YouTube Won't Tell You This (so I will)

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Nate Black

Nate Black

Күн бұрын

Competition on KZfaq. We need to talk about it, and how to win.
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PERSONALIZED HELP 📈:
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IDEATION 💡:
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Chapters:
0:00 Updates on KZfaq Competition
1:50 More Distinction
3:48 Faster Iteration
7:50 Defined Connections
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@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Ok y'all I got you vidIQ for $1: vidiq.com/nateblack (the NEW AI research dashboard is crazy useful!) What questions do you need answered to be clear on your KZfaq direction?
@TheAdultingAcademy
@TheAdultingAcademy 11 күн бұрын
Hey Nate. Question. I have been working on my channel for 6 months and over 52 videos. I am doing everything you talk about but KZfaq still not giving many impressions. Some great videos only get 500 impressions. Should I continue to focus on this channel or start a new one with a smaller focused niche: topics and videos. The ones i have now are a little wider ranging. I dont think KZfaq has still found my core audience. Rework existing channel with more focus or start new? Thanks for the great video.
@Shardcives
@Shardcives 11 күн бұрын
Question. FOr referance, I've been on youtube nearly 4 years and about 600 videos but only 500 subs. 435 of my subs came from long form content or livestreams, have not posted shorts in a year, and i've got stuck on what to do. I don't want to only do gaming videos, but I feel uncapable of making other videos because I just dont have resources and other people to film with. I'm always by myself and nobody likes hanging out with me IRL. How can I grow my channel when the only thing I'm good at is failure? Do I start documenting those failures?
@CDCDC697
@CDCDC697 11 күн бұрын
Hey Nate, I'd love to hear more from you about how a new creator can increase his chances of getting views, cuz initially, due to a lack of an established audience, no one's gonna be waiting to see my videos and then subsequently, due to a lack of views on my videos, audiences may choose to ignore my video even if the title and thumbnail are interesting.
@HOLLASOUNDS
@HOLLASOUNDS 11 күн бұрын
I started a Lego channel 3 years ago, I class it as a failure, I did as much right as possible, good thumbnails, good information, HD 4k video but still flopped.
@HOLLASOUNDS
@HOLLASOUNDS 11 күн бұрын
@@TheAdultingAcademy Target content bassed on pop media, that works more for search, Im trying it now but it might flop but hey.
@TheB3
@TheB3 11 күн бұрын
As one of those LEGO channels, this hit the nail on the head haha. A bunch of us talk over Discord all the time, giving each other advice on titles/thumbnails, video ideas, and ways we can all grow together rather than viewing each other as direct “competitors”. I would echo the recommendation for anyone and everyone to build (pun not intended) those connections in your own niches if possible! Been following you Nate since I was at 4k subs actually, keep up the amazing work!
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
If it isn’t @TheB3! Glad to see you here! I’ll join your ranks someday 🫡
@TheJumiFilm
@TheJumiFilm 11 күн бұрын
☝️
@phaedragardeness
@phaedragardeness 10 күн бұрын
I love this!! I’ve tried to connect with other channels in my niche and they don’t seem that interested 😢. Sometimes I honestly wonder if it’s because I’m Aussie and most of them are US? Or it’s becuase I’m too small of a channel for them to be interested in connecting? Wish I could work it out. I’m growing so slow!
@james.sweetland
@james.sweetland 10 күн бұрын
I need this for fitness 😅
@HeyItsLilJeannie
@HeyItsLilJeannie 10 күн бұрын
Love that! I feel the same way.I try to help other channel's do good, and I appreciate it when others help me.
@MarkusSchaub
@MarkusSchaub 11 күн бұрын
This is me being aware of you. The number one reason KZfaq is worth it to me is my personal growth.
@birdsocialtv
@birdsocialtv 9 күн бұрын
I like that! Personal growth!
@wurrpool8640
@wurrpool8640 5 күн бұрын
For personal growth, my favorite is Steve Pavlina. I actually don’t watch his youtube videos, but his blog is wonderful. He’s quite original in the way he looks at the world. I’ve been a fan for years 🙂 I don’t watch his videos because his speaking style is awkward. Geek Chic maybe?
