My channel is a straight vlog channel... I doubled down on vlogs when I saw those creators saying vlogs were dead!! My channel just became monetized so... you're 100% right that vlogs are not dead!! Thank you for this!!
I am small RUclipsr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
Thank you Katie for dispelling so many of the lies out there about growth on RUclips. I'm Canadian too and I refuse to believe that vlogs are dying! My one-eyed rescue dog and I enjoy making them every week, even if we are a small and humble Canuck channel! It's all about being happy and helping to make others happy in the process! A small reach is better than no reach at all! 🤗 P.S. I love what you said about the value of music because I spend a lot of time pairing the right piece of music with the mood/sentiment of each vlog and I know our viewers appreciate it! 😊
Hey, I just posted my first vlog in a while, and I would love your thoughts since you like that style. 🥹🙏🏻 What makes a vlog interesting to you? Is it the content or topic or is it more the creator?
@@Royyamada oh for sure! I just love the routines, even the non exciting moments, every day things, I find it relaxing to watch ppl vlog their normal lives. Going to check your channel here in a bit 💕
@@pris_pris , you're the best! Thank you for your opinion. If you do check it out, and if it's boring, I would love to get your feedback as well. Haha, I'm still trying to figure this all out. 😅
It’s me coming back to watch this after doing so much research on vlogs and hearing some of the gurus say that people will not be inclined to watch your vlogs if you don’t start with educational videos “to give them something” first before they can trust you and care about your life. This yt journey isn’t easy but I have faith that my channel will take off one day with the one thing I love doing most and that’s vlogging!
I WISH my homepage on RUclips would show more vlogs. Lately, it only shows a very limited range of specific kinds of videos that I've watched before, and most times, even if I try scrolling right and down, I just get repeats of the exact video suggestions that appear on the top line. I'd love for YT to share more vlogs with me. Thanks for this, video, too .. great pep talk for someone who's been working behind the scense for farrr too long, with a lot of jitters, getting ready to publish my own videos. :)
something you could try that I discovered recently - along the top of your home page you'll see a list of buttons that are different topics (mine say stuff like "van life" and "travel" and if you scroll horizontally to the end, there's a "new to me" button - it will show you reccos you haven't seen before! there might be some good vlogs in there!)
@@katie Oh, thank you!! I never noticed this before, but usually I'm watching on my TV. I'm on my laptop, now, and I see it (these topics make me feel called out, lol) ... I didn't know this was here!! 👌🏼😎
Vlogs will never ever die!! There’s just something so interesting about watching someone go throughout their life, and it can literally fit any niche like you said, reading, living alone, zero waste, etc!! It’s the perfect format!!
I've started vlogging a lot more and am changing up my style to a bit more of a vlog style, it feels more personal and I personally have been watching a lot of vlogs this last year because they're so enjoyable 🥰
Thank you so much for this advice, Katie! I am realizing more and more that the whole SEO thing just isn't true anymore. Some of my best videos have very little SEO value and I thought they would tank
Vlogs are not dead. RUclips is a community and I think that the smaller channels have more authentic audiences and more meaningful interactions. The more transparent and honest your channel, the more people you will attract because there are so many people out there looking for connection and they just want to see people doing real life like them. They don't care about perfect thumbnails, ambient lighting or hashtags, they just want to see LIFE.
I make vlogs on my channel and I've seen a lot of growth this year by maintaining a consistent upload schedule, however, I noticed that the algorithm sometimes suggests my videos to content that is random and completely unrelated. Do you know why this happens?
I have a channel with 44 subscribers,I lost hope probably cz of the nitch thing but watching your videos gave me alot of strength,am so coming back hard on youtube,so help me God.Rhank you Katie.
Authenticity is everything in my view... I don't need scripted content, or exaggerated personas, performance etc. Just be yourself and deliver value in the form of genuinely interesting content, even if it does happen to be a niche interest. There are 7.5B people on the planet... there are likely millions of people interested in the same things you are, or share your world view, etc. etc.
