I think it’s perfectly fine to watch your own videos. The example of the lady having it set up 24/7 on repeat is clearly an abuse of YT with someone trying to game the system. I think TH-cam can easily tell the difference so I wouldn’t worry about watching one’s own videos on occasion.
Do not join one of those sub exchange groups, to get views and subs, that will KILL your channel, spend more time making thumbnails and crafting titles. Also make more videos, practice and get better on camera. It will take years to get big enough to make any real money that would make you think you could do this full time. Just make content build your audience, focus on the money way later. Larry
Thanks for watching, Larry! I agree a sub for sub thing never helps your channel, especially because that's probably not your ideal client/customer/subscriber. Great tip!
I think there's a certain acceptable use, like, watch your video as an error check, I've had to watch, delete, and then re edit videos before because there have been issues, Copyright Claims being a main one. (My Star Trek reviews do sometimes get autoclaimed by Paramount, so I have to get a bit creative with cuts and edits when showing scenes and voice from the shows.) There is a 'Spam views' and 'Spam subscribers' mechanism that checks and rechecks things and deals accordingly. But I'd imagine this applies more towards when the Google systems detect traffic from Clickfarms. I'd always thought that YT removes and verifies such views and hours. The urban myth was that TH-cam rechecks and verifies your video viewcounts at 301 views. Happy Hogmanay! (The Scot's term for new years eve!!)
Great points about acceptable use, I totally agree. I’m sure there is a certain amount of grace built in for that. I also agree that there has to be some spam audits that TH-cam runs, I haven’t heard of any specifics though. Happy New Year to you and thanks for being an awesome subscriber, I mean friend ☺️🎊
I think if you watch them once or twice it's not a big deal - it's the running them on loop 24 hours a day that I think makes the red flag go up with TH-cam :)
Wow, 326 people already, and you are really moving along great. Hehhee, no TH-cam jail. I have never been there and I don't want to :) !!!!!!!! Have a Happy New Year filled with many new "PEOPLE"!!!!!!!!
I see that you now have the door closed. It’s just MHO I enjoy hearing the hustle and bustle of family and animals in the background. May not be You Tube Savvy but it adds to that authenticity. I really do enjoy watching and listening to your content. It reassures me in so many ways.
Oh thank you! Right now my house is kind of busy lol, I'll keep that in mind about having the door open. Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you're here!
I always knew my viewing did not give me another view. Just viewed one of my videos. It didn't add another view to my count. So, what am I missing here?
It's less about views and more about the watch time. If you watch your own videos on repeat you can increase your watch time but iff it comes from the same IP address it becomes a little sketchy. Thanks for watching!
I didnt even think of doing that!
That’s good you didn’t think of it lol ☺️
@NatalieHamilton2024 well now I know I might be tempted.... I don't think so though as I'm not comfortable listening to myself! 😂😂😂
I think it’s perfectly fine to watch your own videos. The example of the lady having it set up 24/7 on repeat is clearly an abuse of YT with someone trying to game the system. I think TH-cam can easily tell the difference so I wouldn’t worry about watching one’s own videos on occasion.
I think you're right - I'm sure there is some grace built into the system :)
Do not join one of those sub exchange groups, to get views and subs, that will KILL your channel, spend more time making thumbnails and crafting titles. Also make more videos, practice and get better on camera. It will take years to get big enough to make any real money that would make you think you could do this full time. Just make content build your audience, focus on the money way later. Larry
Thanks for watching, Larry! I agree a sub for sub thing never helps your channel, especially because that's probably not your ideal client/customer/subscriber. Great tip!
I’ve had that thought before but immediately dispelled it. But I like the tips about the first tier. I haven’t even looked into that one yet!
