Really like the vibe of your video! I started my channel in June of last year and those early days are hard! I think niching down is the #1 most over-rated advice for new creators, glad that was your experience as well. Just start making videos about things you care about, simple!
thanks so much Dylan 😄i think it's helpful when we all share insights/swap notes from our creator journeys!! and I agree completely - experimenting is part of the fun of these early youtube days for me 🤩trying things out, seeing what sticks, seeing what I like to make... it's all part of the fun! wouldn't want to niche down too early and find yourself stuck with something you're not passionate talking about for the long run 😅
I am obsessed with your youtube videos the way you say, the way you inspire me it is extremely wonderful thank you for being my favourite youtuber ❤🥹✨🙏
20:02 I love that ads make it possible for me to have a free education 💚I have no problem with lots and lots of ads. I have a crazy email inbox as an entrepreneur so I like to keep it all on RUclips but obviously I am cheering you on regardless!
i totally hear you!!! I'm such a newsletter junkie and I love writing so for me it's more of a fun creative side project 😄but this is super valuable for me to consider 🙏the thoughtful comments and engagement is more than enough❣
@@kate.cassidy Substack seems to be awesome for a lot of writers and creators. Also-- newsletters were REALLY appreciated by my clients when i had a B2C business. Entrepreneurs just get riddled with spam, especially by 'networking partners.' So I think I'm an abberation haha. Newsletters work!
Hey congrats on all your success! I’ve never seen a video take off after 80 days but it’s good to know it can happen. Nice work! I’ve been plugging away at RUclips for a year and it’s A LOT of hours and work, but the fact that you made it work is such an inspiration! I am not a newsletter person so I can’t speak to that, but as far as ethical monetization goes, I’m not sure how much control you have over where you place ads but I think if you do just an intro ad and one mid roll ad, I don’t think people would mind too much. We’re all aware of how much of a grind this can be so trying to monetize your hard work and hours is totally understandable. Anyway, I’m glad I found your channel! All the best to you on your future video projects!
i know - having a video take off in such a delayed way was really interesting to see!! but also super encouraging 😊even when it feels like you're posting into the ether sometimes and getting no views, you never know what could happen 🤷♀just gotta keep experimenting with topics you enjoy :) and thank you so much for that feedback re: mid-roll placement!!! i've been so hesitant to do it but it's good to know that fellow creators like you understand the predicament ❣ good luck on your channel as well!! ☘🌻
16:07 yeah, with the rambles, the 'real real' comes out and we love it! I still enjoy writing scripts sometimes and then I allow myself to go off script midway through if inspired haha
your feedback was so helpful here!!! you definitely motivated me wanting to explore stream-of-consciousness style more ❣still working my way up to that livestream level.... soon 😅
@ 💚💚I'm not positive, but I think vertical livestreaming attracted the wrong audience. I need more research. Horizontal goes mostly to your existing audience, its seems.
Sydney, Australia representing, Kate! I'm glad of your example of reviewing your RUclips statistics; gives me some idea of what to look for when I hot my first month review at end of January. Also glad to read that you're thinking about not just how to monetise, but also the ways you do and don't want to bring cash in.
that is so AWESOME Rob 🇦🇺👋the scale of RUclips and the way we can share experiences/knowledge across cultures is really fascinating to me!! too cool :) checking out your analytics along the way can be so fun!! i think there's a risk of going too deeper down the analytics rabbit hole, but if you like data there is some cool stuff RUclips gives us access to 😄 definitely trying to think about ethical/thoughtful monetization... and hopefully in a way that allows me to tap into my creative side/experience as well :) an evolution to come no doubt!
