One thing I want to add: If you're not a forever student of RUclips, it's not for you. There is no "Winning" RUclips for a creator, you can always get better.
Just hit my 1000 subscriber goal yesterday morning. What a great feeling! And right now I have 750 hours to go to hit the 4,000 hour mark. And I started August 1st of this year. I just want to say thank you Nick! Your videos have been a tremendous help in reaching that goal. ♥️
Just when I start to doubt myself and feel like there's no point in pursuing RUclips, I come across a new video from Nick and instantly get motivated and energized to keep pushing. Thanks for all the great tips as usual.
I guess you already have a good topic of horror game channel and really good sounding mic but maybe talk to the audience more like more personal talk and also you could cut to special moments or moments that you are just grinding. If there are moments where you are just walking around to find something, add some cuts and edits in it as well. Finally, stick to one game since you wanna build a core audience first that likes that game, which they will eventually grow to like you as a creator and they will begin to stick to whatever horror game you play. Diversifying more and more until your audience recognizes you as a personality and not some YT channel that's "just there." If you upload a lot of different horror games at the same time especially right now, YT algorithm gets kinda confused and so do a lot of people. One reason why popular people can already play different games is because the algorithm favors how they type the channel name in the search box. For instance, if i wanted to watch some CoryXKenshin, i would type "coryxkenshin" in the search box. Due to the fact that the term "coryxkenshin" is a very high volume keyword, and he uses it, he almost always gets ranked first in the search feed. And because he has grown such a large audience over the years by sticking to topics and not diversifying immediately, a lot of people search for his name. Not "FNAF lets play" but "coryxkenshin" because they want him to play, not others. So try to build a core audience first, then maybe people start searching your name and not the video game you are playing. That's when things start to get good. I analyze channels who seem to be struggling so that I can apply what I've learnt to my videos, and you should try this out too. Helps me a lot and I have now a better knowledge of how I should create content. So maybe try this a little bit.
@@Kino-Imsureq I really appreciate you taking the time to write out such a lengthy in depth reply. I have noticed that I bounce from game to game a lot to the point where I don't think I've even finished a playthrough yet. Im still learning how to edit as well. One of the things Nick said in the video really stuck with me too about fitting RUclips in to my schedule. I have a full time job and kids so finding time is a chore in itself. Thanks for the advice. Im gonna definitely put some of that into practice.
@@drewkatz2516 oh yeah definitely understandable especially with a full time job and kids. But yeah just focus on one game and then when you finish that game completely then move on to something similar. Each game has an audience and you need some time for that audience to find you, so that you can bring that audience to future videos. If a train keeps switching terminals then no one rides it but if it stays there for a little while then it is fairly populated. Of course nothing can really represent a RUclips career metaphorically but for now i think that is good enough. Stay in 1 game then once you're finished, go to the next game, etc. Meanwhile yes i also have to put these stuff into practice. Especially my monotonous voice haha.
Good advice Nick. One thing I'd add would be to establish relationships with other content creators in your niche. When I decided to start my #leadership channel I made sure I reached out to others in a similar position and now we have a community of around 15 that gets together regularly, bounces feedback off each other and talk about basically everything. We also keep ourselves going when motivation gets low. In short - it's been essential and highly motivating.
Seven chunks of gold here. All good, but what really struck home for me was the importance of APPLYING what we learn. Knowledge is meaningless if one doesn't put it to work.
Thank you so much Nick! Yesterday I was at 4 subscribers and the next day I was at 25! I watched the videos on how to grow a small channel and these were the signs! You’ve helped so much 😄
Nick, I just have to say that you helped made my channel be what it is today. My first video was exactly a year ago on 4th Dec 2020, and here I am. Been watching your videos every now and then to get that "energy". Just thought you'd know the reach and influence you had on me. And I am still, continuously learning from you!
@@CoachCommerce In your most popular video "Mail Drop Box Sizes & Dimensions for FedEx, UPS, and USPS Post Office" you could've condensed all that information in 1 minute. Try not to say filler phrases like "alright guys," "so we're gonna," "lets go," "so," etc. Also maybe some music and you don't need to show us the process of measuring and then give an answer. Instead you can use that video footage of you measuring as B-Roll which goes alongside your voiceover of the measurements. I watched "How to VOID or Cancel a Shipping Label on eBay!" and the hook was alright and intro was very short so that's good. However in 0:17 and 0:42 you say "and in this video i'm gonna show you how" and "and im actually gonna go ahead and show you how to do that right now." This is redundant since it's pretty much the same idea what you said in the beginning "...then this is the video for you!" Value the viewers' time and if you see something that could be cut out without ruining the flow of ideas and information then you must cut it out. Especially when it's within the first minute of the video. That's like 7 seconds lost pretty much. And attention spans usually only handle 8 seconds (not statistical but its a good estimate). Throughout the rest of this video there are some phrases that were either dead obvious or you should've just cut out anyway since it's not really helping to solve the problem. This doesn't mean you should speed yourself up 2x and cut out random portions of your video but it also means that you have to practice the way you edit. Otherwise good job on 1k subs but now you must continue to work better and better. And it's good that you are keeping up with social engagements in your comment section too. I am analyzing many people's channels so that I know what is good and what is bad. You should probably dedicate a day or two as well to do this, its very fun and insightful and I have a lot of notes now.
