Hello! I've been watching you for a while. I'm just a quiet subscriber, to be honest. I just wanted to thank you for your time and videos. It's greatly appreciated. I've struggled on KZfaq for years, but it's ok. I'm not looking to get famous, lol. I started a gaming channel first, for the fun of it. I just can't figure out who my audience is, what I should really be doing etc. I tried combining my love of crafting with gaming and it didn't work out, lol. I even changed my channel to DatCraftyGamer. Now I just post my crafty fun on my retirement channel. I started watching you to learn about selling my crafts in retirement. I'm learning a lot but it's kind of overwhelming. Anyway, thanks for all that you do.

The content shelf life! I caught myself last week binging really old videos by a creator I had just discovered. I try to comment when I can for the algorithm sake if nothing else. I kept wondering if she was seeing the comments on ancient videos - what must she be thinking?

For what it's worth, in the two years I've been running my shop, I've seen many, MANY youtubers talking about Etsy. I'm very picky and critical of cr.p, so I ended up ignoring most of it and subscribing to three channels, including yours. Every morning, when I sit down to stitch my things, I check whether these three channels have broadcast anything new, if so, I watch it first, then I switch to inspiring videos from my industry. Or I go to do something unpleasant but necessary, such as taking photos of my products. What I mean is, I like listening to you. You are natural and "unforced". I don't roll my eyes when I watch you, and I often roll my eyes with skepticism at some of yt content. Congratulations 😏 And no matter what - we are here and we are listening to you. Keep it up and talk to us.

Hello! I've been watching your channel for a little while now. I'm a quiet subscriber but I'm here. I just wanted to thank you for your videos and time. I've been on KZfaq since 2016. Have two channels but just haven't figured out how to grow. I guess I really haven't been that concerned, to be honest. I just try to have fun when im posting or go live. I have started recording some of my creative processes when working on my crafts, so that's fun. Anyway, thanks again for your time and the videos. Have a great day!

you are so great and a bit funny. Yes I do listen to you while i am working on my shop....

This was so interesting! I love coffee with Kim! 🧡

Lol Im a hippy at a flea market now and then and it's such a bother. I'd rather wait weeks for a sale, but it gives me a chance to go through my collection and chat with people.

The title nails it Kim!😁 Excellent points made, pros and cons. Two big cons for me would be time and patience. But I've also learned never say never. Cheers!!!

I didn't know that about the YT ads. I thought people were getting paid for the ones that interrupt the videos. That sucks.

As always thank you Kim for all the wisdom shared! I do want to have a youtube channel not only because it would be beneficial for when I finally decide to go ahead with my sticker/art/stationary shop, but because of the possibility to create community, which is lacking in my life at the moment.... but uff it is scary!!

Peculiarly Ashley isn't a handmade business, but she's a brilliant example of showing your personality without showing your face. I love her stream of consciousness craft videos 😊

Thank you, Kim, for being who you are and for what you bring to the KZfaq community. Your channel and videos like this one are a breath of fresh [and scrappy] air. Cheers, Ardith

Very informative video, thank you for the tips for those of us beginning the entrepreneurship journey 👏🏾👍🏾

Thank you for a very informative video. It managed to keep me almost sane whilst trying to scrub slime out of my daughter's clothes

I am a KZfaqrs dream when it comes to watch hours! I start watching and then halfway through realize I wasn’t quite paying attention and start over 😂 so if you see me watching your videos 4-5 times each, that’s why 😅

As you know, I'm trying to do the 'not talking/not showing myself on camera' type of video but it's taking me so looooong to get my first one done. I keep forgetting to film myself painting! Considering that's kind of the point of doing the video in the first place ... 😆It may be that I have to have a painting session specifically to show some work in progress. I'm not so worried about monetisation of the channel though. I just want some help with visibility without feeling like I'm pulling my hair out 😁

