10 BIG Mistakes SMALL Gaming Channels ALWAYS MAKE!
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As a small content creator, it's not always easy to see which bad choices lead to slow growth. Here are 10 mistakes and how to avoid them when building your TH-cam gaming channel!
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I’ve been doing TH-cam for almost 7 years. I’ve accumulated over 20,000 views in total with all my videos. I’m just now getting consistent because of my time in the military (I am still active). Finding the consistency was one of the biggest problems for me when I came back to doing TH-cam back in 2022. But I feel like I am doing better now. I got a good setup, I’m steady figuring out ways how to improve my videos rather it being edits or quality in general. The energy I put in my videos is 10 out of 10 (me personally). I just want to show the world how entertaining I can be with the videos I put out. Thank you midnight man for the tips & things of that nature. I know one day I’ll be known for entertaining people across this platform. It’s not a race, it’s a marathon. I won’t never lose faith in it.
Love it, and your heart is in the right place! I believe in you
Thank you for your sacrifices
This is my exact predicament, me being in the military as well and finding time to make content
I’m in the same boat i recently got out it’s a hard journey for us bro
@@ShinobiMarq Bro I understand, don’t lose faith & grind hard. Just like the military wanted us to self-improve ourselves, this is the time to show it. We got it bro I promise you. I’ve had plenty of nights where I’m like “Damn, I’m giving it all I got & no one notices.” But yet I’m worrying about the “now” when I should worry about the future. This world has billions of people who search on here to find content/entertainment. Hopefully they would find us as great gaming content creators. We got it bro!
Thank you midnightman! i'm currently starting my youtube channel professionally and i've been so overwhelmed but also very excited. this video definitely confirmed a lot of my questions and cant wait to embark on this journey.
Wow what a pleasant surprise, did not expect to be mentioned in this video 😂. Totally agree with what you said and I stopped the let’s play a few months ago bc my viewership dropped. Realised I messed up pretty bad 😅 Getting back to what I used to do now, hopefully can start bringing the views back up! Always appreciate you reviewing my channel at the start of the year and giving me some great advice, and helping start my journey off as a TH-camr. Another amazing video 🔥
You got this! Love that you didn’t let a little bit of pain stop your progress 💪🏽 You’re definitely on the right path
That's because niche gaming is hit or miss. What works for one person isn't true for everyone. You're better off playing the games you like and focusing on creating a community.
@@therealevissamyes I agree
Same with me.. when i started download gaming news videos (INCLUDING MY OPINION) i got lower than 1O views on each one. 1O VIEWS 1O!
Great video man. Consistency is key, treating it like a side hustle and actually putting in work is definitely what’s most important. Can’t just expect the numbers. Trial and error for a few months even years will weigh you down but keep going
That’s what it takes a lot of the time. It took Mr beast hundreds of videos before he found his flow and blew up. People don’t realize that
exactly
@@MidnightMan
Yea man, I'm guilty of some of these things, but as I go I'll learn. I won't give up. I wish I was in that evaluation of my game channel, but I think I'm getting an understanding of it. Thanks again
Just started my channel and this video is what you call perfect timing. Thank you so much for the quality tips. There is always something to learn.
Thank you for this! Really working on it!👍
Great video. I will try working on them and see where it leads.
Your The Truth Bro, Stay Solid 🤞🏾
Thank you so much for the quality advice!
I've been using TH-cam to just upload random things from games, and even streamed some. Didn't get many subs and gave up. Lately though, I've been actually trying this time. Clipping, trimming and mixing together, even made an intro with what I can, thanks to your little rocket league clip video
I have gotten better at editing thankfully even over the week or so. I will seriously be binging your videos just to try getting bigger. I do not want my face (mainly because I do not own a good camera, nor money to spend on one)
Thank you for your videos
Thanx man, really motivated me to keep doing what i'm good at, for now struggling with the setup, but i'll figure a way out of this well.
Thank you for the information! I'll be trying all of these tips.
Good Luck to all us small Content Creators! Been doing this now for 3 Yrs. Great Video brother! I just Love doing what i do, Money being involved its just a bonus I've Streamed Consistently everyday for over 3 yrs now, and i love every minute of it!
