Thank you so much for making this video! My son is sixteen and he wants to be a full time TH-cam creator, but he's lazy. I sent him this with a reminder that if he REALLY wants to be a TH-camr then he HAS to work, it's not just going to fall into his lap.
I've had similar conversations with younger people in my life who want to be a TH-camr/Influencer because it's easy money 😅 All you have to do is get followers, and that's so easy! Then brands will send you thousands! Brilliant! 🤦🏻♀️ Kudos to you 💙
Thank you for NOT saying that you need to upload a video every day. So many people in their “grow your channel” guides recommend this, and I hate that advice. If you have any responsibilities, such as work or children, it’s just not possible without sacrificing quality in a big way. Do I want to make this a full time job and make money? Yes! Do I have the time to release a top quality let’s play or speed build video daily? Absolutely not. And in fact, I haven’t uploaded anything in two weeks because my kids are on Winter Break and it’s just not feasible for me to record anything while they are home. I had a big break over the summer for the same reason, and my channel continued to grow, albeit slowly, and picked up again in September when school started. I really liked the advice about the thumbnails! That is probably my weakest element at the moment.
My daughter (she’s 25 and has played sims since she was a teen) wants to be a TH-camr. She tried for a few months but got disheartened even though we told her she just needs patience and practice. I’m definitely sharing this instructional video with her! You’re always so helpful whether on here or when you are giving a personal account of real life struggles and how to overcome them. Once again, God Bless you Satch 💛
me personnaly sims is a very popular game but i dont think most of the gaming community likes it and by that i mean big youtubers have big viewers big viewers like the big content so sims wont be very popular
Awesome video. I am small TH-camr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
I think your point of making youtubes as background noise is one of the best tips out there. I always have a video on in the background (sadly not yours because you are quiet intense) and it is a way I use to support my fave creators.
Thank you so, so much for this video. Here's one of the people who really needed it. I've been putting off starting a channel for several years now despite having a pretty clear vision of it. Been lurking around on this platform for a decade. 2024 shall be the year I do the thing. Side note: your laugh gives me happy sparkles every time.
I have subbed! I am a new channel too! Don't give up on your dreams and stay motivated! You can be successful if you stay committed! You have 50 subs and I only have 13, so I look up to channels like yours!
Your laugh is actually one of my favourite parts of your videos. I have your videos going in the background while I work when I can’t actually watch them. This video was really great, thank you so much 😊
I've been playing with the idea of just making TH-cam videos instead of posting streaming clips/vods and honestly this one helped me decide to go for it. Thank you Satch
I appreciate the honesty you put in this video. Putting it in non youtuber gibberish really helped me understand the algorithm/cycle. I personally have a hard time talking to my computer essentially. Especially if someone else walks in the room. Feels more embarrassing than getting caught with my pants down. 😅
I've got over a thousand videos, and almost 5000 subs but still not monetized. I don't get a ton of feedback so I'm always guessing what they want. You gave some really good pointers. I am just an old lady who loves simulation gaming...lol. I had a lot to learn about making videos and youtube in general that I haven't really dived into the content or thumbnail issues very much yet. Your breakdown was simple and easy to understand, unlike so many others who get too technical. I think I now have a grasp on what I need to do this year. It's going to be a gradual change so I don't upend those who enjoy my channel. Thanks so much! Ps... I love your accent
Hello, how are you doing? huh you comments was emotional, if you don't mind can we be friends so i can help you about it i have some issues related to this before
OMG, this was amazing! Thank you for making this and for not regurgitating the same script as all the other "gurus". Honestly, I watch your videos because you're REAL - maybe that's what chaotic and brutally honest actually means. I mean, aren't we all just a bit chaotic in our real human lives? I am definitely using these tips to create a new channel. I keep saying 'it's too late to make videos about *this game* because everyone has already started playing it.' But I started gaming after some of my favorites were out for years, so why not make videos for those who are just starting? I'm deleting all the other "how to start and grow a youtube channel' videos I had saved. This answered my questions. Also, your laugh isn't annoying or distracting. It's one of the things I look forward to in each of your videos. It sounds weird so I hope you don't take it like that LOL. To me, it just means you're honestly enjoying what you're doing and it shows. It's not fake and I love it! Thanks for being you :)
My daughter is just six years old, but is dreaming of starting a TH-cam channel. So greatful to have your tips to help her out when she gets a bit older (if she still wants to be a youtuber then). Thank you!
I seriously really like you. I’ve been searching ages for this exact info. Blunt and honest. I’m very happy I found you! I just have to keep it going and improve with every video I post. Thanks a ton! Also thank you for saying “don’t be afraid to copy big TH-camrs” because I really needed to hear that for real
Thank you for this video. I'm a casual gamer in my 40's that started a channel a month ago. This "Starting a Channel" advice video is one of the most honest no BS ones I've seen. ❤
Thank you for this Satch, this wasn’t the sort of video I was planning on watching but it’s exactly what I needed. I’m not sure what my niche is as I feel I’m quite an all-round sort of person (except for sporty) and I feel I can get bored from focusing on the same thing 24/7. My next door neighbour is a gaming TH-camr with over 1 mil subscribers and I feel so tempted to ask for advice on dealing with technology when starting out but who’s to say I don’t start a ladies podcast next year lol. What are your thoughts?
You said you hoped one person “got” this. That was me. THANK YOU! I’m starting my second channel (first one the concept totally failed) and I’ll be doing a gamer channel. Everything you said I took notes on and I’ll be going back to this video often as I grow. I really appreciate you.
