Don't forget that being a RUclipsr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of Famester of course) will help massively and will pay off eventually. Good luck to everybody, we will all succeed one day!!
If you're reading this - don't give up. Consistency in action will lead you to success. I've been recording for just a month, and I've already had moments of doubt. Every time I face a bigger problem, those moments come, but I keep moving forward, learning, dedicating hours to handle the camera better, and creating better videos. Every problem gives you lessons and makes you stronger; you just have to push through. Don't give up; I'm praying for you and myself - you will achieve your goal! :)
Started my channel over a year ago and I'm pretty satisfied with my growth. Your advice helped me a lot with that. My main problem is being consistent and putting out videos every week. So my goal in 2024 is to figure out better systems around my content creation and make 50 videos in a year. I also want to try selling t-shirts and my own product in form of folklore/fairy tale book. So we'll see how it goes.
I love gaming and my two cats. These two are basically where I spend most of my time outside of work. I always wanted to make my own channel and start uploading videos because I feel like positive experiences are more enjoyable when shared with others. Your videos has encouraged me to finally make a channel and upload my first video!
Started another RUclips channel in my niche as the previous channels did not make the cut. Finally this one seems to be growing and much faster than previous, hopeful this time. Thanks for the great advice.
I got some good insight from this video. Because, I've been thinking about starting a 2nd channel down the road from now in like 2025-2026. Thanks for the video!
@RobertoBlake Definitely the first 4 minutes. Picking the right niche that can give me consistent new topics to talk about is huge. There are some games I'm interested in making content about, but it wouldn't belong on my main channel. BUT, at the same time it wouldn't make sense to make a 2nd channel either because eventually interest in that game would fall off fast since it's a single player game that would eventually stop receiving content. Here's where a dedicated Pokémon or MiHoYo (Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail) channel would perfectly fit. You're constantly getting new content from the developers, and the audience is there.
@@RobertoBlake honestly being consistent, not paying attention to the negative comments, watching your videos and changing my mind set on how I wanted to approach my RUclips channel to make it a full time gig. I always have wanted to be a full time RUclipsr and your videos and books have helped me learn to study my analytics and grow. Best thing I could tell someone who is just getting started to never give up on yourself, and have consistent schedule to upload videos and shorts and just press record. It’s harder to get started at first but I’m slowly getting into a grove of making my videos and content and I have been absolutely loving it.
Ikigai is an upcoming multi-video series releasing in January and February that I've been working on! However, through mid-January, my content is only Talking Head with basic edits so I can take 5 weeks off of producing a ridiculous amount of daily content. Were shooting hundreds of shorts and content for two existing channels and a new channel that will start soon. There is something refreshing, yet nerve-wracking, about moving to the other side of the globe, without the high-tech gear, to refresh and discover new wonders to revitalize my motivation and concepts of what the World needs to see and hear. Thank Roberto for all that you do and inspire us to do!!!!
Thanks Roberto this was a very helpful and informative video that I got alot of value out of even had to watch it twice keep the gems coming peace and blessings.
I had to step away from RUclips for a bit, not because of burnout, but because of time. I am, after all, a full time author and publisher. The time I've been spending editing videos, kept taking time from that. Hopefully once I return from vacation, I can get back to author business in the morning, RUclips in the evening and keep raw footage under 20 minutes. Side note: I love that Mac cover! Every time I see it, all my favorite colors!
@@RobertoBlake Video edits, yes, since we do live in Europe. Since we returned (Jan 23), I've written 3 books uploaded 4 videos and 6 scripts written. Just need to record them more clean to have less/ quicker editing.
Unrelated: Roberto seems like a genuinely good person. He has literally changed and saved lives. He is part of the reason I was able to become a full-time content creator on Tiktok after I took his advice and tips over the last 7 years or so. I really hope he finds that special someone if he hasn't already because he deserves nothing but happiness. As a long-time fan, thank you brotha!
Any advice on fixing a dying youtube channel? i been going strong for 10 years and got over 20k subs but my views are at a all time low and my growth is essentially non existent. Ive considered just switching genres or just starting a new channel from scratch.
80/20 rule. Figure out the top 20% of videos that grew views and subscribers. Make a strategy to make 100 videos exclusively based on duplicating their success
I checked your profile out I seen you have a somewhat reoccurring theme that in your most popular videos and there topic and ideas I recommend strategizing some videos every now and again around those that are a bit different or remastered or improved for today if there still relevant I would look into improving thumbnail quality and how to be more captivating and colorful thumbnails your thumbnails look a bit more on the dry end just constructive feedback!
