ahead of me, I’m at the beginning stage at this point. I can also feel that you’re not yet at the “standard” storytelling content like the “regulars” or “pros”…. So I have a long way to go. I would LOVE to be on your level right now
Thanks for your kind words!
I think I know what you mean... I don't have too much time to put into the channel weekly so I don't have the time to craft detailed stories etc. I'm not sure if that's even something I want to do.
For now, I'm just experimenting and learning to be able to make better videos when we move to Panama next year from Finland.
I have a full time job, small side business, another YT channel (tech podcast) and a technical blog to run all at once 😅
Good luck with your channel, just keep at it and you'll reach my level in no time.
Let me know if you have any question on making videos to help you get there faster. 🙂
Thanks for leaving a comment, I appreciate it! 🙏
@@SlantedT. Ah! Wow, you’re juggling a lot! I think you are referring to a scripted story but it looks like the words are flowing from you naturally in a way that’s easy to digest. This is what I meant 😌 Thank you for the encouragement. Can’t wait to get to your level and more. For now I am focused on increasing my income with my freelance gig then I’ll jump over to personal vlogging
Yeah my content is mostly improvised, I might have some ideas that I've been thinking but there's no scripts so far.
It's a great way to challenge yourself and push you to the next level with your speaking skills.
It isn't hard work, hard work is digging a hole with a shovel, or climbing a 100' tower; UA-cam is just difficult.
You seem to have the knack, this was a good video and time together with your ideas will carry you forward! tHanks for the video
Thank you for saying that, it means a lot!
Thank you also for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it! 🙏
Don't get discouraged bro, it IS tough. Take that camera outside, move around a bit. Instead us telling us facts or opinions.... tell us a story.
I'm headed to Belgium tomorrow, let's see if I manage to capture a story while there 🤞
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! 🙏
Just ditch the music.
I'm still using music as a crutch to some extent. I need to explore how I feel about having more "just me" in future videos.
Thanks for the comment! 🙏
@@SlantedT. no don’t ditch music in general brother. Maybe the sappy music playing while your doing the “poor me” thing in the video might’ve been a bad idea, but music should never be a crutch. With good storytelling and editing, the audience should never notice the music.
Yes indeed!
I just need more reps and refine my way of using music.
Keep on going brother! You will get there 😊
Thanks for the support! 🙏
To all of my 56 subscribers. THANKS a Lot!! I appreciate you and I'm gonna keep improving for y'all and me 🥰🙌
Today feels tough, but I’m leaving this comment as a future reminder that I stayed strong.
@thetraveltitan
Well said. To all of my 64 subscribers....i will say the same thing!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Lets build each other.
Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot and I appreciate it! 🙏
Keep going! Starting here too !
U will get there keep pushing..., 🇰🇪
Thank you! I just need to keep at it.
Dude, you've got this! Just give it a little time, and a few tweaks to the titles and you'll be rolling :) Your delivery and everything is fine, you might want to tighten the editing (cutting out parts) just a little bit, but otherwise fine - the thing that *might* give a boost is focusing just a tiny bit more on what value the potential viewer might get from your videos.
I started my channel around 6 months ago, not really with a clear goal (still don't have one) other than sharing the things I do to be able to make videos as cheaply as possible for my roller skate shop - and since I do a lot of DIY I started building things I need to make vids, like a keylight and stuff, and the tools I use to film and edit that I can't build (like a mic) -and documented that on my channel here for others to find and use to get their channel started. Right now I'm approaching 500 subs and 1500 watch time hours, so it's not exploding, but steady growth.
If I where to give one piece of advice it would be to focus just a bit more on how your experiences might benefit others - like your video right here about how hard youtube is: If you where to tweak the title a tiny bit, and focus on how youtube is hard, *and* what you have done to do it, despite it being hard, *then* you all of a sudden communcate value to those who see the thumb and title, and they immediately can see the value. They might be in the same situation, and here is a video from a guy experiencing the same thing, *and* he's sharing his way of overcoming it. Suddenly the value is right there in the title :)
So going forward, if you ask yourself what value other people can get from your experiences and what you do, and highlight those in the titles, and maybe in the thumbs if possible, and let that guide what you talk about in the videos, the value you offer becomes clearer, and it's easier for the potential viewers to understand the videos value to them, if they are in the same position :)
Like you moving to another country, and not just like "next door" to sweden - Doing a couple of videos on what you have done to be able to move, like your tips on how to move to a completely different country far, far away, what to think about, small and big practical things - and not in a "here is the step by step guide", but your personal experiences and your thoughst around all the things one needs to do, would probably make for a great video, or several, focusing on different parts of the move, like one about your interactions and stuff that needs to be fixed in the country you move to, and stuff to do and fix in the country you currently live in, etc. Mixing these "practical" things with your personal way of talking about these things and thoughts around it would be great content, and offer value to potential viewers if the titles and thumbs manage to show this potential value to people who see your video in their feeds (or even search for stuff like "how to move to another country" or something similar.