AUTHENTIC MOTIVATION! That is the key. I think you hit on the truly important descriptive...THEME. Niche is not what is important. It is more about your overarching theme, and perhaps your secondary theme (anyone want to throw in a tertiary theme?... because I like the word). Also, it can take time to realise what your particular theme might be...and it can change. Yeah, the money angle can be tricky. I come from entertainment/the studios. I'm constantly hearing/reading people complain about "there aren't good movies anymore, nothing but remakes, WTF!" And I have to remind them that it is show BUSINESS. Yes, entertainment and even education is in the mix, but first and foremost it is a business. They are only going to invest in what makes them money. Want better movies? Then go watch better movies. They are out there. Same goes for RUclips. The reason content creators can post is because of advertising. The reason watchers get "free" content is because of advertising. None of this is a charity, nor should it be. If it were, we'd have to be churning out/watching what the charities demand of us. Ugh. I've noticed that most creators are very choosey about what sponsorships they take. They only promote what they care about. So, if you should decide to accept a couple sponsorships, considering your high ethics, I'd be ok with it. While I lament that I personally am not a newsletter person (I'd spend my life doing nothing but reading), there are LOADS of people who love them! I think that's a great idea. Of course, perhaps I should try yours to see what happens. hmmmmm..... I know I can count on you to not selling anything cringe. Thank you! I can pretty much guarantee that my list of what I watch is really random. I go through phases. Sometimes it can be very current events/topical. Many times, it is the creators I genuinely love (you are on THAT list). What a great video today! I learned a lot. Thank you. 💖
tertiary is a FANTASTIC word, let's definitely throw that into the mix😄so long as you come to the themes/topics authentically rather than copying other creators, that's what matters (to me at least!) Your perspective from the entertainment industry on how they monetize on a broader scale is really interesting and valuable!! it's unfortunate that at some point things really start to cater to the business side of things so that's definitely what I've trying to be smart and intentional about here... I personally love newsletters and am excited to get back to my own writing roots 😊but they're definitely not everyone's cup of tea hahah I'm very cognizant of that! just trying to find a way that supports me while also allowing me to tap into my creative pursuits🤔will be an evolution, no doubt!!🌻 And I'm completely aligned with your mentality on sponsorships!! who knows if I'll get to that level😅but I just know for myself I could never be an inauthentic shill!! there's tooo much of that going on and it feels so unethical to me.... trying to be really thoughtful in my approach! thank you so much for the kind words as always 🦋I'm SO honored to be on that list!!
Nadia!!! that's so AWESOME you're in Madrid - sending love from the USA to Spain 🥰so glad we can connect the world and all share our experiences together on here!!
I’m stoked you made partner already Kate! You’re living proof that one doesn’t need social media to succeed on RUclips. My first vid was that quitting social media one too. I finally got rid of instagram soon after :) cheers!
Amelia!!! thank you so much ❣you've been so supportive recently - it means the world 😊i'm glad you found this helpful - excited for your journey as well 👏
24:17 Just Checked the website and and...got to know just can't afford..even it's extremely expensive to me, to be honest. It's not a issue though. Fine. But got anxious to some minor level, don't know why!
@@nikhil_kapse_412 this is really wonderful feedback, Nikhil!!! you've been giving such great advice along the way - i really appreciate it 🤩been trying to lean more into unscripted in my recent vids!! newsletters certainly aren't for everyone so don't feel pressured there - I appreciate you checking it out 😄just happy to have you as a part of this community if you're enjoying the videos🥰
OMG that's so entertaining that that worked 😂a funny power to have but I want to be super thoughtful about how I monetize... nothing worse than videos that are overly bogged down with ads 😒
I’m not really a newsletter person cuz my email gets filled with junk so I don’t really open it. I do think shorts would be great though if you have random thoughts!
ooooo that is really interesting feedback - i hadn't thought of shorts as that outlet for bite-sized thoughts on the fly 🤔that's actually really fascinating to me!! i tried my first short last month and didn't love the process of making one - i feel like you can't get as much depth from shorts as I enjoy on YT. BUT it also is lower lift for those random thoughts that come up throughout the day... something for me to consider!! thank Katelyn 🥰
Congrats! Monetization is such an ethical conundrum. I really value the fact that you are off social media and don’t promote your videos on those platforms. I wonder if you are able to monetize just with RUclips. The newsletter is also an interesting monetization plan.
tell me about it 😅a newsletter is a fun creative pursuit for myself because i loveeee writing and am excited to get back into it (I'm also a newsletter junkie myself so have an appreciation for the format from my personal life😃) but I hear you - I should explore RUclips's monetization value more! aside from pumping ads into my videos.... that route I just know isn't for me hahah thank you for your feedback Andrew 🥰
Really like the vibe of your video! I started my channel in June of last year and those early days are hard!
