Habits that grew my Youtube Channel
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- I've been asked to share any tips and tricks I've used to build my subscriber count, to be honest my TH-cam channel has grown due to hard work, determination and the love and support of the creative community I'm part of.
However because I'm not a tech person I've done a lot of research, trial and error to find a way of working that works for me, it may not be the only way but I'm more than willing to share my findings in the hope that they may help you develop your own channel.
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I mentioned that I've learnt a lot from Think Media and here is their channel: / @thinkmediatv
Happy Crafting
Ceri
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Hi Ceri! 👋. Great video with lots of good tips! There is a reason you’ve been so successful. Many reasons actually, but a big one is you’re real, honest and incredibly talented. Love you, my friend, and so very honored to be your pal! ❤
Gayle you are also a shining example of how you can grow a channel with no editing, congratulations to both of us is in order I feel. Thank you for your support over the years. ❤️
I wrote this during the opening of your video.
The most important thing I can say without hesitation is that you are a very competent, highly trusted, genuine voice/person. To me, this is what keeps me coming back to your channel. Yes there are others that can be added to the list, but your name is at the top.
I have never felt disappointment or irritation with your videos. There are some channels I just can't listen to for any length of time or I can listen to but not watch. Personal choice in the end.
But you are consistent AND a total JOY even when you dont think you are. You deserve any accolades coming your way.
Oh thank you so much for your comment, I try to be the person I would in turn like to watch and listen to. I’m blessed to have been given a gift and a talent and if sharing that helps others then that gives me pleasure and joy.
I have no interest whatsoever in creating a TH-cam channel, but this was so great to watch. And, more importantly, I found it to be instructional and applicable to life in general. It’s all about how one treats people, and how one would like to be treated by others. It’s about respect. Wonderful way to spend this hour, and I want to thank you, Ceri, for putting this on your channel, and for being true to yourself.
Thank you Lorraine
Not only do you deserve the success you have achieved, so far, you desrve more! Your videos are a perfect balance of chat and education, which is somewhat rare on TH-cam. I watch ALOT of videos, and there are some other channels that have a good balance of chat (several of which you have recommended) and information, but your videos are up at the top. I am grateful for your channel and look forward to seeing what you present in the future.😊
Wow, thank you!
Ceri it's because of your honest and truthfulness grew your channel. I know you worked hard and you must thank yourself, Thanks for always sharing. :)
Thank you so much!
You now have about 5000 more subbies than Gayle Agostinelli Gayle was how I found you. You’re a shining star🌟💫🤗💖🦋
That is how I found him too. 👍
@@elayned6147I found Gayle through Ceri! I don't remember how I found Ceri 🤔
Thank you and Gayle’s example and friendship has helped me on my own journey of discovery.
Gayle and Ceri were actually several artists I shied away from. I thought they were light years from my beginner’s abilities. Then I finally realized why wouldn’t I want to learn from the best. I’ve never looked back.
Oh, Ceri, this is so awesome! These tips are SUPER helpful! I would be so excited, just to get to 1000 subs, lol! Congratulations on your achievements! I will take all the help I can get. I'm determined to make my channel succeed. Thank you so much for sharing what has worked for you! ❤❤❤
Good luck!!
Ceri, people can do all the things you've suggested and still not gain a following. The "secret" to your success is your "tip" on being genuine which is very much echoed in the comments. I just watched an hour + video on how to grow a youtube channel I don't even have! I have also watched TONS of your videos and have actually attempted maybe two of them but I keep coming back to watch the next video you put out because it's you I've come to see. Besides always being positive and the way you instruct, I love your quirky quips that always make me laugh because they're so random and unexpected. You exude calmness in the sense that this is a "safe space" and it's very much like sitting by a warm fire with a cup of hot chocolate. I know tons of us on here would love to be your snail mail friend but then you would have no time for videos! So coming to see your videos is the next best thing. It's a moment with a friend who doesn't know is my friend. 😁 You can do a video on watching paint dry and i will sit right here with you watching it dry because I know some interesting comments are in store. 😁 Your hard work isn't the only reason you're successful. It's you being you. ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely words, for me it’s a pleasure to share and I’m so pleased to hear that comes across in my videos.
