Gaming Channels -- what NOT to do

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A simple list of things that will kill your channel quicker than you can blink (for a quicker read, just read the stuff highlighted in red):

Don't record your game footage with a camera. If you can't afford the software or capture card, think of something else to do with your channel until you can. If you'll never afford it, think of something else to do with your channel, full stop. Nobody wants to watch 20 minutes of gameplay filmed from 8 feet away from your telly with the sounds of the neighbour's kids arguing in the garden.

Newcomers: are you literally the best channel EVER? Truthfully? Probably not right now, right? Don't slam other channels. Ever. You're new, and you have a reputation to build up. You have 10 subscribers and 250 views. You're proud of this, but you see someone else who started a week later with 50 subscribers and 1,000 views. WTF, right? Even if you don't like their content, and don't believe it should be more popular - evidently there are people that DO. Be a good sport, don't go on their channel stomping them down - you'll look childish, and you'll look jealous. We all need to help one another out in the 'small timer' community. Ask them for advice or tips, see what tricks they can share with you.

Don't do it for the Partnership. I can't say any more here. I hate to throw this reality nugget at your noggin but the fact is this: you very likely won't ever get rich, or famous, from YouTube. Those raking in their millions have done this job for seven years, so don't think that it'll take any less time (in fact it'll take more, given how crammed with channels YT has become). If you're in it for the money, your channel will fail.

Don't give up. It takes time. I've said this before but it bears repeating: it's not a race. If your content is good enough, the people will trickle in, but that doesn't mean they'll come in overnight! If they're not trickling, but you're plugging your stuff a decent amount, take another look at your content and ask yourself what the problem could be.

Don't mix your channel genres. Like television, or film, you need to pick your style and stick to it. Having a make up vlog with the odd gaming commentary and random vlog thrown in might bring in the odd view, but usually if people are into one style of video they won't be hugely big on the other.
 

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Great article Frankie, one I would have added is dont become desperate for success (applies to anyone not just gamers), I see so many newcomers who are so desperate for success they will do anything to get attention (constant view begging, sub4subbing till kingdom come, pestering others all the time to watch their videos, using thumbnails that irrelevant, irrelevant titles etc), the sad thing is that anyone who is constantly seeking attention tends to end up completely ignored so they're doing themselves no favours and likely putting their success in reverse. I have seen this happen a lot and it shows when you see one succeeding and not the other and I believe this is at least partially why.
 

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Awesome thread, Frankie! :up:
 

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I have to agree with those tips xD And what i most see is that pples do it for the "partnership" D: JUST DUN XDDD Patience is needed ;) These tips will sure help out newbies :D
 

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Nice article Frankie. Great and helpfull ^^
Better add 1 quality video then 10 fast/stupid videos :)
 

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I completely agree with this article. The only thing I can think of that I do not fully agree with is the last one. I have seen numerous people do this sort of thing, and no one really had that much of a problem with it.
 

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I agree with this article too. I am proud how i make my videos.Well for a few days i was kind of breaking a rule don't do for the partnership,but now i do for fun and i feel like it :) .
 
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This is what my advice would be also.
To add to this, I would say you should have your own personality, stay true to who you are and always stick to what you know.

>HONESTY is the best POLICY.

Newcomers: Listen to Frankie! She knows what she's talking about!
 

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I love et. Thank you. Just enjoying what I'm doing :D
 

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Nice thread! Exactly my thoughts. :)