One thing I want to add: If you're not a forever student of TH-cam, it's not for you. There is no "Winning" TH-cam for a creator, you can always get better.
Just when I start to doubt myself and feel like there's no point in pursuing TH-cam, I come across a new video from Nick and instantly get motivated and energized to keep pushing. Thanks for all the great tips as usual.
I guess you already have a good topic of horror game channel and really good sounding mic but maybe talk to the audience more like more personal talk and also you could cut to special moments or moments that you are just grinding. If there are moments where you are just walking around to find something, add some cuts and edits in it as well. Finally, stick to one game since you wanna build a core audience first that likes that game, which they will eventually grow to like you as a creator and they will begin to stick to whatever horror game you play. Diversifying more and more until your audience recognizes you as a personality and not some YT channel that's "just there." If you upload a lot of different horror games at the same time especially right now, YT algorithm gets kinda confused and so do a lot of people. One reason why popular people can already play different games is because the algorithm favors how they type the channel name in the search box. For instance, if i wanted to watch some CoryXKenshin, i would type "coryxkenshin" in the search box. Due to the fact that the term "coryxkenshin" is a very high volume keyword, and he uses it, he almost always gets ranked first in the search feed. And because he has grown such a large audience over the years by sticking to topics and not diversifying immediately, a lot of people search for his name. Not "FNAF lets play" but "coryxkenshin" because they want him to play, not others. So try to build a core audience first, then maybe people start searching your name and not the video game you are playing. That's when things start to get good. I analyze channels who seem to be struggling so that I can apply what I've learnt to my videos, and you should try this out too. Helps me a lot and I have now a better knowledge of how I should create content. So maybe try this a little bit.
@@Kino-Imsureq I really appreciate you taking the time to write out such a lengthy in depth reply. I have noticed that I bounce from game to game a lot to the point where I don't think I've even finished a playthrough yet. Im still learning how to edit as well. One of the things Nick said in the video really stuck with me too about fitting TH-cam in to my schedule. I have a full time job and kids so finding time is a chore in itself. Thanks for the advice. Im gonna definitely put some of that into practice.
@@drewkatz2516 oh yeah definitely understandable especially with a full time job and kids. But yeah just focus on one game and then when you finish that game completely then move on to something similar. Each game has an audience and you need some time for that audience to find you, so that you can bring that audience to future videos. If a train keeps switching terminals then no one rides it but if it stays there for a little while then it is fairly populated. Of course nothing can really represent a TH-cam career metaphorically but for now i think that is good enough. Stay in 1 game then once you're finished, go to the next game, etc. Meanwhile yes i also have to put these stuff into practice. Especially my monotonous voice haha.
Good advice Nick. One thing I'd add would be to establish relationships with other content creators in your niche. When I decided to start my #leadership channel I made sure I reached out to others in a similar position and now we have a community of around 15 that gets together regularly, bounces feedback off each other and talk about basically everything. We also keep ourselves going when motivation gets low. In short - it's been essential and highly motivating.
Just hit my 1000 subscriber goal yesterday morning. What a great feeling! And right now I have 750 hours to go to hit the 4,000 hour mark. And I started August 1st of this year. I just want to say thank you Nick! Your videos have been a tremendous help in reaching that goal. ♥️
Thank you so much Nick! Yesterday I was at 4 subscribers and the next day I was at 25! I watched the videos on how to grow a small channel and these were the signs! You’ve helped so much 😄
Nick, I just have to say that you helped made my channel be what it is today. My first video was exactly a year ago on 4th Dec 2020, and here I am. Been watching your videos every now and then to get that "energy". Just thought you'd know the reach and influence you had on me. And I am still, continuously learning from you!
@@CoachCommerce In your most popular video "Mail Drop Box Sizes & Dimensions for FedEx, UPS, and USPS Post Office" you could've condensed all that information in 1 minute. Try not to say filler phrases like "alright guys," "so we're gonna," "lets go," "so," etc. Also maybe some music and you don't need to show us the process of measuring and then give an answer. Instead you can use that video footage of you measuring as B-Roll which goes alongside your voiceover of the measurements. I watched "How to VOID or Cancel a Shipping Label on eBay!" and the hook was alright and intro was very short so that's good. However in 0:17 and 0:42 you say "and in this video i'm gonna show you how" and "and im actually gonna go ahead and show you how to do that right now." This is redundant since it's pretty much the same idea what you said in the beginning "...then this is the video for you!" Value the viewers' time and if you see something that could be cut out without ruining the flow of ideas and information then you must cut it out. Especially when it's within the first minute of the video. That's like 7 seconds lost pretty much. And attention spans usually only handle 8 seconds (not statistical but its a good estimate). Throughout the rest of this video there are some phrases that were either dead obvious or you should've just cut out anyway since it's not really helping to solve the problem. This doesn't mean you should speed yourself up 2x and cut out random portions of your video but it also means that you have to practice the way you edit. Otherwise good job on 1k subs but now you must continue to work better and better. And it's good that you are keeping up with social engagements in your comment section too. I am analyzing many people's channels so that I know what is good and what is bad. You should probably dedicate a day or two as well to do this, its very fun and insightful and I have a lot of notes now.
