“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.”
Supposedly there is a quote by Henry Ford where he said, "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." The quote is probably fake, but the lesson is 100% true: customers don't have a long term vision for your company (or your RUclips channel). It's up to us to take the risks and plot the long-term strategy for our channel.
Oh, I really like this quote and the message behind it. A businessman should know and have control of the direction of their own business. What about the saying 'Customer (audience) is always right' or 'Listen to your customers (audience)'? I feel like these 2 sayings contradicts one another.
I love your videos and I wouldn’t even say that your videos or thumbnails are “negative” For me it’s more relatable and authentic. RUclips isn’t always a positive ride. There is always bumps in the road and hearing your take on it is always helpful to me.
I was thinking exactly the same! I’ve never seen negativity in Kevin’s content, but authenticity and relability. Also I’m not looking for entertainment but helpful information and I find it here.
I guess everyone can interpret a thumbnail in a thousand ways. The majority of the viewers on RUclips are expecting MrBeast style thumbnails, but they are also the ones who wouldn't watch videos like mine either. It's just noise really, annoying noise. To me, it is a challenge to filter those noise and not get affected by it. I'm still learning, long bumpy road indeed.
@@KevinChee it is, but just try to concentrate on the positive comments. For some reason we people remember the bad comments and forget the good ones. I still remember some bad noise from years ago, but we all learn to let it go and just smile for those comments. I usually reply to them something like thank you for boosting my post with your comment.
I just filmed a similar video last night but deciding to reshoot. I like your approach. I was a little upset with some commenters and decided to make a video describing who my channel is for. Great video as usual, Kevin. I love it!
you are serving a purpose that viewers like, there will always be a few that reject and that's their choice. There will be many who don't focus on the actual message but focus on other things e.g lighting, thumbnail, editing because they are driven by the noise out there to perform and people please to get more clicks, views and forget the most important thing is the message, the niche, the speaking expertise! you stay authentic because authenticity wins. Getting too concerned of viewers comments leads to pivoting to please, becoming unhappy in your work and burnout - some of the most successful creators have admitted to this. - the most important opinion is your own - keep creating, you know what you are doing!👏🏼👏🏼💯💯👍🏼👍🏼
The only noise I receive is when l share an experience with a makeup brand that they don't agree with. My experience is my experience and doesn't need their validation. I don't take it person. My reply is usually something like, "Thank you for watching and commenting. Welcome back anytime." Even with their noise, they're supporting my channel.
RUclips is a place to speak freely, I kinda welcome the comments but I might get affected by it after reading. I guess the issue really is on my end, not theirs. Gotta build a stronger mindset.
I enjoyed your thoughtful explanation of noise commentary. I may be alone in this, but I don't judge a video by it's thumbnail, but by the description given. Regardless of what your video's thumbnails look like I will watch if you are talking about a topic I find intriguing. Looking forward to your next video!
Haha, I'm not changing my thumbnails just because of a comment. I just do not like spending so much time on a thumbnail, I wanna pump out more videos and give out more value
I don’t watch videos where people put their face really big on the thumbnail with a fake surprised look or their mouth wide open… And I agree that I also do not click some nails where it appears as though what is inside the video might have a negative connotation. It just seems like social mediaand the marketing of it all is literally complaining it’s why you shouldn’t buy things or why you shouldn’t do something rather than why you should. And that culture is become very toxic. But in the case of your channel I actually watch your videos and what you have to say in your videos provides substance where as that is not the case in most places on RUclips.
That's the popular MrBeast face. It worked and everyone just swamps into it. Even MrBeast stopped using it, it is just a big smile now. Watch and see how everyone is going to have the same MrBeast face lol.. Just to add, the biggest challenge for me has always been getting clicks and getting that push from RUclips. I'm pretty confident with my video but there's that reliance on RUclips to push those videos out which frustrates me at times.
Thanks for sharing! It’s so true that noise can be distracting sometimes. But you’re good at filtering the noise. In fact, you’ve successfully built a strong community. You have high ratio of likes comparing with the views, plus you have so many comments each time. Plus there would be some quiet members. From the perspective of doing a business, you’re heading the right direction! As you shared in another video , you want to attract the right audience and it’s proved that you have. Keep up your good work! 👍🏻
Thank you. Sometimes the noise is right, although, maybe it requires more explanation. After the conversation I have in this video, I am starting to see how a good thumbnail and title is important to grab new audience attention. Perhaps what he is trying to say is, I've been focusing on creating what my subs want and not to get new viewers. Still lots to learn for sure.
