Build Your Content Strategy STEP BY STEP - Why 93% oF YouTubers FAIL to Grow

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  • @RobertoBlake
    @RobertoBlake  9 месяцев назад +9

    🏆 GET THE FREE 12-WEEK CREATOR PLAYBOOK
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  • @AlexaLikes
    @AlexaLikes Год назад +79

    Having been on here for 13 years making 800+ videos (many unlisted now because of xyz) everythting said here about passion vs practically is the hard truth. Youth doesn't last and if I could 'redo' anything, I'd go back and be more consistent about recreating my most successful pieces of content.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +8

      It happens to most of us!

    • @imranraja2729
      @imranraja2729 Год назад

      ​@@RobertoBlake😂😂😂3w3d❤😢😮😢😂😂❤❤

    • @FRUIOHTSTV
      @FRUIOHTSTV Год назад

      Can We just change Channel name? Instead of creating new what is the main reason why highly recommended to create new if the old did not lift off on RUclips world?

    • @BrooklynBeautyTV
      @BrooklynBeautyTV 11 месяцев назад +1

      Gracias Grattitude, remember those Tibetan Monks who created Masterpieces with sand and wen they are Completely Perfect.....'Poof They Blow them Away ....and Be g in again....A Greater Masterpiece Created in Peace, I wish You This ✨

  • @Tiffanysroyalcleaningtime
    @Tiffanysroyalcleaningtime Год назад +55

    I just can’t get over how much value you give out for free to your viewers!! Your videos are amazingly helpful! Thank you

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +12

      Just wait to you see what I put in my courses later…

    • @Tiffanysroyalcleaningtime
      @Tiffanysroyalcleaningtime Год назад +6

      @@RobertoBlake Oh I’m excited! I’m only at 133 subscribers but I’m trying to work hard to up my game. I’m trying really hard not to compare myself to other people’s growth!!

    • @Character-j1r
      @Character-j1r Месяц назад

      @@Tiffanysroyalcleaningtime aren't they very informal

  • @blessedormessy6336
    @blessedormessy6336 Год назад +8

    Thank you. Watching now but wanted to make sure I didn't forget to drop a comment to show my appreciation.

  • @SparkleByMonica
    @SparkleByMonica Год назад +12

    Thanks for the insight on this. I've been on here since 2010, but via this channel since 2013 and it's still hard for me to understand what I'm doing wrong despite steadily improving my editing and content value. It makes me think it's my personality and then when I pick my ego up off the floor about that, I continue forward. Haven't cracked it yet, but I love sharing beading knowledge and showing jewelry-making supplies. So, that's great fun. Sparkle on! ✨

    • @LilCraftyNook
      @LilCraftyNook 11 месяцев назад +1

      I totally hear you!! Weren’t we part of the same collab once?

  • @UrbanCraftTv
    @UrbanCraftTv 9 месяцев назад +2

    You always deliver.

  • @KeithJones31
    @KeithJones31 Год назад +3

    I listen to everyone of these livestreams all the way through on the replay. Keep them coming.

  • @insideanurse
    @insideanurse Год назад +6

    This video was so good. I have noticed my channel growing more since I started focusing on providing more value in my content

  • @Xodeladelamore
    @Xodeladelamore Год назад +7

    Your content is soo good thank you for breaking it down for us micro influencers❤

  • @kharyzma4u
    @kharyzma4u Год назад +17

    Thanks for this video. You made my day! I've been doing research on how to build and improve my social media platforms to generate more income. Analyzing numbers and learning how to strategize is what I'm working on. It's challenging because my brain leans more towards the creative side. You've explained a lot in this video in a way that my brain could digest, so thank you!!! And yayyyy! I'm almost at 8k on RUclips 🎉 Long time subbie here. It's so awesome to see how your channel has evolved. Congrats 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

  • @redinsart
    @redinsart Год назад +4

    There is always so much value on your long format content. I just cheat a bit because I put playback speed to 1.5 to get through all of it faster. Love the streams… but can’t live because I live in Belgium… keep it up!