@@SmartHobbies nick helps with motivation. He doesn't get too much into the nook and cranny (I have other channels to watch for those) but nick gives the "Ahhhhhaaaa I should try that" Keeps me going and all which is important
Wonderful video! You give all of us so much guidance & hope. Because of you, I became monetized in under 6 months. You are such an inspiration. I hope my channel succeeds like yours!
Seven chunks of gold here. All good, but what really struck home for me was the importance of APPLYING what we learn. Knowledge is meaningless if one doesn't put it to work.
Wow.....this is one of the best videos I have seen about what it's like being a creator. It's like you were talking to me. Another thing that has helped me is to make sure I stop and ask myself..." why did you want a channel in the first place???"....never ever start from that innocent person you were when all you really wanted to do was touch the world and have the world touch back. Great video....I have so much to say...I have been on 7 years and it's still my passion and a huge part of my life...
Great points. The learning aspect is so important. The hardest thing to do is to self reflect and realize that you are the problem, not TH-cam and not the algorithm.
You made me laugh when you said we should be screenshotting, seen a great thumbnail when I was watching TH-cam on my TV last night, got my phone out and took a photo for future inspiration 🤣
Never quitting... It took me a while to get out of my own head space every time a video didn't do what I thought it should. I'm in this for the long haul now. It seems slow growth wise but I'm building a very loyal community. As always, your topics are very timely for what I'm going through.
Wow 7 years that is admirable. Scheduling is a great idea. I have written down all my video ideas but i have not scheduled them throughout the week. I like this tip. Liking the back drop 2 yellow lights like a star wars. 😊
That's a good list, had to think through each one, am I doing them. I think mostly I am. After 6 years on TH-cam, I'm still excited about it and I'm glad I keep learning. One important thing has been not to panic when something on TH-cam changes and I suddenly get much less engagement and new subscribers than before. That has happened already several times over these years.
Keeping a journal of your progress (like a physical book you write in with a pen) is also an invaluable tip I found. Making full length videos that people want to watch all the way can be intimidating, a 10 minute video with some level of just basic editing can take a minimum of 48 hours to produce, even for a pro. So if you only have time to make "Shorts" just focus on that until you're comfortable enough to upload the real thing.
You are correct I used to upload videos very often i had a plan and my channel was doing well. Now life caught me it's hard for me to keep up. But I will be back soon the way I used to.
The 2nd one is so true! I started watching TH-cam in a whole diffrent way when I started posting here💯 Always learning from your videos. Thanks Nick ❤ Good luck growing everyone ❤
I find your videos talk about so many important things about succeeding on TH-cam that I don't find anywhere else! You really highlight some things I'm not doing enough but also happy to know many things I'm already doing. Thanks Nick!
This is one of the reasons I subbed to this channel in the first place. Pure motivation and reflection on what I’m doing and if it’s providing some kind of value while I’m simultaneously improving my content.
Thanks Nick! I'm well on my way to integrating 2 TH-cam channels with my own style. Relatively new but I apply your practical advice consistently. I won't quit!!
Thanks Nick. I started uploading to my channel a few weeks ago and I have watched so many of your videos. I have applied your advice and I'm in a good space so far. I still have so much to learn and I'm enjoying the journey so far.
Just found this channel, this is the first video I've seen. Based on this video, my channel checks off the boxes. Steady growth, great community and I personally thoroughly enjoy making the videos that I do. I'll do some binging of your channel after work today.
My goodness. You always make me feel good about the direction I'm headed as a creator of content in this culture. I'm still beginning but I'm doing a good percentage of the things you're saying and taking note of things I'm not. Thank you so much
I truly believe that the first one is the biggest one that got me a lot of subscribers and helped grow my fan base. Uploading consistently...not for days, weeks, or months...YEARS. Most people just don't have that kind of dedication. People naturally just want results. Doesn't work like that. Good tips.
I have had a youtube account for nearly 10 years and i have only just reached just over 750 subs ( 500 i got this year). I really got stuck trying to make content so i decided to focus on a couple of videos i wanted to do and its helped a lot and over the last 2 years my subs have gone up a lot. These videos are a great help to try and keep me focused on making content and making it the best i can make it with what i have
Thanks Nick. I listen to my viewers. I study the analytics. I make mistakes. I also interact with the community big time. I see the comment section as highly important
100% spot on!! Everything I watch even casually, I’m constantly analyzing their filming and editing techniques as I’m consuming… and my wife finally isn’t annoyed by it. Lol. (I’m Mascon Leather here on TH-cam.)