Ceri, this was once again a great video filled with so much valuable information for us. Thanks for putting so much time to put this together for us to gain so much knowledge of having a you tube. Thanks Ceri.
You are so welcome!
Congratulations on all your outstanding accomplishments! I, for one, keep coming back to your videos based on the way you teach! You are mindful of your viewers, in that not all are advanced crafters. Thank you for being so skill- inclusive. I look forward to watching your continued success!!✨️
Thanks so much!
Ceri, I also have no interest in starting a TH-cam channel, however, I thoroughly enjoyed watching your hints and tips. A large part of my interest in your videos happens to be your compelling relaxing voice and your very thoughtful manner of thinking through what you are going to say!
Thank you
Ceri, I want to echo all the positive comments about you, your honesty and integrity are especially comes across in a welcoming and informative way. I’m a newbie to your masterclass videos, I wish I had found your expertise years ago. Thank you for all you do on TH-cam, and heartfelt congratulations on your 7000 plus subscribers, you deserve their loyalty 😊
Thank you so much, and welcome
Can you believe that I watched the whole video despite me not planning to ever post a video 😄 I once saw a comedian suggest to trim down the 10 commandments to just one, that being "Don't be a c*nt" (Carlin? I can't remember) and that's what I like about your channel most: You never talk bad about people and you don't just assume things. And the music-comment is so true, sometimes the music snippet the creator uses is extremely short and it loops and loops and loops and "argh"...
Thank you for all the work you put into your videos, it really shows 🥰
Ceri, you are certainly one of my very favorite people on TH-cam. I love your teaching methods. I'm not one who enjoys fast forwarding, or music with no talking. I like to hear what and why the person does things a certain way. You do a fantastic job of explaining as you go along. I do feel like we are getting the "real Ceri," which, as you said, makes a huge difference in whether a video is enjoyable or not. I don't plan to ever have a channel, but listened to this video because I enjoy your company while I'm crafting. 🙂Also, it was good for me to learn more about what goes into making videos. My hat is off to all who are able to make a quality video. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your efforts are very much appreciated! Love and hugs❤❤
Thank you
Ceri: this was worth an hour video. I usually don’t have time to sit down and spend watching lengthly videos. I took notes.I was very interested in what you had to say. You did an excellent job sharing your experience with TH-cam. Thank you. Carol from California
I'm with you on no music for the fast forwards. Thanks for the tips.
What a great video. I'm just a french canadian old lady (77) who appreciate your art. I don't think I will ever have a TH-cam channel. Technology is too advanced for me but it was very interesting to learn how you started and see where you are today. You should be proud of yourself and I don't care how your brains work (lol). You're a fantastic teacher. Felicitations Ceri. What you do works. See you later. Aurevoir.et merci.
Thanks so much 😊 Daniele
Great tips, Ceri! I will be sharing this video on my YT community tab so others can learn from your fabulous tips too. I love that you are so genuine and real. I strive for that on my channel as well. Just the other day, I was sharing something I learned from your channel with a friend and found myself telling her, "My friend. Ceri has a great video on that!" See there? I've never met you in person but said "My friend Ceri" because that's how you come across in your videos....as a friend.
Fabulous Info Ceri! made me laugh when you said if your a bloke, have a shave... i was waiting for if your a woman, have a shave too...LOL. Really great info, thanks for sharing xo
These are really good tips, Ceri! I recently started my channel to document my journey into junk journal (I only started making junk journal a few months ago). I was inspired by creators like you, Nicole and Natasa from Treasure Books to share my crafts on TH-cam. I’ll keep all these tips in mind as a I move forward! Thank you!
Ceri I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your video. Fantastic tips,I learned so much and will take your tips to heart. Thank you again.
Christy thank you
The video so nice, I watched it twice! Thank you so much, Ceri. I have been stubbornly resisting doing thumbnails on my channel but that ends today! Thanks for giving me the nudge! I love watching every single one of your videos (and I have coffee with you, too!)