Honestly, thank you very much for this video :) Although there are some things I am not entirely sure about, it really was a great starting point. Becoming a TH-camr has been on my mind for quite a while but I am very camera shy and do not know where to start so this was really helpful. Also some general feedback - I very much enjoy watching your videos because you find balance between a good lil trauma dump and not being family friendly opposed to actually playing the game and recommending content. Also you are a very relatable character in terms of sitting in you pyjamas and a bathrobe at times cause you don’t feel well. It makes you feel human and like „just another average person“ which is comforting for someone who also has trouble even getting out of bed sometimes. Have a great day!
Does your income as a youtube creator change based on whether or not we skip the ads in the middle of the video? I listen to/watch a lot of videos while I'm cooking or washing dishes. Sometimes my hands are free to skip the ads and get back to the content I want to watch (like yours) and sometimes I just suffer through the ads. Does it make any difference?
Not satch, but the most recent info I've seen is you need to watch for a few seconds after the skip button shows up for it to count as a true (paid) view. You don't have to watch the whole thing, although that helps, but if you skip immediately it won't always count toward that creator's ad views.
I have been playing a lot of Sims for literally decades atm. lol I’ve thought on and off for years of starting a TH-cam but have feared I would be too repetitive or just not good enough for it. I really appreciate this candid video and am really thinking of going forward with it. Thanks Satch. I love your content.
This video meant so much to me, all your videos do actually. I turn on your videos not just to laugh but also to learn also to relax but I also turn on your videos because it feels like having a genuine friend sit with me and talk to me and connect together and that’s meant so much to me, thank you for being a friend 💕
THANK YOU FOR THIS ♥ I have a new Sims channel and so appreciate you skipping over the bs and providing all of this right-to-the-point info, you've very quickly become my favorite sims youtuber and you're such an inspiration to me! thank you again ♥♥
Loved your energy and transparency. No gatekeeping and just spittin’ facts. Loved your laughter, the authenticity of it had me giggling with you lmao 😂
Ive got hours of stream footage that ive been meaning to start cutting up into YT videos but havent had the motivation to do it for fear of failure. This video gave me the confidence, thank you ❤
Satch, THANK YOU! I greatly appreciate your help and tips, and I love watching your sims 4 videos! I'm learning so much, and you are just capping off what I need to get even the tiniest bit better! Thank you again! cheers!
honestly, i love you satch! this video was really useful, even for me, and i'm not even related to gaming content keep doing those kind of advice and tips videos because they add a lot for most of people, be it a gaming channel or not
Thank you so much for this! Im working on growing my channel this year and uploading more. All of this is really helpful, I'm not sure if Im average enough lol but all of what you said makes complete sense. My trouble is I am a musician but I also love gaming, I want to give advice to musicians or people starting out but I also want to do lets plays but everywhere I've looked says I should just do a separate channel but to only pour effort into one channel. Its all a bit confusing. But I will follow suit into your advice and hope for the best! Thanks so much Satch! and Happy New Year!
Actual good advice and overall mindset being conveyed here. I hadn't ever made the conscious thought to use color theory for thumbnails and never hear people talk about that. Respect the no bs information and will try and put it to use.
Man I’ve been grinding and trying to find my community. Always been my dream to make videos and have people look forward to my content. The relationship with people that’s what I want, to grow my community to never ending bounds
This was probably the most helpful video I’ve watched, I’ve been trying to hype myself up to start making videos for years and I’m finally working on getting my PC setup so I can start creating this year. You’ve been a huge inspiration to me and honestly have given me the confidence to take the steps to get going! I love your content and it’s been so cool watching both of your channels grow. I was so excited to see this video on my home page and truly appreciate the advice, thanks Satch! 🙆🏼♀️
This was the tough advice I needed to hear today. I've started my channel doing lets play's and wondered why I wasn't getting any views. It totally makes sense why people wouldn't be interested in that from a new creator. No one cares! Hard advice to swallow but thanks for the informative, non sugar coated truth. Much appreciated!
I know I'm late but thank you so much, Satch! I really love your content and I recently became a TH-cam partner (totally by accident hahah) with less than 4 months making videos and I didn't knew what to do bc I feel that it is a lot to take in. This video really helped me understand where I'm going now. Thanks ❤
Satch i just wanted to say thank you so much,you literally feel like a friend giving me advice,i watch all your videos and i really enjoy beeing part of your community
Satch you have no freaking idea how bad I needed this you have inspired me to be a gaming youtuber a while ago I've been kind of thinking about it again and again and this is really giving me the last push I needed so actually from the bottom of my heart thank you ❤
Great video and tips. Adding your voice and a face cam to the video helps a lot. I started doing this in December last year and I have noticed that people tend to interact more in the comments and subscribe!
This video was long. I enjoyed watching it! Thanks for taking the time to make it. Definitely gives the people who have small channels a boost! I'm definitely going to push myself since I've been thinking of making a youtube channel for years. Thanks again! You got yourself another sub!
Great video! I do like how you said "no B-roll in this video" while showing B-roll. This was an extremely helpful video that I think anyone who wants to start a gaming channel should watch from start to finish. I've been at this a couple years, but putting in low effort with some pockets of success.
Finally a good video, I started my yt channel about 3 months ago again, and its been tuff when no one watches your videos, but I make content I like to watch, there are some thing I want to try out, and change, but this year I want my to start taking it more seriously :) very solid advice thank you
Do you use other social media platforms to promote your YT? I think Satch got more popular on TikTok and he brought some audience from there Btw I’m not a social media coach or anything lol I also wanna start a gaming channel and just curious about what other people do
@@simming.r I have instagram, I don’t use tik tok, It was too toxic for me so I only have IG and YT. I sometimes post shorts, but tbh I don’t like that type of content
This is perfect and thank you for making this video! I just created a channel a few days ago and uploaded my first video. I have pretty much no idea what I am doing and as a 50yr it can be daunting learning new stuff and speaking in front of a camera. I'm using an old Go Pro as my cam and will see if I can grow a following before spending more money. I found your information very useful in understanding all the ins and outs. I will keep trying and getting better!