Great video Nick! I owe your channel a lot for helping my channel this past year. I’m very committed to my channel. The grind is never going to stop over here! Thanks for all you do!
Always very helpful Nick. Great insights and explanations. Today I’m proud to say that your advices are playing a huge part of my progress as I keep applying them carefully and the results are really awesome. Thanks for this journey
I just have one thing to say, YAAAAAAAAAS! I watch a lot of TH-cam growth videos (many of which are helpful), but every now and then there is advice that just resonates. Thanks for this video!!
you just described me with every step trough this video , guess listening to nick nimmin for the past 5 years worked , and thank you for that time you took and continue to take to teach us all
Well that was very encouraging! I can only go up, so why quit! And I'm learning so much! I'm sure my viral video is just around the corner! I just gotta keep driving til I get to that corner!
Right on the mark again, nick. Your stuff is always fantastic. One thing I'd like to. Mention for those reading the comments (and please don't take it like an attack. It's meant as a helpful critique that I struggle with myself from time to time). I see this a lot in the live streams.... Not so much in these types of videos, but something helpful anyways. Always look inward.... Always come off as your own west critic. If you see a thumb you don't click in your niche, ask yourself why. Then apply that to yourself. Repeat that for thumbs, descriptions, and the content. What makes you gain and lose interest. More often times than not, they will be the same reasons that other people do the same on your content. We all tend to look at our own stuff with rose colored glasses. I had to learn to embrace that, and now I pretty much know how each video is going to do. Initially before I make it based on the the topic... Don't worry about the other ones, often times those will pick up also as your fan base increases. The only other thing to really mention is to pay attention in live streams... If you want a review and don't get one, you can do 2 things... You can either wtch the reviews and answered questions and apply those to what you are doing, learn and pivot, or you can complain about not getting picked and spam the chat about lord knows what. Whne you do that, you are not listening to Great information that can help you more than you can imagine. That's how you grow... TH-cam doesn't hate you. Love ya guys! Go kill it!
OOH. I never thought about taking screenshots of titles. That's a brilliant idea. I also take note of things that people do on videos that I don't like. Like when people's videos don't line up with the title.
Thanks for the inspiration Nick. I was using YT inconsistently in 2020-2021. I have accumulated 1400 subscribers currently and I need about 3000 hours of watch time to get monetized. I literally didn't do anything this year and accumulated subscribers. I have valuable content but I stopped making videos. This inspires me to restart this YT journey!
This is valuable information Nick Im just starting to grow my new channel this year as in the passed I've had channels that have failed but I refuse to give up on making content and have learn from previous channels
I don't make my videos towards any other goal besides making friends in my Hobby. Because I live in the middle of the sticks. I've gained friends. I make what they ask. Even swapped numbers with some. I consider it a win. Enjoy watching you teach Nick.
This video makes me feel validated about everything I’ve been doing to make my channel successful this past year. Here’s to taking off on TH-cam in 2022!
Its sooo true that you need to schedule video making, editing, and all the things that go into making an awesome video. Batching content works really well. I've been doing more of that recently.
I'm definitely doing all 7 of these already. I have a job that takes alot of my free time out but lately I've figured out a way to make time for three days a week to work on content. Great video Nick!💯
I am the founder of a nonprofit for children with Down syndrome, during Covid we turned to TH-cam as a way to make educational videos for our students. Your videos have by far been the most helpful. Thank for helping me to serve my students and now families all over the Country. I have a long way to go to make our channel what I hope it will be. So I will be watching all your videos. Probably more than once. I really had no idea what I was doing when I started. I could not have done it without your help. Thank you!
Your video quality and lighting are perfect. Content is great too, so I subscribed... I've been only livestreaming, but I hope to grow this channel as I have my first actual video almost done editing and ideas in the queue. The whole thing with scheduling time to work on things is something I really, really need to do.
It's been a while since I've left a comment on one of your videos, Nick. But you have been a huge source of motivation for me since I began 4 months ago. I feel like you're a mystical TH-cam guide who I can always return to for wisdom when I'm feeling lost and confused on my path! Another great video, always great value and engaging content!
As always….you are spot on! It took me a year to get to 1K subscribers not knowing what I was doing. But I didn’t give up, and like you said, I kept experimenting, and making little changes then looking at the analytics and seeing what worked. So, I was able to make it to 2K subscribers in 6 months…and with some additional tweaking…I’m on track to get to 3k in about 3 months. Don’t give up, and never be afraid to learn something new, make changes and see what works! ☺️💙
As far as quitting . . . I worked on this channel for a year and learned a lot. I realized picking a true niche would ruin the fun so I started another channel to do that. Pivoting isn't quitting so don't try to "just work harder" on something that obviously isn't working.