I think niching down is the #1 most over-rated advice for new creators, glad that was your experience as well. Just start making videos about things you care about, simple!
thanks so much Dylan 😄i think it's helpful when we all share insights/swap notes from our creator journeys!!
and I agree completely - experimenting is part of the fun of these early youtube days for me 🤩trying things out, seeing what sticks, seeing what I like to make... it's all part of the fun! wouldn't want to niche down too early and find yourself stuck with something you're not passionate talking about for the long run 😅
I am obsessed with your youtube videos the way you say, the way you inspire me it is extremely wonderful thank you for being my favourite youtuber ❤🥹✨🙏
thank you so much Krishna 🥰I'm really happy you found your way here!!! 🌻grateful for you!! appreciate the kind words 😊
Congratulations! 🎉
This is motivation for a small channel like ours. 🙏🏼
i'm so glad you enjoyed 😊you've got this 👏☘don't stop creating :)
Excited to see what the next month will bring and how you enjoy being monetised!
it's been a crazy few months, Ninjntje 😱I'm excited to see what is in store for me as well!! so excited to be in the creative zone again 😊
20:02 I love that ads make it possible for me to have a free education 💚I have no problem with lots and lots of ads. I have a crazy email inbox as an entrepreneur so I like to keep it all on RUclips but obviously I am cheering you on regardless!
i totally hear you!!! I'm such a newsletter junkie and I love writing so for me it's more of a fun creative side project 😄but this is super valuable for me to consider 🙏the thoughtful comments and engagement is more than enough❣
@@kate.cassidy Substack seems to be awesome for a lot of writers and creators. Also-- newsletters were REALLY appreciated by my clients when i had a B2C business. Entrepreneurs just get riddled with spam, especially by 'networking partners.' So I think I'm an abberation haha. Newsletters work!
❤Wow!!! Congratulations with your great achievement. Awesome video took off unexpectedly
Hey congrats on all your success! I’ve never seen a video take off after 80 days but it’s good to know it can happen. Nice work! I’ve been plugging away at RUclips for a year and it’s A LOT of hours and work, but the fact that you made it work is such an inspiration!
I am not a newsletter person so I can’t speak to that, but as far as ethical monetization goes, I’m not sure how much control you have over where you place ads but I think if you do just an intro ad and one mid roll ad, I don’t think people would mind too much. We’re all aware of how much of a grind this can be so trying to monetize your hard work and hours is totally understandable.
Anyway, I’m glad I found your channel! All the best to you on your future video projects!
i know - having a video take off in such a delayed way was really interesting to see!! but also super encouraging 😊even when it feels like you're posting into the ether sometimes and getting no views, you never know what could happen 🤷♀just gotta keep experimenting with topics you enjoy :)
and thank you so much for that feedback re: mid-roll placement!!! i've been so hesitant to do it but it's good to know that fellow creators like you understand the predicament ❣
good luck on your channel as well!! ☘🌻
16:07 yeah, with the rambles, the 'real real' comes out and we love it! I still enjoy writing scripts sometimes and then I allow myself to go off script midway through if inspired haha
your feedback was so helpful here!!! you definitely motivated me wanting to explore stream-of-consciousness style more ❣still working my way up to that livestream level.... soon 😅
@ 💚💚I'm not positive, but I think vertical livestreaming attracted the wrong audience. I need more research. Horizontal goes mostly to your existing audience, its seems.
Sydney, Australia representing, Kate! I'm glad of your example of reviewing your RUclips statistics; gives me some idea of what to look for when I hot my first month review at end of January.