  • @ConceiveBelieveAchieveTarot
    @ConceiveBelieveAchieveTarot 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent Roberto for truth telling and analysis! No one does this. Thank you👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💫

  • @loshakur4717
    @loshakur4717 Год назад +5

    what a lovely surprise to wake up this morning! You've helped me grow my other channel so much, thank you for everything roberto! 🙌🏼 🇦🇺

  • @tradehippotv
    @tradehippotv Год назад +1

    Very good info!

  • @successflame
    @successflame Год назад +3

    Best Wishes for You,I Use Your Advices . You Are The Meaning Of Value

  • @unleashyourambition
    @unleashyourambition Год назад +3

    Thank you, Roberto! I'm not at 100 videos yet but getting close. And have 52 subscribers. I know this is a long game and I'm here for it.

  • @guardiansoulblade2673
    @guardiansoulblade2673 Год назад +2

    For any fighting game creators out there, I have a literal template in my video editing software where all I have to do is trim a bit of my video and change the name of my opponent and edit the video to trim out the beginning of the video. My fighting game match videos are the easiest content I make on this channel and they get me views. I still edit, but it's such easy editing that I can pump out two videos a day without much hassle.
    I also have a template that I use for thumbnails this is very distinct and easy for me to change characters depending on what side of the screen I'm on during my match. My content looks easy and it is, but I've streamlined it to make it much easier to upload my matches.

  • @AuricUnity
    @AuricUnity Год назад +7

    I understand the need to make your content more entertaining since this is what we do. But personally got my 💰 & loyalty bc of the information.

  • @BudgetsWithELMA
    @BudgetsWithELMA 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing this! I'm a content creator and I love watching the tips you give to improve my channel. Your channel & content is truly inspiring ❗

  • @solocruisingandmore
    @solocruisingandmore Год назад +1

    Wow you are blessed with a gift. This is just what I needed to hear. I certainly understand and receive all your words of wisdom. Gonna work on my spreadsheet, I started it but didn't finish it months ago.

  • @JamesKerLindsay
    @JamesKerLindsay Год назад

    Thanks, Roberto. I've been a huge fan of yours since I started. Always good to hear your advice.

  • @mrelmoresmusiclab
    @mrelmoresmusiclab Год назад +4

    Lovely stuff Roberto! Love that you dish out the truth. I'm going to say with 100% certainty I will make it to 100k and above. I just want to put it here in writing so I can come back and look at this comment. haha. Keep on grinding and much of my success will be a huge thanks to your guidance. Rock on brother.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +1

      Boom!

    • @mrelmoresmusiclab
      @mrelmoresmusiclab Год назад

      @@RobertoBlake Thanks my man. I watched your whole livestream. Ha. So.. in 3 months I just hit 929 subs. I started livestreaming, setup affiliate links, and I've got merch in the works too. I'm deep diving analytics right now and I will figure out the success for long forms. I think the main thing is I need to start loading up the box with great long forms and then I will see the snowball grow. I'm going to hit 10K guaranteed in my first full year. I will get your book too and give you a stellar review. Where did you say I need to do this to help you? Thanks again man! Onward and upward we go.

  • @dlc0429
    @dlc0429 Год назад +4

    Another home run! Had to watch to the end... afraid to miss a single gem you might drop. I'm a new fan of yours, trying to get my channel going, so you are a lifesaver. Bought your book yesterday too! In this stream you mentioned that the video you just did with Pat Flynn doesn't have a huge amount of views. Although I've been bingeing your content (and I'm a fan of Pat's), when that video was recommended, I didn't click. I thought you might want to know why. The title was definitely intriguing, but I know Pat from SPI, so didn't recognize the name of his channel. The photo also doesn't look like him (with head thrown back like that). If I had known it was him, I would've clicked in a heartbeat. I just thought it was maybe some famous gamer, so decided I'd check it out later. Anyway, hope that unsolicited market research helps. 😬😊 Other SPI fans might be in the same boat, and I want you to get all the views you deserve. ❤️

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +2

      Interesting, I hadn’t considered the context in which my audience may view Pat… I may change title and thumbnail at some point

  • @DamianLHudson
    @DamianLHudson Год назад +1

    bro, you were spitting bars on this! Thank you so much!