Yet again another fantastic video -I learn so much from these, thank you ❤

let´s gooooooooo

Yup KZfaq chucked 2 ads in the middle of your video! As someone that only finds the time to indulge my learning when driving, the WORST bit about these ad dumps is the fact they are often 3x louder than the audio on the video and scare the s**t out of me as I play through the car speakers. However, you have your audio recorded at a driver friendly volume so there’s not much disparity between the two 🙏

Some very interesting points. One of which is sometimes the obvious just isn't well, obvious. I fall into that 'I should have a KZfaq channel'. I went to film school after all. But, having taken a year out, I realised I really don't like videoing. Go figure. I prefer writing. So my blog is my personal choice and KZfaq is where I go to be entertained. It is such a relief really to recognise this, and not feel guilty that I am not doing. Just enjoying. Thank you .

Great Kim This really helped me clarify the what, why and who of my KZfaq. I've decided I'll continue just because I enjoy it - I have decided that I'm not worried about monetizing - I'm just going to enjoy the ride! Thankyou Mrs Bliss you are a funny, quirky educator and I am enjoying your content and humour (lol not a market hippy)

I personally love your scrappy videos 🤣 Thanks for the good advice.

Love this Kim! Thank you for sharing all this, super helpful and glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t want to see the ranking 🙈 x

good video

great video as always. I love the pro / con list and I love that you include things that others might not think of like community/connection. I also really liked the push/pull question - I am often drowning in "shoulds" and it's a good idea to step back and ask if this is something I actually WANT to do vs should do - great question! ❤😊

You've inspired me to finally JUST DO IT! 😁 I've heard that the first ten videos at least don't get any views so I thought what the heck! I like your relaxed chatty style and hope to be as comfortable on camera eventually. What happens if you don't get 500 subscribers within the year? Or enough watch hours? Is it just when you get to those metrics you can get monetised? I'd like to do a course eventually, but the monthly subscription really puts me off! It's quite a commitment. Thanks for the useful info as always!

I appreciate your videos, this one helped a lot, thank you

This was great Kim ❤❤❤❤

I'm just getting to start this video content, and was wondering do I need to have all the different accounts like everyone has. I have been doing my thing for yrs but have now decided to cross over and sell them. So, can you point me in a way of should I make all kinds of new accounts or should I just keep the one that I have. 🤔. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

I have been trying and trying. I have my business Pinterest set up, my email is attached as far As I can tell, but it’s like chasing my tail around and around. Pinterest tutorials stink….truly. Do you know any good tutorials with some trouble shooting? I feel like I have made a big ball of tangled yarn out of it.

Kim, I have a question about your video. Do you know if you've had a channel for over a year and not really been consistent to get the watch time, if it's better to start a new KZfaq channel? I'd love to start uploading consistently and focusing on one channel, but I'm not sure if I'll be wasting my effort given that I've had my channel for a few years now.

do you have to use brand youtube chanel to become monetized? great vid thankyou xx

Oh, my friend. My experience with YT lately has not been a happy one. Earlier today, maybe late afternoon NY (EST) time, when my eyes WANTED to be on you, no other tabs open because I enjoy your friendly face, I was getting double YT ads every 2.5 - 3 minutes! I turned it off. Maybe because it was peak viewing time? Idk. I come back now, 2 AM, eyes and fingers on June's Journey, listening to you only, NO ads other than the first one where I left off mid-video. I believe it has been this way for other content I watch, as well. EYES ON, ADS ON. Is this a standard YT thing now for people who cannot or will not pay for Premium? Is there a way that you, as a content creator, can limit the number or perhaps the frequency of ads? I don't mind watching some ads. I'm perfectly happy with giving creators that sweet revenue for their hard work. But every 2.5 minutes is insanity. As far as the video today, I feel pushed and do not have the energy for it, so, in Twitch-speak: FeelsBadMan. Hugs

Hi Kim 😊 what are your thoughts on Facebook? You mention Instagram .. is that better than FB? I'm thinking KZfaq beats both of those in terms of promoting an Etsy shop or website?? If you have the chance, could you do a video on the pros and cons of FB and IG? Thank you!! This was another great education entertainment video!! ❤🥰 Have a wonderful week!