@@SmartHobbies nick helps with motivation. He doesn't get too much into the nook and cranny (I have other channels to watch for those) but nick gives the "Ahhhhhaaaa I should try that" Keeps me going and all which is important
You made me laugh when you said we should be screenshotting, seen a great thumbnail when I was watching RUclips on my TV last night, got my phone out and took a photo for future inspiration 🤣
Never quitting... It took me a while to get out of my own head space every time a video didn't do what I thought it should. I'm in this for the long haul now. It seems slow growth wise but I'm building a very loyal community. As always, your topics are very timely for what I'm going through.
Keeping a journal of your progress (like a physical book you write in with a pen) is also an invaluable tip I found. Making full length videos that people want to watch all the way can be intimidating, a 10 minute video with some level of just basic editing can take a minimum of 48 hours to produce, even for a pro. So if you only have time to make "Shorts" just focus on that until you're comfortable enough to upload the real thing.
Great points. The learning aspect is so important. The hardest thing to do is to self reflect and realize that you are the problem, not RUclips and not the algorithm.
Wow 7 years that is admirable. Scheduling is a great idea. I have written down all my video ideas but i have not scheduled them throughout the week. I like this tip. Liking the back drop 2 yellow lights like a star wars. 😊
Wow.....this is one of the best videos I have seen about what it's like being a creator. It's like you were talking to me. Another thing that has helped me is to make sure I stop and ask myself..." why did you want a channel in the first place???"....never ever start from that innocent person you were when all you really wanted to do was touch the world and have the world touch back. Great video....I have so much to say...I have been on 7 years and it's still my passion and a huge part of my life...
The 2nd one is so true! I started watching RUclips in a whole diffrent way when I started posting here💯 Always learning from your videos. Thanks Nick ❤ Good luck growing everyone ❤
That's a good list, had to think through each one, am I doing them. I think mostly I am. After 6 years on RUclips, I'm still excited about it and I'm glad I keep learning. One important thing has been not to panic when something on RUclips changes and I suddenly get much less engagement and new subscribers than before. That has happened already several times over these years.
I have had a youtube account for nearly 10 years and i have only just reached just over 750 subs ( 500 i got this year). I really got stuck trying to make content so i decided to focus on a couple of videos i wanted to do and its helped a lot and over the last 2 years my subs have gone up a lot. These videos are a great help to try and keep me focused on making content and making it the best i can make it with what i have
Thanks Nick! I'm well on my way to integrating 2 RUclips channels with my own style. Relatively new but I apply your practical advice consistently. I won't quit!!
Thanks Nick. I started uploading to my channel a few weeks ago and I have watched so many of your videos. I have applied your advice and I'm in a good space so far. I still have so much to learn and I'm enjoying the journey so far.
Thanks for the inspiration Nick. I was using YT inconsistently in 2020-2021. I have accumulated 1400 subscribers currently and I need about 3000 hours of watch time to get monetized. I literally didn't do anything this year and accumulated subscribers. I have valuable content but I stopped making videos. This inspires me to restart this YT journey!
Just found this channel, this is the first video I've seen. Based on this video, my channel checks off the boxes. Steady growth, great community and I personally thoroughly enjoy making the videos that I do. I'll do some binging of your channel after work today.
My goodness. You always make me feel good about the direction I'm headed as a creator of content in this culture. I'm still beginning but I'm doing a good percentage of the things you're saying and taking note of things I'm not. Thank you so much
As always….you are spot on! It took me a year to get to 1K subscribers not knowing what I was doing. But I didn’t give up, and like you said, I kept experimenting, and making little changes then looking at the analytics and seeing what worked. So, I was able to make it to 2K subscribers in 6 months…and with some additional tweaking…I’m on track to get to 3k in about 3 months. Don’t give up, and never be afraid to learn something new, make changes and see what works! ☺️💙
This is one of the reasons I subbed to this channel in the first place. Pure motivation and reflection on what I’m doing and if it’s providing some kind of value while I’m simultaneously improving my content.
Its sooo true that you need to schedule video making, editing, and all the things that go into making an awesome video. Batching content works really well. I've been doing more of that recently.
I find your videos talk about so many important things about succeeding on RUclips that I don't find anywhere else! You really highlight some things I'm not doing enough but also happy to know many things I'm already doing. Thanks Nick!
you just described me with every step trough this video , guess listening to nick nimmin for the past 5 years worked , and thank you for that time you took and continue to take to teach us all
I still have a lot to learn but because of your helpful videos, my channel just passed 5M view's. Picking a niche and focusing on that. changed everything fast. Thank You!!
I truly believe that the first one is the biggest one that got me a lot of subscribers and helped grow my fan base. Uploading consistently...not for days, weeks, or months...YEARS. Most people just don't have that kind of dedication. People naturally just want results. Doesn't work like that. Good tips.
