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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- TH-cam is hard, specially in the beginning. We've been posting videos on this channel for one whole year now and we have learnt so much along the way. By sharing our journey + some of the main lessons learnt, we hope to give a realistic perspective of how the journey to becoming a TH-cam content creator can look like. I you are watching because you yourself want to start your own TH-cam journey, we hope it motivates you to get going and that the lessons we have learnt perhaps help you going forward. And make sure to leave any additional questions you may have in the comments!
This is where we find all the amazing music for our videos: bit.ly/waleandmeartlist (you can get 2 extra months free using this link)
Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Context
1:00 Overview of our journey (getting monetised, subscriber growth..)
5:20 Lessons Learnt
5:35 Start, it will never be easy
6:57 Start off simple
8:51 Critically consume content
9:54 Gap between inspiration & capabilities
10:46 Storytelling is everything
11:50 Look for your audience, not any audience
13:29 Protect your mental health
15:16 The reality of becoming a TH-cam
19:01 Behind the scenes (embarrassing)
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I'm also so happy that you will continue. In time it will get easier to record and edit. The work will go faster and when it does consider Patreon, I think many TH-camrs earn more there than here, I remember how happy I was when I got 10 and 100 subscribers and I never dreamed of having a channel that is so big today. My channel started to grow when TH-cam suddenly suggested a video that I uploaded in July 2022 and now it has 8,3 million views. With that traffic, I got more subscribers (today 108,000) and because of that, I got many members on the Patreon (page today 493). My advice is just to keep going, sooner or later you will benefit more from TH-cam's algorithms. ❤💜❤
What a journey. That's amazing. Congrats! Thank you for sharing it with us and for the advice. We're definitely excited to keep going, and allowing ourselves to continue experimenting and learning. ❤❤
You're a lovely couple and I only discovered you a couple of weeks ago. I look forward to following your journey!
Thanks so much! 😊
Thank you for sharing. I very much enjoy your channel!!!!!
Thank you so much! ❤
I rearly comment on youtube but you two are so presious. Love that you can be vulnerable, like real persons we can feel. Hope you will be able to keep that along the way. (Although internet can be harsh) Take care.
What a kind comment. Thank you! Our goal is to be vulnerable and real. Thank you for seeing it and for the support
Love your way of talking to the viewer, you might not feel it but you come across a very relaxed and confident. Looking forward to carrying on with journey doing up your property.
❤Yay! Good to know our efforts to feel comfortable with the camera are paying off 👏
I have been searching for a channel like this in SPAIN! 🎉❤ THANK YOU!
Hola chicos,
Me encantan vuestros vídeos.
Me encanta el contenido.
Me encantan los paisajes.
Me encanta como sois, sois una pareja encantadora.
Me encanta los buenos consejos sobre, p.e., comida que dais.
En fin que me encanta todo lo que hacéis y siempre estoy esperando un nuevo vídeo vuestro.
Seguid así.
Un abrazo desde Sevilla
Lola
Menudo cumplido. Mil gracias!! De verdad ❤
Hard to find heart felt honesty anywhere online but I feel I’ve found it here! Thank you.
Thank you! It means a lot to know that is what you appreciate of our channel because its one of our main objectives 🙂
You are great it gives us older folk pleasure to watch you do your thing. ❤Contentment comes more often than happiness in most lives. Happiness is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 🌈 it comes from time to time. I like to Welcome it and celebrate 🎉🎉🎉when it comes.😂😂😂
You are making lovely utube vlogs
So glad you’re going to continue. You make lovely videos. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
YESS we want to know about your monetization journey 🥰
I'm glad you are going to continue making TH-cam videos. I really enjoy your channel.
Your video quality and narrative are excellent! The algorithm likes your farm renovation video. Well done and keep up the good work!
Thank for this information. I believe I discovered your channel in that second wave of subscribers. I think you were suggested because I subscribe to several homesteaders. I stuck around because I enjoy the energy and passion you both have for your projects and for each other. I can tell some weeks when you are struggling - it tugs at my heart and I send you comforting energy when I see that. I enjoy that each of you contribute your special talents, crafting, cooking, architecture - it is real, inspiring and refreshing. Keep up the good work and congrats on your success this far.
Hola chicos!! Me encanta vuestro contenido,he empezado hace poco a ver los vídeos de las cabañas de piedra ,me gustan los paisajes,las reformas de las casas y sobretodo las personas que me transmiten buenas energías como vosotros.Saludos desde Sevilla 💚
👍👍👍 Thank you!!!❤
Yes please do another video about you tube thank you
Dank je wel fantastische video's erg inspirerend.
vanwegen mijn dyslexie is het in het nederlands en met google translate in English / Thank you fantastic videos very inspiring.
because of my dyslexia it is in Dutch and a google translate in to English.