Im a newbie. Currently working on titles, thumb nails, hooks and AVD. Im basically trying to be engaging and have the algorithm love me😊 But i mainly want to improve my story telling 😅
Can somebody help me? I noticed a lot of RUclipsrs don’t list their music in the description and I need to know how they don’t get a copyright strike and I can’t afford epidemic sound or any subscriptions so if you have the same issue, please help me out because I want to switch to final pro I need to know how I need to prove that the music is not mine
Hello, so what i do is look on RUclips for covers of that song, i either screen record or use a RUclips Converter to download audio. Also, i use free sites like Thematic music where you copy the link after downloading and paste on your description. You don’t get copyright. I hope this helps @kitKrafts
Always a pleasure watching you 💛 I am just preparing some vlog style videos for my channel and I am so excited about them. It feels more natural and fun to film like I am talking to a friend 🤗 Thank you for helping me enjoy this creation process and break out of my shell!
this video is incredibly inspiring! 🌟 It's amazing how you broke down the steps to start freelancing with no experience. The tips on building a portfolio from scratch and leveraging networking to find your first clients are pure gold. 💪 Thanks for sharing such valuable insights and practical advice. Definitely motivated to kickstart my freelancing journey now. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏🚀
Vlogs are my favorite videos to create- but I feel like my channel is suffering because of that? But then I see so many other vloggers out there doing well so it helps me to keep going. Plus I LOVE vlogs. I think maybe I just need to kind of narrow down my topics since I’m all over the place… Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥹♥️
Anyone with camera knowledge know (or think) the opening video is the same camera and lens set up as usual? Maybe my internet connection is a bit better today or something, but I haven't even got to the content yet because the video looks so freaking clear. I had been thinking of getting a new iPhone but I now want whatever is going on here 😆
hehe thanks Margot! i got a new lens recently - it's the Sony 11mm f1.8 and I'm using it with my same camera, the Sony ZVE-10. and I love how it's looking so far!!
@@katie Thanks for replying! It looks great! As a newtuber I very much appreciate how open you are to share your set up and your processes, it's been really helpful (and educational) 😃
Katie I feel you’ve narrowed down the perfect combo between vlogs and education. The way you teach how to do SM feels like we are FaceTiming and catching up while learning about content creation. It’s a true bliss to sit, watch and take notes with you, thanks for creating 🤍
I love your videos Katie! I’ve been watching for over a year now and have just reached 1K subs with *JUST* vlogs using your storytelling techniques and advice 🥹 thanks for always giving us the real! 🫶🏽
My channel is a straight vlog channel... I doubled down on vlogs when I saw those creators saying vlogs were dead!! My channel just became monetized so... you're 100% right that vlogs are not dead!! Thank you for this!!
Same! I just became monetized as well and I’m 99% vlogs, they’re my favorite videos to watch
@@CatCakeCrochet I agree... I just like to see more ppl get from behind the desk more often😔 I'm always actively searching for vloggers!!
I love vlogs. They are closer to reality tv than reality tv.
lol that is so true!
This!!!
I am small RUclipsr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
Thank you Katie for dispelling so many of the lies out there about growth on RUclips. I'm Canadian too and I refuse to believe that vlogs are dying! My one-eyed rescue dog and I enjoy making them every week, even if we are a small and humble Canuck channel! It's all about being happy and helping to make others happy in the process! A small reach is better than no reach at all! 🤗 P.S. I love what you said about the value of music because I spend a lot of time pairing the right piece of music with the mood/sentiment of each vlog and I know our viewers appreciate it! 😊
Nooooo!!! That’s the one thing I love about YT. Vlogs. No consumerism vids. 🚫
Same to be honest! Love watching them and love making them!
Hey, I just posted my first vlog in a while, and I would love your thoughts since you like that style. 🥹🙏🏻 What makes a vlog interesting to you? Is it the content or topic or is it more the creator?
@@JustCallMeOlu oh nice! Going to check out your channel today! Yay
@@Royyamada oh for sure! I just love the routines, even the non exciting moments, every day things, I find it relaxing to watch ppl vlog their normal lives. Going to check your channel here in a bit 💕
@@pris_pris , you're the best! Thank you for your opinion. If you do check it out, and if it's boring, I would love to get your feedback as well. Haha, I'm still trying to figure this all out. 😅
It’s me coming back to watch this after doing so much research on vlogs and hearing some of the gurus say that people will not be inclined to watch your vlogs if you don’t start with educational videos “to give them something” first before they can trust you and care about your life. This yt journey isn’t easy but I have faith that my channel will take off one day with the one thing I love doing most and that’s vlogging!