I have be uploading videos for over 5 years and have notice that people always come and go. We will not be able to make everyone happy. Keep on uploading. 😎
I found this video very interesting and very accurate. I enjoy your content, it’s honestly, its vulnerability, , and authenticity. Keep doing what ur doing. Thats why most of us are here. 💜
I don’t think I’m lucky enough to have noise comments lol, but I too have noticed that when some suggest I do something, it almost never works. I’ve come to the conclusion that the YT experience is actually unique for each or most creators: what works for one may not necessarily work for another (which, if true, kinda renders videos designed to help people on YT somewhat useless lol 😉) I also know bad news sells. It’s a pretty tragic facet of the species. I myself don’t do negative vids just for the sake of it - if I like something I’ll say that too, but so many thrive on negativity it’s kinda depressing. But what can you do, eh? Love you vids - even if the thumbnails are negative 😉
Thanks, I don't even know what's negative or positive thumbnails anymore, I just do whatever comes to mind these days! But you're absolutely right, to succeed on YT, or any business in general, requires creativity. Things that no one thought of, things that are new and fresh. Hence, listening to suggestion may not get us there, we have to think of new ways ourselves to intrigue viewers.
Hi, I just stated RUclips about 9 months ago, have a very small channel. In reference to dark thumbnail etc, I have also received that noise feedback, which is funny, because at the same time, that video got about 10 subscribers from that dark thumbnail.
Walt Disney was famous for doing the exact opposite of what the audience asked for. His reasoning was that he wanted to do the extraordinary not what the masses said they wanted. He wanted to excel and he did. So he also ignored the noise and I think he did OK. Keep making the content you want to make Kevin - Paul 😃😃
He did more than OK, he left a legacy! What do you think about the saying 'Customer (audience) is always right'? Seems contradictory to what you just said.
@@KevinChee Yes, but Walt Disney proved the opposite could also be true. For instance the MacDonal Big Mac has been a best seller. The customers like them and they're always right. Right. So why do MacDonals make chicken burgers, fish burgers and burgers with bacon? They know that relying on a single product could become a bit vanilla - and the feedback becomes predictable. Just noise. But offering a seasonal special like a Big Mac Triple for the Eurocup Football and the feedback has the regulars commenting back and buying more. The brand increases its position as the premier fast food. I guess the customers don't always know what they want in the end. Hope my ramblings make some sense. BTW I think your channel has great appeal and as for noise - I wear earplugs! - Paul
@@PaulRansonArt What do you mean rambling? I love this sort of conversation, especially those backed up with business case studies. Just goes to show what we see business do is not always what they are taking action on. These successful businesses knows more about us than we do and I am always fascinated by them thinking out of the box.
@@KevinChee haha my wife says once I get a bee in my bonnet there's no stopping me. But like you - I find elements of human kind fascinating. From a teaching perspective watching people learn a new skill is almost addictive. After a few years you get to see a pattern and sometimes that experience help you pull the proverbial 'rabbit from a hat' magic trick with a student. Little do they know the rabbit gets pulled out almost every day! Keep making great content and keep your hat to hand for the next rabbit! See, rambling again! best wishes - Paul
Hi Kevin you provide great content. That's why I bought you a few coffees a few weeks ago on Buy me a coffee. Keep up the good work bro filter out the noise and keep going. Declan from Ireland 🇮🇪😊
I do makeup and skincare videos. Most suggestions are from people who don't do videos. I did a few of those video requests and the views were lower than usual. Since some people always wantes to make suggestions or request certain videos, when I created my RUclips Membership, submitting requests is one of the perks. Not to my surprise, those making requests stopped and didn't join the membership. Lesson was some people will want something you don't do, while not investing in your channel growth.
Oh for sure, I've had my fair share of experience. Everyone wants this and that but when we take the time to make it happen, everyone just bails. It is annoying and just kinda makes me think that I should learn to trust my instinct and not others. The experience we gained from running a RUclips channel for years helped built our instinct a lot.
I think you are being your self when you create a videos which is GREAT, I would not even mention when you get comments like that. The reason I say this is because you can't make everyone happy and will always have that small amount of people that wants to try and discourage you. You must be doing someting right to get talked about LOL great stuff Kevin
@@KevinChee You're exactly right, that's what RUclips it's all about being your self :) don't try to be a people pleaser because their never satisfied. Those kind of comments I would just let them go don't give them a second tought because their wating for you to react and try to kill your content
@@KevinChee that’s a good way to approach it, although the sub count (subconsciously) does help with business credibility I got to the mark a little earlier then expected, but I’m excited to see how it boosts the business (compared to before)
Many YT channels cover the same topics, and viewers will favor one channel over another…. YT is hard. Creator newbies struggle to learn. Starting a new channel is a journey into the unknown, and personal insecurities (of the creators) are exposed. People often are unrealistic, unprepared, or believe too much hype to think all results relate to them. I’m surprised how often people blame YT for their disappointing channel results (even saying YT is purposely causing their channel growth problems). Meanwhile , your channel has been accurately covering the challenges of starting a channel. It’s not negative-it’s reality-and normal to have issues. Your viewers want guidance, information and perhaps some comfort (that you understand and sympathize)…. Sometimes, a viewer makes a helpful comment. But they don’t really know you, your skills/equipment, available time, and your audience. There is a lot of hype to buy technology to solve problems when that often doesn’t apply. You are doing well. Your channel is growing, you have good content, and you are not posing with hype and click bait. That is awesome.