there is a lady, i wont say the channel,, but her videos keep showing up on my home page, so i watched a couple… she was at 700 subs just a few weeks ago… she walks around her trailer/home and cleans dishes, or makes a simple breakfast, or whatever and that channel blew up to over 5k subs in just a few weeks. she even did one on how someone delivered her groceries and she put each item in front of her camera/phone and people loved it. the filming and sound is all over the place, but no one seems to mind. I bought new mics, updated my ipad, bought some things to make it smoother when i carry it, tons of things and im still under 1k, lol. i just have to smh, lol. 😅
@@RobertoBlake agreed but i simply was “studying” her channel, since youtube kept pushing it, and she is just very low key, one day complained that she didnt feel like cleaning her kitchen, but set the camera up and cleaned dishes and stuff, and people at that up, lol. i do things like ‘a jollibee grand opening” and no one sees it, lol. did a whole review, even had the hubby in parts of it, the place was packed. but i truly think its just what youtube puts out there. people wont see mine it doesnt show up on their home page. i even finally figured out how to do thumbnails, with more “umph” to it. but i will just keep plugging away. i do enjoy it, and am hoping it gets going after years of doing it. i didnt really try pushing videos until the hubby said he loves my cooking, i should put it on youtube, so i do that and more, thus “stuff” is in the name. lol
Nice one Roberto. A deep dive on stuff and some reality checks for all of us. I was just talking to the missus that I always admire the process of a successful person rather admiring his/her wealth. We all need to believe in a process and constant learning and applying the knowledge into our RUclips practice. Thanks again mate. Take it easy and most importantly stay Blessed 🙂
I have learned so much from Roberto for the past 3 yrs and I'm still learning from his vids. Always something new and innovative. Always gives me something to work on next. :-) RUclips is EVER LEARNING ! Thank you Roberto
A video on the best lighting for RUclips would definitely be so useful! It's so clear that you not only love doing RUclips, but are so knowledgeable on all the behind the scenes aspects. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great start to 2024 ☺
What’s so frustrating about the storytelling thing in my niche is I see people drone on about this and that and not getting to the point. Apparently (from seeing their views) people like that. On the other hand, friends who have watched mine say they are very professional. I’m constantly trying to level up but I have to figure out what is good storytelling and what is just fluff. Thank you so much for this!!🏆🏆🙌🏻
FINALLY, Someone who tells the truth. I kept hearing start your channel even if you are not ready etc etc, and I did. I chose the wrong niche, I have no talent, I didn't know I was going to have to learn editing, thumbnail making, photography, audio, and spend hours and hours trying to put out a video, only to have two people watch it. So I failed, my channel is an abject failure and I don't think I will even think about starting. a new one until I have some of these skills down to where I'm confident to return.
I'm sorry you feel that way. But some of the skills you will need to pick just by doing them, and seeing what works. Finding videos to help you on these tasks, like editing, will help. But you need to put up a finished product to gauge your own skills and figure out how to do things. It's heartbreaking, yeah. But you won't learn if you don't do. That's why they all say to start ugly, just get started, because you'll learn some of these things the hard way as you go along.
@@manateelocal The point I was trying to make is that he is telling the truth and not glorifying it like some other channels do. A lot of research should be done so you know what you're getting into.
Perfect info ROBERTO. content pillars/ individual video ideas for those pillars. That's right where I need to work on right now. I just didn't have a word for my thought
I was doing well with uploading videos until a few months ago and my issue was gaining subscribers and watch time. Need to get back to my content pillars and work on my thumbnail and editing. Most importantly put my audience first.
So I had 300 followers on my former channel, but on my last channel, I could care less about pleasing people. Actually, I'm more passionate about streaming, but let's be honest, Twitch is too saturated. This new channel lets me experiment with new audiences. My internet is too shit, but I really want to stream. People told me in the past, ''I don't want negativity; I want you to entertain.'' Wish me luck. I'm restarting from scratch.
@@RobertoBlake Well, the fun thing with this is when I move out of this guesthouse and the worst internet of all time , finish this contract, and be on my own. Kick is open and RUclips streaming exists. I think I'm not trying to put all my eggs in the same basket. Well, that's a lie, because I did test Twitch, and yes, you can grow. cause 9 streams in a week, I grew 20 followers, so yes, it is possible, but you are going to stream to 2 viewers, after's 5 viewers and there are so many 1 viewer people. Maybe Kick is the option for streamers; I will see .Anyone can stream. Ironmouse started on a shitty laptop .she had rented model and streamed to five viewers for years. Actually, her story is great to tell. She battle a sickness and worked and worked. She never complained because, ''Oh, I'm sick. I don't have this.'' She put in the work. I need to get rid of that pessimism I have. To finish, yes, I am placing sh*t show content to start.
I just started my motivational channel less than two months ago. I spent 5 to 8 hours everyday making and editing my videos within tha last two months. But I do not get subs and views. I am so frustrated right now.
I like your points on this topic. I just started a channel and I am working on the branding and topics you spoke on. My focus is leadership and motivation which is based on my military service and experience that transitioned into the civilian world.
I just subscribed! Great wealth of knowledge and I’m glad someone referred you to me. I’m trying to grow my channel that is struggling so I’m glad to learn
Hi Roberto, I’ve been following your channel for a long time and now I’m ready to start my RUclips channel. I wish I had started sooner like six years ago, but I really didn’t have the dedication for it and now I do. One of the things that happened to me is that I used to use Dropbox to back up all of my photos and videos but it ruined a lot of them because it didn’t upload them properly so now I switched to iCloud. I’m going to start my channel with what I have (cell phone) but what I’m finding out is that the most important things I really need are tripods to hold the phone in different ways. I plan on getting a selfie camera but for now I’m going to start my channel with old photography, narration, and some new video. My first step is to create the social media channels with my selected screen name, a new email address, and graphics for introduction to each video. I’m going to do 99 Cents store finds, diy howto’s, and blog narrated slideshows from my garden. I’ll let you know how it goes later this year.
I ahve been watching your start a youtube videos for years. I love how this one is straight to the point. Thank you! I started my channel years ago but I know the reason it hasn't grown is because i was struggling to find that thing for me. I knew it was gaming but now i have have my thing which is story based games. Now using this video I know i need to tighten my thumbnails up more(even though I suck at thumbnails. 😅) hopefully next by next year i find my target audience. So thank you again for this. Greatly appreciated.
So when it comes to thumbnails@@RobertoBlake When it comes to thumbnails my original plan was to hire someone. That worked for a while but not on my pockets lol. so lately I hve been trying new things. My goal is to focus on the artistic point of view. One thumbnail I saw work was my spiderman 2 finale live stream. where i have Venom as the picture and kind of like a blood streaming on the front of it. I know faces work better for thumbnails so im going to start using that more , also.