Great content as usual Nick! I feel like I am in the tribe of those who commented and are doing all these seven things you suggested… my channel is young and small ( just a few hundred subscribers for now) but I do plan NOT to quit! Thanks a lot for the motivation!
Excellent tips. I need to work on many points you mentioned. I find my niche likes fast paced videos. Instead of 10 hours editing, ill often spend 50+ per video. Now I need to backtrack and do others things better. Thanks for posting. 👍
I still have a lot to learn but because of your helpful videos, my channel just passed 5M view's. Picking a niche and focusing on that. changed everything fast. Thank You!!
@@NickNimmin thanks, I'm in the process of shifting my audience when I used to be all over the place and now going laser focus with my target audience. They seem to be responding slowly now and gaining momentum.
If you’re having trouble getting noticed as a small TH-camr, watch this video next - th-cam.com/video/Xd-odyES3rI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
I really need to know what lenses you have in your glasses?
Thanks!
Thank you, your tips are always helpful and eye opening!
Thank you Nick!😎
One thing I want to add: If you're not a forever student of TH-cam, it's not for you. There is no "Winning" TH-cam for a creator, you can always get better.
Well said. I am always striving to learn and improve.
yes this is the hard fact
Yes, agree 👏
I've been on yt for 2 years and my channel blew up 3 months ago!
Just be patient and you'll be successful
Yes. I checked out your channel. Great calzones Chef!
I feel like a mad scientist when I win on TH-cam. A mad scientist I tell ya! Hope all is well mate; you're always my go to coach
Hahahahah. I hear you!
Muahaha!! 😜
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
😍😍😍
Bro I watched you blow up and it’s just so crazy to see where you are and honestly it’s awesome. Your thumbnails too man, like damn.
Just when I start to doubt myself and feel like there's no point in pursuing TH-cam, I come across a new video from Nick and instantly get motivated and energized to keep pushing. Thanks for all the great tips as usual.
I guess you already have a good topic of horror game channel and really good sounding mic but maybe talk to the audience more like more personal talk and also you could cut to special moments or moments that you are just grinding. If there are moments where you are just walking around to find something, add some cuts and edits in it as well.
Finally, stick to one game since you wanna build a core audience first that likes that game, which they will eventually grow to like you as a creator and they will begin to stick to whatever horror game you play. Diversifying more and more until your audience recognizes you as a personality and not some YT channel that's "just there." If you upload a lot of different horror games at the same time especially right now, YT algorithm gets kinda confused and so do a lot of people.
One reason why popular people can already play different games is because the algorithm favors how they type the channel name in the search box. For instance, if i wanted to watch some CoryXKenshin, i would type "coryxkenshin" in the search box. Due to the fact that the term "coryxkenshin" is a very high volume keyword, and he uses it, he almost always gets ranked first in the search feed. And because he has grown such a large audience over the years by sticking to topics and not diversifying immediately, a lot of people search for his name. Not "FNAF lets play" but "coryxkenshin" because they want him to play, not others. So try to build a core audience first, then maybe people start searching your name and not the video game you are playing. That's when things start to get good.
I analyze channels who seem to be struggling so that I can apply what I've learnt to my videos, and you should try this out too. Helps me a lot and I have now a better knowledge of how I should create content. So maybe try this a little bit.
I hear you. This is a marathon not a sprint, and it helps to have people like Nick cheering us on.
@@Kino-Imsureq I really appreciate you taking the time to write out such a lengthy in depth reply. I have noticed that I bounce from game to game a lot to the point where I don't think I've even finished a playthrough yet. Im still learning how to edit as well. One of the things Nick said in the video really stuck with me too about fitting TH-cam in to my schedule. I have a full time job and kids so finding time is a chore in itself. Thanks for the advice. Im gonna definitely put some of that into practice.
@@drewkatz2516 oh yeah definitely understandable especially with a full time job and kids. But yeah just focus on one game and then when you finish that game completely then move on to something similar. Each game has an audience and you need some time for that audience to find you, so that you can bring that audience to future videos. If a train keeps switching terminals then no one rides it but if it stays there for a little while then it is fairly populated. Of course nothing can really represent a TH-cam career metaphorically but for now i think that is good enough. Stay in 1 game then once you're finished, go to the next game, etc.
Meanwhile yes i also have to put these stuff into practice. Especially my monotonous voice haha.
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Good advice Nick. One thing I'd add would be to establish relationships with other content creators in your niche.
