Messaging people that comment on similar videos?

Jamiet88

Jamiet88

The Talk Handed One
Hi guys i'd just like to ask about something i'm thinking about trying.

I plan on messaging people that i see commenting on other channels/videos that are similar to what i do to ask if they would support me by subscribing and watching my videos.

Before i do it, is this frowned upon or a bad idea etc?

Just thought i'd check.

I don't mean just spamming random people btw i only plan on messaging people that put good comments on videos similar to what i will be doing
 
I wouldn't recommend sending a single message or posting a single comment like this. It might get results, but your channel will get a bad reputation. I haven't posted a single comment of spam, or inboxed a single person, and my channel is growing fast. It just takes time :)
 
Ok so even if its to relevant people that view that kind of content and its a personal message for each person and not just copy and paste, it would still class as spam?

Just checking, already sounding like a bad idea now but was just looking to find a way to get my channel out to relevant viewers
 
Jamiet88 said:
Ok so even if its to relevant people that view that kind of content and its a personal message for each person and not just copy and paste, it would still class as spam?

Just checking, already sounding like a bad idea now but was just looking to find a way to get my channel out to relevant viewers
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Yeah, even if youtube wouldn't call it spam, people would glance at it and immediately throw it away. A lot of people are suspicious of people who sound like salesmen. People like to feel like they're choosing to view your video, not like they're falling for your solicitation.
 
Jamiet88 said:
... ask if they would support me by subscribing and watching my videos.
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People do not like messages asking them to subscribe. While I'm on the subject...

Your purpose is wrong. You are making yourself the beneficiary of the action. Subscribe to ME and support ME.

I recommend that you take the attitude that people subscribe for THEIR benefit, not yours. If THEY enjoyed the content, be sure to subscribe.

I'm saying this in general in case you are mentioning this in your videos as well.
 
I don't usually respond to these kinds of PMs. I think they are spam and I usually ignore them. If I like your content I will subscribe without you messaging me. ;)
 
Don't do it. People hate spam, and you will get flagged for it. In my opinion spamming is one of the lowest way to get yourself out there.

I personally hate spam, and I flag every message like that as spam. I also block the person. I find it disrespectful.
 
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