Thanks man. It's comments like yours that makes me not think about views honestly. The ones who are unrealistic or just voicing out opinions, they make me think that my method is what's causing my views to dip. But you reminded me that all the effort I put in has helped me build a really engaging community in every video I release. I gotta get my head back into that and not be affected by views.
This is unrelated, my subscription count don't add up to the existing numbers i don't know what's wrong. And same goes with the "likes" too. Please help.
Don't listen to the noise. There will always be noise. Stay true to yourself and just continue to do what you love to do. If people like your content great, if people don't like your content that's great too because any publicity is good publicity. Take the comments as something you can use to reflect on and improve if indeed those comments are constructive criticism. Stay in your lane and just be you.
@@KevinChee That’s the attitude! I just started a new travel channel myself and have only been uploading consistent for 1 month now. I think I’m doing ok and at the end of the day I’m making memories that will last me a lifetime.
Very interesting topic! On my channel I have the opposite reaction from doing viewer requested videos. They often do the best out of all my videos! May this situation depends on the niche of your channel.
10:30 While I do generally agree, I think deep down he's doing it to educate the public as well on what a POS Tech Lead is. Tech lead may win a bit by getting more traffic for being relevant, but in the long term it will certainly hurt tech lead and he's lost all credibility. I've watched all the vids on that matter, same thing is happening to Boogie rn, both of their views will plummet and have already to a certain extent.
I actually find some value in what TechLead says but only on the things that I agree with like his tech views and the direction tech is heading. Apart from that, I never listen to any of his crypto advice. I don't have much context on any other stuff so no comment on those but from a RUclipsr's perspective, everyone seems to be talking bad about 1 another just to get views. Just my 2 cents.
@KevinChee I see a lot of people glorify other youtubers as well, so I guess you are right using someone else's name to get views is certainly a thing. I randomly watched one of Tech leads video a few months ago and found the satire entertaining and he did seem to have a refreshing view, but now that I know what a shitty person he is I won't click on any video of his. As a tech youtuber I can't support someone so immoral.
I mostly watch your videos till the end and haven't seen a with your editing or dark theme, I'm also a RUclipsr and I understand that every content creator have a specific editing preference. So don't worry about that
Not worried at all but these sort of comments makes you think if this 1 person is right, and maybe there are a bunch of them out there who felt that way too. It can get confusing!
The algorthym likes traffic - particularly comments. Any comment - positive or negative - is traffic, and for the creator they it's good. I always answer comments. If someone wants to start a discussion - or even an argument - in the comments, that's fantastic! If there is activity/traffic on a video, the algorythm will keep promoting.
Well, I'm proud to say each of my video does get me lots of comment and engagement. I too, like you, reply to every good and bad ones. Sometimes I try to stir up a conversation with the negative ones to keep the responses going!
@@KevinChee Absolutely ... even if they talk rubbish; better than not talk at all. "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about." - Oscar Wilde.
Around the 7:07 mark you said all the comments you read are noise. “To you” does that mean there is several different kinds of noise depending on your point of view or your channel?
yeah. I think everything on RUclips is a matter of perspective. What sort of thumbnail I like may not be what you like, is a matter of preference. I always say things from my point of view and experience, hence, it is always 'to me'. People get offended when I say things as though they are fact. But then again, channels who are saying things as though they are facts tend to get more views and subs too so who knows what's right or wrong here 😑. Maybe RUclips algorithm likes a good discussion.
I find the people are attracted to failure or negative videos , the comments are normally toxic and unhelpful, but the audience likes drama not success stories, I’m guessing more relate to failing than success stories. RUclips is Hard for most and a few make it look simple. I have to say the title is what made me click this one not really the thumbnail, that said had it been another creators face I probably wouldn’t have clicked on it.
you're right, people relate to failing more than successes. I think when it comes to growing a channel, creating a compelling title and thumbnail is what attracts new audiences and get a chance to get new subscribers. It is not always easy I'm afraid.