  • @Pharmacist_Michael
    @Pharmacist_Michael Год назад +2

    Thank you for all the useful info! I really appreciate it! 😀

  • @TravelMaximizer
    @TravelMaximizer Год назад +2

    Very cool man. Doing the Japanese Ikigai is how I found out I should be doing what I am doing. So interesting to use the same technique to know what my channel should be doing. Amazing.

  • @expressbasketsandtreats
    @expressbasketsandtreats Год назад +1

    Thank you ❤

  • @GuyinaCoffeeCup
    @GuyinaCoffeeCup Год назад +1

    I would also love it if you make a video about pivoting. I too is stuck thinking between pivoting or just creating a new channel.

    • @guardiansoulblade2673
      @guardiansoulblade2673 Год назад

      If you don't want to pivot just make a new channel and send your current subs there.

  • @AaronEBM
    @AaronEBM Год назад

    Great stuff Roberto. We just had a kaizen event at work, I never thought of applying it to content creation!😮

  • @bright-eyedentertainment802
    @bright-eyedentertainment802 Год назад +1

    i love the top chat and how nice they are right now.

  • @LovewhatidoStudio
    @LovewhatidoStudio Год назад +1

    I'm so new at this thanks for all your nuggets 😇

  • @Insight2marketing
    @Insight2marketing Год назад

    I have done this 50 video thing but I deffo need to do what you're saying here. Genius! Thank you Roberto. Repetitive titles - good tip.

  • @Thisisdanabowling
    @Thisisdanabowling Год назад +1

    This is great, Roberto

  • @saLi-p2e
    @saLi-p2e Год назад

    Dear, your channel is very good. I have been following it for a long time

  • @Insight2marketing
    @Insight2marketing Год назад

    Thank you Roberto - when do you recommend people refresh videos, that are old...but popular.

  • @LavenderSmile101
    @LavenderSmile101 Год назад +1

    U are truly the king of solid information thank u

  • @reygencjorda2176
    @reygencjorda2176 Год назад +1

    ITS VERY CLEAR TO ME.THANKS A LOT.A GOT SOME TIPS.

  • @rezzinnation
    @rezzinnation Год назад

    you've really taught me alot today! thank you so much! we use the same exact headphones lol i'll take that as a good sign

  • @jbanks1525
    @jbanks1525 Год назад +1

    Yeah, thank you so much for these videos. I haven’t been up-to-date on scams in a while,with what to watch out for so I really do appreciate these kind of videos because I almost got scammed before. Keep up the good work.

  • @amberleighkubina
    @amberleighkubina Год назад

    I started a few months ago & only have 207 subs. I am having a hard time finding a niche around my mlm business and my love for beauty, animals, and being a single mom.

  • @kingcmctv
    @kingcmctv Год назад +1

    I hope you feel better cause I know how it is. Don't try to please every body your health is more important thing.

  • @ETAonTheEUC
    @ETAonTheEUC Год назад +1

    Dang. Lots of value here, for sure

  • @KimHelm
    @KimHelm Год назад +1

    This video is soooo good. Wish you would break up some of the questions into clips individual vids, your answers be fire.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +1

      I plan to for my highlights channel

  • @SWIPERCHILL
    @SWIPERCHILL 8 месяцев назад

    I cant believe I set down and watch over three hours of video 😬 I enjoyed this and thank you for the nuggets

  • @iamcoreymcclain
    @iamcoreymcclain Год назад +2

    19:42 7,653 subscribers

  • @sytiralove4608
    @sytiralove4608 Год назад +1

    Remarkable job !! Thank you

  • @bbpineapplelavender
    @bbpineapplelavender Год назад

    Don't give up on your channel. Keep going, you will succeed❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Jason89981
    @Jason89981 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, thank you!

  • @billywatson9821
    @billywatson9821 Год назад +2

    I bought your book. It is amazing.