This was clear and concise. Great tips and great work on this video.
everything you said here is real, straight facts 💯💯 Thank you I needed to hear that.
really good advice, especially about the shorts, thank you
Nice tips, Kenny! Really helpful stuff for creators. Keep inspiring! 👏
thanks bro for this
you have always just left a warm feeling in my heart each video after video... and the LAST TIP in this video !!! bought a tear to my eye lol sorry for being mushy about it but it keeps us small youtube creators going it really does !! thank you so much for all you create
Thanks midnight man these the answers I being looking for
It’s been less than a month starting this YT Gaming channel and the love the community has shown is amazing❤ appreciate the subs and views you get instead of getting sad over the ones you don’t have
Thanks for the advice! I have a long way to go, but I love to learn more about video editing and presentation skills, so I see every video as a step forward 😊
Thank you for the tips! Keep on grinding yall!
Thanks for all this information as I’m looking into starting a gaming channel
Just in time! Thank you. I just started a channel 9 years ago and this is super helpful. 😊
thanks for your vid!! My struggle is definitely finding a way to niche down in gaming.. I really want to do more gaming lifestyle content that incorporates occasional gameplay, but I constantly go in and out, unsure of what to do.
Looks like you’ve dipped around from reaction, to gaming, to vlogs. Lifestyle gaming content, especially with the live events and tying that back to actual games might be something to look at. Just make sure the games you cover have that audience crossover. NBA 2K and apex don’t go together for example
Amen!!! Thanks for this information.
This is an awesome video! There are many great takeaways. Thank you for taking the time and producing the content to shine light on these areas. I will be using some of these tips for sure! 💯
Glad it was helpful!
Insightful video! Thanks for the tips! ✨
Thankyou very much for this, had some very helpful tips :)
Great video&thank you!😊👍🏻
Spot on as per 🎯
I appreciate this video brotha love all the tips now gotta go put in the work, because I was guilty but I'm better now.
Very helpful video and gave me a little more motivation too! Just getting started and I posted my first short about five days ago (just a video I moved from my TikTok page) and it's already sitting at 2.2k views! After posting consistently, some are getting the same amount of traction and the subscribers are slowly coming in within DAYS! Consistency is KEY!! We got this guys! 🔥
Amazing tips keep going midnight am doing gaming even though I don't have all the setups, buh the good news is am on PS4 so I use the share factory, I can say I'm improving in editing cus am watching alot of videos across TH-cam and it's helping me alot thanks bru.....
Very useful video,Thanks man
this was very informative! Im getting into streaming and all of these tips of what not to do, i do 😆 so this was nice to hear and pin point what exactly i need to change. I only stream and post clips on social media right now until i get my desktop to record and edit from, but until them im putting something out, even if its just a reel. When i do start posting on my channel ill now know what audience i want to target and keep it specific, because i was about to just post me playing all kinds of games 🤣 but that may not be the best idea, anyways, thanks a lot!!
That sponsorship plug was the smoothest I've seen in a video in a long time , well done 👏
Was absolutely amazing. Did not even see it coming. It played natural and did not feel like an ad ( i skipped forward). NordVPN is all over! But just amazing flow...
yeah totally thanks for the tips man
Thanks for the tips man! I started this gaming channel last week and I'm trying to do my best on this talking in english even if It's not my First language.. Let's see where it'll land 🙂 you got a sub here 👍
This is great thank you! 😊 Great video’s!
Great watch as always 👊🏿❤
this is so helpful buddy
Man thankyou very much im ben watching you for long time,
Greerz from Netherlands thanks for everything
Thanks man.
Keep going lads ❤
A no brainer tip I would add is to just stick with it. You never know which video will be the one to pop off and really launch your channel. It's a learning process though. You'll fail a few times sure, but that doesn't mean you should give up.
Thanks
Thanks man, I'm so in bad mood right now I made like over 180 videos on my channel but still nothing working out.
@@DragomirGamingmy advice would be make something on a new topic that’s trending and make it unique so it sets you apart but you still get the mainstream traffic
I’m definitely guilty of some of these things. But I love video games. I love sharing them. I do like making tip videos and helping people out when my videos are watched. I stopped my channel then restarted so I’m trying to get back to it now and building a setup
Thanks for the advice! Also, love the firewatch wallpaper
Thank you!! 😊
Thanks midnight! New creator here and im keeping it simple. Im also having a lot fun doing it. Halo Wars 2 is my home😊😅
Just started 2 weeks and so far 8 subs, just posting like everyone and trusting the process great tips man!
I’m just now seeing this and this guy explains things way better than most. Definitely will take what he said and implement it to my channel 💯
Thank you for the help♥️. I am currently editing a video and I rewatch it to check if a part is too boring and I feel like skipping the video I cut it out of make it interesting 😁
Thanks for content. I've tried a game channel before, but it's always failed. My motivation and willpower were broken. But this video was good for me!!! Starting again!