When I decided to start my #leadership channel I made sure I reached out to others in a similar position and now we have a community of around 15 that gets together regularly, bounces feedback off each other and talk about basically everything. We also keep ourselves going when motivation gets low. In short - it's been essential and highly motivating.
Just hit my 1000 subscriber goal yesterday morning. What a great feeling! And right now I have 750 hours to go to hit the 4,000 hour mark. And I started August 1st of this year. I just want to say thank you Nick! Your videos have been a tremendous help in reaching that goal. ♥️
Congrats on hitting the 1K subscriber milestone!
Nice work!
I started back in 2018 barely reached 290
Congratulations 👍!!!!!!
@@DigitalPorygon2Kanto1998 That’s good I know you happy.
Thank you so much Nick! Yesterday I was at 4 subscribers and the next day I was at 25! I watched the videos on how to grow a small channel and these were the signs! You’ve helped so much 😄
Nick, I just have to say that you helped made my channel be what it is today. My first video was exactly a year ago on 4th Dec 2020, and here I am. Been watching your videos every now and then to get that "energy". Just thought you'd know the reach and influence you had on me. And I am still, continuously learning from you!
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
Wow, that’s insane growth. I started around t he same time and just now cleared 1k subs. Impressive.
@@CoachCommerce In your most popular video "Mail Drop Box Sizes & Dimensions for FedEx, UPS, and USPS Post Office" you could've condensed all that information in 1 minute. Try not to say filler phrases like "alright guys," "so we're gonna," "lets go," "so," etc. Also maybe some music and you don't need to show us the process of measuring and then give an answer. Instead you can use that video footage of you measuring as B-Roll which goes alongside your voiceover of the measurements.
I watched "How to VOID or Cancel a Shipping Label on eBay!" and the hook was alright and intro was very short so that's good. However in 0:17 and 0:42 you say "and in this video i'm gonna show you how" and "and im actually gonna go ahead and show you how to do that right now." This is redundant since it's pretty much the same idea what you said in the beginning "...then this is the video for you!" Value the viewers' time and if you see something that could be cut out without ruining the flow of ideas and information then you must cut it out. Especially when it's within the first minute of the video. That's like 7 seconds lost pretty much. And attention spans usually only handle 8 seconds (not statistical but its a good estimate).
Throughout the rest of this video there are some phrases that were either dead obvious or you should've just cut out anyway since it's not really helping to solve the problem. This doesn't mean you should speed yourself up 2x and cut out random portions of your video but it also means that you have to practice the way you edit.
Otherwise good job on 1k subs but now you must continue to work better and better. And it's good that you are keeping up with social engagements in your comment section too.
I am analyzing many people's channels so that I know what is good and what is bad. You should probably dedicate a day or two as well to do this, its very fun and insightful and I have a lot of notes now.
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
@@SmartHobbies nick helps with motivation. He doesn't get too much into the nook and cranny (I have other channels to watch for those) but nick gives the "Ahhhhhaaaa I should try that"
Keeps me going and all which is important
Wonderful video! You give all of us so much guidance & hope. Because of you, I became monetized in under 6 months. You are such an inspiration. I hope my channel succeeds like yours!
Wow, that’s amazing! Congratulations 🥳🥰
@@simple_naildesigns awww thanks! I really appreciate that :).
@@simple_naildesigns I just subbed to your channel! Love your nail art.
@@freespiritequestrian thank you so much! 🥰
Congrats!
Seven chunks of gold here. All good, but what really struck home for me was the importance of APPLYING what we learn. Knowledge is meaningless if one doesn't put it to work.
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Wow.....this is one of the best videos I have seen about what it's like being a creator. It's like you were talking to me. Another thing that has helped me is to make sure I stop and ask myself..." why did you want a channel in the first place???"....never ever start from that innocent person you were when all you really wanted to do was touch the world and have the world touch back. Great video....I have so much to say...I have been on 7 years and it's still my passion and a huge part of my life...
Spot on Nick! Great video man.
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
@@SmartHobbies nick us the GOAT that's why
Great points. The learning aspect is so important. The hardest thing to do is to self reflect and realize that you are the problem, not TH-cam and not the algorithm.
Absolutely! You nailed it!
You made me laugh when you said we should be screenshotting, seen a great thumbnail when I was watching TH-cam on my TV last night, got my phone out and took a photo for future inspiration 🤣
Nick is the best! I am amazed how many big channels like yours still watch and comment on his videos.
Hey Mick you champion
You made me smile friend 🤣
i screenshot every thunbnail on the Sony camera i just bought lol, sooooo many thumbnails in my phone dwl dwl
Never quitting... It took me a while to get out of my own head space every time a video didn't do what I thought it should. I'm in this for the long haul now. It seems slow growth wise but I'm building a very loyal community. As always, your topics are very timely for what I'm going through.