Also glad to read that you're thinking about not just how to monetise, but also the ways you do and don't want to bring cash in.
that is so AWESOME Rob 🇦🇺👋the scale of RUclips and the way we can share experiences/knowledge across cultures is really fascinating to me!! too cool :)
checking out your analytics along the way can be so fun!! i think there's a risk of going too deeper down the analytics rabbit hole, but if you like data there is some cool stuff RUclips gives us access to 😄
definitely trying to think about ethical/thoughtful monetization... and hopefully in a way that allows me to tap into my creative side/experience as well :) an evolution to come no doubt!
AUTHENTIC MOTIVATION! That is the key. I think you hit on the truly important descriptive...THEME. Niche is not what is important. It is more about your overarching theme, and perhaps your secondary theme (anyone want to throw in a tertiary theme?... because I like the word). Also, it can take time to realise what your particular theme might be...and it can change.
Yeah, the money angle can be tricky. I come from entertainment/the studios. I'm constantly hearing/reading people complain about "there aren't good movies anymore, nothing but remakes, WTF!" And I have to remind them that it is show BUSINESS. Yes, entertainment and even education is in the mix, but first and foremost it is a business. They are only going to invest in what makes them money. Want better movies? Then go watch better movies. They are out there. Same goes for RUclips. The reason content creators can post is because of advertising. The reason watchers get "free" content is because of advertising. None of this is a charity, nor should it be. If it were, we'd have to be churning out/watching what the charities demand of us. Ugh.
I've noticed that most creators are very choosey about what sponsorships they take. They only promote what they care about. So, if you should decide to accept a couple sponsorships, considering your high ethics, I'd be ok with it.
While I lament that I personally am not a newsletter person (I'd spend my life doing nothing but reading), there are LOADS of people who love them! I think that's a great idea. Of course, perhaps I should try yours to see what happens. hmmmmm..... I know I can count on you to not selling anything cringe. Thank you!
I can pretty much guarantee that my list of what I watch is really random. I go through phases. Sometimes it can be very current events/topical. Many times, it is the creators I genuinely love (you are on THAT list).
What a great video today! I learned a lot. Thank you.
💖
tertiary is a FANTASTIC word, let's definitely throw that into the mix😄so long as you come to the themes/topics authentically rather than copying other creators, that's what matters (to me at least!)
Your perspective from the entertainment industry on how they monetize on a broader scale is really interesting and valuable!! it's unfortunate that at some point things really start to cater to the business side of things so that's definitely what I've trying to be smart and intentional about here... I personally love newsletters and am excited to get back to my own writing roots 😊but they're definitely not everyone's cup of tea hahah I'm very cognizant of that! just trying to find a way that supports me while also allowing me to tap into my creative pursuits🤔will be an evolution, no doubt!!🌻
And I'm completely aligned with your mentality on sponsorships!! who knows if I'll get to that level😅but I just know for myself I could never be an inauthentic shill!! there's tooo much of that going on and it feels so unethical to me.... trying to be really thoughtful in my approach!
thank you so much for the kind words as always 🦋I'm SO honored to be on that list!!
Yay🎉❤ I love your content Kate...and Thee glow sis ✨
thank you so much Phile 😍I appreciate you!!! 🌻
I'm watching you from Madrid! Congratulations! You are such an inspiration, thank you so much for your great content ❤
Nadia!!! that's so AWESOME you're in Madrid - sending love from the USA to Spain 🥰so glad we can connect the world and all share our experiences together on here!!
How exciting!! I'm just starting out and this is so so helpful!! What an accomplishment!!
thanks Stephanie!!! congratulations on starting - that's the hardest part!! you got this 👏excited for your journey!!
So proud of you!!! I knew you would monetize quickly. So completely awesome 🩷
thank you so much you're definitely next - you've been putting in the work 💙
I am also from Brazil. You are such an inspiration! We love you here! thx.
wow!!! that's very cool, what a great place to call home!!
it's so awesome how YT connects us like-minded people 😊sending love back to Brazil 🇧🇷
Happy 4 months! ✨ Just started my RUclips channel so this is what I aspire to reach!
thank you so much Elexa 💗getting started is SO exciting and the hardest part!!! congratulations on getting going 🌻you got this!!