I have been slacking for a few months but im gonna get back into it 💪🏾
Just started TH-cam like a month ago it's always been a dream for me to do I'm going to keep at it I enjoy making my content even if it does not work out thanks for the tips man.
I just started a TH-cam channel and uploaded my first video. I winged it and looking back it was a big mistake. Gonna start recording my platinum playthrough of Demon's souls this week, really excited
As a new channel I really appreciate all the tips!
Thank you so much for this video
Glad I could help!
I'm guilty of all these mistakes.
Nice video bro. Keep rocking.
Keep it up! This is awesome ❤
Thank you Eddy!!!
Thanks for making this video. I started a channel 5 years ago, and my most viewed video got over 14k, It made me feel great, but i lost my confidence and stopped making content. It has bothered me for years that I stopped, so I've decided to start up again and been working on getting my work station set up again. Thanks for your tips and motivational vibe!
This was great brother❤🎉🎉🙏👍
Awesome video bro, nice detail and explanation. And yeah the video idea 💡 and timing is always key to being number 1 cause if your video idea is terrible the video won’t perform as well. But great video keep up the good work. Nice improvement and keep growing. God Bless
For gaming, being quick or first for new content is HUGE when trying to grow. Can’t be late to the party ⏰
@@MidnightMan sure can’t but makes it harder when you a small channel too cause other channels get sent the product or item early and if you not there on launch day to have it then make a video that is quality and upload it be hard too compete
Best way to compete is to have a different opinion or a unique perspective on the video that wasn’t already done
@@MidnightMan yeah facts but not alot of people think that way, but if they did they would grow much faster
This is a really good video, and some points you've mentioned are things I am guilty of myself. Specifically comparing myself to others, such as much larger gaming channels who focus on the no commentary gameplay as I do, and being disappointed in their content which leads me to ask why people watch their stuff when it's clearly subpar. Not to say that I think I am better than anyone, but more that I am putting in effort into what I am producing, and wondering why I am not picking up these subscribers / viewers. In any case, creating videos on TH-cam is very fun, and trying to find your niche to stand out in a saturated space is a challenge but can be very rewarding.
Depends on the algorithm in some instances, and in how new your channel is. Also, it depends on their viewer base. Their established members will likely watch them over anyone else if the content is comparable. Trust. Relationship. Guy has been watching Tuber for 6 years and will not easily start watching a new channel with the same content. People might watch 3 channels with the same content, max. Build your own viewer base. Those viewers are more likely to bring in viewer bases from other creators. Be yourself. Always. Go nuts. Be introverted. Be special. Be you. (I am not used to talking when playing games. Yes, i talk. Mumble to myself and talk nonsense, but i am not used to talking to people who are physically not there). I talk more watching an episode of Resident Alien.
But, also take into account that you can learn a lot from established creators and their viewers bases. Learn what you have to do while being yourself to improve your content. After that, all you can do is wait. (Not sure if you are allowed to do polls concerning other creators. Could ask youtube viewers why they love content from these creators.)
Be yourself! Good example: Markiplier!
Bro i feel you are like my mentor or professor i never had. 💪
Good advice. Started my channel recently, and have been struggling to get into the game. Just trying to figure out editing and getting content together haha. I figure the vintage games I play aren't hot right now, but getting there ;).
It's ok if it's not hot, as long as there is an audience looking for the content you'll have growth opportunities. And TBH, you'll grow better off content that is not oversaturated 😀
You the man, midnight man
just started my youtube channel 3 weeks ago, making clips of Warzone, Because I Love to Play the Game And wanted to try something new Thanks for this
Great tips
Let’s Go! Love your content.
Thank you Doc! 🙌🏽
lol as far as the 3:00 mark where you talk about "racing and mario having no crossover".... boy do i have a game for you!
how can i upgrade my youtube public shorts tutorial please because my is dropped everyday
I guess making better thumbnails as mine look super basic, making the quality better, be able to do 60 fps, and being much more consistent. I’ve been making videos for almost a year however I haven’t been that consistent due to having a job. Starting next year I will get into full force with making videos as well as live streaming. I realized that if you want to have a successful gaming career, you have to treat it like a full time job which I will be doing starting next year. Eventually the time will come, just keep being consistent and keep on improving.
Great Video Midnightman! really enjoy that and very informative 👌👌👌👌I will hope your guidance can help me grow thank you
Hey I think it's important to note for those that have old channels and are coming back to making content should really consider on whether or not to make a new channel or stay on their current ones. I came to the conclusion that my channel has been through way too many niche's over the years that I made a new one as a fresh start and to not get pushed against by the conflicting content that'll confuse the algorithm and potential viewers.