Dearest Ceri, this was one of the best videos! Thank you so much. Even if some of the information was not new to me, it iso good to hear again with your viewpoint. You are right, having a you tube channel is hard work. My daughter and I work together and it’s still hard work for us both. Probably more so for her because she constantly has to remind, reteach, and re answer my questions! We are very excited as we are closing in on 1,000 subies! Can’t begin to imagine 72,000. Congratulations! Have you done any research about consistency and how many videos per week are best for a successful channel? You are extremely talented and a very genuine, caring person. Michel from Epapere.
Thank you Michel, the amount of videos per week depends on your goal, I used to do three a week I’ve recently dropped to two a week as I’ve now started a blog and needed time in my schedule to write it. I personally think it’s not the amount of videos but that you post regularly that counts.
Thanks for sharing Ceri. Very much appreciated. ❤💚❤
You are so welcome
Thank you, Ceri, I found your advice invaluable being a newbie to making TH-cam videos so thank you for that. I love that you have had a varied career, strictly, pottery throwdown, cake judging.. etc etc... love it xx
Glad it was helpful!
Very good informational video. as a person who never intends to set up a TH-cam channel, I can appreciate more of what goes into it and how those of you that are successful have learned along the way. I think it’s very generous of you to take your time and share your experiences with everyone..
Hello Ceri, I can not imagine how much work it takes to make a video. You say you are not a |tech" person, but to me, your are extremely" techie". Editing, preping, decision making are all elements that are implemented by a person that knows what they are doing. Thats just part of why I watch you. I agree with those that say you are competent, confident, personable and just plain fun to watch. You know why I stop when I see a new video by you? Two words.. Ceri Griffiths. That says it all!!!!!!
Blessings to you and yours. Hi to Biscuit too.
Thank you so much Melinda and Biscuit says hi back
Hi Ceri! Thanks so much for putting this video together. We’re a small channel and have struggled to grow for 2 years. I took lots of notes! Thanks again for being so willing to share your knowledge.
You are so welcome and good luck with your channel.
Your honesty and caring speak as loudly as your voice. Thank you for being yourself!
I appreciate that!
Ceri, I just recently started my TH-cam channel. This video is great, so informative. Thank you BIG!!
Thank you Ceri, I do pretty much everything you suggested in my videos and thumbnails but there are a few things that I can work on. It was lovely to listen to you while I prepped things for a video I am about to film. I love a bit of Strictly as well, not watched the other shows, I do love the repair shop, makes me cry every week! Anyway must dash and get this video sorted, edited and uploaded, you are quite correct it is hard work, but I love it and it’s better than full time teaching 😆
I agree youtube is very valuable teaching platform
Hello Ceri, love love love your video! I just reached a 100 subs and did a happy dance last week! All so true what you say! Thanks for being so relatable. And I love IMovie, light editing is my thing as i get frustrated with other options!😊🙏🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗💗💗
I watch your videos because you´re honest and very talented and organized. I have learn so much from your videos. And your voice is warm and kind. You are my favorite crafter, thank you for sharing with us❤
Thank you so much!
Hi and Yes I agree… I find your thought process informative, interesting and often times Very Amusing😉☺️
I love that you said you share your thinking. As a teacher, I completely understand how valuable that is when guiding others through a process. You have brought out so many thing I have never thought about before. I’m new to the junk journaling world and many TH-cam creators have given me a way to unwind from my high stress days in a classroom! I have often thought about starting my own channel but didn’t know where to start. Thanks for your insight….I’m off to do some research! 😉
I’m so pleased you found it interesting, thank you.
I did take a break and a lunch, but I am happy to look the whole video. It’s very informative and inspirational, thanky you for sharing.
Probably will never start a channel, but I listened to this whole video and am thankful for your honesty.
Good job.
Awesome! Thank you!
Better the second time around. Very good information.
Thanks for sharing Ceri, enjoyed your video 👍
I absolutely love this. Thank you Ceri 🌻
Thanks Ceri, I appreciate your expertise and tips. ❤
Love you Ceri!