Thank you loved the honesty!!! I have been in that slump with my gaming channel and I was considering quiting. I will follow your advice and THANKS again!!
I watched the whole video. I don’t usually do that. This helped me. I’ve been on TH-cam for 3 years now and went viral with shorts. However, whenever I post a long form video, I get no views at all so in my case viral means nothing. I got subs but they don’t want to watch long form. I’m also a French Canadian and would like to do some French content but I’m scared people won’t watch 🤣 isn’t this ironic ? haha no one watches anyway. I feel as if I have to start all over again because becoming viral gave me a false sense of success. So I’m going to take you’re advice and start from scratch all over again and build a community that likes the same stuff as me 😊nice video btw.
Spitting real facts and so genuine, something TH-cam doesn’t have a lot off and a lot of people want. New sub, I’ve always wanted to start a channel, but found it intimidating. Thank you, bringing real value.
Through most of this it got really creepy hearing all the things that make a person click off that matched me. Funny thing though, I literally just told my husband that I found a new person to put on in the background. This was solely based on your voice, accent and your laugh. I'm American, but he's from Scotland, so I made him listen because I was trying to guess what part of England you were from, lol. I had to rewatch the part where you said Americans told you to stop using a fake British accent three times because I was laughing so hard! 😂
I love that you have this 2nd channel satch, obvs I love your sims content but this is a really good way of not completely pidgeon holing yourself so you can still give that brutally honest and chaotic energy but just for general topics of life, I think I might attempt to start a channel myself just cus I absolutely cannot stand managers, who knows maybe my first video could be me making my worst managers throughout life in the sims and making them fight to the death lmao
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful! I have a small german Sims channel myself and I'm just sick and tired of all these "how to go viral in 10 days" videos 😂 I think the best thing you can do is enjoy what you're doing and try to get better with every video you put out.
Thanks for being real on this, I starting out as well. I work a full time job and love my career and wanted to be a job coach with a video game twist. You tube is the front end of the business and my coaching is the back end of the business. It’s going to be a ride for sure.
Thank you for this video. I've tried in the past to build my channel but never could really get it to work the way I want. I've been reevaluating how I want my gaming channel to go and this will be a great help.
This is honestly the best advice I’ve ever heard. It’s hard to not have all the answers when we are just starting out, but to make a video like this for other people really means a lot to us small-timers. Thank you. I’m going to try to incorporate a lot of what you’ve said.
This video gave me a lot more confidence about filming and being less nervous about uploading. Thank you for these tips, I feel like this was filmed for me to not be nervous. You’re so down to earth and real. Helped more than you’ll ever know.
I grew my main channel to almost 10k subs and I’m finally taking this gaming channel seriously! I’m hoping 2024 is the year I’m able to make this one pop off because my gaming videos are some of my favorites and nobody likes my gaming videos on my main channel 😭💐
You calling yourself a "small" TH-camr made me whimper. Put the term "micro" into perspective for me, 🤯lol I love your work and consider you one of the greatest Sims TH-camrs!
Thank you for this video! It was fun to watch and I'll try to implement some of it on my channel too. I also think that copying someone else's style at the beginning is okay and I think most people will with time and experience find their own style of editing. Good luck everyone! 🙌
Finally taking the steps to chase my dreams/Passion. Thank you Satch for the good advice and keep on Doing you bro, You’re an Inspiration for someone trying to do this Full-Time/Career and Be Happy in Life. Cheers to you mate 🥂 🙌🏾!
You need to make more of these kinds of videos. I am going to use this. I love your “ I’m not here for any of your 3 simple steps shit I’m gonna tell you how it is” attitude. That’s what makes this such a great tutorial. A lot of people around me ( coincidentally adults) tell me that being a TH-camr is hard and some of them even without directly saying it think that TH-cam is not a good job. But you are saying that TH-cam isn’t hard it’s just getting out there that’s the hard part. I learned so much I could write a college essay about what I learned even when I’m just going into high school next year. But I won’t. Cuz no one would read it. Just know you should make more of this type of stuff your actually gifted at it.
Fantastic video. I’ve been thinking about getting back into TH-cam and wanted to start with a new channel. This has given me some great perspective and ideas on what to start with 🙏
This is a video I needed to hear and see. At times we gauge ourselves to bigger youtubers trying to the same methods in a way. The creative / fun perspective VS Informative is actual fact, I have had more info regarding information than actual funny fun videos. Legit the first video with some real info, the whole 'Cracking' Algorithm never made sense to me. Obvious click bait and I dont want to make click bait or be a click baiter. I like having genuine videos I create, edit all myself. Lot of work but I enjoy it!
Awesome advice! I just started mine recently, and I'm so excited to see how this journey goes! Good luck to everyone out there who's starting or grinding!