I'm definitely doing all 7 of these already. I have a job that takes alot of my free time out but lately I've figured out a way to make time for three days a week to work on content. Great video Nick!💯
I don't make my videos towards any other goal besides making friends in my Hobby. Because I live in the middle of the sticks. I've gained friends. I make what they ask. Even swapped numbers with some. I consider it a win. Enjoy watching you teach Nick.
Thanx Nick! 👍🙋♀️ You’re Awesome & Always Inspiring Dude❗️Sometimes Personal Priorities change in unexpected ways per Family members health issues. I’m personally dealing with currently re my Dear Mom. ❤️ Though just cuz I need take a break in my RUclips postings, .. doesn’t mean I’m Not still “On~Board” with getting my RUclips Channel & Creative Career Goals moving Forward in the New Year. Peace, Love, Good Health, & Harmony~ To You & Alllll 🙏💜🌎🌈🦋
Been rocking with you for a minute and EVERYTINE i need to know something, you are my go to....and you best believe I am trying to put together my content as best as i can based on your tips. Now i am working on my background aesthetics because...i absolutely love yours. I appreciate you🤝🏾💪🏾
Thanks Nick. I listen to my viewers. I study the analytics. I make mistakes. I also interact with the community big time. I see the comment section as highly important
Excellent tips. I need to work on many points you mentioned. I find my niche likes fast paced videos. Instead of 10 hours editing, ill often spend 50+ per video. Now I need to backtrack and do others things better. Thanks for posting. 👍
Ahhh been at it for few months and won't lie, I wanted to quit when I couldn't get the results that I wanted but your videos kept me going and I didn't quit! 2022 here I come🥳🎆
This is valuable information Nick Im just starting to grow my new channel this year as in the passed I've had channels that have failed but I refuse to give up on making content and have learn from previous channels
Thankyou Nick, you are one of the most kindest person here on YT, sharing your wealth of knowledge for us small creators. You are gentle and kind with your words, encouraging and inspiring people to keep going and not give up! Especially for older people like me who is not too tech or social media savy! May God Bless you abundantly my internet grandson 😊❤❤🙏🙏🙏
This made me feel better because finally after 2 years of just making videos I finally got 100 subs and now found something people like so much. Hopefully I can make it into a snowball effect with just improving and adapting
100% spot on!! Everything I watch even casually, I’m constantly analyzing their filming and editing techniques as I’m consuming… and my wife finally isn’t annoyed by it. Lol. (I’m Mascon Leather here on RUclips.)
Omg. Plans are sooo hard. Honestly the plan for my RUclips is to make enjoyable videos for us to look back on later, and for the boys to be able to look back on their younger selves....Also anyone who is interested in farm life, maybe wants to have a life like this but can't...etc..... I can NOT express how much I regret not having started 5 years ago when we first moved to our farm. We have come so far...But I'm trying hard to make the best of what I have now! In addition to making enjoyable videos for us to look back on, of course getting monetized would be a huge bonus!! And I am trying for that as well;)
Been making videos over a year and I see other channels that were only on for a couple months get more subscribers than me. That hurts, but I keep going cuz I love sharing. I have a handful of regulars every video and they keep me going.😉 Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
Well that was very encouraging! I can only go up, so why quit! And I'm learning so much! I'm sure my viral video is just around the corner! I just gotta keep driving til I get to that corner!
Hello Nick! I found ur channel not too long ago but you've rlly helped me! Being a RUclipsr is something I've wanted to do since 3!! I have a question for your first point, I'm currently still in school so I'm very busy and barely have any free time, how do I make time? (I'm busy in weekends sometimes too) I would rlly appreciate if u answered my question! Thank you for all the help! 🖤✨
This gives me so much hope. Nowadays I don’t know watch RUclips videos for fun, everytime I’m on YT is a chance to learn something new, get inspired by something. And of course, take screenshots also 😂😂. Thought it was crazy, but apparently it’s not. Thanks Nick👍
My idea give RUclips five years . Not blowing up, shut it down. About to reach year six. Get frustrated, angry at times. Mad at people not subbing, sharing, watching. Half to remember when started did not expect even one sub. Started for fun nothing else. Sometimes easy to forget get caught up. Watching this channel about three years. Informative keep up the good work. You can do it!
The big mistake I made that you mentioned Nick is the audience focus. In the beginning I made videos about a bunch of topics, then one topic took off and aI rant with it for a while. But now, I don't want to continue with that topic. Should I attempt to pivot or better to start a new channel. Appreciate your super helpful videos ✌️
It's been a while since I've left a comment on one of your videos, Nick. But you have been a huge source of motivation for me since I began 4 months ago. I feel like you're a mystical RUclips guide who I can always return to for wisdom when I'm feeling lost and confused on my path! Another great video, always great value and engaging content!
Great video Nick! I owe your channel a lot for helping my channel this past year. I’m very committed to my channel. The grind is never going to stop over here! Thanks for all you do!
You described me at one point.I have an "art" channel and get the most views with my watercolor painting videos. I keep thinking I should possibly drop the other mediums like alcohol ink,journalling and craft videos but afraid to lose those subscribers.
OOH. I never thought about taking screenshots of titles. That's a brilliant idea. I also take note of things that people do on videos that I don't like. Like when people's videos don't line up with the title.