Good luck and looking forward to see how the channel evolves over time (and yes, I subbed, interested to see where this is going :)
First of all, than you for taking the time with this comment!
There's a lot of good ideas in it. I agree that I should think more about the "value to the viewer" aspect.
Little by little.
Now that making the videos have become a bit easier I can try to start focusing more on the packaging and all the other stuff.
Thanks for dropping by, I appreciate it! 🙏
@@SlantedT. Sounds like a great plan taking it step by step :) Not my intention to tell you how to have fun with videos though, just wanted to share my own experience, cause it get’s *really * fun after that handful of awkward videos are done :)
Yeah I can already tell that there's a new level to this after producing videos become more of a "normal thing" instead of something difficult and scary 😀
Thanks for sharing!
@@SlantedT. Give it a couple more months and it’s something you do almost without thinking about it ;)
Been grinding for 3 years. Almost at 1000 subs. It is hard. If you love it keep going!
I salute you, sir!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! 🙏
Keep up.. you are doing great😎 Please give UA-cam progress and tips you will learn along the way if you can. It will benefit both you and the viewers. Thanks
I'll keep on sharing my progress and learnings as the journey continues.
Thank you for the support and your time, I appreciate it! 🙏
Just keep going! I posted up a video on Sept 8th, it hit 1700 views in a heartbeat. I have about the same subs as you at this point as well. But it gave me the confidence to keep going. Good luck. Subscribed looking forward to see you succeed on your journey. CK
Thank you for the encouraging words!
I appreciate it! 🙏
Keep going and keep growing.......
Let's keep at it!
Thanks for commenting 🙏
You are getting good views on your videos. That’s awesome
Indeed it is @Kathleensplace, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I appreciate it! 🙏
Hi, I understand your frustration, I have a channel and it seems difficult to get where you want to. I wish you the best in this UA-cam way of life.
Thank you, I appreciate it! 🙏
"I haven't really got anywhere...." Mate you don't understand-your results are very good. It is much harder to get any one to notice you at all at the start and you are already well on the way to 100 subscribers. You'll find it is easier to get to 500 subs from 50 than it was to get the first 50. Try to think in terms of the growth of your audience rather than absolute numbers.
Yeah this video is doing good! When I posted it I had 31 subs.
The growth since this video was posted has been on totally different level than before.
Thanks for reminding me to keep it in perspective! 🙏
Indeed, it is harder than it looks!
It is!
You seem to be doing well to me... 900+ views on this at the moment and trending up. I have 135 non-short videos... I only have a handful that have done better. :) Keep it up. I'm sure it'll work out.
This video is doing a lot better than I would've imagined.
Lets see what the future brings.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! 🙏
UA-cam is a lot harder than we think isnt it. I find that channels are only growing and videos only get suggested and watched if we are using promotions, as soon as i pause the promotion in my videos the views just stop completely, the whole thing comes to a complete freeze. it really is sad cause i know our videos yours included are pretty neat.
Thanks for stopping by @RicPuzzles and taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it! 🙏
Yes it is a lot harder than I imagined before starting. There's quite a bit to learn.
Watch all podcast episode of Mr Beast. He shares some of the best strategies to help grow your channel. His strategy is universal and not specific to one niche.
I need to give it a listen, thanks for the tip!
Great video and thumbnail! I sub'd and liked to help out.
I am encountering the same things that you touch on as a new artist. Getting subscribers is no easy task with what I am experiencing, and I plan on pushing lots of new content just like you.
I enjoyed listening to your story and look forward to the next one!
Thanks, I appreciate it! 🙏
Any learnings to share so far from your journey, anything I didn't touch on?
@@SlantedT.
Sitting at 11 videos myself, only thing I can touch on is..... yes, I want my channel to be successful and it's H A R D to push content having a family and full time job. Keep putting content out because you have great presentation (something I haven't experimented with yet). Stay focused on positive words as I think those parts are more attractive to the audience (however this video/title to catch me bc of my similar situation.) I'll be waiting for your next one my friend!
Hi, I thought this video was really good. I think, just looking at your channel, and not wanting to be one of "those guys" that just goes around telling people do this do that, but your titles and how you go about your videos needs to focus on the percieved payoff for the audience more as well as clarity for what the video is about.