Hi Roberto, I love that your video runs new youtubers like me through the necessary starter packs and i really appreciate it. I see that this episode caters to youtubers who jump infront of the camera, although I learnt alot from this video, I believe a tutorial for faceless RUclipsrs will be amazing from you. In the meantime i will be going through all your videos to learn more. And most inportantly, I am connecting my colleagues to this. Thank you.
That’s actually pretty fast growth! Maybe you’ll find this helpful, since it focuses on Creators who feel stuck. If you haven’t seen it already we also have more resources in our FREE Creator Foundations Course if you haven’t checked it out The focus for Creator Foundations is for any creator under 1000 or under 10,000 subscribers on RUclips to finally be able to know where to start and have an action plan for growth. We also provide answers for questions beginners don’t even know how to ask. It’s also a PAY WHAT YOU CAN Course if you want to do like $5-$15 as a thank you and it’s an over 4 hour course! www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/creator-foundations-free-course Hopefully you check it out! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Topic, Title, Thumbnail, and Timing. 👏🏾 Love how you put that. In regards to having a dedicated camera, I would say that a dedicated camera is not needed, particularly if you have something like an Apple iPhone 15, Google Pixel 8, or Sony Xperia 1 V. 📱
Thank you for sharing, I am trying to revive my channel, I watch your videos and follow your advices my growth is super slow but I will keep at it wish me luck
For reviving the channel… look to the top 20 Best videos for views and subscribers and new viewers… Analyze them and find patterns… then use those patterns to turn each video idea into a series or trilogy until you’ve come up with 100 ideas- Then execute on those ideas in a year
This definitely helps me as a small RUclipsr my only question is should I delete all my old stuff and start solid or just take this and go with it or start a new RUclips completely?
@@RobertoBlake the previous content was just random stuff with no alignment my goal is to be able to do RUclips full time as a travel vloger I think I will keep this channel for my own personal enjoyment and create a channel strictly audience first thanks for the advice
Really enjoying the advice on your channel! I'm really glad that you brought up the concept of 'ikigai'! That's where my purpose and motivation come from. Keep up the great work
RUclips and I are seriously not vibing right now. It's like, I pour my heart and soul into this channel, juggle my family responsibilities on top of it, and what do I get? Crickets. Honestly, I'm running on fumes, a whole lot of caffeine, and the sheer stubbornness that refuses to let me quit.
@@StarfieldSanctuaryI also checked your channel and I think you have great titles, but you should reverse them! Put the titles in the thumbnails and what the thumbnail says put it on the title. I am sure I would look up “find inner peace” on the search bar but be immediately attracted to “soothing space sounds” when looking at the thumbnail.
Great stuff. No fluff and straight to the point. I am focusing on two videos a week while working full time and taking care of my wife and our 1 year old son. Where there is a will. There is a way.
@LindsayMargaret me too. I just started my motivational channel less than two months ago. I spent 5 to 8 hours everyday making and editing my videos within tha last two months. But I do not get subs and views. I am frustrated right now.
@LindsayMargaret Thank you. Yesterday I uploaded my longest video (22 minutes). I started this video three weeks ago because it has 20 chapters. Eventhough my video editing software Clipchamp has tons of stock videos and photos, and with text to speech (voice over) and speech to text (auto caption/subtitles) which I loved, I am really spending too much time in a sjngle video. Can you imagine I spent 4 to 5 hours for my "shorts" videos that is 40 to 60 seconds only. Now the long video "20 Things To Let Go For A Better Life" that I published yesterday at 6:00 pm Toronto is a product of sweat and blood. Producing that content brought me to the central library so many times because I want to focus and concentrate. Then the final editing for that yesterday took 10 hours and I didn't go out because I really need to finish my deadline and publish it yesterday. I love that video because it is not only about for me but to a lot of people around the world who are struggling to move forward in life because many of us are carrying heavy weights that hinder us to break free and move forward in life
It does seem like a slow progress, but remember! It's quality over quantity. In time we will acquire the right type of subscribers that genuinely enjoy our content. Plus it's easier if you enjoy creating your content to begin with.
Yes I would like any product recommendations you have, and maybe how to position it effectively. Any other tips you think would be helpful such as what to do in a small space, low budget, glare against glasses, etc.@@RobertoBlake
I just watched a couple of your videos on your channel: I’m no expert and I know you didn’t ask me but I’d recommend putting a voice over or some sort of editing to your videos. Don’t get me wrong, watching a few minutes of pure gameplay is a really useful way to get the feel for a game, but I think the viewer might just get engrossed in the game and forget to engage with your video. (I know it might be cringe to ask for Likes, but everyone always does it bc it reminds folks to give a little something for the value you just provided them by uploading the video they just watched.) Also, if you don’t edit or add a cam or voice over commentary, there’s nothing to distinguish your channel from other channels who upload pure gameplay. And if you don’t make jokes or ask questions or anything, there’s not an easy hook to encourage folks to comment a reply or any other ideas they got from watching your vid. I’d also recommend more accurate and specific titles for your videos. Like “Watch me get 4 kills in Call of Duty” or “40 minutes of uninterrupted Aviator Tactics gameplay”. When I saw your thumbnails and titles I didn’t know what to expect bc they were both vague. It also would be a good idea to make your thumbnails more uniform and add your logo to it, so that even on a tiny phone screen folks can recognize your videos. Just my 2 cents. Honestly just intending to help. 🙂👍
@@rapidfire670 there are a lot of free softwares out there for editing and making your own thumbnails. Roberto probably has a video or 2 about it, and I’m sure there are loads of other channels with recommended software. I use Photos Legacy (free on Windows 10) to edit and Photoshop for my thumbnails (I’m really picky about how my thumbnails look 🤣🤣😁)
There is an expiration date for any niche (even those vapid adolscent entertianment channels--how many TV series made 5 years let alone 10 or 20 years?)