Dank je wel! We appreciate your support, in whatever language it is ☺ Groetjes uit Spanje
I found your ch recently and I really love it! All the best and see you soon 😊👍
Your content is great! Thank you for sharing.
Well done you two hope you continue to grow and grow and make the viewer happy, what is your vloging Camera?
Thank you! Our camera currently is a Sony ZV-1 (first edition).
Congrats on the big strides guys, and TY for the video - excellent as always ♥️🎉👏
Nicely done!
💗💗 all your content...am a recent finder of your channel & instant follower...you two are delightful!
😊You're so lovely! Thank you!!
Ánimo Ale! Lo estais haciendo muy bien!! Besos desde el sur!
Gracias!! 😘❤
Love your channel and would love to learn everything you wish to share
Thank you for sharing ♥️
You give such an honest and realistic look at being a content creator. As a fairly new subscriber, I have seen how much you have grown in the how in a relatively short time. You suddenly showed up on my feed in December 2023. I figured you did because I have been following another couple living in Spain on a piece of land that had been abandoned. Regardless of how I came, I am interested to stay. Thank you.
Thank you! We're so glad to have you join us here ❤
You guys are awesome
I found you a few months ago, probably because I follow Living the Skye Life about a young couple who moved to a cottage on the Scottish island. They started small but suddenly it took off. I'm sure your channel will do just the same. I love your videos and thank you for making them so enjoyable to watch.
Thank you so much for following along!!
Pratim nekoliko youtube kanala i vi ste mi jedni od dražih jer ste tako ranjivo iskreni, nježni i brižljivi. Ne brinite se za budućnost, ljudi ce prepoznati vas trud i zanimljive videe. Nervirala sam se gledajući Wernera kako se muči dok je krčio onu šumu oko vaših kućica a samo mu je trebala dobra motorna pila i vidim da ste je nabavili. Znam da treba mnogo ulaganja u opremu i strojeve kako bi mogli odrzavati vaš posjed a pogotovo za renoviranje vase kuće. Želim vam svako dobro i samo tako nastavite. Pozdrav iz Hrvatske !
Thank you!!
Love you're video's i have also been to Algeria. They are zo open and friendly. I come from the Netherlands but living in Pyrénées-Orientales France.
Ah lovely! That's such a nice area. And so cool that you have also been to Algeria; it's such a welcoming country. Thank you for the support!
Thanks for such an open, honest and giving video. I really love the videos you share - they’re so human. I hope your journey continues to provide you joy.
Aw thank you so much!! What kind comment ♥️ Really appreciate the support.
Thank you for your sincerity, always look forward to your videos, love you both xxx
Aw thank you so much!! ❤❤
Mi marido y yo os seguimos desde que empezasteis a buscar Cabaña en el norte de España pues nosotros en un futuro proximo nos gustaria dar un cambio radical a nuestras vidas.y movernos alli. Vosotros nos inspirais con cada video , son amenos y con muy buen ritmo , como una pequena pelicula en la que pasan muchas cosas. Habeis mejorado mucho en cuanto a tecnica y naturalidad, lo que nos gusta mucho es que igual contais lo bueno como lo malo de cada dia y eso crea expectacion . Seguid asi. Hagais lo que hagais os vamos a seguir igual.
habeis mejorado desde vuestro
Muchísimas gracias!! ♥️
I found your channel a couple of months ago and went back to watch many of your older videos. I watch a lot of big TH-cam vloggers in the homesteading/gardening sphere but I often prefer to watch people who have small, developing channels to see how they are growing. I have enjoyed your channel so far and looking forward to seeing how your future unfolds! It's just a shame the 'haters' can't just move on if they don't like what they see... 🤨 Good luck! I will be following along.
Thank you so much for joining us on this journey! And good luck with your highlands homestead. Scotland is so gorgeous!
I really loved that video 😊
I like your pace in your videos and your down to earth style - keep up your good work
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing this journey.
Love your content and I’m curious how the YT incomes works, hopefully there will be a sponsor soon😊
Hi from a grey south London, I hope you manage to make a living doing what you enjoy, I really like the variation of content and I will look back at the Algerian videos as I did not find you guys until about 6 months ago.
Thank you!