Always very helpful Nick. Great insights and explanations. Today I’m proud to say that your advices are playing a huge part of my progress as I keep applying them carefully and the results are really awesome. Thanks for this journey
@@NickNimmin I checked off a few, but my memory isn't good so I can't remember all. Funny my video is converting now where I talk about kind of quitting RUclips... I thought I was applying the tips, but I have been thinking maybe it just isn't for me... Great to have helpful channels like yours to help other people grow though. One of the greatest niches to have. Congrats💞
Wonderful video! You give all of us so much guidance & hope. Because of you, I became monetized in under 6 months. You are such an inspiration. I hope my channel succeeds like yours!
@@NickNimmin thanks, I'm in the process of shifting my audience when I used to be all over the place and now going laser focus with my target audience. They seem to be responding slowly now and gaining momentum.
Nick, I’ve been subscribed and watching your videos for several months. This is the very best one for me at this time. I really needed it. I’ve had my channel now for a year and I’m at around 325 subs. I really thought I would be at 1000 in a year. I’ve posted a video almost every single week but I am at a crossroads of what to do next to be successful and reach more people that want to subscribe and watch my videos. I will be watching this video again and again and will also watch the playlist from the end screen link. The one thing that I have yet to do in the last year is to have somebody that has been successful on RUclips such as yourself that has done an actual audit of my channel. At this point, I’m open to anybody that would be able to help me by way of a zoom call or however where AI could share my screen and they could look at my analytics, thumbnails, titles, and give me specific ideas on what I’m doing wrong or what I should do or what I should stop doing. So Nick, if not you, do you have any recommendations of someone or a service that could help me?
If you’re having trouble getting noticed as a small RUclipsr, watch this video next - ruclips.net/video/Xd-odyES3rI/видео.html
Thanks!
I really need to know what lenses you have in your glasses?
Thanks!
Thank you, your tips are always helpful and eye opening!
Thank you Nick!😎
One thing I want to add: If you're not a forever student of RUclips, it's not for you. There is no "Winning" RUclips for a creator, you can always get better.
Well said. I am always striving to learn and improve.
yes this is the hard fact
Yes, agree 👏
I've been on yt for 2 years and my channel blew up 3 months ago!
Just be patient and you'll be successful
Yes. I checked out your channel. Great calzones Chef!
I feel like a mad scientist when I win on RUclips. A mad scientist I tell ya! Hope all is well mate; you're always my go to coach
Hahahahah. I hear you!
Muahaha!! 😜
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
😍😍😍
Bro I watched you blow up and it’s just so crazy to see where you are and honestly it’s awesome. Your thumbnails too man, like damn.
Just hit my 1000 subscriber goal yesterday morning. What a great feeling! And right now I have 750 hours to go to hit the 4,000 hour mark. And I started August 1st of this year. I just want to say thank you Nick! Your videos have been a tremendous help in reaching that goal. ♥️
Congrats on hitting the 1K subscriber milestone!
Nice work!
I started back in 2018 barely reached 290
Congratulations 👍!!!!!!
@@DigitalPorygon2Kanto1998 That’s good I know you happy.
Just when I start to doubt myself and feel like there's no point in pursuing RUclips, I come across a new video from Nick and instantly get motivated and energized to keep pushing. Thanks for all the great tips as usual.
I guess you already have a good topic of horror game channel and really good sounding mic but maybe talk to the audience more like more personal talk and also you could cut to special moments or moments that you are just grinding. If there are moments where you are just walking around to find something, add some cuts and edits in it as well.
Finally, stick to one game since you wanna build a core audience first that likes that game, which they will eventually grow to like you as a creator and they will begin to stick to whatever horror game you play. Diversifying more and more until your audience recognizes you as a personality and not some YT channel that's "just there." If you upload a lot of different horror games at the same time especially right now, YT algorithm gets kinda confused and so do a lot of people.
One reason why popular people can already play different games is because the algorithm favors how they type the channel name in the search box. For instance, if i wanted to watch some CoryXKenshin, i would type "coryxkenshin" in the search box. Due to the fact that the term "coryxkenshin" is a very high volume keyword, and he uses it, he almost always gets ranked first in the search feed. And because he has grown such a large audience over the years by sticking to topics and not diversifying immediately, a lot of people search for his name. Not "FNAF lets play" but "coryxkenshin" because they want him to play, not others. So try to build a core audience first, then maybe people start searching your name and not the video game you are playing. That's when things start to get good.
I analyze channels who seem to be struggling so that I can apply what I've learnt to my videos, and you should try this out too. Helps me a lot and I have now a better knowledge of how I should create content. So maybe try this a little bit.
I hear you. This is a marathon not a sprint, and it helps to have people like Nick cheering us on.
@@Kino-Imsureq I really appreciate you taking the time to write out such a lengthy in depth reply. I have noticed that I bounce from game to game a lot to the point where I don't think I've even finished a playthrough yet. Im still learning how to edit as well. One of the things Nick said in the video really stuck with me too about fitting RUclips in to my schedule. I have a full time job and kids so finding time is a chore in itself. Thanks for the advice. Im gonna definitely put some of that into practice.