Good vid! Been thinking about starting up again. Just not sure where to start. New channel or existing channel with a majority of subs that came from a short. 🤔
Thank you for sharing this information. Although I am still struggling to get watch hours, I believe one day I will achieve this. My question is which is better to do to achieve watch hours? Is it live streaming or videos? Thank you❤❤
@RobertoBlake....Great content as always but I'm really interested in where or website did you get that very nice skin on your apple laptop? Are anyone else, please comment on who or what are some great websites for great skins on electronic devices such as laptops. Prefer the skins over a laptop cover but not opposed to very nice laptop covers as well. Much help appreciated. Thanks
so if i strugle to find what to talk about in my gaming videos adn i have already talked about what im gonna do what ealse could i talk about for like 25 min?
"Pretty privilege is a thing." BOOM! Thank you for being real. I've been biting my tongue off about this point. Young and attractive is an advantage in a visual medium. This is the best honest breakdown of the challenges of creating a YT channel I've seen so far.
I always have issues with lighting. So I have a dark office with zero lights. I have a lamp. I’ve got small production lights I bought for background but doesn’t serve the purpose I want. You think a ring light would be better?
Any info on watch hours? I received 1163 watch hours in last 11 days on 4 videos collectively…finally doing good. My watch hour went up to 1123 but just went down to 500? I can’t find any info on this online.
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Thanks.👍📝
does this cover editing thats where im struggling at
Don't forget that being a RUclipsr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of Famester of course) will help massively and will pay off eventually. Good luck to everybody, we will all succeed one day!!
Very true!
Dason Production RUclips
If you're reading this - don't give up. Consistency in action will lead you to success.
I've been recording for just a month, and I've already had moments of doubt. Every time I face a bigger problem, those moments come, but I keep moving forward, learning, dedicating hours to handle the camera better, and creating better videos. Every problem gives you lessons and makes you stronger; you just have to push through.
Don't give up; I'm praying for you and myself - you will achieve your goal! :)
Keep going
:) 👍👍
Started my channel over a year ago and I'm pretty satisfied with my growth. Your advice helped me a lot with that. My main problem is being consistent and putting out videos every week. So my goal in 2024 is to figure out better systems around my content creation and make 50 videos in a year. I also want to try selling t-shirts and my own product in form of folklore/fairy tale book. So we'll see how it goes.
Congratulations and keep up the great work don’t give up
Look at what I covered around the time to put into the editing around that l. I also have an upcoming video around content strategy
Same. I too have benefited from this channel. Great information and insight.
That’s awesome man! Congratulations and God bless! You already did the hard part and that’s starting. That’s the step I’m stuck at lol.
@@KingdomContentOfficialjust do it!
Put audience first. Give them what they want. The #1 rule in business. Everything else falls into place.
Great video!
Indeed
I love gaming and my two cats. These two are basically where I spend most of my time outside of work. I always wanted to make my own channel and start uploading videos because I feel like positive experiences are more enjoyable when shared with others. Your videos has encouraged me to finally make a channel and upload my first video!
Welcome to the gaming creator world. I personally started a few months ago and it’s been a fun ride so far!
@@Lord-Of-Wings Thanks! I'm looking forward to it.
YAY Roberto is back! Been missing you these last few weeks but so happy you are back. Thanks for the new video.
Was doing some stuff behind the scenes that will make consistency easier
To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your RUclips channel. Keep going its going to get better
Awww Thanks because I've thought about giving up on being a real RUclipsr a few times but I'm trying to hang in there God Bless ❤
all the best@@Carrie1229tryingtomakeithappen
Started another RUclips channel in my niche as the previous channels did not make the cut. Finally this one seems to be growing and much faster than previous, hopeful this time. Thanks for the great advice.
I got some good insight from this video. Because, I've been thinking about starting a 2nd channel down the road from now in like 2025-2026. Thanks for the video!
There is a lot of benefit to starting a second channel actually. What here helped you the most?
@RobertoBlake Definitely the first 4 minutes. Picking the right niche that can give me consistent new topics to talk about is huge. There are some games I'm interested in making content about, but it wouldn't belong on my main channel. BUT, at the same time it wouldn't make sense to make a 2nd channel either because eventually interest in that game would fall off fast since it's a single player game that would eventually stop receiving content.
Here's where a dedicated Pokémon or MiHoYo (Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail) channel would perfectly fit. You're constantly getting new content from the developers, and the audience is there.
Thank you so much Roberto, i watch over 50 RUclips videos a day and this was by far my favorite one today, this week and this month.
What do you feel made this one different?
Glad to see you back!
Thanks!
So many gems dropped in this video 🙏🏾 Thanks Roberto!
More to come!
I hope everyone has a blessed day and good luck on your channels
My buddies and I watched this at lunch today during our weekly mini RUclips summit! 👍 Great video. 🙏
I started my channel over a year ago and I have read your book and it helped me tremendously😁
What helped you the most?
@@RobertoBlake honestly being consistent, not paying attention to the negative comments, watching your videos and changing my mind set on how I wanted to approach my RUclips channel to make it a full time gig. I always have wanted to be a full time RUclipsr and your videos and books have helped me learn to study my analytics and grow. Best thing I could tell someone who is just getting started to never give up on yourself, and have consistent schedule to upload videos and shorts and just press record. It’s harder to get started at first but I’m slowly getting into a grove of making my videos and content and I have been absolutely loving it.