@kevin Chee i am only a fairly new subscriber to your channel and have watch most of your videos nothing wrong with your thumbnails i watch content creators because i value what they are creating not there thumb nails or title
Charlie (penguinz0) is a channel based off current events, particularly from the internet. As one of the OG RUclipsrs, his channel centres on his own opinion on current matters, although he originated as a gaming channel. You can group him with Asmongold or SomeOrdinaryGamers (low quality production + mostly talking head). His content revolves around his practical perspective on certain hot topics - more like a voice of his community. Techlead was brought because he was abusing the copyright strike system on anyone who talks about his previous scams (mostly smaller channels). And yeah, whilst from an outsider, some of his content may seem negative.. to his community, he is voicing out what they think is right. Just want to give my 2 cents here, for context. 😉
Asmongold is a funny dude though, I kinda thing there's a method in ranting about others but not actually look like you're ranting. It's like an art lol.. But it's good to hear that a gaming channel can actually evolve into a whole different channel without starting a new channel.
@@KevinChee Asmongold started from gaming as well (WoW I think), which pivoted to similar variety/streaming content - I see him as more of a nerdy content creator, he has some good points but sometimes do have topics out of his league. Mutahar (SomeOrdinaryGamers) also started from gaming, and pivoted to variety talking head content - he has more technical knowledge (Linux etc). And Charlie, of the three, is your masculine type with similar content, doesn't back down and really blunt though smart. All of these OG channels tend to captivate audience which they see themselves with similar views/personalities. I usually listen to different perspectives (including these 3), before I form my own opinion on certain topics. 😉
@@KevinChee Kevin...the connotation is intended. When there are inexperienced talking heads yammering about things they have no business discussing.....the term "rubbish" helps folks understand that there could be misrepresentations, misinformation and people more interested "views" than sincere free guidance. We certainly want to be positive but you need to be honest first. :)
@@KevinChee That is true, people just love to hear other opinions about set topics, but he went from a gamer on twitch to somewhat of a news ranting channel, it was very strange when he switched over. He barely does gaming anymore
@@AlteroThai I can't hear it but if you need to know, that's actually my neighbour mowing the lawn lol.. I have all my stuff set up for recording before he decided to do his house chore
@@KevinChee As no one else mentioned it, and you too couldn't hear it then my joke don't make any sense lol But yeah, I hear it, maybe because of my musician ear and spending a lot of time on voice recording sessions. Anyway, it's not distracting thing from your video as long as your content is solid. Keep up your great work!
@@KevinChee Yea how can he say its boring and not clickable when he clicked on it so he could comment on your video. I think what your doing is brilliant take no notice what others say. watching your videos helps me with my other channel when things don't seem to be going well
“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.”
Let's get the mindset straight!
Supposedly there is a quote by Henry Ford where he said, "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." The quote is probably fake, but the lesson is 100% true: customers don't have a long term vision for your company (or your RUclips channel). It's up to us to take the risks and plot the long-term strategy for our channel.
Oh, I really like this quote and the message behind it. A businessman should know and have control of the direction of their own business. What about the saying 'Customer (audience) is always right' or 'Listen to your customers (audience)'? I feel like these 2 sayings contradicts one another.
"Listen to your customer's (audience's) actions, because the speak louder than their words" might be a way to consolidate these 2 opposing stances
"If you have a suggestion to make then first prove to me you have had success before telling me how to do it." YES.
They'll most likely keep it to themselves if they had success :)
If he talks anything about your thumbnail under the same video. It means that thumbnail is great, it does the job. He already clicked!
You know what? I was thinking the same thing too lol..
I love your videos and I wouldn’t even say that your videos or thumbnails are “negative” For me it’s more relatable and authentic. RUclips isn’t always a positive ride. There is always bumps in the road and hearing your take on it is always helpful to me.
I was thinking exactly the same! I’ve never seen negativity in Kevin’s content, but authenticity and relability. Also I’m not looking for entertainment but helpful information and I find it here.
I agree
I guess everyone can interpret a thumbnail in a thousand ways. The majority of the viewers on RUclips are expecting MrBeast style thumbnails, but they are also the ones who wouldn't watch videos like mine either. It's just noise really, annoying noise. To me, it is a challenge to filter those noise and not get affected by it. I'm still learning, long bumpy road indeed.
@@KevinChee it is, but just try to concentrate on the positive comments. For some reason we people remember the bad comments and forget the good ones. I still remember some bad noise from years ago, but we all learn to let it go and just smile for those comments. I usually reply to them something like thank you for boosting my post with your comment.
This is why I can't skip your videos. Your style of gathering data, analysing is very interesting.
Haha, feels more like an opinion than an analysis this one!
I just filmed a similar video last night but deciding to reshoot. I like your approach. I was a little upset with some commenters and decided to make a video describing who my channel is for. Great video as usual, Kevin. I love it!
That's awesome. In my experience, I never had success listening to them.