For instance "Personal Branding and signing my first client" like client for what who will relate?
Lets say you are a videographer doing commercial videos for clients it would be "How I signed my first commercial video client"
Now that audience will know its for them.
Also, I mean this in a really friendly way, not being critical, just meaning to help because you seem like a very nice person. Just imagine if you say your title to a random group of people in a train station can people hear the title and say "oh thats me". All the best buddy.
No offense taken!
Thanks for the feedback, I see your point and agree with you.
Keep them tips coming, I appreciate it! 🙏
G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 I'm a new youtube channel. Yes definitely a struggle since being on here. Mixed Variety Content. Some people seem to make it easy on UA-cam or no matter what they post gets so much attention.
G'day @themarekch, thanks for stopping by!
There has been moments when I've compared myself to others with some jealousy. But I do know that there's no point in comparing to others than myself.
Whenever I find myself in this position I go through the process of thinking "would I want to do the exactly same content as them" and sofar nobody has met the criteria.
Finding your way to do things takes time.
Good luck with your channel, just give it time and have fun while at it!
@SlantedT. thanks mate 👍 yes I definitely see some new channels take off like rockets. But not things I know about or am into. Although some channels have so many subs and like 1 or 2 videos and I'm like how.
@themarekch yeah sometimes I wonder too!
My first advice would be to try new miniatures and title.
Avoid series title with a number. Be more direct. And work on better miniatures.
That’s your first step.
Good luck bro
Thanks for the feedback!
By miniatures you mean the thumbnails, right?
Thanks for watching 🙏
@@SlantedT. yeah sorry in French we say « miniature » but it was thumbnail indeed.
Gotcha!
as you shout into the void are you more afraid of the answer or tge silence?
I must say that the answer, but I'm working on it!
keep it up dont quit
Thanks, I'll keep it up!
Bro it depends with your motivation i would encourage you to have a long term motivation
Yeah, this is a long game.
No easy quick wins here!
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it 🙏
Most people's channels blew up during the pandemic. The most successful ones are on multiple platforms and linked to UA-cam.
I do have also an instagram and tiktok accounts.
The tiktok one is so far to repeat shorts, but instagram I use actively.
Makes sense that channels grew during pandemic since we were all mostly online.
Thanks for stopping by!
Im going through it too funny i just made a video similar to this too. Im going to subscribe you seem genuine and your editing looks good. What do you use for editing thats my issue i dont know where to start with editing and what software to use?
I've been using capcut for desktop because my laptop don't have a dedicated gpu needed for davinci resolve
Capcut seems to be more cpu heavy, which works in my case.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! 🙏
i would say my only criticism would be to cut out ALOT of the pauses and "uhhhhhhhh" ahhhhhhhhhh it feels like im watching you in slow motion that's my only thing and this popped up on my recommended you have good quality and sound design
Thanks for the feedback!
Sub to your channel ❤lots of luck ❤
Thank you, I appreciate it! 🙏
I have 220 UA-cam videos and 924 subscribers and I'm ok with it. I hope I can get to 500 videos without 1k subscribers! That may be a record in UA-cam history 😂！
Good luck, I hope you reach your goal!
Thanks for commenting 🙏
UA-cam is hard 😂 💯
I would've never thought that this title was catchy enough to get me views. I'm glad I was proven wrong 😂
@@SlantedT. For me Iam struggling to get views but now I learned a lesson titled plays a big role in attracting viewers and it must contain emotion in it your video title aroused my deep emotions and that made me stop and have a look to the video
I'm also starting to realize how much the packaging affects. I need to start putting more effort on that side now that making videos is becoming easier.
I'm glad that you could learn something from my content, thanks for letting me know! 🙂
@@SlantedT. Bro I would appreciate if you would send me your email or Instagram so that we can connect and learn from you ❣️
The sad reality is that UA-cam is not made for the small channels to succeed, it's designed to keep us watching stupid commercials and ads and have us dreaming with a monetization that will never happen 😆😕
UA-cam has been pushing me content telling that now it's the time to be a small creator, but idk what's the reality.
Let's see how the platform evolves.
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it 🙏
Don't give up! I got over 100 videos with twice a week consistent post for the past 9 months but still no tangible results.
Damn, that's some persistence you got going on there!
I hope you get some results soon enough!
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it! 🙏
I sub to help you to get somewhere. Let's learn together, have to go through the same here😂 just enjoy what you do, embrace it.
Thank you, I'll return the favor!
I do enjoy the process, but of course there's some impatience.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it! ✌️
@@SlantedT. I am sure I will fall into the impatience hole myself;) We are all in this together!
Little by little ✌️