tedbearman
Super Poster
I have been around for half of a year now, and currently have 37 subs. It is so difficult top get people to sub because my channel is so small. Should I sub 4 sub to get bigger and than more people will watch, or tuff it out?
Does sub 4 sub even work?
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GafferGames
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Sub 4 Sub is basically good to boost subscriptions, which will in turn push you higher up search listings, but then, there is a high chance that the other person will not watch your videos, which will mean you have a lot of inactive subs, and that is not good if you want to get partnered and make money.
Basically I would say if you wanna try it when you are small, sure, but don't go overboard with it, as it will not always benefit you.
Basically I would say if you wanna try it when you are small, sure, but don't go overboard with it, as it will not always benefit you.
tedbearman
Super Poster
Yea, thats what I figured, I just wish it were easier to get views and subs!
GafferGames
YTTalk's Local Sloth
Don't we all, but all you can do is try your best to promote, share it amongst friends, workmates, family etc, share it on forums, also, there is a higher chance of people checking out your channel if you are well known and respected on the forums, so try to post a bit first, get to know other people, and well, good luck
ConnersCraft
I Make Video Games... :)
NOOO Sub for sub is the dumbest thing you can possibly do on YouTube. These people will not watch your videos. Subs are just a number. Dont worry about it. You will end up with 3000 subs and 15 views per video with 5 dislikes and 1 like. Networks will not partner you if you have a channel like this. Not to mention it is against Youtubes ToS. They have a system that will automatically pick it up if your sub activity becomes extremly out of the ordinary. (ie gaining subs faster than views) The worst part is you cannot appeal these. They will terminate your account, and you will not be able to do anything about, because YouTubes support team never responds to anything. Do not fall into the trap of sub4sub. Worry about getting views and marketing yourself on Youtube. Focus on having fun and producing good quality content at a good rate. Subs will come as you're ready. Good luck.
tedbearman
Super Poster
NOOO Sub for sub is the dumbest thing you can possibly do on YouTube. These people will not watch your videos. Subs are just a number. Dont worry about it. You will end up with 3000 subs and 15 views per video with 5 dislikes and 1 like. Networks will not partner you if you have a channel like this. Not to mention it is against Youtubes ToS. They have a system that will automatically pick it up if your sub activity becomes extremly out of the ordinary. (ie gaining subs faster than views) The worst part is you cannot appeal these. They will terminate your account, and you will not be able to do anything about, because YouTubes support team never responds to anything. Do not fall into the trap of sub4sub. Worry about getting views and marketing yourself on Youtube. Focus on having fun and producing good quality content at a good rate. Subs will come as you're ready. Good luck.
thanks, were/how can i advertise my videos for more views?
GafferGames
YTTalk's Local Sloth
Forums like this one, do collabs with YouTubers of a similar or slightly higher stance, and just be unique, a good thing to do is pick up on new games that have been hyped, and try to be the first, or one of the first in, keep up to date on things that interest you and be the first, it helps
tedbearman
Super Poster
Good advice, thanksForums like this one, do collabs with YouTubers of a similar or slightly higher stance, and just be unique, a good thing to do is pick up on new games that have been hyped, and try to be the first, or one of the first in, keep up to date on things that interest you and be the first, it helps
ConnersCraft
I Make Video Games... :)
I had a channel with 300 legit subs in 2 months. I recently moved on to a new channel, but these are some of the strategies I used:
1) post to forums and social networks. (I used Yeousch forums, Twitter, Facebook, reddit, and 9gag)
2) Post videos as video responses to larger channels. (A good one is Tobuscus. He always enables video responses.)
3) box4box This is where you exchange spots in other channels sub boxes on their channels. You will gain some REAL subs from this.
4) be active in the community. (Dont you find yourself clicking on channels from the top comments of videos?)
5) Be a nice guy. If you are nice to people, they will often be nice back by subbing/liking videos/etc
Hope that helps.