I WISH my homepage on RUclips would show more vlogs. Lately, it only shows a very limited range of specific kinds of videos that I've watched before, and most times, even if I try scrolling right and down, I just get repeats of the exact video suggestions that appear on the top line. I'd love for YT to share more vlogs with me. Thanks for this, video, too .. great pep talk for someone who's been working behind the scense for farrr too long, with a lot of jitters, getting ready to publish my own videos. :)
something you could try that I discovered recently - along the top of your home page you'll see a list of buttons that are different topics (mine say stuff like "van life" and "travel" and if you scroll horizontally to the end, there's a "new to me" button - it will show you reccos you haven't seen before! there might be some good vlogs in there!)
@@katie Oh, thank you!! I never noticed this before, but usually I'm watching on my TV. I'm on my laptop, now, and I see it (these topics make me feel called out, lol) ... I didn't know this was here!! 👌🏼😎
Same!
We enjoy watching and creating vlogs.
We always love your tips and advice. xx
Vlogs will never ever die!! There’s just something so interesting about watching someone go throughout their life, and it can literally fit any niche like you said, reading, living alone, zero waste, etc!! It’s the perfect format!!
I've started vlogging a lot more and am changing up my style to a bit more of a vlog style, it feels more personal and I personally have been watching a lot of vlogs this last year because they're so enjoyable 🥰
I definitely enjoy vlogging.
I started my channel
With searchable content. You are correct very transitional audience.
Thank you so much for this advice, Katie! I am realizing more and more that the whole SEO thing just isn't true anymore. Some of my best videos have very little SEO value and I thought they would tank
right?! it's so true - it's all about compelling hooks and storytelling now :)
Vlogs are not dead. RUclips is a community and I think that the smaller channels have more authentic audiences and more meaningful interactions. The more transparent and honest your channel, the more people you will attract because there are so many people out there looking for connection and they just want to see people doing real life like them. They don't care about perfect thumbnails, ambient lighting or hashtags, they just want to see LIFE.
I make vlogs on my channel and I've seen a lot of growth this year by maintaining a consistent upload schedule, however, I noticed that the algorithm sometimes suggests my videos to content that is random and completely unrelated. Do you know why this happens?
Yes vlogs have great future ❤
Glad to hear that viewers still enjoy vlogs. I trying to do one at least once a month. Your tips for vlogs was helpful
🌹 we just keep going and hopefully growing with vlogs
This was a good topic!! I definitely don't think vlogs are dead!! You also gave me something to think about with my vlog topics.
Your straightforward approach is a breath of fresh air. Thank you! 😊
I have a channel with 44 subscribers,I lost hope probably cz of the nitch thing but watching your videos gave me alot of strength,am so coming back hard on youtube,so help me God.Rhank you Katie.
Authenticity is everything in my view... I don't need scripted content, or exaggerated personas, performance etc. Just be yourself and deliver value in the form of genuinely interesting content, even if it does happen to be a niche interest. There are 7.5B people on the planet... there are likely millions of people interested in the same things you are, or share your world view, etc. etc.
This is why I vlog and provide value videos… best of both world 😊
I'm glad your videos were suggested for me to watch, super informative thank you.
Thank you for this video. I am starting my channel and this was most helpful... Much love Katie 😘
I’m a homeschool mom, on a weightloss journey (down 27 lbs ), rediscovering myself outside of motherhood. Could any of these be my “magnet” ?
ready to take NOTES - ps. just hit 600 subs 🥰🥰
congrats! that's a big milestone!!
Congrats i have 16 more to reach 600 subs 🤩🤩
As always, such great content to hear. Thank you for your honest and sincere approach to delivering your content. So helpful!
KATIE... thanks for your expertise 😊. Very valuable. ❤
Hello Katie- i have been watching your videos and finally started my own channel💃
Thank you❤️
Yay!!! Congrats on starting your channel!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@StitchObsessedThank you🥹
yay that's so exciting!! congrats!
Thank you , such a encouraging video. How to go about framing your vlogging ! Really great advice !
Life of Riza has really inspired me to become a better vlogger. ❤
totally not the point of the video but can we talk about how PRETTY your eyes are? lashes and brows on POINT Katie damn
Im a newbie. Currently working on titles, thumb nails, hooks and AVD. Im basically trying to be engaging and have the algorithm love me😊 But i mainly want to improve my story telling 😅
Thank you. Awesome video❤
Great video as always, Katie! Thanks!