I do not like music in my videos either, due to copyright but also because I’m not fond of listening to music through a sped up video either, my own preference I realize. Thank you for reaffirming that for me. I fast forward a lot in my videos and I will start adding a note about that. Thank you another fantastic tip.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and tips Ceri! Another very helpful and inspiring video 💙
Glad it was helpful!
thankyou so much ❤
I am grateful for this video!! I have been doing this for 3 years and this is amazing advise!! I love this!! Thanks for sharing!!❤
Thank you for sharing!!❤❤❤
Oh Ceri, I love how diplomatic you are and how much you truly value the community of makers, watchers, and content creators! I so appreciate this video and your insights. I have thought so many times about putting some content out there, but have shied away every time. I worry about 3 things (mostly): the equipment needed, the possible negativity from viewers, and whether I have anything to show/say that people will care about hearing/seeing. Much of what you have said here are things that I really needed to hear from a pro like you and I have learned things that I didn’t know that I needed to know. Thank you so much for compiling this list of “best practices” and for caring enough to share it. I wish you a great holiday and a fabulous new year 😊
Fantastic video Ceri! So many great points❤️
Ceri Thank you for taking the time to explain all it takes to produce interesting content on videos. You are so open and honest when teaching and showing how you make things in your videos that I can’t wait to see what your next video is about. 😎
Thank you
Good video. I will never have a YT channel, but you have made some very good points. I also don’t watch TV and gravitate toward non fiction. ❤❤👏
Excellent content. Thank you.
I love watching your channel. There are certain aspects of all the channels that I watch that I’ve come to enjoy or have come to know what their style is. Some ask how our day is or tell us about their day. It’s ok as I’ve come to think of them as friends. And just listening and watching to gain knowledge such as your channel. But I do enjoy having you tell us about happenings in your life (I think of you as a TH-cam friend and hopefully get to meet you at a future retreat). Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much 😊 Robin
Thank you Ceri for this informative and helpful video. I have watched you for quite a while and have truly enjoyed your content. I have thought about starting a channel but have put it off until I could do the necessary research. You have not only explained the basics but have removed some of the confusion. I feel like a have a bit of a road map to begin the process. You are amazing artist and a truly an incredible being. You are a pleasure to watch, listen to and learn from.
You are so welcome Angela
Hi Ceri, I have previously made a comment. But this is sooo good, I needed to watch it again. I made my first video yesterday and accidentally deleted it! 😮. I’ll try again. 😂😂
Good luck
What a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing this info Ceri. I’ve just reached the 1500 subscribers level and can’t even imagine getting to your level. Congratulations. I enjoy your work very much and learn from you ! ❤️ lots of good points here Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this very frank and detailed explanation. I have been on the fence about starting a channel for a couple of years. I hope this will get me over the fears and begin.
Best of luck!
Thank you Ceri, this was very informative! Hugs!❤️
Glad it was helpful!
You are a fantastic artist and have a beautiful spirit👍🥰
Aloha Ceri good points TFS 🤙
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Filled with loads of great information and I thank you for sharing! I just today released a video of a project you did that sparked an idea for me and I shared that and shared the link to your video that did it. Although my video was not even close other than a belly band I still shared what sparked me to do the video. I totally believe in doing that. I am sure the 800 subscribers that I have already know who you are but credit where credit is due.
I love watching you and I am drawn to your personality as well. Keep sharing because I sincerely enjoy watching. Always hugs from TX. Thanks again for this video! ❤️
Thank you Connie and good luck with your own channel
Thank you for you years of valuable advice! You have done a lot of wonderful things in your life and your passion for creativity shows. Wishing you a magical week from Washington State. ❤
Ceri what a great conversation. I don't have a you tube channel but just listening to what work goes into it, makes me appreciate creators more. I'm sure you have really helped some new channels out there. Your very generous in your knowledge. I do agree it's nice to see creator's face to face so to speak. Sometimes all you see is hands creating lovely things but it is really nice to see creators. I hope your channel continues to grow and grow. I find all your content very interesting. :0 x
Thank you so much!
Another fact filled presentation! Thank you !
very Informative. Thank you.