  • @Insight2marketing
    @Insight2marketing Год назад

    Hi Roberto, nice to see you. I have a lot of work to do around quality as I have a brilliant new camera and I've not used it once - for 2 years!!!! I also feel I have too many videos, so I'll be reviewing that now. You mentioned 30 videos, so is that the number you recommend for a topic/ playlist of per month? And if so, how do I decide what to delete as some of my best videos are videos that are not necessarily my personal favourites.

  • @ABrown-bv8hg
    @ABrown-bv8hg Год назад +1

    Hi Roberto, new creator here again..
    Made a couple videos a couple years ago but then fell now I'm wanting to breathe life into the channel, would like your advice...

  • @JackieDMcKeever
    @JackieDMcKeever 11 месяцев назад

    @robertoblake Has the audio version of your book came out yet? When does the next book come out? just looking for a update of the status. I learn so much from your videos, I know there's great value in your book and I want to capture it and do it while I meet my other responsibilities ( work my busy schedule).

  • @TravelMaximizer
    @TravelMaximizer Год назад

    Good stuff man.

  • @billywatson9821
    @billywatson9821 Год назад +2

    Good training.

  • @gregorywatkins1570
    @gregorywatkins1570 7 месяцев назад

    I’m just starting I have 2 subscribers I got sepsis and it made me disabled so looks like I can do this full time I can’t do a regular job I don’t know anything but I think your videos will help 😁👍

  • @KleggOWG
    @KleggOWG Год назад +4

    Whoever reads this, I wish you all the luck in the world. You WILL get there. You are not alone. Don't give up ❤❤❤

  • @ScottyLeeBarrett
    @ScottyLeeBarrett Год назад +2

    Thanks for the great content, Roberto!
    I’ve finally jumped in and have gotten started. lol
    Starting with shorts.
    I’m a souvenir T-Shirt painter for 25 years ..
    I’d like to teach Artreprenuer s how to make an above average income essentially doodling on T-shirts.
    I’m still confident that I can really “blow up” with this approach or idea.. lol
    I’m asking because you’re also an artist, yet you teach RUclips. 🤷🏽
    I’m curious if you feel the same regarding an “art” channel? Or have any ideas of an alternative angle?
    Thanks, again! 💥👊🏽😎

  • @chrislife1101
    @chrislife1101 Год назад +1

    Why is it that everytime i put a video to play before i go to sleep that's in no way related to this type of content or your channel, id wake up at 2-3 am hearing your voice half way through one of your vids. Autoplay keeps bringing me here, Wassup with that youtube 😆

  • @yonettesydney8845
    @yonettesydney8845 Год назад +1

    You are so awesome, and I am struggling

  • @CreativeTakeover-f4i
    @CreativeTakeover-f4i Год назад +1

    I bought yout book and its been a slow burn trying to grow my channel and monetize off of it...I haven't given up

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +2

      You're almost to 1000 subscribers so you're fairly close. Look to the areas where you can level up.

    • @CreativeTakeover-f4i
      @CreativeTakeover-f4i Год назад +1

      @@RobertoBlake I'm trying! I know consistency is the biggest issue and farming trending topics....I'm trying to figure out what works and what doesn't work for the audience as well as keep me mentally invested in the content

    • @billywatson9821
      @billywatson9821 Год назад +1

      ​​@@CreativeTakeover-f4i If you run out of topics to talk about, then talk about your life, and how Pop Culture revolves around it. Plan to do at least 1-2 videos a week.

    • @billywatson9821
      @billywatson9821 Год назад +1

      ​@@CreativeTakeover-f4i Your channel is about pop culture and trending topics. I would make some videos about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That would send you over the 1,000 subscribers threshold. I hope this helps!

    • @billywatson9821
      @billywatson9821 Год назад +1

      By the way, I love your thumbnails!