Thank you for the info. I absolutely hate click bate! In dark souls games people love putting 500,000,000 runes an hours which is impossible in any dark souls game unless your cheating the game. Your delivery is precise and that is a gem in this day and age
You spoke the absolute truth in your video 'Why I hated living in Japan'. Thousands of us Westerners experienced the same thing while living and working in Japan.
not people actually telling you to stop speaking in your british accent 😂😂😂😂 thats actually hilarious. seriously thanks for this reminder. really great video
The most helpful video probably ever!! I just recently started a TH-cam channel playing Sims and was struggling because I was focusing on all the wrong things but this has given me so much insight, motivation and inspiration to keep at it, so Thank you so much and God bless you
Thank you for this info Satch. Just the info I've been looking for as a very small youtuber struggling to grow my channel. Trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Though I still have some questions, you've definitely answered some of my big questions and back off to the drawing board I go😆 You are Greatly Appreciated ❤
Absolutely amazing video. Love that you dropped the bull. Most videos are speaking to "Small" youtubers that have already hundreds if not thousands of subscribers. I do not I really started digging into it about 2 months ago and just really want to learn and grow. Your video is simple yet informative and honestly encouraging. Thank you for being you and sharing your experience and insight into the youtube world. 🎉
Hahah I seriously watched your entire video BECAUSE of your "annoying" laugh!! I loved it! Also, thank you so much for this video. I've only been at it for a few months but it's so difficult to know if you're doing the right choices. I also opt for the organic growth thinking and do not wish for any viral videos but yea.. patience and consistency.. I'll keep grinding :)
THANKS FOR THE TIPS!!!! I love your channel and really needed tips thanks for giving real and helpful advice! Most informative real tip video I've seen :)
I have watched your video like 2-3 months ago. Now I'm back. Thank you for your info. Man your laugh is killing me :-D. I created my channel year ago but started just like 5-6 weaks ago. Now I'm like why I haven't started earlyer? Alot of things you have said helped me. I thing just start is good advice. Doing first few videos to learn to filming, geting audio right etc. is a good idea too. I think gaming is a specific niche in it self and it works quite diferent in my opinion. I did 3 playtrought of older and smaller games with goal to get in to few new games this fall and in February. I think geting in to new hot topic is a good idea since YT is not filled to brim whit that kind of content yet. It helped me alot. I'm still not monetized by I can see the progress. I didn't thought that I will have 4 000 views on my video fo much longer. It's trou I have much less view on my playtrought videos and much more on info videos. I think that info/playtrought combo is good. I do what I like + something extra that will bring more attention to my channel. I'm not super into controversies either, so I don't expect people to see the drama super quickly.
5:58 This is something I can agree on. Famous TH-camrs tend to have overloaded community that can be toxic at times if you show any sort of disagreement at all - something I definitely can't bother to entertain myself with
Yeah I kinda gave up on youtube and just do tiktok, not famous obv, but I thought starting there might help…thanks for the video! Definitely motivates me! 🎉
Trying to create a gaming channel. The plan is to be able to play basically any game I want but to start I'm just doing open world survival games! I have an enshrouded series going now and I'm having a ton of fun making the videos!
Thank you so much for this video! I always thought it would be cool to have a TH-cam channel, but didn't have the balls to start one 😅 After watching your video I actually recorded and uploaded my first ever video and tbh it was so much fun 🎉
I am so happy that you did this! Loved the advice! Hilarious too 😂. If you ever showed us how you edit and equipment and thumbnails etc I’d be made. I dunno why I like these videos right now. Nw if you don’t. Just if you were considering it and read this that’d be kl
I just started my channel recently four weeks ago and came across this video and I appreciate the information and the real parts of growing your channel
Great Video! I will try myself to grow a gaming channel, i just started this week. going slowly with some Shorts for now to learn a little bit 😁 1 Question : why doing thumbnail first? I feel like its easier to fit the thumbnail when you have your video?
Thank you so much a lot of things I did not know of ! I just hit 250 subs 2 days ago and continue going!! While learning something new everyday! I hope your yt career has exponential growth ! Thank you for the tips
Never wanted to be a TH-camer, don't know why I'm watching this, but I'm almost sold on becoming a TH-camer now 😂
Rightt 😂
Same!
Me too😂
youtubeer *beer*🍺🥂🍻 😅😂
Oh wow
thats pretty lovely, if you don't mind i can help and assist you inn becoming one 😃😄
Thank you so much for making this video! My son is sixteen and he wants to be a full time TH-cam creator, but he's lazy. I sent him this with a reminder that if he REALLY wants to be a TH-camr then he HAS to work, it's not just going to fall into his lap.
You are souch a good mom :)
Thank you. 🙂@@danimoonie
I've had similar conversations with younger people in my life who want to be a TH-camr/Influencer because it's easy money 😅 All you have to do is get followers, and that's so easy! Then brands will send you thousands! Brilliant! 🤦🏻♀️ Kudos to you 💙
Oh thats cool
brilliant idea, if you don't mind can we be friends, there's a way i can help your son about his youtube 😄
damn, I wish my parents were like this when I was a kid
Thank you for NOT saying that you need to upload a video every day. So many people in their “grow your channel” guides recommend this, and I hate that advice. If you have any responsibilities, such as work or children, it’s just not possible without sacrificing quality in a big way. Do I want to make this a full time job and make money? Yes! Do I have the time to release a top quality let’s play or speed build video daily? Absolutely not. And in fact, I haven’t uploaded anything in two weeks because my kids are on Winter Break and it’s just not feasible for me to record anything while they are home. I had a big break over the summer for the same reason, and my channel continued to grow, albeit slowly, and picked up again in September when school started.
I really liked the advice about the thumbnails! That is probably my weakest element at the moment.
My daughter (she’s 25 and has played sims since she was a teen) wants to be a TH-camr. She tried for a few months but got disheartened even though we told her she just needs patience and practice. I’m definitely sharing this instructional video with her! You’re always so helpful whether on here or when you are giving a personal account of real life struggles and how to overcome them. Once again, God Bless you Satch 💛
This is beaautiful. I would love to support your daughter.