Yea, I’ve been reading up on the different things you can offer that lower YPP level but I still have a ways to go to get to my 3k watch hours ☺️
I think there's a certain acceptable use, like, watch your video as an error check, I've had to watch, delete, and then re edit videos before because there have been issues, Copyright Claims being a main one. (My Star Trek reviews do sometimes get autoclaimed by Paramount, so I have to get a bit creative with cuts and edits when showing scenes and voice from the shows.)
There is a 'Spam views' and 'Spam subscribers' mechanism that checks and rechecks things and deals accordingly. But I'd imagine this applies more towards when the Google systems detect traffic from Clickfarms.
I'd always thought that YT removes and verifies such views and hours. The urban myth was that TH-cam rechecks and verifies your video viewcounts at 301 views.
Happy Hogmanay! (The Scot's term for new years eve!!)
Great points about acceptable use, I totally agree. I’m sure there is a certain amount of grace built in for that.
I also agree that there has to be some spam audits that TH-cam runs, I haven’t heard of any specifics though. Happy New Year to you and thanks for being an awesome subscriber, I mean friend ☺️🎊
Thank you for the tip. I’ve been watching my own videos because I like them, but I don’t want it to hurt me to get monetized.
I think if you watch them once or twice it's not a big deal - it's the running them on loop 24 hours a day that I think makes the red flag go up with TH-cam :)
What a weird way to be...
I'm not surprised TH-cam is catching it
Wow, 326 people already, and you are really moving along great. Hehhee, no TH-cam jail. I have never been there and I don't want to :) !!!!!!!! Have a Happy New Year filled with many new "PEOPLE"!!!!!!!!
Happy New Year to you as well! Yes, hoping for a year with lots of new TH-cam friends and growing the channel! ☺️🎊
@@NatalieHamilton2024 :) :) :) !!!!
Wow. I would never even think to do this.
Thanks for the advice. Haven't dove into the TH-cam world, but have entertained the idea.
Glad it was helpful!
Just trying to show support for small channels (like mine) with a comment......very relevant topic.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!!
Great tip. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching! Happy New Year!
Hello Natalie,thank you for sharing. I didn’t know there were two levels. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
Thanks for watching! Yes! You may be eligible with all of your subscribers but I think the watch hours are definitely more difficult to achieve.
I'm considering starting a YT Channel in 2025. I appreciate you sharing your new TH-cam experience with us, what to do and not to do etc. Keep going.
Thanks so much for being here!! Happy New Year! 🎊
I see that you now have the door closed. It’s just MHO I enjoy hearing the hustle and bustle of family and animals in the background. May not be You Tube Savvy but it adds to that authenticity. I really do enjoy watching and listening to your content. It reassures me in so many ways.
Oh thank you! Right now my house is kind of busy lol, I'll keep that in mind about having the door open. Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you're here!
@ your amazing, sorry I couldn’t watch the livestream but will finish watching tonight.
Thank you for this info! I don't want to go to TH-cam jail!
Right! Let's stay out of TH-cam jail :)
I always knew my viewing did not give me another view. Just viewed one of my videos. It didn't add another view to my count. So, what am I missing here?
It's less about views and more about the watch time. If you watch your own videos on repeat you can increase your watch time but iff it comes from the same IP address it becomes a little sketchy. Thanks for watching!
Good luck, I wish you the very best for 2025
Thank you so much! Same to you!
Loving the editing 😍 👌
Another very valuable information video 📹 👍
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Thank you so much 😀
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May 2025 be your year ✨️ filled with success and lots of happiness.
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Right back at ya!
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What if you just watch your videos because they’re the best videos on the platform 🤣
Oh that’s ok 😆😉
Tell me why I watch all of your videos now. Ha. Thanks for the tip!
Wait, is that a good thing or a bad thing? 😂
@ Good thing! Love your vibes. I’ll watch all of your vids to boost your watch time 🫡
Thank you so so much!! ☺️
Im subscriber #354!! Thanks for sharing. What is that beautiful green behind you?
Thanks for subbing! The color is called "Jasper" and it's from Sherwin Williams. Thanks so much for being here!