Love this format. Roberto always has solid, realistic advice.
I appreciate that! This will be the main format going forward, hopefully twice a week.
Who ever that is watching this video with me now will succeed especially the small and new creators like me❤️
Ikigai is an upcoming multi-video series releasing in January and February that I've been working on! However, through mid-January, my content is only Talking Head with basic edits so I can take 5 weeks off of producing a ridiculous amount of daily content. Were shooting hundreds of shorts and content for two existing channels and a new channel that will start soon. There is something refreshing, yet nerve-wracking, about moving to the other side of the globe, without the high-tech gear, to refresh and discover new wonders to revitalize my motivation and concepts of what the World needs to see and hear. Thank Roberto for all that you do and inspire us to do!!!!
Thanks Roberto this was a very helpful and informative video that I got alot of value out of even had to watch it twice keep the gems coming peace and blessings.
I had to step away from RUclips for a bit, not because of burnout, but because of time. I am, after all, a full time author and publisher. The time I've been spending editing videos, kept taking time from that. Hopefully once I return from vacation, I can get back to author business in the morning, RUclips in the evening and keep raw footage under 20 minutes. Side note: I love that Mac cover! Every time I see it, all my favorite colors!
Have you considered hiring an overseas editor for basic edits?
@@RobertoBlake Video edits, yes, since we do live in Europe. Since we returned (Jan 23), I've written 3 books uploaded 4 videos and 6 scripts written. Just need to record them more clean to have less/ quicker editing.
It's all about your voice and how you pronounce your words so precisely and clearly. You could be a news anchor or sports analyst on the big stage.
Appreciate you! I do public speaking a few times a year
Unrelated: Roberto seems like a genuinely good person. He has literally changed and saved lives. He is part of the reason I was able to become a full-time content creator on Tiktok after I took his advice and tips over the last 7 years or so. I really hope he finds that special someone if he hasn't already because he deserves nothing but happiness. As a long-time fan, thank you brotha!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🥹
Any advice on fixing a dying youtube channel? i been going strong for 10 years and got over 20k subs but my views are at a all time low and my growth is essentially non existent. Ive considered just switching genres or just starting a new channel from scratch.
80/20 rule. Figure out the top 20% of videos that grew views and subscribers.
Make a strategy to make 100 videos exclusively based on duplicating their success
Starting a new channel is a great idea if you’re intentional about it and if you ask commit to 100 videos
@@RobertoBlake Thanks for the advice bro
I checked your profile out I seen you have a somewhat reoccurring theme that in your most popular videos and there topic and ideas I recommend strategizing some videos every now and again around those that are a bit different or remastered or improved for today if there still relevant I would look into improving thumbnail quality and how to be more captivating and colorful thumbnails your thumbnails look a bit more on the dry end just constructive feedback!
Great real world actionable information & advice 🛠️🛠️
Appreciate you
there is a lady, i wont say the channel,, but her videos keep showing up on my home page, so i watched a couple… she was at 700 subs just a few weeks ago… she walks around her trailer/home and cleans dishes, or makes a simple breakfast, or whatever and that channel blew up to over 5k subs in just a few weeks. she even did one on how someone delivered her groceries and she put each item in front of her camera/phone and people loved it. the filming and sound is all over the place, but no one seems to mind.
I bought new mics, updated my ipad, bought some things to make it smoother when i carry it, tons of things and im still under 1k, lol. i just have to smh, lol. 😅
Personality plays a role
@@RobertoBlake agreed but i simply was “studying” her channel, since youtube kept pushing it, and she is just very low key, one day complained that she didnt feel like cleaning her kitchen, but set the camera up and cleaned dishes and stuff, and people at that up, lol. i do things like ‘a jollibee grand opening” and no one sees it, lol. did a whole review, even had the hubby in parts of it, the place was packed. but i truly think its just what youtube puts out there. people wont see mine it doesnt show up on their home page. i even finally figured out how to do thumbnails, with more “umph” to it. but i will just keep plugging away. i do enjoy it, and am hoping it gets going after years of doing it. i didnt really try pushing videos until the hubby said he loves my cooking, i should put it on youtube, so i do that and more, thus “stuff” is in the name. lol
@gailsfoodandstuff your honesty will serve you well so I say no matter where you are now don't give up!
Straight on point. Thank you Roberto!
Nice one Roberto. A deep dive on stuff and some reality checks for all of us. I was just talking to the missus that I always admire the process of a successful person rather admiring his/her wealth. We all need to believe in a process and constant learning and applying the knowledge into our RUclips practice. Thanks again mate. Take it easy and most importantly stay Blessed 🙂
Well said!
Cheers my man. Stay Blessed Mate@@RobertoBlake
Put the audience first, got it 😊
Always
I have learned so much from Roberto for the past 3 yrs and I'm still learning from his vids. Always something new and innovative. Always gives me something to work on next. :-) RUclips is EVER LEARNING ! Thank you Roberto
I appreciate you! 🙏🏾
A video on the best lighting for RUclips would definitely be so useful! It's so clear that you not only love doing RUclips, but are so knowledgeable on all the behind the scenes aspects. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great start to 2024 ☺
Anything specific you want to know?
Great video! Gotta keep learning and keep going. Remember create something awesome today!
What’s so frustrating about the storytelling thing in my niche is I see people drone on about this and that and not getting to the point. Apparently (from seeing their views) people like that. On the other hand, friends who have watched mine say they are very professional. I’m constantly trying to level up but I have to figure out what is good storytelling and what is just fluff.
