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Why Are Views So Hard To Get?
Manage episode 476260543 series 1423290
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Ever wondered how to keep growing your YouTube channel when faced with seemingly impossible challenges? From seasonal content slumps to promoting topics nobody's searching for, this episode delivers actionable strategies that transform obstacles into opportunities.
When a physics tutorial creator asked how to maintain momentum during summer breaks when students aren't studying, we explored creative ways to pivot content while staying on-brand. By connecting physics concepts to fun summer activities and experimenting with short-form content, educational creators can turn the "off-season" into a period of creative growth and audience expansion.
For the indie horror film enthusiast struggling to get views on movies nobody's heard of, we revealed powerful techniques to leverage the familiar as a bridge to the unknown. By creating comparative content ("If you like this popular movie, you'll love these indie gems") and tapping into streaming platform searches, niche creators can find their dedicated audience without compromising their passion.
The most surprising segment tackles YouTube's dramatic change to view counting metrics. Creators woke up to a 30% increase in views overnight as YouTube aligned their counting method with TikTok's approach. While the numbers might look better, we discuss what this actually means for monetization, brand deals, and performance measurement.
Throughout the episode, we challenge the self-doubt that plagues creators thinking "who cares about my content?" by demonstrating how specificity is actually your superpower. The narrower your focus, the more opportunities you'll find for collaborations, special access, and building a fiercely loyal community that mainstream creators can't match.
Whether you're battling seasonal fluctuations, promoting niche topics, or trying to make sense of YouTube's latest metrics changes, this episode provides the mindset shift and tactical approaches to turn YouTube's mayhem and chaos into your competitive advantage.
Chapters
1. Jen's Seattle Chaos and Windshield Drama (00:00:00)
2. YouTube Views vs. Subscribers Explained (00:05:29)
3. Physics Tutorial Channel's Summer Strategy (00:09:57)
4. Promoting Indie Horror Movies Nobody Knows (00:16:13)
5. YouTube's New Short Form View Counting System (00:21:13)
6. Peeps Challenge and Episode Close (00:27:17)
346 episodes
Manage episode 476260543 series 1423290
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/s_a-5QOvlnk
Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/3yvoc7r
Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1
Join our Discord community at vidiq.com/discord to connect with fellow creators and participate in future live recordings.
Ever wondered how to keep growing your YouTube channel when faced with seemingly impossible challenges? From seasonal content slumps to promoting topics nobody's searching for, this episode delivers actionable strategies that transform obstacles into opportunities.
When a physics tutorial creator asked how to maintain momentum during summer breaks when students aren't studying, we explored creative ways to pivot content while staying on-brand. By connecting physics concepts to fun summer activities and experimenting with short-form content, educational creators can turn the "off-season" into a period of creative growth and audience expansion.
For the indie horror film enthusiast struggling to get views on movies nobody's heard of, we revealed powerful techniques to leverage the familiar as a bridge to the unknown. By creating comparative content ("If you like this popular movie, you'll love these indie gems") and tapping into streaming platform searches, niche creators can find their dedicated audience without compromising their passion.
The most surprising segment tackles YouTube's dramatic change to view counting metrics. Creators woke up to a 30% increase in views overnight as YouTube aligned their counting method with TikTok's approach. While the numbers might look better, we discuss what this actually means for monetization, brand deals, and performance measurement.
Throughout the episode, we challenge the self-doubt that plagues creators thinking "who cares about my content?" by demonstrating how specificity is actually your superpower. The narrower your focus, the more opportunities you'll find for collaborations, special access, and building a fiercely loyal community that mainstream creators can't match.
Whether you're battling seasonal fluctuations, promoting niche topics, or trying to make sense of YouTube's latest metrics changes, this episode provides the mindset shift and tactical approaches to turn YouTube's mayhem and chaos into your competitive advantage.
Chapters
1. Jen's Seattle Chaos and Windshield Drama (00:00:00)
2. YouTube Views vs. Subscribers Explained (00:05:29)
3. Physics Tutorial Channel's Summer Strategy (00:09:57)
4. Promoting Indie Horror Movies Nobody Knows (00:16:13)
5. YouTube's New Short Form View Counting System (00:21:13)
6. Peeps Challenge and Episode Close (00:27:17)
346 episodes
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