  • @CreativeThinking52
    @CreativeThinking52 Год назад +2

    Awesome video. Thank you for sharing valuable information. Have a wonderful day. Happy Tuesday!!❤😂🎉😊789 likes

  • @CryptoGrady
    @CryptoGrady Год назад

    LFG!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @chelseaadvani4379
    @chelseaadvani4379 7 месяцев назад

    my new fav channel

  • @daydreamalston
    @daydreamalston Год назад

    Thank You ♥️

  • @ucbrowser2257
    @ucbrowser2257 7 месяцев назад +1

    thank you for sharing this video #mrfishvlogs

  • @AuricUnity
    @AuricUnity Год назад +1

    Kaizen model is 🔥

  • @chaneljenkins25
    @chaneljenkins25 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

  • @Insight2marketing
    @Insight2marketing Год назад

    Sorry, me again Roberto, do you have any videos on setting up equipment dos/donts and also, 😬recording settings you recommend. I have a backdrop, tripod, lighting etc and a good camera. Just need to understand how to set it all up. Help please

  • @LovewhatidoStudio
    @LovewhatidoStudio Год назад

    I love you channel so much info.....🤩

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Год назад +1

    How does RUclips ALLOW channels to buy views??? It's so obvious but they don't do anything about it 😔

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +1

      It doesn’t really do anything and small RUclipsrs let it bother them for no reason. Ignore it

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Год назад

      @@RobertoBlake I understand completely...They have all these subs but Zero views...Quite stupid if you ask me ..since we're making $$ off Views..He's Losing $$

  • @KingKasper
    @KingKasper Год назад

    🎥Easily the best career coach on RUclips

  • @smalltownglobalproductions
    @smalltownglobalproductions 3 месяца назад

    I'm a professional writer who's been writing content for over a decade. Just write good content folks that brings people in with SEO for the search engines. It works. It's not as complex as this guy wants you to think but it does require strong writing skills.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  3 месяца назад

      It is in fact complex for some people, most people aren't professional writers, so you might be underestimating the level of difficulty for the average person just because it comes more naturally to you...

  • @theatrotexnodiastasitexnod3953

    How about if someone wants to talk about something that would be very helpful to many people but he doesn t want to show who he is? Is it possible? Can it be succesful? What is your opinion?

  • @camboquiz168
    @camboquiz168 Год назад

    I am just a new chick creator, It give me strong hope for several days but now, the views start to down so bad, I wonder how I improve more views and subscriber.😢😢😢

  • @VeganowledgeJJ
    @VeganowledgeJJ 5 месяцев назад

    I Love your channel

  • @mjrapreactions403
    @mjrapreactions403 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you sir I just started a week ago I'm at 96,000 views ❤

  • @southernrainforest
    @southernrainforest Год назад +1

    Thanks Roberto, 10,000 subs seems impossible, struggling to get to 100

    • @unleashyourambition
      @unleashyourambition Год назад +2

      Keep going! I'm in the same boat. Improve just a little bit with each upload and keep being a great student. The momentum will build. 💜

    • @southernrainforest
      @southernrainforest Год назад +1

      @@unleashyourambition thanks for the encouragement, good luck with your channel

    • @frofoodie7763
      @frofoodie7763 Год назад

      Been there.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +3

      Main thing is to build the foundation of it. Focus more on the 100 videos that will be the foundation of starting your career.

    • @southernrainforest
      @southernrainforest Год назад

      @@RobertoBlake thank you for reminder on what to focus on

  • @bestlifewithvee
    @bestlifewithvee 4 месяца назад

    Good Content

  • @billywatson9821
    @billywatson9821 Год назад +3

    #Q: At 7:30 you talked about Stream Yard allowing you to stream at 5 places at once. Is this a fee for there services?

  • @Leeshalom
    @Leeshalom Год назад

    timestamp: 22:50 Rewatching this live. and I need help. I have a 1.130 subscribers and most of them came from a video i did of me leaving a cult... Now I don't want to spend more time creating content on that. They already stole load of time from me.
    I now want my channel to focus on full time working moms, who are also homemakers ... How to be productive and be content
    what is the value and how am going to communicate that to them.