Thank you so much for this!!🏆🏆🙌🏻
Consider that it’s extremely subjective what is “fluff” and some people just enjoy a soothing voice sometimes..,
FINALLY, Someone who tells the truth. I kept hearing start your channel even if you are not ready etc etc, and I did. I chose the wrong niche, I have no talent, I didn't know I was going to have to learn editing, thumbnail making, photography, audio, and spend hours and hours trying to put out a video, only to have two people watch it. So I failed, my channel is an abject failure and I don't think I will even think about starting. a new one until I have some of these skills down to where I'm confident to return.
@LindsayMargaret no
I'm sorry you feel that way. But some of the skills you will need to pick just by doing them, and seeing what works. Finding videos to help you on these tasks, like editing, will help. But you need to put up a finished product to gauge your own skills and figure out how to do things. It's heartbreaking, yeah. But you won't learn if you don't do. That's why they all say to start ugly, just get started, because you'll learn some of these things the hard way as you go along.
@@manateelocal The point I was trying to make is that he is telling the truth and not glorifying it like some other channels do. A lot of research should be done so you know what you're getting into.
Perfect info ROBERTO.
content pillars/ individual video ideas for those pillars.
That's right where I need to work on right now.
I just didn't have a word for my thought
Glad it was helpful!
Just got your book from Daniel Batel. Planning to read while flying to US in 2 weeks.
Thank you, Roberto.
You are very welcome
Thanks for the valuable information.
Happy holiday!!🎅📝👍🎄
Happy holidays!
Great informative video, great advice and tips, Thanks Roberto.
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Would love to see the video on lighting Roberto, thanks!
Working on it!
@@RobertoBlakeyess!
I was doing well with uploading videos until a few months ago and my issue was gaining subscribers and watch time. Need to get back to my content pillars and work on my thumbnail and editing. Most importantly put my audience first.
Knowing what you have to is half the battle
So I had 300 followers on my former channel, but on my last channel, I could care less about pleasing people. Actually, I'm more passionate about streaming, but let's be honest, Twitch is too saturated. This new channel lets me experiment with new audiences. My internet is too shit, but I really want to stream. People told me in the past, ''I don't want negativity; I want you to entertain.'' Wish me luck. I'm restarting from scratch.
It’s that Twitch lacks discoverability
@@RobertoBlake Well, the fun thing with this is when I move out of this guesthouse and the worst internet of all time , finish this contract, and be on my own. Kick is open and RUclips streaming exists. I think I'm not trying to put all my eggs in the same basket. Well, that's a lie, because I did test Twitch, and yes, you can grow. cause 9 streams in a week, I grew 20 followers, so yes, it is possible, but you are going to stream to 2 viewers, after's 5 viewers and there are so many 1 viewer people. Maybe Kick is the option for streamers; I will see .Anyone can stream. Ironmouse started on a shitty laptop .she had rented model and streamed to five viewers for years. Actually, her story is great to tell. She battle a sickness and worked and worked. She never complained because, ''Oh, I'm sick. I don't have this.'' She put in the work. I need to get rid of that pessimism I have.
To finish, yes, I am placing sh*t show content to start.
Thanks for mentioning lighting for us BEAUTIFULLY melanated black folks. God bless you ABUNDANTLY!!!!
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I just started my motivational channel less than two months ago. I spent 5 to 8 hours everyday making and editing my videos within tha last two months. But I do not get subs and views. I am so frustrated right now.
Hello😊@@StephanieDelgado-pp3kx
Thanks for Sharing...
I like your points on this topic. I just started a channel and I am working on the branding and topics you spoke on. My focus is leadership and motivation which is based on my military service and experience that transitioned into the civilian world.
Build a strategy around the most searched and serious topics on this and what you wish someone had told you
I just subscribed! Great wealth of knowledge and I’m glad someone referred you to me. I’m trying to grow my channel that is struggling so I’m glad to learn
Hi Roberto, I’ve been following your channel for a long time and now I’m ready to start my RUclips channel. I wish I had started sooner like six years ago, but I really didn’t have the dedication for it and now I do. One of the things that happened to me is that I used to use Dropbox to back up all of my photos and videos but it ruined a lot of them because it didn’t upload them properly so now I switched to iCloud. I’m going to start my channel with what I have (cell phone) but what I’m finding out is that the most important things I really need are tripods to hold the phone in different ways. I plan on getting a selfie camera but for now I’m going to start my channel with old photography, narration, and some new video. My first step is to create the social media channels with my selected screen name, a new email address, and graphics for introduction to each video. I’m going to do 99 Cents store finds, diy howto’s, and blog narrated slideshows from my garden. I’ll let you know how it goes later this year.
I ahve been watching your start a youtube videos for years. I love how this one is straight to the point. Thank you! I started my channel years ago but I know the reason it hasn't grown is because i was struggling to find that thing for me. I knew it was gaming but now i have have my thing which is story based games. Now using this video I know i need to tighten my thumbnails up more(even though I suck at thumbnails. 😅) hopefully next by next year i find my target audience. So thank you again for this. Greatly appreciated.
What is the plan when it comes to your thumbnails?
So when it comes to thumbnails@@RobertoBlake When it comes to thumbnails my original plan was to hire someone. That worked for a while but not on my pockets lol. so lately I hve been trying new things. My goal is to focus on the artistic point of view. One thumbnail I saw work was my spiderman 2 finale live stream. where i have Venom as the picture and kind of like a blood streaming on the front of it. I know faces work better for thumbnails so im going to start using that more , also.
@@RobertoBlake If you have any tips to help me improve I would love to hear them. one thing in life I truly believe is ABL (Always be learning)!