Thank you, Darling! New to your channel and I've enjoyed listening tonight while puzzling out my recent journal cover conundrum. Lots of food-4-thought for me, as I'm toying with starting a channel. I whole-heartedly agree with your concepts of tolerance and acceptance. When we get it right, it brings creative souls together; and we need more tolerance and acceptance across the world. Diolch yn fawr iawn! 🥰
Thank you so much and welcome to my channel.
It’s unlikely that I’ll make a You Tube video but I really enjoyed and found your video very informative. Thanks Ceri ❤🙏
This is such a great video! I wish I had had this earlier this year when I started and was trying to figure out how to do it! Awesome tips and tricks and much 💗 for sharing your process with folks! Also, your christmas cactus is BEAUTIFUL! Holy smoley! 🤩
Thank you
Thank you for your channel! You’re succinct and I enjoy your teaching style.
I have a channel with junk journals and fountain pens. Thank you for sharing your tips with the rest of us who are trying!😊
Thanks so much for this video. I am just starting Mindy’s Crafts and Cash and your information was invaluable.
Thanks so much, love your videos and these are great tips. Congrats on the 72k subscribers, that’s awesome! I’ve had a channel for a few years, majority of my content is fused (kiln-formed) glass related. But I just don’t have the time to generate content constantly as I’m still working full time in an IT job. So of course after staring at a computer for 8-10 hours or more a day, I don’t get a lot of creating or filming done during the week. And the last thing I want to do is open up my laptop and work on editing (and I also prefer to edit, I use iMovie as well.) I need to think about the thumbnails more. I usually use my title slide as my thumbnail which doesn’t have any images of my work. I think I’m going to spend some time in January planning out my videos for next year. Baby steps! Anyhow thanks for the inspiration and motivation, not only for the creative stuff but marketing and branding too. 💗
As you say baby steps, I love the sound of your fused glass.
Wonderfully informative…Ty for taking the time!!!
You are a gem!
Your art your channel your style just plain GREAT!
So glad I’m one of your 72000 mind blowing subbies 💖
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this video. Great tips and reminders to try and better our presence and quality of video. I really needed it! 😁🤗
You are so welcome!
This was a great video with some great information. Thank you so much for making it. I'm still on the fence about creating a TH-cam channel but this does help. Thanks for sharing 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting video today! Thank you so much...
Hello from Texas ❤
Thank you for sharing so many great tips! There's a reason so many keep coming back for more... you're amazing!
Thanks so much!!
Very thoughtful Ceri. Your work behind the scenes reflect on the videos ❤
Thank you so much!
You are amazing! I love your honesty and this was so informative. 🥰❤
Thank you so much!!
Thank you 🙏 so very much for you sharing your insights and experience on this topic. Loads of valuable information 💡 and food for thoughts.
Ceri, thank you so very much for sharing these tips. I have been considering starting a TH-cam channel, but I just haven't had the nerve to do so and honestly, just don't even know what or where to start. I currently work a full-time job and I know that just doing TH-cam wouldn't pay me enough to live as I currently do and also know that it would take an enormous amount of time and effort to get going. Maybe someday I will. I have shared this video with my son, as he has been considering (seriously) either TH-cam or some other type of video sharing platform. All of the information you have shared is very valuable and I am so glad I stopped by to watch. Love all that you do, you are so very talented. Best to you.
Thank you
Hi Ceri! Thank you so much for this video. I have wanted to start a TH-cam channel and I’m in the same boat of not being “techy “. I’m inspired by you so very much. I have done so much research I feel that I have “paralysis because of analysis “. UGH. I’m very intimidated by editing. I’ve never been bored by your videos at ALL. I feel so inspired after listening to you. Thank you so much,
There are TH-cam channels that never edit but I find simple editing saves wasted time within a video, I use iMovie to do my editing, it’s free. There are many simple free editing systems out there. At the end of the day all I do is cut pieces of videos out that are unnecessary, add a fade transition, usually I boost the volume a little then save it.
Ceri, thank you so much for this video!! So informative! Xoxo hugs! 🩷🩷🩷
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Ceri, I don't watch nearly enough of your videos, but I truly appreciate this one. I'm a new TH-cam creator. My content is paper craft. I don't venture into mixed media, though I hope to one day. Thank you for sharing this. It is truly helpful. Have a great day 😊
Glad it was helpful and good luck with your channel.