@SimracingArnout
@SimracingArnout 11 күн бұрын
I get intimidated by the content of my competitors. If I look at their content too much I can't produce videos. If I stop that habit. And I start writing the ideas come and I press record.
@creativesouljourneys
@creativesouljourneys 11 күн бұрын
I agree. We often get stuck in comparison which as a creative individual is a trap.
@AloneRacecar
@AloneRacecar 10 күн бұрын
Ahh yes I do get that feeling myself a lot too.
@SimracingArnout
@SimracingArnout 10 күн бұрын
@@creativesouljourneys strange fenomenon
@SimracingArnout
@SimracingArnout 10 күн бұрын
@@AloneRacecar you can do watch the content of competitors. Then stop and wait a few days. Then create yourself
@AloneRacecar
@AloneRacecar 10 күн бұрын
@@SimracingArnout Not bad. 👍 Who knows maybe it could inspire some sort of idea in some way shape or form?
@D.Fay_Coe
@D.Fay_Coe 11 күн бұрын
it's painfully criminal, and a blight upon the universe that your channel is on MASSIVE. You are the only "grow your channel" channel that I'm willing to watch at this point. such good content.
@brandonmansfield6570
@brandonmansfield6570 11 күн бұрын
Nate is good. :)
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Well hey, thank you 🎉
@TheGamerMum
@TheGamerMum 11 күн бұрын
Very true!
@AtlantaSuburbanLiving
@AtlantaSuburbanLiving 11 күн бұрын
Shows that something is wrong with the very YT algorithm that you’re trying to help us with.
@JilTheReal
@JilTheReal 11 күн бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Nate didn't compete with other channels. He simply made content so good that the others wouldn't even be considered.
@TripNWithRed
@TripNWithRed 11 күн бұрын
As a small channel who is slowly growing, it can be frustrating to put so much into the channel for minimal results.
@worldschoolmanatees
@worldschoolmanatees 10 күн бұрын
Looks like you do some of the things we do ❤
@LilCraftyNook
@LilCraftyNook 10 күн бұрын
I hear you!
@TripNWithRed
@TripNWithRed 8 күн бұрын
@@worldschoolmanatees I just checked your channel and you are so right. We really enjoy the same things so I hit that button. 😊
@worldschoolmanatees
@worldschoolmanatees 8 күн бұрын
@TripNWithRed hey that's great, thank you! Same :)
@TripNWithRed
@TripNWithRed 8 күн бұрын
@@worldschoolmanatees 😁
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
Competition on KZfaq is up, I completely agree with you. Social proof on KZfaq exists too, unfortunately. It’s harder for smaller channels to grow, but not impossible. I absolutely love your advice (and your personality). Thank you for always giving amazing advice. ❤️
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts in the comments! Means a lot to me @healthandyum
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
Nate, I would love to get personal advice for my channel from you. I have been on your mailing list for a few months. Waiting and waiting. 😍 I have a lot of KZfaq knowledge, but it seems like I can’t give myself good advice. My son has a channel that is doing well and I help him with advice quite a bit. But why can’t I be objective and give myself good advice? (I know, it’s a rhetorical question 😊) Alina
@ManifestTheMusic
@ManifestTheMusic 10 күн бұрын
I’m grinding hard every day to reach my goals. It will be long and probably painful, but my channel makes me happy. I’ll get there one day😊😊
@diginandpitchin
@diginandpitchin 5 күн бұрын
👏🏾
@labineverylesson
@labineverylesson 3 күн бұрын
Totally ... FOR ME, I've decided to commit until the end of the year. It's VERY discouraging to see/hear people out there claiming so many hundreds of views and subscribers super fast and not seeing that reality from your own work. I think it's also impractical / unreal. I figure I'll just persevere, give it my all and see where I land then decide what's next because this is the most comfortable way for me to put out content marketing.
@ManifestTheMusic
@ManifestTheMusic 3 күн бұрын
@@labineverylesson Exactly. Do it for the love before anything else😊
@diginandpitchin
@diginandpitchin 3 күн бұрын
@@labineverylesson Likewise. Your channel looks great, by the way! 😄
@DiggingCanuck
@DiggingCanuck 11 күн бұрын
My niche "metal detecting" has exploded. When I started there were very few channels, but today .. A TON !!!
