Any tips on keeping a YouTube page rolling?

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So about a month ago I had a video take off and got me over the threshold to be able to monetize my channel. Granted, I didn't start the channel with that intention, but figure I will take advantage of it and TRY to make it profitable since the option is there. I have been going through and editing/uploading videos, using the YouTube edit functions, etc. Anyone have any tips on getting views? The one video is still getting a fair bit of views daily but it has dropped off significantly from what it was getting.

I HATE YouTube giveaways (because like the lottery, I don't feel I'd ever win so I just don't participate), but seems they are a good option. If I had figured out the editor sooner it would have helped (adding a video on at the end of the popular video helped a ton).

Anyone have any ridiculous videos they want uploaded on the slim chance it takes off? I'll share the proceeds lol.
 
@Joe J. @77GreenMachine
Both may have some good tips

Neither have time to dedicate like you would though so maybe they can offer incite

The biggest key (I've seen) is predictable and consistent content release (i.e. every Friday at 3 a new video or part 2 of 5...etc)
 
my question would be: Do you want steady views or a couple one hit wonders that are viral in nature?
 
Too busy to get into this now but I’ll check back in later.
 
WARRIORWELDING said:
my question would be: Do you want steady views or a couple one hit wonders that are viral in nature?
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Both lol. That one video would have been over $1k if I had been able to monetize it when it took off.

CasterTroy said:
The biggest key (I've seen) is predictable and consistent content release (i.e. every Friday at 3 a new video or part 2 of 5...etc)
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Yea I have a whole folder of videos (of the warbirds), some I took and some from a friend that I need to edit/upload.
 
CasterTroy said:
@Joe J. @77GreenMachine

The biggest key (I've seen) is predictable and consistent content release (i.e. every Friday at 3 a new video or part 2 of 5...etc)
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Here are a few things I have found useful:
Yep. Regular uploads so your viewers know when to expect the next video.
Good audio and lighting are a must.
Connect with your viewers by responding to comments.
Tweek things as you go from viewer suggestions.
 
Many of the more successful channels concentrate on one theme. Start another channel(s) for stuff not on-topic. Example, VGG, has split up farm/etc content to his homestead or whatever it's called channel. Some folks are interested in other aspects of what you do, many aren't. They'll have a choice to stay on-point, or find more content from you.

#1 way I see to be successful is to team up with a popular channel, and get folks referred over to yours. Joint projects with other toobers, etc. I was watching MORR (not so much anymore), but that lead me to Fab Rats, Robby Layton, etc. They are both growing from that relationship.

Plaster yourself and channel across the internet....Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, whatever else....all leading to your yootoob channel.

Check your insurance coverage. My umbrella liability specifically excludes activity in on-line media. At my annual insurance review every year, they specifically ask about any online stuff like youtube channels.
 
kaiser715 said:
Plaster yourself and channel across the internet....Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, whatever else....all leading to your yootoob channel.

Check your insurance coverage. My umbrella liability specifically excludes activity in on-line media. At my annual insurance review every year, they specifically ask about any online stuff like youtube channels.
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Here in lies the problem.... I despise Facebook but got it to sell stuff. I haven't delved into any of the others and don't really want to, but it may be a necessary evil at some point.

What do you mean about insurance? As in if I jump off a bridge to video it for YouTube they won't cover it? Not real sure what posting a video of an airplane (or whatever) would cause an issue with insurance?
 
Dunno much about the reasoning. I just know it's a question they ask each time. It's on an umbrella liability policy. I guess they are concerned about risk exposure, and the nutjobs out there that might copy some stunt or wrong instructions, then sue.
 
Keeping a routine and like a big one, add others have said. The other thing is being a good story teller. The videos are like stories, so having those same characteristics are key to success.

We tried it also, but I am not a story teller, but am the one typically "performing" potential content. The wife is the opposite in both aspects.
 
The thumbnail is everything. Don’t just choose a still from the video, plan your thumbnail photo and make it great.

Engage the viewers. Ask then to comment below, even if they’re watching the video a year later, comment what you’re thoughts are and see if you’re right at the end.

The end is very important. As is the intro. The intro should let viewers know what they’re gonna see within the first 10 seconds. Then somewhere in the video you need a hook, something they have to watch to the end to see or get their answer.

If I was editing a wheeling video, the j tro would show most of a rollover, some of the recovery, something banging the rev limiter, and some folks laughing hard about something. I would then lead up to those big points one at a time. Videos under 30 minutes do the best.

If you’re content is longer, just break it up, leave a hook and make them want to come back to your next video to see how it played out.

Me and my wife have been recording a lot of our camper remodel. I doubt we ever put it on YT but we might make a FB/IG account just to share our story, our travels and share a link to stories on a blog since I love to write stories. If it never goes anywhere, I’ll have it saved somewhere for me much like the stories I used to write here, I can go back and read them years from now.
 
I’d make a series on the planes 15-30 minutes long each episode. Voice over of stuff.

Then start doing series of some of the military equipment you buy and repair, sell. You cycle through enough stuff it looks like that you could keep a weekly episode going.

Also you will probably need to look for a third party editing software.


Most YouTubers say it takes a year or more for the channel to really take off.
 
A lot of folks have a guy (or girl) that does content editing for them, in exchange for a portion of proceeds.
One of those things where you gotta decide how much of your own time you want to sink in and what that time is worth.
 
paradisePWoffrd said:
Keeping a routine and like a big one, add others have said. The other thing is being a good story teller. The videos are like stories, so having those same characteristics are key to success.

We tried it also, but I am not a story teller, but am the one typically "performing" potential content. The wife is the opposite in both aspects.
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Yea I am horrible on video. My 7 year old LOVES the attention, but he is 7... I don't really have plans of doing stupid stuff that requires narrating, but I know that's what I NEED to do. Anyone in Wallburg want to be a video star? Guaranteed to get at least 50 views 🙃
 
Chicks man. Check out Boat Zone. Or that big butt girl with the sawmill channel.
 
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