Staying positive when nothing seems to be happening is a big one for me.
Well said. Thanks for sharing.
Wow 7 years that is admirable.
Scheduling is a great idea. I have written down all my video ideas but i have not scheduled them throughout the week. I like this tip. Liking the back drop 2 yellow lights like a star wars. 😊
That's a good list, had to think through each one, am I doing them. I think mostly I am. After 6 years on TH-cam, I'm still excited about it and I'm glad I keep learning. One important thing has been not to panic when something on TH-cam changes and I suddenly get much less engagement and new subscribers than before. That has happened already several times over these years.
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Great video Nick!!!
Thanks Roberto!
Keeping a journal of your progress (like a physical book you write in with a pen) is also an invaluable tip I found. Making full length videos that people want to watch all the way can be intimidating, a 10 minute video with some level of just basic editing can take a minimum of 48 hours to produce, even for a pro. So if you only have time to make "Shorts" just focus on that until you're comfortable enough to upload the real thing.
Thanks for the tips! I've seen a huge increase in subscribers & viewership from Jan to Dec this year alone.
Nice work!
You are correct I used to upload videos very often i had a plan and my channel was doing well. Now life caught me it's hard for me to keep up. But I will be back soon the way I used to.
You can do it! I wish you nothing but great success in your TH-cam channel!
@@MichaelOblitey thank you buddy
@@SquallRanger no problem!
Thank you Nick, for always inspiring us small creators and sharing your valuable information.
We are all gonna succeed one day, I believe in us! ❤️
Thanks for watching! Thumbs up from me!
Yessss we will! 😊❤
Thank you Nick. I’ve been doing all these that you mentioned and i feel confident that MY CHANNEL WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. I WONT GIVE UP💯
The 2nd one is so true! I started watching TH-cam in a whole diffrent way when I started posting here💯
Always learning from your videos. Thanks Nick ❤
Good luck growing everyone ❤
Thanks for the motivation Mr. Nick
I find your videos talk about so many important things about succeeding on TH-cam that I don't find anywhere else! You really highlight some things I'm not doing enough but also happy to know many things I'm already doing. Thanks Nick!
My pleasure! I’m happy you’re enjoying the content!
This is one of the reasons I subbed to this channel in the first place. Pure motivation and reflection on what I’m doing and if it’s providing some kind of value while I’m simultaneously improving my content.
I love that you mentioned learning but also APPLYING the knowledge! It's never enough to simply learn but not to implement. Great point, Nick!
Thanks Nick! I'm well on my way to integrating 2 TH-cam channels with my own style. Relatively new but I apply your practical advice consistently. I won't quit!!
Feel like I am doing all 7 of these! Thanks Nick, really giving me the confidence to continue and that long term I'll succeed
Great to see!
That's so great! Keep it up and you will succeed!!
Thanks Nick. I started uploading to my channel a few weeks ago and I have watched so many of your videos. I have applied your advice and I'm in a good space so far. I still have so much to learn and I'm enjoying the journey so far.
it will be three years next month! I found you a couple of months in and got several subscribers at one of your livestreams!!
Thanks Nick Ima go super hard on 2022
You got this bro don’t give up!
I'm here from Brazil watching your videos and applying all of your tips to my channel :)
Thanks
Thanks for this, Boss.
Just found this channel, this is the first video I've seen. Based on this video, my channel checks off the boxes. Steady growth, great community and I personally thoroughly enjoy making the videos that I do. I'll do some binging of your channel after work today.
Welcome to the channel!
Nick has nailed it with these 7 signs and just remember, TH-cam is a long game for most creators so don't give up.
Great video. Thanks for your advice. I will apply the things I'm not doing. I hope it works .
My goodness. You always make me feel good about the direction I'm headed as a creator of content in this culture. I'm still beginning but I'm doing a good percentage of the things you're saying and taking note of things I'm not. Thank you so much
Thanks for the awesome feedback! Great to see you’re making progress!!!
I truly believe that the first one is the biggest one that got me a lot of subscribers and helped grow my fan base. Uploading consistently...not for days, weeks, or months...YEARS. Most people just don't have that kind of dedication. People naturally just want results. Doesn't work like that. Good tips.
Always a pleasure. Thanks for the tips Nick!
I have had a youtube account for nearly 10 years and i have only just reached just over 750 subs ( 500 i got this year). I really got stuck trying to make content so i decided to focus on a couple of videos i wanted to do and its helped a lot and over the last 2 years my subs have gone up a lot.