@@drewkatz2516 oh yeah definitely understandable especially with a full time job and kids. But yeah just focus on one game and then when you finish that game completely then move on to something similar. Each game has an audience and you need some time for that audience to find you, so that you can bring that audience to future videos. If a train keeps switching terminals then no one rides it but if it stays there for a little while then it is fairly populated. Of course nothing can really represent a RUclips career metaphorically but for now i think that is good enough. Stay in 1 game then once you're finished, go to the next game, etc.
Meanwhile yes i also have to put these stuff into practice. Especially my monotonous voice haha.
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Good advice Nick. One thing I'd add would be to establish relationships with other content creators in your niche.
When I decided to start my #leadership channel I made sure I reached out to others in a similar position and now we have a community of around 15 that gets together regularly, bounces feedback off each other and talk about basically everything. We also keep ourselves going when motivation gets low. In short - it's been essential and highly motivating.
Seven chunks of gold here. All good, but what really struck home for me was the importance of APPLYING what we learn. Knowledge is meaningless if one doesn't put it to work.
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Thank you so much Nick! Yesterday I was at 4 subscribers and the next day I was at 25! I watched the videos on how to grow a small channel and these were the signs! You’ve helped so much 😄
Nick, I just have to say that you helped made my channel be what it is today. My first video was exactly a year ago on 4th Dec 2020, and here I am. Been watching your videos every now and then to get that "energy". Just thought you'd know the reach and influence you had on me. And I am still, continuously learning from you!
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
Wow, that’s insane growth. I started around t he same time and just now cleared 1k subs. Impressive.
@@CoachCommerce In your most popular video "Mail Drop Box Sizes & Dimensions for FedEx, UPS, and USPS Post Office" you could've condensed all that information in 1 minute. Try not to say filler phrases like "alright guys," "so we're gonna," "lets go," "so," etc. Also maybe some music and you don't need to show us the process of measuring and then give an answer. Instead you can use that video footage of you measuring as B-Roll which goes alongside your voiceover of the measurements.
I watched "How to VOID or Cancel a Shipping Label on eBay!" and the hook was alright and intro was very short so that's good. However in 0:17 and 0:42 you say "and in this video i'm gonna show you how" and "and im actually gonna go ahead and show you how to do that right now." This is redundant since it's pretty much the same idea what you said in the beginning "...then this is the video for you!" Value the viewers' time and if you see something that could be cut out without ruining the flow of ideas and information then you must cut it out. Especially when it's within the first minute of the video. That's like 7 seconds lost pretty much. And attention spans usually only handle 8 seconds (not statistical but its a good estimate).
Throughout the rest of this video there are some phrases that were either dead obvious or you should've just cut out anyway since it's not really helping to solve the problem. This doesn't mean you should speed yourself up 2x and cut out random portions of your video but it also means that you have to practice the way you edit.
Otherwise good job on 1k subs but now you must continue to work better and better. And it's good that you are keeping up with social engagements in your comment section too.
I am analyzing many people's channels so that I know what is good and what is bad. You should probably dedicate a day or two as well to do this, its very fun and insightful and I have a lot of notes now.
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
@@SmartHobbies nick helps with motivation. He doesn't get too much into the nook and cranny (I have other channels to watch for those) but nick gives the "Ahhhhhaaaa I should try that"
Keeps me going and all which is important
You made me laugh when you said we should be screenshotting, seen a great thumbnail when I was watching RUclips on my TV last night, got my phone out and took a photo for future inspiration 🤣
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
Hey Mick you champion
You made me smile friend 🤣
i screenshot every thunbnail on the Sony camera i just bought lol, sooooo many thumbnails in my phone dwl dwl
Staying positive when nothing seems to be happening is a big one for me.
Well said. Thanks for sharing.
Never quitting... It took me a while to get out of my own head space every time a video didn't do what I thought it should. I'm in this for the long haul now. It seems slow growth wise but I'm building a very loyal community. As always, your topics are very timely for what I'm going through.
Keeping a journal of your progress (like a physical book you write in with a pen) is also an invaluable tip I found. Making full length videos that people want to watch all the way can be intimidating, a 10 minute video with some level of just basic editing can take a minimum of 48 hours to produce, even for a pro. So if you only have time to make "Shorts" just focus on that until you're comfortable enough to upload the real thing.
Great points. The learning aspect is so important. The hardest thing to do is to self reflect and realize that you are the problem, not RUclips and not the algorithm.
Absolutely! You nailed it!
Great video Nick!!!
Thanks Roberto!
Thanks for the tips! I've seen a huge increase in subscribers & viewership from Jan to Dec this year alone.
Nice work!
Wow 7 years that is admirable.
Scheduling is a great idea. I have written down all my video ideas but i have not scheduled them throughout the week. I like this tip. Liking the back drop 2 yellow lights like a star wars. 😊
Wow.....this is one of the best videos I have seen about what it's like being a creator. It's like you were talking to me. Another thing that has helped me is to make sure I stop and ask myself..." why did you want a channel in the first place???"....never ever start from that innocent person you were when all you really wanted to do was touch the world and have the world touch back. Great video....I have so much to say...I have been on 7 years and it's still my passion and a huge part of my life...