@@paulathea thank you! I’ll tell her you said that!
That’s awesome:) I’m her age and I’m comforted to know people my age are still trying to figure out what they want to do in life
Wow you such a good mum
would you mind if we can be friends, i have a way i can help your daughter improve on how to become a youtuber
me personnaly sims is a very popular game but i dont think most of the gaming community likes it and by that i mean big youtubers have big viewers big viewers like the big content so sims wont be very popular
Awesome video. I am small TH-camr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
Just subbed keep it up!!
Have fun, and enjoy the experience! The rest will come🧡🐾🤎
what is fame ster
I think your point of making youtubes as background noise is one of the best tips out there. I always have a video on in the background (sadly not yours because you are quiet intense) and it is a way I use to support my fave creators.
The timing of this is perfect Satch tysm 🙌
Thank you so, so much for this video. Here's one of the people who really needed it. I've been putting off starting a channel for several years now despite having a pretty clear vision of it. Been lurking around on this platform for a decade. 2024 shall be the year I do the thing.
Side note: your laugh gives me happy sparkles every time.
I have subbed! I am a new channel too! Don't give up on your dreams and stay motivated! You can be successful if you stay committed! You have 50 subs and I only have 13, so I look up to channels like yours!
Your laugh is actually one of my favourite parts of your videos. I have your videos going in the background while I work when I can’t actually watch them.
This video was really great, thank you so much 😊
"That just makes you a negative bitch!" I screamed! lmao
You're so engaging, entertaining, and informative.
Excellent work! ✨
You’re rant about it not being clickbait and what it really is loooooool I adore your expressions 😂
I've been playing with the idea of just making TH-cam videos instead of posting streaming clips/vods and honestly this one helped me decide to go for it. Thank you Satch
42 minutes of worthwhile tips. Appreciate you.
I appreciate the honesty you put in this video. Putting it in non youtuber gibberish really helped me understand the algorithm/cycle. I personally have a hard time talking to my computer essentially. Especially if someone else walks in the room. Feels more embarrassing than getting caught with my pants down. 😅
"You're not hacking the TH-cam algorithm. Shut up!!" Haha 😅😅 , love it!!
Probably the realest and most useful growing a TH-cam channel video I've seen in a while, thank you.
I tried to become a gaming channel last year but i didnt know how to start, thank you so much. Your so helpful ❤
start upload video :)
I've got over a thousand videos, and almost 5000 subs but still not monetized. I don't get a ton of feedback so I'm always guessing what they want. You gave some really good pointers. I am just an old lady who loves simulation gaming...lol. I had a lot to learn about making videos and youtube in general that I haven't really dived into the content or thumbnail issues very much yet. Your breakdown was simple and easy to understand, unlike so many others who get too technical. I think I now have a grasp on what I need to do this year. It's going to be a gradual change so I don't upend those who enjoy my channel. Thanks so much!
Ps... I love your accent
Hello, how are you doing?
huh you comments was emotional, if you don't mind can we be friends so i can help you about it
i have some issues related to this before
How are you not monetized with 5k+ subs? Do you not get views? Seems off a bit.
OMG, this was amazing! Thank you for making this and for not regurgitating the same script as all the other "gurus". Honestly, I watch your videos because you're REAL - maybe that's what chaotic and brutally honest actually means. I mean, aren't we all just a bit chaotic in our real human lives? I am definitely using these tips to create a new channel. I keep saying 'it's too late to make videos about *this game* because everyone has already started playing it.' But I started gaming after some of my favorites were out for years, so why not make videos for those who are just starting? I'm deleting all the other "how to start and grow a youtube channel' videos I had saved. This answered my questions.
Also, your laugh isn't annoying or distracting. It's one of the things I look forward to in each of your videos. It sounds weird so I hope you don't take it like that LOL. To me, it just means you're honestly enjoying what you're doing and it shows. It's not fake and I love it! Thanks for being you :)
My daughter is just six years old, but is dreaming of starting a TH-cam channel. So greatful to have your tips to help her out when she gets a bit older (if she still wants to be a youtuber then). Thank you!
Props to you for being supportive of your daughters dreams, i hope she becomes successful ❤️
I seriously really like you. I’ve been searching ages for this exact info. Blunt and honest. I’m very happy I found you! I just have to keep it going and improve with every video I post. Thanks a ton! Also thank you for saying “don’t be afraid to copy big TH-camrs” because I really needed to hear that for real
just found your video and im about 3 months into the youtube life and i appreciate you being the first genuine tip video ive seen since starting!
From one tiny gaming youtuber to another all i can wish you is best of luck mate and never give up on making content no matter how hard it is 💪
Legend. Wish we started our gaming channel in the pandemic, but I had a blast playing board games and binging tv with the fam haha!
Thank you for this video. I'm a casual gamer in my 40's that started a channel a month ago.
This "Starting a Channel" advice video is one of the most honest no BS ones I've seen. ❤
Thank you for this Satch, this wasn’t the sort of video I was planning on watching but it’s exactly what I needed. I’m not sure what my niche is as I feel I’m quite an all-round sort of person (except for sporty) and I feel I can get bored from focusing on the same thing 24/7. My next door neighbour is a gaming TH-camr with over 1 mil subscribers and I feel so tempted to ask for advice on dealing with technology when starting out but who’s to say I don’t start a ladies podcast next year lol. What are your thoughts?
This is great, i would love to be your friend
do you mind me becoming your friend, there's one way or the other i can help with
You said you hoped one person “got” this. That was me. THANK YOU!