These videos are a great help to try and keep me focused on making content and making it the best i can make it with what i have
Thanks Nick. I listen to my viewers. I study the analytics. I make mistakes. I also interact with the community big time. I see the comment section as highly important
Love this....spot on folks, take notes. 🤘
I am. Nick is my go-to for TH-cam help.
Outstanding video! Great way to finish off a Sunday. Thanks for the validation, Nick! This one helps!
Im never going to give up, failure makes you learn and improve, one step at a time, winning is not giving up, quiting is losing
Discipline, preplanning, and constantly learning will get you everywhere!
Absolutely!
100% spot on!! Everything I watch even casually, I’m constantly analyzing their filming and editing techniques as I’m consuming… and my wife finally isn’t annoyed by it. Lol. (I’m Mascon Leather here on TH-cam.)
Great video Nick! I owe your channel a lot for helping my channel this past year. I’m very committed to my channel. The grind is never going to stop over here! Thanks for all you do!
3 years down and I’m finally closing in on 1000. Never ever give up.
Always very helpful Nick. Great insights and explanations. Today I’m proud to say that your advices are playing a huge part of my progress as I keep applying them carefully and the results are really awesome. Thanks for this journey
You are doin my awesome for such a short time on TH-cam. Keep it up.
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I absolutely agree with you, Nick! Especially with making time for content.
I just have one thing to say, YAAAAAAAAAS!
I watch a lot of TH-cam growth videos (many of which are helpful), but every now and then there is advice that just resonates. Thanks for this video!!
you just described me with every step trough this video , guess listening to nick nimmin for the past 5 years worked , and thank you for that time you took and continue to take to teach us all
I am still struggling, yet I love TH-cam and hope I can get my channel to grow more. Thank You for these Great tips!
Your videos always make me want to try just a bit harder on youtube. Thanks for having such awesome videos!
Well that was very encouraging! I can only go up, so why quit! And I'm learning so much! I'm sure my viral video is just around the corner! I just gotta keep driving til I get to that corner!
The awesome thing about TH-cam is that you don’t need a viral video. You only need videos that consistently get views over time.
Very helpful and insightful. Sounds like I am on the right path with a few tweaks needed. Thank you Nick
Wow, what an information packed video! Tip #1 hit me most. I am grateful for this video!
Thank you thank you thank you! Great advice that I will apply! Never Ever Give Up!
Nice reminder Nick, therfore it's good that I saw this video for the second time 😉
Right on the mark again, nick. Your stuff is always fantastic. One thing I'd like to. Mention for those reading the comments (and please don't take it like an attack. It's meant as a helpful critique that I struggle with myself from time to time). I see this a lot in the live streams.... Not so much in these types of videos, but something helpful anyways. Always look inward.... Always come off as your own west critic. If you see a thumb you don't click in your niche, ask yourself why. Then apply that to yourself. Repeat that for thumbs, descriptions, and the content. What makes you gain and lose interest. More often times than not, they will be the same reasons that other people do the same on your content. We all tend to look at our own stuff with rose colored glasses. I had to learn to embrace that, and now I pretty much know how each video is going to do. Initially before I make it based on the the topic... Don't worry about the other ones, often times those will pick up also as your fan base increases. The only other thing to really mention is to pay attention in live streams... If you want a review and don't get one, you can do 2 things... You can either wtch the reviews and answered questions and apply those to what you are doing, learn and pivot, or you can complain about not getting picked and spam the chat about lord knows what. Whne you do that, you are not listening to Great information that can help you more than you can imagine. That's how you grow... TH-cam doesn't hate you. Love ya guys! Go kill it!
Thank you so much Nick for these tips. I never get tired watching your videos!
That’s good to see, thanks!
Totally agree on testing. It takes forever, but you only have to do it a few times until you find your best fit.
OOH. I never thought about taking screenshots of titles. That's a brilliant idea. I also take note of things that people do on videos that I don't like. Like when people's videos don't line up with the title.
I have a whole section in motion dedicated to thumbs and titles.
Thnx Nick your right I’m not consistent. But you always motivate me thanx Nick.
Thanks for the inspiration Nick. I was using YT inconsistently in 2020-2021. I have accumulated 1400 subscribers currently and I need about 3000 hours of watch time to get monetized. I literally didn't do anything this year and accumulated subscribers. I have valuable content but I stopped making videos. This inspires me to restart this YT journey!
Do it!
These insights, simple as they seemingly are, are gold 👍
Thanks, glad you liked it.
great video, maybe i would start up one and see how it goes
This is valuable information Nick Im just starting to grow my new channel this year as in the passed I've had channels that have failed but I refuse to give up on making content and have learn from previous channels
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I don't make my videos towards any other goal besides making friends in my Hobby. Because I live in the middle of the sticks. I've gained friends. I make what they ask.
Even swapped numbers with some.