Thank you Nick, for always inspiring us small creators and sharing your valuable information.
We are all gonna succeed one day, I believe in us! ❤️
Thanks for watching! Thumbs up from me!
Yessss we will! 😊❤
The 2nd one is so true! I started watching RUclips in a whole diffrent way when I started posting here💯
Always learning from your videos. Thanks Nick ❤
Good luck growing everyone ❤
Thank you Nick. I’ve been doing all these that you mentioned and i feel confident that MY CHANNEL WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. I WONT GIVE UP💯
That's a good list, had to think through each one, am I doing them. I think mostly I am. After 6 years on RUclips, I'm still excited about it and I'm glad I keep learning. One important thing has been not to panic when something on RUclips changes and I suddenly get much less engagement and new subscribers than before. That has happened already several times over these years.
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Spot on Nick! Great video man.
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
@@SmartHobbies nick us the GOAT that's why
Feel like I am doing all 7 of these! Thanks Nick, really giving me the confidence to continue and that long term I'll succeed
Great to see!
That's so great! Keep it up and you will succeed!!
I have had a youtube account for nearly 10 years and i have only just reached just over 750 subs ( 500 i got this year). I really got stuck trying to make content so i decided to focus on a couple of videos i wanted to do and its helped a lot and over the last 2 years my subs have gone up a lot.
These videos are a great help to try and keep me focused on making content and making it the best i can make it with what i have
Thanks Nick! I'm well on my way to integrating 2 RUclips channels with my own style. Relatively new but I apply your practical advice consistently. I won't quit!!
I love that you mentioned learning but also APPLYING the knowledge! It's never enough to simply learn but not to implement. Great point, Nick!
Thanks Nick. I started uploading to my channel a few weeks ago and I have watched so many of your videos. I have applied your advice and I'm in a good space so far. I still have so much to learn and I'm enjoying the journey so far.
Thanks for the inspiration Nick. I was using YT inconsistently in 2020-2021. I have accumulated 1400 subscribers currently and I need about 3000 hours of watch time to get monetized. I literally didn't do anything this year and accumulated subscribers. I have valuable content but I stopped making videos. This inspires me to restart this YT journey!
Do it!
Just found this channel, this is the first video I've seen. Based on this video, my channel checks off the boxes. Steady growth, great community and I personally thoroughly enjoy making the videos that I do. I'll do some binging of your channel after work today.
Welcome to the channel!
My goodness. You always make me feel good about the direction I'm headed as a creator of content in this culture. I'm still beginning but I'm doing a good percentage of the things you're saying and taking note of things I'm not. Thank you so much
Thanks for the awesome feedback! Great to see you’re making progress!!!
As always….you are spot on! It took me a year to get to 1K subscribers not knowing what I was doing. But I didn’t give up, and like you said, I kept experimenting, and making little changes then looking at the analytics and seeing what worked. So, I was able to make it to 2K subscribers in 6 months…and with some additional tweaking…I’m on track to get to 3k in about 3 months. Don’t give up, and never be afraid to learn something new, make changes and see what works! ☺️💙
Wow! That’s amazing! Show me your ways 🥺🥰
This is one of the reasons I subbed to this channel in the first place. Pure motivation and reflection on what I’m doing and if it’s providing some kind of value while I’m simultaneously improving my content.
it will be three years next month! I found you a couple of months in and got several subscribers at one of your livestreams!!
Thnx Nick your right I’m not consistent. But you always motivate me thanx Nick.
Nick has nailed it with these 7 signs and just remember, RUclips is a long game for most creators so don't give up.
These insights, simple as they seemingly are, are gold 👍
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Its sooo true that you need to schedule video making, editing, and all the things that go into making an awesome video. Batching content works really well. I've been doing more of that recently.
I find your videos talk about so many important things about succeeding on RUclips that I don't find anywhere else! You really highlight some things I'm not doing enough but also happy to know many things I'm already doing. Thanks Nick!
My pleasure! I’m happy you’re enjoying the content!
you just described me with every step trough this video , guess listening to nick nimmin for the past 5 years worked , and thank you for that time you took and continue to take to teach us all
I still have a lot to learn but because of your helpful videos, my channel just passed 5M view's. Picking a niche and focusing on that. changed everything fast. Thank You!!
I truly believe that the first one is the biggest one that got me a lot of subscribers and helped grow my fan base. Uploading consistently...not for days, weeks, or months...YEARS. Most people just don't have that kind of dedication. People naturally just want results. Doesn't work like that. Good tips.
Discipline, preplanning, and constantly learning will get you everywhere!
Absolutely!
Totally agree on testing. It takes forever, but you only have to do it a few times until you find your best fit.
Im never going to give up, failure makes you learn and improve, one step at a time, winning is not giving up, quiting is losing
Thank you so much Nick for these tips. I never get tired watching your videos!
That’s good to see, thanks!
Love this....spot on folks, take notes. 🤘
I am. Nick is my go-to for RUclips help.
I'm definitely doing all 7 of these already.
