To do's and not to do's as a youtuber
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TheSwedishTraveler
I am a Traveler, A Wanderer, A Thinker
Do´s:
Be kind, consistent, responding to comments, and promote on social media
Don´t:
Spam, being rude, sub4sub, make comments like "hey, check out my channel"!
Be kind, consistent, responding to comments, and promote on social media
Don´t:
Spam, being rude, sub4sub, make comments like "hey, check out my channel"!
PureDangles
YTtalk Mad
Do's: Upload regularly; Reach out to your viewers and thank them; Create a bond with regular viewers and subs;
Dont's: Upload if you arent 100% happy with a video (your viewers will appreciate you holding off until the video is edited and uploaded up to your standards);
Dont's: Upload if you arent 100% happy with a video (your viewers will appreciate you holding off until the video is edited and uploaded up to your standards);
braixen1264
I've Got It
Do:
- Focus on creating a personal bond with your viewers and promote engagement in the comments whenever you can.
- Create your best content. Quality over quantity. Don't get caught up in the idea of having to upload regularly if it'll only sacrifice quality.
- Make your channel page look nice and presentable. This is your first impression, so make it count.
Don't:
- Don't upload TOO often. Usually this will only communicate that you don't put as much time and effort into these videos. Limit it to two videos a week AT MOST. This may be an unpopular opinion, but you should at least keep this in mind.
- Focus on creating a personal bond with your viewers and promote engagement in the comments whenever you can.
- Create your best content. Quality over quantity. Don't get caught up in the idea of having to upload regularly if it'll only sacrifice quality.
- Make your channel page look nice and presentable. This is your first impression, so make it count.
Don't:
- Don't upload TOO often. Usually this will only communicate that you don't put as much time and effort into these videos. Limit it to two videos a week AT MOST. This may be an unpopular opinion, but you should at least keep this in mind.
SandManOnly
I've Got It
First off never ever ever do sub4sub its stupid and useless, next don't spam on other peoples videos about your channel or video. Clickbait is stupid but it could sometimes but don't overdo it.
stark
I've Got It
The "optimal" rate of uploads is variable, rather than recommending an arbitrary limit I'd say find something you're happy with and try to roughly stick to it. I'm subbed to some who upload twice a day or more (Kripparian, NorthernLion), and it's almost certainly a contributing factor to how they've grown. At the other side of the spectrum is JonTron (JonTronShow), who lately has uploaded only once a month but the viewers diligently watch regardless.
Consistent uploading is a more important concern imo, not that I'm saying you need to rigidly follow a schedule; just try to avoid big gaps of no content as it kills any momentum you may have built up.
TheDutchTexan
I Love YTtalk
Do:
- Create content you want to create
- Be yourself
- Be a valuable part of the community and you niche
Don't:
- Create content you don't have your heart and soul in
- Try to be someone you are not
- Spam your content everywhere
- Create content you want to create
- Be yourself
- Be a valuable part of the community and you niche
Don't:
- Create content you don't have your heart and soul in
- Try to be someone you are not
- Spam your content everywhere
darkstarmedia
Words are great.
Do:
- Remember that your subscribers are all people and not just numbers. Interact regularly with them and let them know they're appreciated.
- Know that asking for advice is perfectly okay. If you know someone proficient in editing, filming or anything else and want some tips, it's worth asking!
- Reply to comments on videos. It shows you care about what your viewers have to say and you never know what gold you'll find.
- Make good use of social media. I've made so many great friends through websites like Twitter and even this forum and many of them have gone on to follow my work which is an added bonus!
Don't:
- Be inconsistent, not without warning. If you realise down the line you want to try doing new things, let your audience know. If they've subscribed for FIFA Let's Plays and you decide you'd rather be a film-maker, make sure they know what they'll be getting in future.
- Beat yourself up if you're marginally behind schedule. I'm terrible for this, but remember that these deadlines are all self-imposed and it's okay if life gets in the way, it's bound to happen.
- Beg people to subscribe or beg for a certain number of likes or put the focus on your numbers, it's a immediate turn-off for so many people. No one wants to follow a Twitter account that's literally just a dumping ground for links. Actually talk about stuff on there and show your potential audience that you're a real person.
- Remember that your subscribers are all people and not just numbers. Interact regularly with them and let them know they're appreciated.
- Know that asking for advice is perfectly okay. If you know someone proficient in editing, filming or anything else and want some tips, it's worth asking!
- Reply to comments on videos. It shows you care about what your viewers have to say and you never know what gold you'll find.
- Make good use of social media. I've made so many great friends through websites like Twitter and even this forum and many of them have gone on to follow my work which is an added bonus!
Don't:
- Be inconsistent, not without warning. If you realise down the line you want to try doing new things, let your audience know. If they've subscribed for FIFA Let's Plays and you decide you'd rather be a film-maker, make sure they know what they'll be getting in future.
- Beat yourself up if you're marginally behind schedule. I'm terrible for this, but remember that these deadlines are all self-imposed and it's okay if life gets in the way, it's bound to happen.
- Beg people to subscribe or beg for a certain number of likes or put the focus on your numbers, it's a immediate turn-off for so many people. No one wants to follow a Twitter account that's literally just a dumping ground for links. Actually talk about stuff on there and show your potential audience that you're a real person.