I’m stoked you made partner already Kate! You’re living proof that one doesn’t need social media to succeed on RUclips. My first vid was that quitting social media one too. I finally got rid of instagram soon after :) cheers!
Amelia!!! thank you so much ❣you've been so supportive recently - it means the world 😊i'm glad you found this helpful - excited for your journey as well 👏
Aww this is so exciting! Random Do you record videos off your iPhone or a camera? Your quality is so good
thank you so much Em 💛and all iPhone!! my very cracked iPhone 14 hahaha it's still holding strong for these videos :)
THIS IS SO EXCITING! So happy for you.
OH!! And 2.3k+ subscribers!! TADAAAAAAA and WOOOOOHOO!
it's so crazy 😅you saw value in me first ❣your support and encouragement means so much along the way!!
17:00 😅 It's true.
22:00 , 23:18 Sure, I am ready.
24:17 Just Checked the website and and...got to know just can't afford..even it's extremely expensive to me, to be honest. It's not a issue though. Fine. But got anxious to some minor level, don't know why!
@@nikhil_kapse_412 this is really wonderful feedback, Nikhil!!! you've been giving such great advice along the way - i really appreciate it 🤩been trying to lean more into unscripted in my recent vids!!
newsletters certainly aren't for everyone so don't feel pressured there - I appreciate you checking it out 😄just happy to have you as a part of this community if you're enjoying the videos🥰
Yay for another Kate video!
Your ad definitely worked lol
It made me chuckle because it was clever.
OMG that's so entertaining that that worked 😂a funny power to have but I want to be super thoughtful about how I monetize... nothing worse than videos that are overly bogged down with ads 😒
@@kate.cassidyGirl leave no coins on the table! We get it! 😊
Hi Kate thanks for sharing your progress and behind the scenes. Please what's the name of the microphone you use
of course!! I'm so happy to share 😄 I just added the microphone and other "studio" things to the description!!
SPIITIN FACTS
😄i'm glad you found these insights helpful!!
I’m not really a newsletter person cuz my email gets filled with junk so I don’t really open it. I do think shorts would be great though if you have random thoughts!
ooooo that is really interesting feedback - i hadn't thought of shorts as that outlet for bite-sized thoughts on the fly 🤔that's actually really fascinating to me!! i tried my first short last month and didn't love the process of making one - i feel like you can't get as much depth from shorts as I enjoy on YT. BUT it also is lower lift for those random thoughts that come up throughout the day... something for me to consider!! thank Katelyn 🥰
Congrats! Monetization is such an ethical conundrum. I really value the fact that you are off social media and don’t promote your videos on those platforms. I wonder if you are able to monetize just with RUclips. The newsletter is also an interesting monetization plan.
tell me about it 😅a newsletter is a fun creative pursuit for myself because i loveeee writing and am excited to get back into it (I'm also a newsletter junkie myself so have an appreciation for the format from my personal life😃) but I hear you - I should explore RUclips's monetization value more! aside from pumping ads into my videos.... that route I just know isn't for me hahah
thank you for your feedback Andrew 🥰
Thank you , lovely 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
thank YOU 💖i appreciate your support, glad you're enjoying :)
London based ❤
Sumaya!! that's so awesome 🤩I lived/worked in London for ~5 months - such a wonderful city, you're lucky 💙sending love across the pond!!
Great channel 🙂
thank you so much, Sang!! I appreciate you and the kind words❣your channel provides so much value too - keep up the great, educational work!!!
This last week has taught me that RUclips wants to see me find a husband 😂
I love how small creators support the other btw i reach 300 sub....guysss in 3 months that is something woooooo 😭😭🤌
🎉🎉🎉 yeah... Keep going ❤
yesss Daniella!!! Congratulations 🥳💕you're onto something!! keep doing what you're doing👏
@@kate.cassidy 🫶😭🤌✨️yeaaa....🎀