I’m starting my second channel (first one the concept totally failed) and I’ll be doing a gamer channel.
Everything you said I took notes on and I’ll be going back to this video often as I grow.
I really appreciate you.
Honestly, thank you very much for this video :) Although there are some things I am not entirely sure about, it really was a great starting point. Becoming a TH-camr has been on my mind for quite a while but I am very camera shy and do not know where to start so this was really helpful. Also some general feedback - I very much enjoy watching your videos because you find balance between a good lil trauma dump and not being family friendly opposed to actually playing the game and recommending content. Also you are a very relatable character in terms of sitting in you pyjamas and a bathrobe at times cause you don’t feel well. It makes you feel human and like „just another average person“ which is comforting for someone who also has trouble even getting out of bed sometimes. Have a great day!
Does your income as a youtube creator change based on whether or not we skip the ads in the middle of the video? I listen to/watch a lot of videos while I'm cooking or washing dishes. Sometimes my hands are free to skip the ads and get back to the content I want to watch (like yours) and sometimes I just suffer through the ads. Does it make any difference?
Not satch, but the most recent info I've seen is you need to watch for a few seconds after the skip button shows up for it to count as a true (paid) view. You don't have to watch the whole thing, although that helps, but if you skip immediately it won't always count toward that creator's ad views.
I have been playing a lot of Sims for literally decades atm. lol
I’ve thought on and off for years of starting a TH-cam but have feared I would be too repetitive or just not good enough for it. I really appreciate this candid video and am really thinking of going forward with it. Thanks Satch. I love your content.
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This video meant so much to me, all your videos do actually. I turn on your videos not just to laugh but also to learn also to relax but I also turn on your videos because it feels like having a genuine friend sit with me and talk to me and connect together and that’s meant so much to me, thank you for being a friend 💕
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THANK YOU FOR THIS ♥ I have a new Sims channel and so appreciate you skipping over the bs and providing all of this right-to-the-point info, you've very quickly become my favorite sims youtuber and you're such an inspiration to me! thank you again ♥♥
Loved your energy and transparency. No gatekeeping and just spittin’ facts. Loved your laughter, the authenticity of it had me giggling with you lmao 😂
Ive got hours of stream footage that ive been meaning to start cutting up into YT videos but havent had the motivation to do it for fear of failure. This video gave me the confidence, thank you ❤
Satch, THANK YOU! I greatly appreciate your help and tips, and I love watching your sims 4 videos! I'm learning so much, and you are just capping off what I need to get even the tiniest bit better! Thank you again! cheers!
honestly, i love you satch! this video was really useful, even for me, and i'm not even related to gaming content
keep doing those kind of advice and tips videos because they add a lot for most of people, be it a gaming channel or not
Thank you so much for this! Im working on growing my channel this year and uploading more. All of this is really helpful, I'm not sure if Im average enough lol but all of what you said makes complete sense. My trouble is I am a musician but I also love gaming, I want to give advice to musicians or people starting out but I also want to do lets plays but everywhere I've looked says I should just do a separate channel but to only pour effort into one channel. Its all a bit confusing. But I will follow suit into your advice and hope for the best! Thanks so much Satch! and Happy New Year!
Actual good advice and overall mindset being conveyed here. I hadn't ever made the conscious thought to use color theory for thumbnails and never hear people talk about that. Respect the no bs information and will try and put it to use.
i love satch's personality and just getting to know him better in between his sims vids
Small Gaming TH-cam channel here. I really enjoyed your style. Good combination of information and humor.
Man I’ve been grinding and trying to find my community. Always been my dream to make videos and have people look forward to my content. The relationship with people that’s what I want, to grow my community to never ending bounds
This was probably the most helpful video I’ve watched, I’ve been trying to hype myself up to start making videos for years and I’m finally working on getting my PC setup so I can start creating this year. You’ve been a huge inspiration to me and honestly have given me the confidence to take the steps to get going! I love your content and it’s been so cool watching both of your channels grow. I was so excited to see this video on my home page and truly appreciate the advice, thanks Satch! 🙆🏼♀️
This was the tough advice I needed to hear today. I've started my channel doing lets play's and wondered why I wasn't getting any views. It totally makes sense why people wouldn't be interested in that from a new creator. No one cares! Hard advice to swallow but thanks for the informative, non sugar coated truth. Much appreciated!
I know I'm late but thank you so much, Satch! I really love your content and I recently became a TH-cam partner (totally by accident hahah) with less than 4 months making videos and I didn't knew what to do bc I feel that it is a lot to take in. This video really helped me understand where I'm going now. Thanks ❤
Satch i just wanted to say thank you so much,you literally feel like a friend giving me advice,i watch all your videos and i really enjoy beeing part of your community
Satch you have no freaking idea how bad I needed this you have inspired me to be a gaming youtuber a while ago I've been kind of thinking about it again and again and this is really giving me the last push I needed so actually from the bottom of my heart thank you ❤
Great video and tips. Adding your voice and a face cam to the video helps a lot. I started doing this in December last year and I have noticed that people tend to interact more in the comments and subscribe!
This video was long. I enjoyed watching it! Thanks for taking the time to make it. Definitely gives the people who have small channels a boost! I'm definitely going to push myself since I've been thinking of making a youtube channel for years. Thanks again! You got yourself another sub!
Great video! I do like how you said "no B-roll in this video" while showing B-roll. This was an extremely helpful video that I think anyone who wants to start a gaming channel should watch from start to finish. I've been at this a couple years, but putting in low effort with some pockets of success.