Thanks so much for your you tube journey video especially the last scene which is so much like me filming me!!! I'm 1 year in and struggling big time to get 1000 subscribers. I feel i'm forced to post poorer quality vidoes every week just to try to get monitised. i'd rather make one great video per month. Every day i'm losing views that I worked hard for 366 days ago because the target moves forward. But I LOVE IT!!! I believe its my future and I'm just going to keep going.
TH-cam is hard, but it is great that you love it. You're doing amazing, both with the building of the cabin and documenting it! And we specially appreciate you including the little critters and how you care for them. You'll get there! Wishing you the best 💪
so glad you're going to keep going, i'm interested in the renovations of your cabins & the lifestyle you're choosing to live; i live in a country town renovating my own home & it's fascinating seeing those being done in other countries; i don't watch as many Americans or aussies as i do for Portugal. Italy & Sweden, i find the differences quite interesting.
I hope you keep it real as well, plenty make mistakes on camera, just ignore the haters or cruel comments, it's a recorded file of your journey & you are being generous by sharing it
also take a break when you need to from vlogging, can't always be in the public eye plus you don't want to burn out
thoroughly enjoy your content about the land & cabins
thanx for sharing
Thank you so much for the support and for really seeing us. We appreciate having you! And good luck with your own renovations 😀
Well! Thank the YT algorithm for putting you in my feed. So you are 11 months ahead of me - and I love your "pearls of wisdom". They are all so recognizable, relatable. I think for a lifestyle / vlog type channel like yours and mine, it can be difficult to find a target audience - but you are right - they are right out there, somewhere - waiting to be discovered. Travelling with my Campervan through Spain atm, so maybe I get to North Spain as well ! Greetz and 1 more subscriber !
What a cool journey! You're doing so well. Congrats!! Good luck with the trip and let us know if you make it to the north 🙂
@@WaleandMe Will definitely keep you posted. Last May I was in Bilbao, Gijon and Santiago (and some places in between) Loved it !
Moving to north of Spain soon and also slowly been experimenting with the algorithmic gods of youtube, so your channel is right down my street! Started uploading less than a year ago (almost at 1000 subscribers) and can tell how much work you guys put in. You're great!
Thank you ☺Just watched a couple of your videos and you make such interesting content! Will follow along to learn more about de-growth as its a concept we're really intrigued by after reading a book of Jason Hickel. Also, hope you find a lovely place in the north of Spain!
@@WaleandMe Ah very sweet of you, thanks! Very cool that you guys already read something from Jason Hickel.
Well done on the recent growth again!
It would be interesting to hear how TH-cam actually works! It you can also give examples of what you make for a breakfast that is full of protein (Vegan). I went back to eating salmon and chicken because I was tired. I eat a lot of nuts which taste great but I tend to over do them. Love your channel.
We're not the best at breakfast because we both tend to be a bit lazier in the mornings 😅 But we have included a nice recipe in the next video, so make sure to check it out!
Hi Alejandra & Warner! This was a great video. I have 2 TH-cam channels for podcasts that I am a part of including one that I do about my husband’s parents who are from the Galicia region of Spain (that one is called Everyday Macaroni here on TH-cam if you are interested). We are just getting started on TH-cam and I find that all of your comments are exactly correct. It is difficult to record yourself, post consistently and deal with negative comments (we still haven’t had that many comments yet). You are especially right about the importance of storytelling in successful videos. I find myself struggling with every aspect of the process but it is so fun that I keep posting anyway, even when I make mistakes (and I still make plenty). I also agree that creating videos that are true to your identity as a content creator is key to attracting your tribe. I’m watching your subscriber numbers grow and I’m confident you will reach your 10k goal quickly. I enjoy your content but the best thing about your channel is the two of you and your authenticity. Keep at it. I’m rooting for you and you are on your way! 💗
Ah thank you so much! So glad to hear that you are also enjoying your own TH-cam journey, despite the challenges. Good luck with it all. You can do it 😀
American people should learn much more of their European neighbors from real European people than from biased and corrupt news media. Hope more channels come along like yours!
Hi,
Please share your reviews on being camara shy and also wanting to start TH-cam.
In my experience talking to a camera is difficult for everyone, especially at the beginning. It just feels so strange and it’s difficult to not get in your head about what you’re saying etc. But the only way to get over it is practice. One thing that also helps me is to not look at the screen. I know that a lot of people have the tendency to look at themselves, but if I do that I get more nervous. Hope that helps!
You are a very nice couple, and I like your video's. I hope that you don't spend to many years damaging your precious bodies' and minds by not eating your natural diet of, meat eggs fish cheese liver and animal fat, My daughter almost died because of the VEGAN CULT god bless you
Yes, please make the money about £££