@@KevinChee I agree 100%
you are serving a purpose that viewers like, there will always be a few that reject and that's their choice. There will be many who don't focus on the actual message but focus on other things e.g lighting, thumbnail, editing because they are driven by the noise out there to perform and people please to get more clicks, views and forget the most important thing is the message, the niche, the speaking expertise! you stay authentic because authenticity wins. Getting too concerned of viewers comments leads to pivoting to please, becoming unhappy in your work and burnout - some of the most successful creators have admitted to this. - the most important opinion is your own - keep creating, you know what you are doing!👏🏼👏🏼💯💯👍🏼👍🏼
Well said my friend.
The only noise I receive is when l share an experience with a makeup brand that they don't agree with. My experience is my experience and doesn't need their validation. I don't take it person. My reply is usually something like, "Thank you for watching and commenting. Welcome back anytime." Even with their noise, they're supporting my channel.
RUclips is a place to speak freely, I kinda welcome the comments but I might get affected by it after reading. I guess the issue really is on my end, not theirs. Gotta build a stronger mindset.
The negative subject is more on demand because we are learning from the mistakes.
Absolutely
Just take a look at news headlines, they are mostly negative
I enjoyed your thoughtful explanation of noise commentary. I may be alone in this, but I don't judge a video by it's thumbnail, but by the description given. Regardless of what your video's thumbnails look like I will watch if you are talking about a topic I find intriguing. Looking forward to your next video!
Haha, I'm not changing my thumbnails just because of a comment. I just do not like spending so much time on a thumbnail, I wanna pump out more videos and give out more value
I don’t watch videos where people put their face really big on the thumbnail with a fake surprised look or their mouth wide open… And I agree that I also do not click some nails where it appears as though what is inside the video might have a negative connotation. It just seems like social mediaand the marketing of it all is literally complaining it’s why you shouldn’t buy things or why you shouldn’t do something rather than why you should. And that culture is become very toxic. But in the case of your channel I actually watch your videos and what you have to say in your videos provides substance where as that is not the case in most places on RUclips.
UGH! I hate the fake surprised look.
That's the popular MrBeast face. It worked and everyone just swamps into it. Even MrBeast stopped using it, it is just a big smile now. Watch and see how everyone is going to have the same MrBeast face lol..
Just to add, the biggest challenge for me has always been getting clicks and getting that push from RUclips. I'm pretty confident with my video but there's that reliance on RUclips to push those videos out which frustrates me at times.
Thanks for sharing! It’s so true that noise can be distracting sometimes. But you’re good at filtering the noise. In fact, you’ve successfully built a strong community. You have high ratio of likes comparing with the views, plus you have so many comments each time. Plus there would be some quiet members. From the perspective of doing a business, you’re heading the right direction! As you shared in another video , you want to attract the right audience and it’s proved that you have. Keep up your good work! 👍🏻
Thank you. Sometimes the noise is right, although, maybe it requires more explanation. After the conversation I have in this video, I am starting to see how a good thumbnail and title is important to grab new audience attention. Perhaps what he is trying to say is, I've been focusing on creating what my subs want and not to get new viewers. Still lots to learn for sure.
I click your videos no matter thumbnail or topic of video. I watch it with expectation to learn something new
Glad I succeeded in that. If only RUclips pushes out my video to audiences like you!
I have be uploading videos for over 5 years and have notice that people always come and go. We will not be able to make everyone happy. Keep on uploading. 😎
True. The numbers always fluctuate.
Yeah, it is always that 1-2 people that sways your decision making
I found this video very interesting and very accurate. I enjoy your content, it’s honestly, its vulnerability, , and authenticity. Keep doing what ur doing. Thats why most of us are here. 💜
Thank you very much. It is hard to grow on RUclips with content like mine but it certainly built a strong community that I am proud of.
I hope I'm not noise. 😆 I watch all the way through, I enjoy your content.
Not you for sure. It is always from the bigger channels for some reason. Maybe they are trying to tell me something, I don't know.
I don’t think I’m lucky enough to have noise comments lol, but I too have noticed that when some suggest I do something, it almost never works.
I’ve come to the conclusion that the YT experience is actually unique for each or most creators: what works for one may not necessarily work for another (which, if true, kinda renders videos designed to help people on YT somewhat useless lol 😉)
I also know bad news sells. It’s a pretty tragic facet of the species. I myself don’t do negative vids just for the sake of it - if I like something I’ll say that too, but so many thrive on negativity it’s kinda depressing. But what can you do, eh?
Love you vids - even if the thumbnails are negative 😉
Thanks, I don't even know what's negative or positive thumbnails anymore, I just do whatever comes to mind these days! But you're absolutely right, to succeed on YT, or any business in general, requires creativity. Things that no one thought of, things that are new and fresh. Hence, listening to suggestion may not get us there, we have to think of new ways ourselves to intrigue viewers.
Do you brother and don't worry, you can't please everyone.
For sure man, for sure.