Finally a good video, I started my yt channel about 3 months ago again, and its been tuff when no one watches your videos, but I make content I like to watch, there are some thing I want to try out, and change, but this year I want my to start taking it more seriously :) very solid advice thank you
Do you use other social media platforms to promote your YT? I think Satch got more popular on TikTok and he brought some audience from there
Btw I’m not a social media coach or anything lol I also wanna start a gaming channel and just curious about what other people do
@@simming.r I have instagram, I don’t use tik tok, It was too toxic for me so I only have IG and YT. I sometimes post shorts, but tbh I don’t like that type of content
This is perfect and thank you for making this video! I just created a channel a few days ago and uploaded my first video. I have pretty much no idea what I am doing and as a 50yr it can be daunting learning new stuff and speaking in front of a camera. I'm using an old Go Pro as my cam and will see if I can grow a following before spending more money. I found your information very useful in understanding all the ins and outs. I will keep trying and getting better!
Thank you loved the honesty!!! I have been in that slump with my gaming channel and I was considering quiting. I will follow your advice and THANKS again!!
really appreciate u opening up like that and being truthful
I watched the whole video. I don’t usually do that. This helped me. I’ve been on TH-cam for 3 years now and went viral with shorts. However, whenever I post a long form video, I get no views at all so in my case viral means nothing. I got subs but they don’t want to watch long form. I’m also a French Canadian and would like to do some French content but I’m scared people won’t watch 🤣 isn’t this ironic ? haha no one watches anyway. I feel as if I have to start all over again because becoming viral gave me a false sense of success. So I’m going to take you’re advice and start from scratch all over again and build a community that likes the same stuff as me 😊nice video btw.
Spitting real facts and so genuine, something TH-cam doesn’t have a lot off and a lot of people want.
New sub, I’ve always wanted to start a channel, but found it intimidating.
Thank you, bringing real value.
Through most of this it got really creepy hearing all the things that make a person click off that matched me. Funny thing though, I literally just told my husband that I found a new person to put on in the background. This was solely based on your voice, accent and your laugh. I'm American, but he's from Scotland, so I made him listen because I was trying to guess what part of England you were from, lol. I had to rewatch the part where you said Americans told you to stop using a fake British accent three times because I was laughing so hard! 😂
I love that you have this 2nd channel satch, obvs I love your sims content but this is a really good way of not completely pidgeon holing yourself so you can still give that brutally honest and chaotic energy but just for general topics of life, I think I might attempt to start a channel myself just cus I absolutely cannot stand managers, who knows maybe my first video could be me making my worst managers throughout life in the sims and making them fight to the death lmao
wow, thank you, Satch. I watched it as a background noise just because I like your accent, but it was super useful.
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful! I have a small german Sims channel myself and I'm just sick and tired of all these "how to go viral in 10 days" videos 😂 I think the best thing you can do is enjoy what you're doing and try to get better with every video you put out.
Thanks for being real on this, I starting out as well.
I work a full time job and love my career and wanted to be a job coach with a video game twist.
You tube is the front end of the business and my coaching is the back end of the business.
It’s going to be a ride for sure.
Thank you for this video. I've tried in the past to build my channel but never could really get it to work the way I want. I've been reevaluating how I want my gaming channel to go and this will be a great help.
This is honestly the best advice I’ve ever heard. It’s hard to not have all the answers when we are just starting out, but to make a video like this for other people really means a lot to us small-timers. Thank you. I’m going to try to incorporate a lot of what you’ve said.
Perfect timing! I am just starting my little TH-cam channel and filming for the first time tomorrow. I’m so nervous but I’m so excited!
This video gave me a lot more confidence about filming and being less nervous about uploading. Thank you for these tips, I feel like this was filmed for me to not be nervous. You’re so down to earth and real. Helped more than you’ll ever know.
Yeay how cool! Good luck and I bet it will be amazing! I started last year so I really can understand the nervous part!
I grew my main channel to almost 10k subs and I’m finally taking this gaming channel seriously! I’m hoping 2024 is the year I’m able to make this one pop off because my gaming videos are some of my favorites and nobody likes my gaming videos on my main channel 😭💐
You calling yourself a "small" TH-camr made me whimper. Put the term "micro" into perspective for me, 🤯lol I love your work and consider you one of the greatest Sims TH-camrs!
Thank you for this video! It was fun to watch and I'll try to implement some of it on my channel too. I also think that copying someone else's style at the beginning is okay and I think most people will with time and experience find their own style of editing. Good luck everyone! 🙌
As a small creator you are an inspiration thank you dude. I love gaming and the people I meet through it.
Finally taking the steps to chase my dreams/Passion. Thank you Satch for the good advice and keep on Doing you bro, You’re an Inspiration for someone trying to do this Full-Time/Career and Be Happy in Life. Cheers to you mate 🥂 🙌🏾!
You need to make more of these kinds of videos. I am going to use this. I love your “ I’m not here for any of your 3 simple steps shit I’m gonna tell you how it is” attitude. That’s what makes this such a great tutorial. A lot of people around me ( coincidentally adults) tell me that being a TH-camr is hard and some of them even without directly saying it think that TH-cam is not a good job. But you are saying that TH-cam isn’t hard it’s just getting out there that’s the hard part. I learned so much I could write a college essay about what I learned even when I’m just going into high school next year. But I won’t. Cuz no one would read it. Just know you should make more of this type of stuff your actually gifted at it.
Fantastic video. I’ve been thinking about getting back into TH-cam and wanted to start with a new channel. This has given me some great perspective and ideas on what to start with 🙏
This is a video I needed to hear and see. At times we gauge ourselves to bigger youtubers trying to the same methods in a way. The creative / fun perspective VS Informative is actual fact, I have had more info regarding information than actual funny fun videos.