Roberto! When is your audiobook coming out? I've got an Audible credit with your name on it.
Me too!!😊
Working on it without straining my voice 🙏🏾
Fabulous Information for a New Beginner like me. Much appreciate ur tips. 😊🙏
I’m new here and I’m absorbing your bundle of knowledge
There's always an opportunity in this space 🎉
Man I've missed these videos of yours ❤ Merry Christmas Roberto 🥳
Consistency is going to be making a comeback for me and the channel!
Awesome can't wait to see more keep these coming @@RobertoBlake Happy new year :)
Hi Roberto, I love that your video runs new youtubers like me through the necessary starter packs and i really appreciate it. I see that this episode caters to youtubers who jump infront of the camera, although I learnt alot from this video, I believe a tutorial for faceless RUclipsrs will be amazing from you. In the meantime i will be going through all your videos to learn more. And most inportantly, I am connecting my colleagues to this. Thank you.
Working on it actually
Thus was awesome thank you. I needed this for my channel you're Fired-tv
Appreciate you
I've been doing this for about 2 months and I'm almost at 1k .. but I just did what I like to watch... And its working .. road to 1k!!
That’s actually pretty fast growth!
Maybe you’ll find this helpful, since it focuses on Creators who feel stuck.
If you haven’t seen it already we also have more resources in our FREE Creator Foundations Course if you haven’t checked it out
The focus for Creator Foundations is for any creator under 1000 or under 10,000 subscribers on RUclips to finally be able to know where to start and have an action plan for growth.
We also provide answers for questions beginners don’t even know how to ask.
It’s also a PAY WHAT YOU CAN Course if you want to do like $5-$15 as a thank you and it’s an over 4 hour course!
www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/creator-foundations-free-course
Hopefully you check it out! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@RobertoBlake thanks!! Does it talk about the watch hours? I'm at 6k on my analytics but less than 2k on my eligibility chart?? Help 😂
Not the Matt rife shade 😆 jk I know it isn’t but it’s funny how it fits lol 16:02
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Thanks so much for this valuable information!
What helped the most?
Topic, Title, Thumbnail, and Timing. 👏🏾 Love how you put that.
In regards to having a dedicated camera, I would say that a dedicated camera is not needed, particularly if you have something like an Apple iPhone 15, Google Pixel 8, or Sony Xperia 1 V. 📱
It depends, you run into more limitations than camera quality and the audio editing and syncing can be a pain…
Thank you for sharing, I am trying to revive my channel, I watch your videos and follow your advices my growth is super slow but I will keep at it wish me luck
Keep it up
@@RobertoBlake thank you for your encouragement, support and advice, you are a genius
For reviving the channel… look to the top 20 Best videos for views and subscribers and new viewers…
Analyze them and find patterns… then use those patterns to turn each video idea into a series or trilogy until you’ve come up with 100 ideas-
Then execute on those ideas in a year
@@RobertoBlake thank you so much I will definitely put this in practice I appreciate what you do
I just started as well and I know that feeling of struggling at the video to get more subscribers. Thanks for the tips!
TAM Robert u On! I Am Listening 🎧
This definitely helps me as a small RUclipsr my only question is should I delete all my old stuff and start solid or just take this and go with it or start a new RUclips completely?
It depends on your goal and all the previous content, as to whether it aligns with the desired outcome
@@RobertoBlake the previous content was just random stuff with no alignment my goal is to be able to do RUclips full time as a travel vloger I think I will keep this channel for my own personal enjoyment and create a channel strictly audience first thanks for the advice
Yes, please do the lighting video.
Thank you!!! Always loved your vids great advice 💪🏾💯💯.
Really enjoying the advice on your channel! I'm really glad that you brought up the concept of 'ikigai'! That's where my purpose and motivation come from. Keep up the great work
1 minute in literally become bigger brain by the second
How so?
I guess it’s the fast paced editing and encouraging vibes @@RobertoBlake
I still feel like a baby RUclipsr. I just did my very first livestream while you were uploading this. 👶
Keep it up 👍🏾
Thank you for the informative video. I have more tools to succeed with my vision.
Mahalo
RUclips and I are seriously not vibing right now. It's like, I pour my heart and soul into this channel, juggle my family responsibilities on top of it, and what do I get? Crickets. Honestly, I'm running on fumes, a whole lot of caffeine, and the sheer stubbornness that refuses to let me quit.
Checked your channel out for a bit. My first impression is you should work on your thumbnails. Everything looks the same and blends in together
@@thespitefulartist I'll work on it. Thank you so much.
@@StarfieldSanctuaryI also checked your channel and I think you have great titles, but you should reverse them! Put the titles in the thumbnails and what the thumbnail says put it on the title. I am sure I would look up “find inner peace” on the search bar but be immediately attracted to “soothing space sounds” when looking at the thumbnail.
Great Video 😊❤❤❤thanks
Great stuff. No fluff and straight to the point. I am focusing on two videos a week while working full time and taking care of my wife and our 1 year old son. Where there is a will. There is a way.
@LindsayMargaret Yes my niche is fighting games. What do you create ?
@LindsayMargaret me too. I just started my motivational channel less than two months ago. I spent 5 to 8 hours everyday making and editing my videos within tha last two months. But I do not get subs and views. I am frustrated right now.
@LindsayMargaret
Thank you.
Yesterday I uploaded my longest video (22 minutes). I started this video three weeks ago because it has 20 chapters. Eventhough my video editing software Clipchamp has tons of stock videos and photos, and with text to speech (voice over) and speech to text (auto caption/subtitles) which I loved, I am really spending too much time in a sjngle video. Can you imagine I spent 4 to 5 hours for my "shorts" videos that is 40 to 60 seconds only.