Hi,
I just stated RUclips about 9 months ago, have a very small channel. In reference to dark thumbnail etc, I have also received that noise feedback, which is funny, because at the same time, that video got about 10 subscribers from that dark thumbnail.
Test everything if you're just starting out. Don't listen to the noise at your stage, focus on finding out who your channel audience is.
Noise always comes and goes, but you're the one in charge at the end. Can't please everyone and like you said, they aren't seeing your analytics 🎤
Yeap, for sure!
Walt Disney was famous for doing the exact opposite of what the audience asked for. His reasoning was that he wanted to do the extraordinary not what the masses said they wanted. He wanted to excel and he did. So he also ignored the noise and I think he did OK. Keep making the content you want to make Kevin - Paul 😃😃
This! And also, doing something that others are requesting is a sure way to loose creativity.
He did more than OK, he left a legacy! What do you think about the saying 'Customer (audience) is always right'? Seems contradictory to what you just said.
@@KevinChee Yes, but Walt Disney proved the opposite could also be true. For instance the MacDonal Big Mac has been a best seller. The customers like them and they're always right. Right. So why do MacDonals make chicken burgers, fish burgers and burgers with bacon? They know that relying on a single product could become a bit vanilla - and the feedback becomes predictable. Just noise. But offering a seasonal special like a Big Mac Triple for the Eurocup Football and the feedback has the regulars commenting back and buying more. The brand increases its position as the premier fast food. I guess the customers don't always know what they want in the end. Hope my ramblings make some sense. BTW I think your channel has great appeal and as for noise - I wear earplugs! - Paul
@@PaulRansonArt What do you mean rambling? I love this sort of conversation, especially those backed up with business case studies. Just goes to show what we see business do is not always what they are taking action on. These successful businesses knows more about us than we do and I am always fascinated by them thinking out of the box.
@@KevinChee haha my wife says once I get a bee in my bonnet there's no stopping me. But like you - I find elements of human kind fascinating. From a teaching perspective watching people learn a new skill is almost addictive. After a few years you get to see a pattern and sometimes that experience help you pull the proverbial 'rabbit from a hat' magic trick with a student. Little do they know the rabbit gets pulled out almost every day! Keep making great content and keep your hat to hand for the next rabbit! See, rambling again! best wishes - Paul
Hi Kevin you provide great content. That's why I bought you a few coffees a few weeks ago on Buy me a coffee. Keep up the good work bro filter out the noise and keep going. Declan from Ireland 🇮🇪😊
Thanks my friend. The coffee tasted extra good.
@@KevinChee Your welcome Kevin, keep up the good work 👍
I do makeup and skincare videos. Most suggestions are from people who don't do videos. I did a few of those video requests and the views were lower than usual. Since some people always wantes to make suggestions or request certain videos, when I created my RUclips Membership, submitting requests is one of the perks. Not to my surprise, those making requests stopped and didn't join the membership. Lesson was some people will want something you don't do, while not investing in your channel growth.
Oh for sure, I've had my fair share of experience. Everyone wants this and that but when we take the time to make it happen, everyone just bails. It is annoying and just kinda makes me think that I should learn to trust my instinct and not others. The experience we gained from running a RUclips channel for years helped built our instinct a lot.
Nothing to add, totally agree. 👍
Thanks
I think you are being your self when you create a videos which is GREAT, I would not even mention when you get comments like that. The reason I say this is because you can't make everyone happy and will always have that small amount of people that wants to try and discourage you. You must be doing someting right to get talked about LOL great stuff Kevin
I should just keep saying what's on my mind without filtering, that will get people to talk for sure!
@@KevinChee You're exactly right, that's what RUclips it's all about being your self :) don't try to be a people pleaser because their never satisfied. Those kind of comments I would just let them go don't give them a second tought because their wating for you to react and try to kill your content
Yes yes yes, you are so right about the noise! I like it so much how you always stay true and point out things that other creators awoid! 💪
Thanks. True words don't get clicks, let's face it lol
@@KevinChee exactly
Answer: Y E S !
Noisy indeed
@@KevinChee also can you review me?
@@KevinChee in your small channel review videos
What’s your next sub goal? I can’t wait to get to 100k subs, but I know it’s not going to be that easy
Gonna try and run RUclips like a business. Will focus less on subs and views.