I have a job that takes alot of my free time out but lately I've figured out a way to make time for three days a week to work on content. Great video Nick!💯
Awesome to hear how you created time in your week to focus on content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much ☺️
That's so great! Keep it up and you will succeed!!
thanks nick, sometimes I feel like quitting but I get motivated by watching this kind of videos.
Hang in there your voice matters
I absolutely agree with you, Nick! Especially with making time for content.
3 years down and I’m finally closing in on 1000. Never ever give up.
Thanks for the motivation Mr. Nick
Thank you, Nick. I'm seeing my whole channel in a new, wider perspective. Gotta work harder and better to polish up my channel. 👍
We can always be improving. Keep up the great work!
I don't make my videos towards any other goal besides making friends in my Hobby. Because I live in the middle of the sticks. I've gained friends. I make what they ask.
Even swapped numbers with some.
I consider it a win.
Enjoy watching you teach Nick.
Thanx Nick! 👍🙋♀️ You’re Awesome & Always Inspiring Dude❗️Sometimes Personal Priorities change in unexpected ways per Family members health issues. I’m personally dealing with currently re my Dear Mom. ❤️
Though just cuz I need take a break in my RUclips postings, .. doesn’t mean I’m Not still “On~Board” with getting my RUclips Channel & Creative Career Goals moving Forward in the New Year.
Peace, Love, Good Health, & Harmony~ To You & Alllll 🙏💜🌎🌈🦋
I’m sorry to hear about your mom.
Been rocking with you for a minute and EVERYTINE i need to know something, you are my go to....and you best believe I am trying to put together my content as best as i can based on your tips. Now i am working on my background aesthetics because...i absolutely love yours. I appreciate you🤝🏾💪🏾
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I am still struggling, yet I love RUclips and hope I can get my channel to grow more. Thank You for these Great tips!
Thanks Nick. I listen to my viewers. I study the analytics. I make mistakes. I also interact with the community big time. I see the comment section as highly important
Excellent tips. I need to work on many points you mentioned. I find my niche likes fast paced videos. Instead of 10 hours editing, ill often spend 50+ per video. Now I need to backtrack and do others things better.
Thanks for posting. 👍
You always come through with helpful tips. As always I know this will help also. With mines.. fingers crossed.🎉🎉🎉
Ahhh been at it for few months and won't lie, I wanted to quit when I couldn't get the results that I wanted but your videos kept me going and I didn't quit! 2022 here I come🥳🎆
Completely agree Nick, I really enjoy making new content for my channel and I hope it shows 😀
No quitting for me! Thanks for this list Nick.
This is valuable information Nick Im just starting to grow my new channel this year as in the passed I've had channels that have failed but I refuse to give up on making content and have learn from previous channels
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Thankyou Nick, you are one of the most kindest person here on YT, sharing your wealth of knowledge for us small creators. You are gentle and kind with your words, encouraging and inspiring people to keep going and not give up! Especially for older people like me who is not too tech or social media savy! May God Bless you abundantly my internet grandson 😊❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the kind words Nan!
@@NickNimmin ❤❤🙏🙏🙏
This made me feel better because finally after 2 years of just making videos I finally got 100 subs and now found something people like so much. Hopefully I can make it into a snowball effect with just improving and adapting
100% spot on!! Everything I watch even casually, I’m constantly analyzing their filming and editing techniques as I’m consuming… and my wife finally isn’t annoyed by it. Lol. (I’m Mascon Leather here on RUclips.)
Omg. Plans are sooo hard. Honestly the plan for my RUclips is to make enjoyable videos for us to look back on later, and for the boys to be able to look back on their younger selves....Also anyone who is interested in farm life, maybe wants to have a life like this but can't...etc..... I can NOT express how much I regret not having started 5 years ago when we first moved to our farm. We have come so far...But I'm trying hard to make the best of what I have now!
In addition to making enjoyable videos for us to look back on, of course getting monetized would be a huge bonus!! And I am trying for that as well;)
Been making videos over a year and I see other channels that were only on for a couple months get more subscribers than me. That hurts, but I keep going cuz I love sharing. I have a handful of regulars every video and they keep me going.😉 Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
great video, maybe i would start up one and see how it goes
Awesome Video, super informative as always. Thanks Nick!
Thanks Drew!
Very well spoken and knowledeable. Out of all these big youtube "advisors" you are my fav.
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Well that was very encouraging! I can only go up, so why quit! And I'm learning so much! I'm sure my viral video is just around the corner! I just gotta keep driving til I get to that corner!
The awesome thing about RUclips is that you don’t need a viral video. You only need videos that consistently get views over time.
Hello Nick! I found ur channel not too long ago but you've rlly helped me! Being a RUclipsr is something I've wanted to do since 3!! I have a question for your first point, I'm currently still in school so I'm very busy and barely have any free time, how do I make time? (I'm busy in weekends sometimes too) I would rlly appreciate if u answered my question! Thank you for all the help! 🖤✨
Whenever you have time in your schedule that is "up to you", make a conscious choice to use some of that time for your channel.
This gives me so much hope. Nowadays I don’t know watch RUclips videos for fun, everytime I’m on YT is a chance to learn something new, get inspired by something. And of course, take screenshots also 😂😂. Thought it was crazy, but apparently it’s not. Thanks Nick👍
Always a pleasure. Thanks for the tips Nick!