Absolutely agree with you
Im very much in the process of figuring it out. I often feel lost and discouraged. You gave me some new inspiration, thank you! 🤗
Can somebody help me? I noticed a lot of RUclipsrs don’t list their music in the description and I need to know how they don’t get a copyright strike and I can’t afford epidemic sound or any subscriptions so if you have the same issue, please help me out because I want to switch to final pro I need to know how I need to prove that the music is not mine
Hello, so what i do is look on RUclips for covers of that song, i either screen record or use a RUclips Converter to download audio. Also, i use free sites like Thematic music where you copy the link after downloading and paste on your description. You don’t get copyright. I hope this helps @kitKrafts
@@happyspod4670 Wow thank you so much i’m definitely going to look into the RUclips
converter and that website sounds amazing
This is so true Katie. Especially #2
Always a pleasure watching you 💛 I am just preparing some vlog style videos for my channel and I am so excited about them. It feels more natural and fun to film like I am talking to a friend 🤗
Thank you for helping me enjoy this creation process and break out of my shell!
Love this video. Really good, straightforward advice. Thank you!
This is sooooo good!!! Literally exactly what i needed to know right now - starting to lean into this way more
I do vlogs on my other channel. I'm only a small channel but still enjoy it. I've made some good friends on there
Vlogs help to make successful business owner 🎉
I love vlogs so much, it gives met the feeling as if I am more personal with content creators
I'm so glad you said that! I was just putting together some more vlog style stuff again. I definitely need to step my game up. Thanks for this.
How interesting to find this out. This is such a good video, I'll be making my notes!
this video is incredibly inspiring! 🌟 It's amazing how you broke down the steps to start freelancing with no experience. The tips on building a portfolio from scratch and leveraging networking to find your first clients are pure gold. 💪 Thanks for sharing such valuable insights and practical advice. Definitely motivated to kickstart my freelancing journey now. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏🚀
I loved using epidemic sound! IF my subscription ends because I’m on a hiatus, will I get copyright issues suddenly?! 😅 Genuine question.
Great video Katie!
I'm literally planning a video inspired by Riza at the moment :D awesome to see her here too!!
Honest opinion ❤❤
Vlogs are my favorite videos to create- but I feel like my channel is suffering because of that? But then I see so many other vloggers out there doing well so it helps me to keep going. Plus I LOVE vlogs. I think maybe I just need to kind of narrow down my topics since I’m all over the place…
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥹♥️
The chair part was cute :)
This was so encouraging since I just started vlogging! Took lots of tips from this, thank you!! 😊
so glad to hear that!!
Yay I’m like #500 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
So good video 👏🏼👏🏼Thanks for the tips. I want to vlog but I am a little anxious but i Will do it💪🏼
Hi Katie, love your content! Am ready to start my channel and would like to join your Creator Club. Is the price shown in USD or Canadian dollars?
Thanks 👍 Katie for this awesome video with great tips & suggestions and I have Epidemic Sound. Love 🥰 the video and love 💓 Katie.
I love watching vlogs! My goal is to start creating my own vlog, I only have 2k subs but I really want to pivot my content into vlogs
Great video❤ I hope to grow soon
Your biceps are so big😍😍
My first real video was a vlog and did so well! I wasn’t expecting it either. 12k views and counting
Anyone with camera knowledge know (or think) the opening video is the same camera and lens set up as usual? Maybe my internet connection is a bit better today or something, but I haven't even got to the content yet because the video looks so freaking clear. I had been thinking of getting a new iPhone but I now want whatever is going on here 😆
hehe thanks Margot! i got a new lens recently - it's the Sony 11mm f1.8 and I'm using it with my same camera, the Sony ZVE-10. and I love how it's looking so far!!
@@katie Thanks for replying! It looks great! As a newtuber I very much appreciate how open you are to share your set up and your processes, it's been really helpful (and educational) 😃
I love vlogs ❤️😍
Katie I feel you’ve narrowed down the perfect combo between vlogs and education. The way you teach how to do SM feels like we are FaceTiming and catching up while learning about content creation. It’s a true bliss to sit, watch and take notes with you, thanks for creating 🤍
I love your videos Katie! I’ve been watching for over a year now and have just reached 1K subs with *JUST* vlogs using your storytelling techniques and advice 🥹 thanks for always giving us the real! 🫶🏽
that is incredible! amazing work 👏
nothing is better than an entertaining vlog 🥹 cleaning, planning, resetting or just a day in a life are super fun and i find them so inspiring 🤌🏻
I find Riza to be especially good with music choice. Her videography is stunning, but her music choices are just 😙 🤌
Hi Katie, love your content! Am ready to start my channel and would like to join your Creator Club. Is the price shown in USD or Canadian dollars?