@@KevinChee that’s a good way to approach it, although the sub count (subconsciously) does help with business credibility
I got to the mark a little earlier then expected, but I’m excited to see how it boosts the business (compared to before)
Many YT channels cover the same topics, and viewers will favor one channel over another…. YT is hard. Creator newbies struggle to learn. Starting a new channel is a journey into the unknown, and personal insecurities (of the creators) are exposed. People often are unrealistic, unprepared, or believe too much hype to think all results relate to them. I’m surprised how often people blame YT for their disappointing channel results (even saying YT is purposely causing their channel growth problems). Meanwhile , your channel has been accurately covering the challenges of starting a channel. It’s not negative-it’s reality-and normal to have issues. Your viewers want guidance, information and perhaps some comfort (that you understand and sympathize)…. Sometimes, a viewer makes a helpful comment. But they don’t really know you, your skills/equipment, available time, and your audience. There is a lot of hype to buy technology to solve problems when that often doesn’t apply. You are doing well. Your channel is growing, you have good content, and you are not posing with hype and click bait. That is awesome.
Thanks man. It's comments like yours that makes me not think about views honestly. The ones who are unrealistic or just voicing out opinions, they make me think that my method is what's causing my views to dip. But you reminded me that all the effort I put in has helped me build a really engaging community in every video I release. I gotta get my head back into that and not be affected by views.
@@KevinChee Glad to be of some help. And I’m glad to have found your channel
Your content is great!
Thank you
This is unrelated, my subscription count don't add up to the existing numbers i don't know what's wrong. And same goes with the "likes" too.
Please help.
I never really looked too much into that, whatever number RUclips presents to me is the number I accept
Don't listen to the noise. There will always be noise. Stay true to yourself and just continue to do what you love to do. If people like your content great, if people don't like your content that's great too because any publicity is good publicity. Take the comments as something you can use to reflect on and improve if indeed those comments are constructive criticism. Stay in your lane and just be you.
I will for sure. Thank you.
@@KevinChee That’s the attitude! I just started a new travel channel myself and have only been uploading consistent for 1 month now. I think I’m doing ok and at the end of the day I’m making memories that will last me a lifetime.
Very interesting topic! On my channel I have the opposite reaction from doing viewer requested videos. They often do the best out of all my videos! May this situation depends on the niche of your channel.
That's a first, mine is definitely the other way around. It kinda damages my channel in some way.
10:30 While I do generally agree, I think deep down he's doing it to educate the public as well on what a POS Tech Lead is. Tech lead may win a bit by getting more traffic for being relevant, but in the long term it will certainly hurt tech lead and he's lost all credibility. I've watched all the vids on that matter, same thing is happening to Boogie rn, both of their views will plummet and have already to a certain extent.
I actually find some value in what TechLead says but only on the things that I agree with like his tech views and the direction tech is heading. Apart from that, I never listen to any of his crypto advice. I don't have much context on any other stuff so no comment on those but from a RUclipsr's perspective, everyone seems to be talking bad about 1 another just to get views. Just my 2 cents.
@KevinChee I see a lot of people glorify other youtubers as well, so I guess you are right using someone else's name to get views is certainly a thing. I randomly watched one of Tech leads video a few months ago and found the satire entertaining and he did seem to have a refreshing view, but now that I know what a shitty person he is I won't click on any video of his. As a tech youtuber I can't support someone so immoral.
kevin: on a purely technical note, you have a ~120-250hz hum in your audio in the last 2 videos
I'm not an audio specialist... is that good or bad?
I mostly watch your videos till the end and haven't seen a with your editing or dark theme, I'm also a RUclipsr and I understand that every content creator have a specific editing preference.
So don't worry about that
Not worried at all but these sort of comments makes you think if this 1 person is right, and maybe there are a bunch of them out there who felt that way too. It can get confusing!
You're right, it's really hard to tell if other viewers feel the same way.
If you’re just starting, like getting 2-3 comments in every other video.. how would these apply? Like, how to distinguish them? Thank you..
I wouldn't listen to them. Listen to yourself, do lots of testing and follow your instinct and creativity if you are below 1k subs
Great video so right in everything you said
Glad you think so!
That Penguinz0 channel is the 1% who do gaming and talking head about anything and still getting views
I actually haven't watched any of his video until recently lol
The algorthym likes traffic - particularly comments. Any comment - positive or negative - is traffic, and for the creator they it's good. I always answer comments. If someone wants to start a discussion - or even an argument - in the comments, that's fantastic! If there is activity/traffic on a video, the algorythm will keep promoting.
Well, I'm proud to say each of my video does get me lots of comment and engagement. I too, like you, reply to every good and bad ones. Sometimes I try to stir up a conversation with the negative ones to keep the responses going!
@@KevinChee Absolutely ... even if they talk rubbish; better than not talk at all.
"There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about." - Oscar Wilde.
Around the 7:07 mark you said all the comments you read are noise. “To you” does that mean there is several different kinds of noise depending on your point of view or your channel?
yeah. I think everything on RUclips is a matter of perspective. What sort of thumbnail I like may not be what you like, is a matter of preference. I always say things from my point of view and experience, hence, it is always 'to me'. People get offended when I say things as though they are fact.