My idea give RUclips five years . Not blowing up, shut it down. About to reach year six. Get frustrated, angry at times. Mad at people not subbing, sharing, watching. Half to remember when started did not expect even one sub. Started for fun nothing else. Sometimes easy to forget get caught up. Watching this channel about three years. Informative keep up the good work. You can do it!
Thank you. This is a very powerful message for me. I haven't quit, and my skill is getting better.
I've only just started and have found your videos incredible so far, from helping me set up live stream content to editing videos 🔥
I'm here from Brazil watching your videos and applying all of your tips to my channel :)
Thanks
Very helpful and insightful. Sounds like I am on the right path with a few tweaks needed. Thank you Nick
Outstanding video! Great way to finish off a Sunday. Thanks for the validation, Nick! This one helps!
I'm doing that. EXACTLY.JUST FO IT!💪
The big mistake I made that you mentioned Nick is the audience focus. In the beginning I made videos about a bunch of topics, then one topic took off and aI rant with it for a while. But now, I don't want to continue with that topic. Should I attempt to pivot or better to start a new channel. Appreciate your super helpful videos ✌️
FYI, on your experimentation point, every time I try something "new" it flops every time
It's been a while since I've left a comment on one of your videos, Nick. But you have been a huge source of motivation for me since I began 4 months ago. I feel like you're a mystical RUclips guide who I can always return to for wisdom when I'm feeling lost and confused on my path! Another great video, always great value and engaging content!
Thanks so much for the kind words! ❤️ I means a lot!
Thank you for sharing 🙌♥️
It’s a marathon not a sprint. It’s great to have people like Nick cheering us on when it gets hard. You can do it.
Great video Nick! I owe your channel a lot for helping my channel this past year. I’m very committed to my channel. The grind is never going to stop over here! Thanks for all you do!
My key take-away: Make time and make creation part of your lifestyle. That's something I want, but I'm not always intentional about it. Thanks, Nick!
You described me at one point.I have an "art" channel and get the most views with my watercolor painting
videos. I keep thinking I should possibly drop the other mediums like alcohol ink,journalling and craft videos but afraid to lose those subscribers.
bad idea?
Great video. Thanks for your advice. I will apply the things I'm not doing. I hope it works .
Hearing videos like this help me a lot! I really appreciate it! Thank you for all of this.
OOH. I never thought about taking screenshots of titles. That's a brilliant idea. I also take note of things that people do on videos that I don't like. Like when people's videos don't line up with the title.
I have a whole section in motion dedicated to thumbs and titles.
Always very helpful Nick. Great insights and explanations. Today I’m proud to say that your advices are playing a huge part of my progress as I keep applying them carefully and the results are really awesome. Thanks for this journey
You are doin my awesome for such a short time on RUclips. Keep it up.
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I know this is going to be a good video... Let's see if I have at least one number right! Lol
Let me know how many you get.
@@NickNimmin I checked off a few, but my memory isn't good so I can't remember all. Funny my video is converting now where I talk about kind of quitting RUclips... I thought I was applying the tips, but I have been thinking maybe it just isn't for me... Great to have helpful channels like yours to help other people grow though. One of the greatest niches to have. Congrats💞
Thanks Nick Ima go super hard on 2022
You got this bro don’t give up!
Wonderful video! You give all of us so much guidance & hope. Because of you, I became monetized in under 6 months. You are such an inspiration. I hope my channel succeeds like yours!
Wow, that’s amazing! Congratulations 🥳🥰
@@simple_naildesigns awww thanks! I really appreciate that :).
@@simple_naildesigns I just subbed to your channel! Love your nail art.
@@freespiritequestrian thank you so much! 🥰
Congrats!
Well just the best , I thought you would start off by saying don't quit , anyways you finally said it , everyday we learn and practice
This is ALL 🔥
Because of Nick and a few others, I'm soon getting the community tab!
Great tips nick.
Nice work Kevin! 👊🥳
@@NickNimmin thanks, I'm in the process of shifting my audience when I used to be all over the place and now going laser focus with my target audience. They seem to be responding slowly now and gaining momentum.
Wow, what an information packed video! Tip #1 hit me most. I am grateful for this video!
Nick, I’ve been subscribed and watching your videos for several months. This is the very best one for me at this time. I really needed it. I’ve had my channel now for a year and I’m at around 325 subs. I really thought I would be at 1000 in a year. I’ve posted a video almost every single week but I am at a crossroads of what to do next to be successful and reach more people that want to subscribe and watch my videos. I will be watching this video again and again and will also watch the playlist from the end screen link. The one thing that I have yet to do in the last year is to have somebody that has been successful on RUclips such as yourself that has done an actual audit of my channel. At this point, I’m open to anybody that would be able to help me by way of a zoom call or however where AI could share my screen and they could look at my analytics, thumbnails, titles, and give me specific ideas on what I’m doing wrong or what I should do or what I should stop doing. So Nick, if not you, do you have any recommendations of someone or a service that could help me?
Daniel Batal is your man!
Oooo…targeting a specific group of people is what I hope to achieve as my next goal. Thanks for this awesome video Nick!