I would say most of this applies to streaming on twitch too! I think once I get the ps5 camera and they can see how I look while playing the viewers will go up. Voice over don’t tend to do well unless you have a silky/pleasing voice! I like the idea of sticking to a certain style of game too. If people come to you for fps games they might not want to see you playing an rpg. It all depends.
thanks for sharing
The grind dont stop and im grinding😭
thanks for video
I love watching all your channel
Thanks for the tips! You reviewed my channel a couple of months ago, and your advice has helped me grow immensely! Thank you 🤙🏽
I love to hear this, amazing ❤️
@@MidnightMan hey midnighman I have been struggling on obs when uploading my first face reveal and it was very leggy any advice
I Love your advice so much its making me wanna
focus on my channel witch i am starting tomorrow
focusing on one game grind me bro
Okay I have a question. I realized that my last 7 videos has less than 200 impression each, which was much more higher before, how do I get out of this shii ?
my mistakes are editing videos i need to learn more about that in order to make a better channel. With all Honesty THANKS TO YOU I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY OWN STREAMING GAMING CHANNEL! THANKS LOTS! ✌
I must say - that last one hit home. Though, I enjoy looking at similar channels to mine (similar/around the same subs) and just see what they're doing, what seems to be working for them and so on. Personally, it highlighted what I felt I was doing right and found things I can improve. It almost felt like "analysing myself". But - like you said - it often messes with you and I get upset and disappointed with myself.
I also do the "no cam" but that's cos I don't want it to be a floating head channel. Having a camera in my face stopped me from posting at all, so I removed my blocker, kinda. I feel like I got a good voice and that's what I want to highlight anyway.
But yea - some days feels great. Others feels super difficult and discouraging and I've only been doing this for a few months. I've wanted to start for over 10 years and I'm finally here but it's so hard and I keep asking myself "what I'm doing wrong", which feels horrible. Not easy. Thanks for this vid, though. None of that BS talk about "beating the algorithm" and "post daily" crap :)
Hey mate just wanted to ask you my videos were getting decent around 600-900 impressions but now from a week my videos are getting like max 10 impressions that to half of them are mine same issue with the shorts,can u like help me what's the issue because I'm kinda disappointed now
Well what about Dashie, Cory Kenshin and RDC? They don't stick to one genre of gaming
They’ve also been doing TH-cam for manyyyy years. They are far more established than someone new creating content.
Over saturation today has caused a shift in how a gaming channel can be best grown. You won’t find new big channels that have grown in the last 1-3 years doing variety, it’s extremely difficult today to do it like that.
yooo thanks for the sauce
I’m listening my friend. 👍🏾
Is there is a way to contact you for help?
So im having trouble really finding a niche i fit into, for as long as I remember i’ve just been a person who plays any game like I’m currently playing spider-man to prep for spider-man 2 but right before that I’ve been playing stars war n horror games like would me playing strictly single player games n occasionally a one n done multiplayer video be a good enough niche?
If you want to do single player games, I would start out with the same genre single player games. Such as spiderman, batman, wolverine, etc. There's an audience that can be built around that. Horror and space games don't mix with that
I believe it need to have something the audience needs to take from it but here this way works to and he right high quality and etc
How does play share work
Very solid advice bro!! 🔥🔥🔥 not a gamer but still very relevant to me
I still remember your gaming days on TH-cam, what a time haha
@@MidnightMan bro I’m definitely gonna come back to that 😂 I’ve lost the passion for gaming but that could just be me playing the wrong games.
Gotta find what you love, sometimes you can just grow out of it. That happened to me with Fortnite
Now i am realising the my mistakes and i will try my best to cover them in future. But I do have question as I am playing current game after view videos I am realising people who are watching me is not interested may be it is because of type of game. Should I leave it over and start the new game?
So I think I hear you right, have the long view and be willing to sale out to what ever is the hot thing at that point and time, hard work as that will change every few minutes for the rest of your life. One can take pride in getting the $$, to bad ya just always have to do what others say. Thanks Dad, I just wanted to play a game and talk to friends, at least I have money.
Thank You🤝 😌
I am right on the edge of giving up, I thank you for posting this video, i am going to deep dive into the data.
Don’t give up! Time to put a plan in place, you can do it!
I am willing to bet that, 1. your niche is hurting you, 2. as is your titles, thumbs and consistency.