Gaming, vlogs, anything with the word "guru" in it, Skits, Tags, Collabs, or tutorials!
These would never work because they're all stupid.
I think everyone should start out with animation because it is good and it's really the best choice for new people.
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Honestly, as it's been said already, really anything that has to do with audience interaction. Such as (like you said) Q/As, Collabs, Contests, and even stuff like Update videos are kind of pointless. If you have 20-30 subscribers I don't think there's much of a point in uploading a video telling about how and why you were inactive for a week or two.
I agree with the Q and A and the collabs.
However I did a would you rather video asking a question and I got lovely response even though I am really small in terms of subscribers so that was wicked.
I think small you tubers should avoid copying other youtubers they should find their own style and personality. Just because you love zoella doesn't mean you should act like her in your videos
My most lovely and supportive subscribers are from ytalk, and I happen to love their stuff as well so I get support and entertainment. win winYeah you're so right, People get into the habit of just copying other youtubers because they got famous that way, It doesn't really work and it just annoys people in a lot of cases!
I don't think I have any kind of actual fan following, I could be wrong, But I don't seem to get any replies in the comments and if I do, they're from different people rather than a select few..
I guess that's what i need to aim for!