  • @KeithHanshaw
    @KeithHanshaw Год назад +1

    2.76k followers. Artist designing custom coins and senior media consultant helping smLl business owners grow their business

  • @coeur6291
    @coeur6291 Год назад

    Thank you for your great content! I have a question, I have a youtube channel für 5 months now. Today I have 7330 subscribers. But I have a video out today that failed painfully. Only 250 people watched it in 1 hour. I believe nobody´s interested in it. Wich is ok, I guess. But how bad of a failure is it, when you make a flop video? I find it very discouraging. But how important is it? How should youtubers take it? Would you recommend, forgetting about it and just make the next video? Or does this really "drown" the channel? Does it mean, your audience is drifting away from your channel?

  • @JCurtisMedia
    @JCurtisMedia Год назад

    How important is category when it comes to video upload? I never am 100% sure which is best when it matches more than one

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад +1

      I’m not convinced it matters too much besides possible slight influence on ads

    • @JCurtisMedia
      @JCurtisMedia Год назад +1

      @@RobertoBlake Thank You! For such a quick response. I made the pivot and am trying to get it right this time. Not sure if removing videos hurt but I’ve already done it. See you at 1K ! Thank You! again 🙌🏿

  • @FitnessForLife-lz8ll
    @FitnessForLife-lz8ll 10 месяцев назад

    Fitness for life 7500

  • @LovewhatidoStudio
    @LovewhatidoStudio Год назад

    Your right I don't have strategy??!!??

  • @tudinero9395
    @tudinero9395 Год назад +1

    Hi Roberto, 🔥Q:What type of content do you recommend for my channel🔥 I'm starting from 0 to 10000 the niche make money online I'm working on Thumbnail on Canva plus intro animation on 3D with chatgpt any advice to monetize with out the 1000 view.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Год назад

      Since you’re new and may not have credibility either show some real world results though videos or do experiments and challenges with popular ways people have said to make money online and show people what is realistic to do in a certain amount of time etc…

  • @Muhluri
    @Muhluri Год назад +2

    How are you giving out this value for free?
    Thank you!

    • @billywatson9821
      @billywatson9821 Год назад +1

      As a business owner, you can't charge people for everything. Some things you have to give people for free to show them the value in why they should purchase your products and services. This is why some businesses offer free samples, discounts, and coupons.

    • @Muhluri
      @Muhluri Год назад +1

      @@billywatson9821 it was a rhetorical question but thank you for the answer.
      I'm guessing the online equivalent would be those websites that give you a free pdf if you give them your email?

    • @billywatson9821
      @billywatson9821 Год назад +2

      @@Muhluri I know. I didn't take offense. I coach/mentor myself, and had to learn this. Enjoy your day!

    • @billywatson9821
      @billywatson9821 Год назад +2

      @@Muhluri It is also a tool to attract new business. Thank you for your response!

  • @AIAspirationOdyssey
    @AIAspirationOdyssey Год назад

    I have over 10 channels one is at 7,000, another one is at 8,700, etc etc

  • @vincentiousedeson3279
    @vincentiousedeson3279 4 месяца назад

    Best for me

  • @donnaratke3627
    @donnaratke3627 Год назад

    How do you make videos so fast?

  • @billywatson9821
    @billywatson9821 Год назад

    #Q: I do have a Coaching, Mentoring, and Motivational Speaking business. What business model would you recommend?

  • @deesignsbydeenicole8942
    @deesignsbydeenicole8942 Год назад

    I definitely need help

  • @mdalomgirhushen7400
    @mdalomgirhushen7400 4 месяца назад

    God video ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @amandausher6521
    @amandausher6521 28 дней назад

    weard!

  • @2.0mommy
    @2.0mommy 5 месяцев назад +1

    You’re totally wrong! You’re a 5 in each category to me and MANY others!

  • @Samkoutloud
    @Samkoutloud Год назад

    If you have a big dream..this makes you ambitious and you're one of us..
    If you achieve your dream.. this makes you an ashhole

  • @trenecialake
    @trenecialake 5 месяцев назад

    i only have 37

  • @nemtstartup
    @nemtstartup Год назад

    504👏🏽💪🏽🙏🏽

  • @douglasfuentes2737
    @douglasfuentes2737 Год назад

    The pandemic was 3 years long?

  • @lionelcox9160
    @lionelcox9160 Год назад

    78 subscribers!! Need major changes