Legit the first video with some real info, the whole 'Cracking' Algorithm never made sense to me. Obvious click bait and I dont want to make click bait or be a click baiter. I like having genuine videos I create, edit all myself. Lot of work but I enjoy it!
Awesome advice! I just started mine recently, and I'm so excited to see how this journey goes! Good luck to everyone out there who's starting or grinding!
Thank you for the info. I absolutely hate click bate! In dark souls games people love putting 500,000,000 runes an hours which is impossible in any dark souls game unless your cheating the game. Your delivery is precise and that is a gem in this day and age
Your laugh and personality... I wish we could hangout... love ya! You seem so fun & thanks for making me laugh.
You spoke the absolute truth in your video 'Why I hated living in Japan'. Thousands of us Westerners experienced the same thing while living and working in Japan.
not people actually telling you to stop speaking in your british accent 😂😂😂😂 thats actually hilarious. seriously thanks for this reminder. really great video
I cannot tell you helpful this video was! Thank you soo much! I'm watching it 2nd time now with a notepad 😂
Hopefully I can use this for my gaming channel
Great information you have here, took down lots of notes, much more informative than the "larger" and more "popular" channels' content. Thank you.
I have always wondered about this thank you!!
The most helpful video probably ever!! I just recently started a TH-cam channel playing Sims and was struggling because I was focusing on all the wrong things but this has given me so much insight, motivation and inspiration to keep at it, so Thank you so much and God bless you
Thank you for this info Satch. Just the info I've been looking for as a very small youtuber struggling to grow my channel. Trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Though I still have some questions, you've definitely answered some of my big questions and back off to the drawing board I go😆 You are Greatly Appreciated ❤
Absolutely amazing video. Love that you dropped the bull. Most videos are speaking to "Small" youtubers that have already hundreds if not thousands of subscribers. I do not I really started digging into it about 2 months ago and just really want to learn and grow. Your video is simple yet informative and honestly encouraging. Thank you for being you and sharing your experience and insight into the youtube world. 🎉
Hahah I seriously watched your entire video BECAUSE of your "annoying" laugh!! I loved it!
Also, thank you so much for this video. I've only been at it for a few months but it's so difficult to know if you're doing the right choices. I also opt for the organic growth thinking and do not wish for any viral videos but yea.. patience and consistency.. I'll keep grinding :)
I so appreciate the honesty! All common sense, but nice to see it all laid out! Fabulous work!
im a gaming yt and i found a good video thanks mate
Thanks for this! My partner watches for your Sims content, I've been watching for these "grow your channel" videos - keep up the good content 👍
THANKS FOR THE TIPS!!!! I love your channel and really needed tips thanks for giving real and helpful advice! Most informative real tip video I've seen :)
Thank this is proper advice I really appreciate it not many people are as honest and upfront about it thank you
I have watched your video like 2-3 months ago. Now I'm back. Thank you for your info. Man your laugh is killing me :-D. I created my channel year ago but started just like 5-6 weaks ago. Now I'm like why I haven't started earlyer? Alot of things you have said helped me. I thing just start is good advice. Doing first few videos to learn to filming, geting audio right etc. is a good idea too. I think gaming is a specific niche in it self and it works quite diferent in my opinion. I did 3 playtrought of older and smaller games with goal to get in to few new games this fall and in February. I think geting in to new hot topic is a good idea since YT is not filled to brim whit that kind of content yet. It helped me alot. I'm still not monetized by I can see the progress. I didn't thought that I will have 4 000 views on my video fo much longer. It's trou I have much less view on my playtrought videos and much more on info videos. I think that info/playtrought combo is good. I do what I like + something extra that will bring more attention to my channel. I'm not super into controversies either, so I don't expect people to see the drama super quickly.
5:58 This is something I can agree on. Famous TH-camrs tend to have overloaded community that can be toxic at times if you show any sort of disagreement at all - something I definitely can't bother to entertain myself with
Thank you! I’ve been wanting to grow my channel this year and this was super helpful ❤
Yeah I kinda gave up on youtube and just do tiktok, not famous obv, but I thought starting there might help…thanks for the video! Definitely motivates me! 🎉
Good advice
Trying to create a gaming channel. The plan is to be able to play basically any game I want but to start I'm just doing open world survival games!
I have an enshrouded series going now and I'm having a ton of fun making the videos!
Thank you so much for this video! I always thought it would be cool to have a TH-cam channel, but didn't have the balls to start one 😅 After watching your video I actually recorded and uploaded my first ever video and tbh it was so much fun 🎉
I am so happy that you did this! Loved the advice! Hilarious too 😂. If you ever showed us how you edit and equipment and thumbnails etc I’d be made. I dunno why I like these videos right now. Nw if you don’t. Just if you were considering it and read this that’d be kl
Thank you for making this video. I shall now become a Crash Bandicoot TH-camr!
Hey your video is very informative. I just started out on the tubes and I can really use these more down to earth advice.
I just started my channel recently four weeks ago and came across this video and I appreciate the information and the real parts of growing your channel
Great Video! I will try myself to grow a gaming channel, i just started this week. going slowly with some Shorts for now to learn a little bit 😁 1 Question : why doing thumbnail first? I feel like its easier to fit the thumbnail when you have your video?
Thank you so much a lot of things I did not know of ! I just hit 250 subs 2 days ago and continue going!! While learning something new everyday! I hope your yt career has exponential growth ! Thank you for the tips