But then again, channels who are saying things as though they are facts tend to get more views and subs too so who knows what's right or wrong here 😑. Maybe RUclips algorithm likes a good discussion.
I find the people are attracted to failure or negative videos , the comments are normally toxic and unhelpful, but the audience likes drama not success stories, I’m guessing more relate to failing than success stories. RUclips is Hard for most and a few make it look simple. I have to say the title is what made me click this one not really the thumbnail, that said had it been another creators face I probably wouldn’t have clicked on it.
you're right, people relate to failing more than successes. I think when it comes to growing a channel, creating a compelling title and thumbnail is what attracts new audiences and get a chance to get new subscribers. It is not always easy I'm afraid.
keep on uploading ❤🎉
Thank you, I will
I agree
great!
I like the dark vibes on your channel
wait.. this video isn't suppose to give dark vibes! It wasn't my intention!
@kevin Chee i am only a fairly new subscriber to your channel and have watch most of your videos nothing wrong with your thumbnails i watch content creators because i value what they are creating not there thumb nails or title
I think most of the time that sort of comment is implying my videos aren't getting views because my thumbnails aren't right
@@KevinChee for me i rarely look at thumbnails if i am following a creator already
Charlie (penguinz0) is a channel based off current events, particularly from the internet. As one of the OG RUclipsrs, his channel centres on his own opinion on current matters, although he originated as a gaming channel. You can group him with Asmongold or SomeOrdinaryGamers (low quality production + mostly talking head).
His content revolves around his practical perspective on certain hot topics - more like a voice of his community. Techlead was brought because he was abusing the copyright strike system on anyone who talks about his previous scams (mostly smaller channels).
And yeah, whilst from an outsider, some of his content may seem negative.. to his community, he is voicing out what they think is right.
Just want to give my 2 cents here, for context. 😉
Asmongold is a funny dude though, I kinda thing there's a method in ranting about others but not actually look like you're ranting. It's like an art lol.. But it's good to hear that a gaming channel can actually evolve into a whole different channel without starting a new channel.
@@KevinChee Asmongold started from gaming as well (WoW I think), which pivoted to similar variety/streaming content - I see him as more of a nerdy content creator, he has some good points but sometimes do have topics out of his league. Mutahar (SomeOrdinaryGamers) also started from gaming, and pivoted to variety talking head content - he has more technical knowledge (Linux etc). And Charlie, of the three, is your masculine type with similar content, doesn't back down and really blunt though smart.
All of these OG channels tend to captivate audience which they see themselves with similar views/personalities. I usually listen to different perspectives (including these 3), before I form my own opinion on certain topics. 😉
lets make some noise Drop the beat hehe, nice video as always
ba da bing, ba da boom
Don't know about "noise" but certainly lots of rubbish.
Ah, you see.. noise is a better word than rubbish. Rubbish just sounds negative :)
@@KevinChee Kevin...the connotation is intended. When there are inexperienced talking heads yammering about things they have no business discussing.....the term "rubbish" helps folks understand that there could be misrepresentations, misinformation and people more interested "views" than sincere free guidance. We certainly want to be positive but you need to be honest first. :)
Your loyal viewers don't even comment , hope u know that
I definitely know but the noise can easily penetrate on destroy our thoughts. My mind is not as strong I'm afraid, gonna need more training.
Very good message. I am not a fan of Penguin, he rants to much about anything and just farming views like you mentioned
His reach is insane though, many do believe in what he says blindly. I mean, he deserves it from the work and effort he put in.
@@KevinChee That is true, people just love to hear other opinions about set topics, but he went from a gamer on twitch to somewhat of a news ranting channel, it was very strange when he switched over. He barely does gaming anymore
😂 I always click
You are fantastic.
Hi bro can you do a channel review on mine plz
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I watched twice
thank you
I guess the noise in your audio is left intentionally, right? 😂👍
what noise? 🤔
@@KevinChee Technically it's not the "noise", but you've got a sound at the background like from some engine. "whoooo". Don't you hear it? 🙄
@@AlteroThai I can't hear it but if you need to know, that's actually my neighbour mowing the lawn lol.. I have all my stuff set up for recording before he decided to do his house chore
@@KevinChee As no one else mentioned it, and you too couldn't hear it then my joke don't make any sense lol But yeah, I hear it, maybe because of my musician ear and spending a lot of time on voice recording sessions. Anyway, it's not distracting thing from your video as long as your content is solid. Keep up your great work!
Your thumbnail is so boring and not clickable lol tho he clicked on it to write the comment lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Right!?!?!?
"he clicked on it to right the comment?" huh?
@@KevinChee Yea how can he say its boring and not clickable when he clicked on it so he could comment on your video. I think what your doing is brilliant take no notice what others say. watching your videos helps me with my other channel when things don't seem to be going well
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@@TheHubbUK absolutely 😂