@@CeriGriffiths thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing your insights with us. Your artistic talent has gone a long way in growing your channel as well. Your work is impeccable and beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Wow! Thank you so much for this video chat. So helpful. I'm nearly at the one-year mark since my first YT video post and don't know where I want to go moving forward besides using the platform as a place to share my artwork. Your shared experience serves as a wonderful guide to me as I grow. Thanks for your time and generosity n putting this together.
You're so welcome!
You're 💯 % right Ceri about adding general info since you never know who's going to watch your videos. First-time listeners are out that in the hundreds! Even brief explanations are worth their weight in gold!
"Klinky music" when youtubers fast forward drives me nuts. No matter how informative those videos have been, I remember unsubscribing. So you've got it so correct with your tips 🎉 thank you for being so understanding for others out there!❤
Thank you
That was very interesting Ceri, thanks for that info, even though I'm not about to start a TH-cam channel I found it very interesting, I like no music too, I found one I listened to had this tinkly bell thing going on exactly the same as the school across the road from me and I do find that off putting as it's like surround sound tinkly bells. Another thing I do like is that your desk is always organised, even if there's stuff going on, it's organised, I'm thinking I might have a bit of OCD as well, but I think as a viewer I struggle with watching a messy creative space, but that's just me, and definitely not meant to offend anyone. Thanks again Ceri, for such great info.
I’m exactly the same if I watch a creator with a messy desk it’s distracting for me personally, I still watch them but feel slightly uncomfortable.
Great video, Ceri…..by the way…and totally off topic…loved your cardi !! 🤗🤗💕💕
Thank you Sheila
Thanks for this video. Great tips and some new ones for me; gave me some things to think about. As always, honest and truthful.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome info ❤
Thank you Mariah I’m sure you could list many more tips with your tech background and I’m grateful for your help along the way.
It’s also fun to watch the viewer count go up as I’m watching your videos.🙂🤗💖🦋
Thank you so much 🤗
Hi Cheri, great video & great tips. I am a beginner TH-camr & this was very informative. Thank you for sharing, yes I took notes❤️🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Ceri. This has been most helpful. 🥰 Hubby and I uploaded our first TH-cam video at the beginning of December. So far we feel we're doing quite well. A lot of the points you made, we already do, but there were a couple that we both said "we need to look at that". As I said, your video has been quite helpful. I'm going to bookmark this one so we can come back to it when we need to. Thanks again! 😻
Glad it was helpful!
Ceri, this video was excellent content. Personally, I have no interest in having my own TH-cam channel but when you outlined the points near the beginning of your video relating to the labour-intensive time you put in, it clarified for me the reasons your videos are so much more appealing than other channels I sometimes watch. I prefer not to watch most live videos because there is too much chatter that doesn’t relate to the material about to be presented. It’s not a surprise that you have 72K subscribers - it’s just desserts for the effort you put into your content as well as your presentation! Your dedication to the quality of your videos is very much appreciated. P.S. as you mentioned, viewers watch what’s behind you - case in point: your Christmas cactus looks to be in full bloom and is beautiful! TFS
Thank you, I love that cactus.
I love them too! Mine are more mid-November bloomers. Over the years, I’ve acquired them in sun yellow, white, pink, fuchsia and red. Very colourful if they all bloom at the same time! @@CeriGriffiths
I’m very selective in the artists I follow and you are one of them because of how “real” you keep it. You forgot one thing though. The TH-camr’s personality. I watch artists based solely on their personalities and not necessarily their content. I may never duplicate what they teach, but I enjoy watching them just the same.
Thank you Sandy
Thanks Ceri as a newby creator this was very informative
You're so welcome!
Excellent video. Thank you for your insight. I’ve notice that since improving my thumbnails and improving my titles I’ve increased my subscribers and watch time.
Fantastic!
Great tips ceri, I’m pretty new to you tube about 4 months I think. Definitely not technical at all!! 😂 don’t even know how to do a thumbnail!! Really enjoyed your tips and ideas. Thank you for the information 😊😊
Good luck.
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