I consider it a win.
Enjoy watching you teach Nick.
This video makes me feel validated about everything I’ve been doing to make my channel successful this past year. Here’s to taking off on TH-cam in 2022!
Its sooo true that you need to schedule video making, editing, and all the things that go into making an awesome video. Batching content works really well. I've been doing more of that recently.
I'm definitely doing all 7 of these already.
I have a job that takes alot of my free time out but lately I've figured out a way to make time for three days a week to work on content. Great video Nick!💯
Awesome to hear how you created time in your week to focus on content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much ☺️
That's so great! Keep it up and you will succeed!!
Hearing videos like this help me a lot! I really appreciate it! Thank you for all of this.
thanks nick, sometimes I feel like quitting but I get motivated by watching this kind of videos.
Hang in there your voice matters
Awesome Video, super informative as always. Thanks Nick!
Thanks Drew!
I am the founder of a nonprofit for children with Down syndrome, during Covid we turned to TH-cam as a way to make educational videos for our students. Your videos have by far been the most helpful. Thank for helping me to serve my students and now families all over the Country. I have a long way to go to make our channel what I hope it will be. So I will be watching all your videos. Probably more than once. I really had no idea what I was doing when I started. I could not have done it without your help. Thank you!
I so much appreciate that, and appreciate all you do for those you serve!
Thank you, Nick!
This video really helped me a lot! I wish you all the success!
Thank you, Nick. I'm seeing my whole channel in a new, wider perspective. Gotta work harder and better to polish up my channel. 👍
We can always be improving. Keep up the great work!
Everything sounds so accessible and simple with great concepts, and elegant delivery, thanks Nick
Your video quality and lighting are perfect. Content is great too, so I subscribed... I've been only livestreaming, but I hope to grow this channel as I have my first actual video almost done editing and ideas in the queue. The whole thing with scheduling time to work on things is something I really, really need to do.
It's been a while since I've left a comment on one of your videos, Nick. But you have been a huge source of motivation for me since I began 4 months ago. I feel like you're a mystical TH-cam guide who I can always return to for wisdom when I'm feeling lost and confused on my path! Another great video, always great value and engaging content!
Thanks so much for the kind words! ❤️ I means a lot!
Thank you for sharing 🙌♥️
It’s a marathon not a sprint. It’s great to have people like Nick cheering us on when it gets hard. You can do it.
Very well spoken and knowledeable. Out of all these big youtube "advisors" you are my fav.
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Great advice Nick 💖👍 Thanks for sharing : ) I do love to experiment on my channel it has helped me a lot. Getting ready for 2022 💖👍
Completely agree Nick, I really enjoy making new content for my channel and I hope it shows 😀
As always….you are spot on! It took me a year to get to 1K subscribers not knowing what I was doing. But I didn’t give up, and like you said, I kept experimenting, and making little changes then looking at the analytics and seeing what worked. So, I was able to make it to 2K subscribers in 6 months…and with some additional tweaking…I’m on track to get to 3k in about 3 months. Don’t give up, and never be afraid to learn something new, make changes and see what works! ☺️💙
Wow! That’s amazing! Show me your ways 🥺🥰
As far as quitting . . . I worked on this channel for a year and learned a lot. I realized picking a true niche would ruin the fun so I started another channel to do that. Pivoting isn't quitting so don't try to "just work harder" on something that obviously isn't working.
No quitting for me! Thanks for this list Nick.
BAM! Nice one pal.
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Such great clarity, as always!
Great content as usual Nick!
I feel like I am in the tribe of those who commented and are doing all these seven things you suggested… my channel is young and small ( just a few hundred subscribers for now) but I do plan NOT to quit!
Thanks a lot for the motivation!
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Excellent tips. I need to work on many points you mentioned. I find my niche likes fast paced videos. Instead of 10 hours editing, ill often spend 50+ per video. Now I need to backtrack and do others things better.
Thanks for posting. 👍
Oooo…targeting a specific group of people is what I hope to achieve as my next goal. Thanks for this awesome video Nick!
I still have a lot to learn but because of your helpful videos, my channel just passed 5M view's. Picking a niche and focusing on that. changed everything fast. Thank You!!
I've only just started and have found your videos incredible so far, from helping me set up live stream content to editing videos 🔥
This is ALL 🔥
Because of Nick and a few others, I'm soon getting the community tab!
Great tips nick.
Nice work Kevin! 👊🥳
@@NickNimmin thanks, I'm in the process of shifting my audience when I used to be all over the place and now going laser focus with my target audience. They seem to be responding slowly now and gaining momentum.
Thank you nick you are our savior!
Watching this once again when I am about to hit my 2k subscribers. This was one of the videos I watched when starting. Thank you for the good info.