Now the long video "20 Things To Let Go For A Better Life" that I published yesterday at 6:00 pm Toronto is a product of sweat and blood. Producing that content brought me to the central library so many times because I want to focus and concentrate. Then the final editing for that yesterday took 10 hours and I didn't go out because I really need to finish my deadline and publish it yesterday. I love that video because it is not only about for me but to a lot of people around the world who are struggling to move forward in life because many of us are carrying heavy weights that hinder us to break free and move forward in life
@LindsayMargaret what do you mean agency?
@LindsayMargaret What is the name of the agency?
I was recommended to you; I'm working on starting a channel
It does seem like a slow progress, but remember! It's quality over quantity. In time we will acquire the right type of subscribers that genuinely enjoy our content. Plus it's easier if you enjoy creating your content to begin with.
Slow and steady... but it's not a race if it's a goal...
@@RobertoBlake that's a really good outlook on it!
Yes, please do a lighting video
I would really appreciate a lighting video.
Anything specific you would like to know?
Yes I would like any product recommendations you have, and maybe how to position it effectively. Any other tips you think would be helpful such as what to do in a small space, low budget, glare against glasses, etc.@@RobertoBlake
DAMN u speak very very well! SUBBING
i have a channel my struggle is getting likes and comments i have to fight to get likes and comments it's frustrating
I just watched a couple of your videos on your channel: I’m no expert and I know you didn’t ask me but I’d recommend putting a voice over or some sort of editing to your videos.
Don’t get me wrong, watching a few minutes of pure gameplay is a really useful way to get the feel for a game, but I think the viewer might just get engrossed in the game and forget to engage with your video. (I know it might be cringe to ask for Likes, but everyone always does it bc it reminds folks to give a little something for the value you just provided them by uploading the video they just watched.) Also, if you don’t edit or add a cam or voice over commentary, there’s nothing to distinguish your channel from other channels who upload pure gameplay. And if you don’t make jokes or ask questions or anything, there’s not an easy hook to encourage folks to comment a reply or any other ideas they got from watching your vid.
I’d also recommend more accurate and specific titles for your videos. Like “Watch me get 4 kills in Call of Duty” or “40 minutes of uninterrupted Aviator Tactics gameplay”. When I saw your thumbnails and titles I didn’t know what to expect bc they were both vague. It also would be a good idea to make your thumbnails more uniform and add your logo to it, so that even on a tiny phone screen folks can recognize your videos.
Just my 2 cents. Honestly just intending to help. 🙂👍
@@jesterfeathers oh ok i just need help with editing. I don't know how to make a better thumbnail i use a PlayStation 5 for my videos
@@rapidfire670 there are a lot of free softwares out there for editing and making your own thumbnails. Roberto probably has a video or 2 about it, and I’m sure there are loads of other channels with recommended software. I use Photos Legacy (free on Windows 10) to edit and Photoshop for my thumbnails (I’m really picky about how my thumbnails look 🤣🤣😁)
This is a great video!
Very very helpful, thank you for the information 😄
What helped the most?
Hi Roberto. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
Thanks this helped a lot
Glad to hear!
There is an expiration date for any niche (even those vapid adolscent entertianment channels--how many TV series made 5 years let alone 10 or 20 years?)
Evolution should be part of the strategy
le mot juste is extinction @@RobertoBlake
Good vid! Been thinking about starting up again. Just not sure where to start. New channel or existing channel with a majority of subs that came from a short. 🤔
@LindsayMargaret Yea buttt ive been on a long hiatus 😅😅
🎶 Rookie Rising ⭕ 💥 🚀🌱yes about to buy Kit? Gracias Grattitude
Boom!
Thanks sire 👍🏾
Thank you for sharing this information. Although I am still struggling to get watch hours, I believe one day I will achieve this. My question is which is better to do to achieve watch hours? Is it live streaming or videos? Thank you❤❤
I did a dedicate video on watch hours recently
@ will have a look at it. Thank you
Very informative and to the point!
Thanks for the video very informative
What was the most helpful part?
Thanks for the info.
Thank you🙏🏿🖤🖤🖤
You give me hope 🥂 Thank you
Glad to hear it!
Hi great video. What are your thoughts on posting twice a day ?
I think that it would be too much if you’re not a news style channel like Timcast
@RobertoBlake....Great content as always but I'm really interested in where or website did you get that very nice skin on your apple laptop? Are anyone else, please comment on who or what are some great websites for great skins on electronic devices such as laptops. Prefer the skins over a laptop cover but not opposed to very nice laptop covers as well. Much help appreciated. Thanks
so if i strugle to find what to talk about in my gaming videos adn i have already talked about what im gonna do what ealse could i talk about for like 25 min?
Use your creativity.
tahs just it i doin't have that @@MrDavidYang
"Pretty privilege is a thing." BOOM! Thank you for being real. I've been biting my tongue off about this point. Young and attractive is an advantage in a visual medium.
This is the best honest breakdown of the challenges of creating a YT channel I've seen so far.
What else do you think we should cover?
Thanks Your video is motivation for my SHORT video channel.👍
I always have issues with lighting. So I have a dark office with zero lights. I have a lamp. I’ve got small production lights I bought for background but doesn’t serve the purpose I want. You think a ring light would be better?
If you don’t where glasses then yes
@@RobertoBlake thanks!
Any info on watch hours? I received 1163 watch hours in last 11 days on 4 videos collectively…finally doing good. My watch hour went up to 1123 but just went down to 500? I can’t find any info on this online.
365 day rolling counter for watch hours. I cover this on my video on 4000 hours of Watch Hours