@HoosierStacker
@HoosierStacker 10 күн бұрын
Same thing is being seen in the precious metal collecting and stacking community as well as in the emergency preparedness (prepping) niche
@HoosierStacker
@HoosierStacker 10 күн бұрын
Hi canuck
@LunarPriestessYT
@LunarPriestessYT 9 күн бұрын
Yep there's even videos of it in my language now(Estonian)
@3v1l73ddy
@3v1l73ddy 9 күн бұрын
I hate how optimised this process is. I'm a storyteller, a gamer, an artist, a creative, I just wanna make what I love and not worry about competition :/.
@DwaaGoat
@DwaaGoat 8 күн бұрын
Same boat we’re on
@shellenewright
@shellenewright 8 күн бұрын
The thing is you CAN do that. But as an artist myself I have to always decide if I’m creating for others to see and gravitate to or if I’m creating for myself. That way my expectations are realistic. I don’t expect anything I make for myself to resonate to others since I never intended to market it that way. So if it gets attention it’s more so a gift. If you plan on sharing your art, even if it’s for yourself at the very least try to make it accessible for others to see or participate/ create dialogue around. So you don’t have the pressure to make things for optimization but others can tune in and see the journey at certain points.
@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel
@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel 11 күн бұрын
Love this, Nate! And I love how you brought up making connections just for the sake of talking and meeting people. It's really nice to have low pressure friendships with other creators who understand the pressures of KZfaq and the friendship doesn't add to that pressure-like you don't have to worry about collaborating or feel weird about asking them for something- just enjoy the connection with another human that you can relate to. 😂
@HeyItsLilJeannie
@HeyItsLilJeannie 10 күн бұрын
Love your way of thinking. I'm heading to your channel.
@fionascreativecanvas
@fionascreativecanvas 11 күн бұрын
Happy 50K Subscribers! 🎈
@janette99
@janette99 4 күн бұрын
Oh that's what the 50 was! hahaha - thanks, I didn't spot that.
@shoopwoop3470
@shoopwoop3470 11 күн бұрын
I think the hardest thing, is I probably have like ten ideas ready to go, but finding the fastest executable ones that will still have a good production value is super tricky
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
I struggle with that too. I have tons of ideas. The tricky part is to choose the ones that are easy-ish to execute and give good ROI.
@TourTheWorld45
@TourTheWorld45 2 күн бұрын
I sincerely hope that if you are reading this, your channel becomes very popular. Let’s continue to work hard.
@CRUSHEQUITY
@CRUSHEQUITY 11 күн бұрын
This was my approach from the very beginning of my YT/Weight Loss Journey. I actually got this from way back in your Channel Makers Algorithm vids when you were talking about how YT pulls vids to viewers ect. I made myself the niche which also encouraged me to loosen up and be my self way more quickly. This in turn led to me having my first mini viral video last month which propelled me to 4.5k subs and 1-3k+ views a vid since w/ 10+% likes to views and hella comments each video 4-5x week. It's been a wild ride and it's really starting to hit me how much of a positive impact I can have on peoples lives while I just film myself doing what ive wanted to do 20 years. KZfaq saved my life and I would have quit my working out/weight loss journey most likely had it not been for youtube those first couple months. SOOO In a sense Nate, you helped in that regard because I learned 95% all my KZfaq info from you and vidIQ. Thank you bro.
@UpholsteryCraft
@UpholsteryCraft 11 күн бұрын
If putting in enormous effort would translate to good results then most of us would probably find KZfaq easy. The complexities and moving parts are quite the challenge when starting out on this journey.
@NathanFostr
@NathanFostr 11 күн бұрын
I’ve been analyzing distinction for this very reason! Perfect timing, very helpful
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Howdy @NathanFostr! Glad to hear that, and great name btw :)
@JewishSingers
@JewishSingers 8 күн бұрын
been watching you since you had 2k on channel makers back in the day. I love how you always keep it interesting with the topics you discuss instead of the same boring repetitive content similar competing channels have. I love how your humorous personality comes out in the content! Keep up the awesome videos! Also always love the drawing you do! yes I did boop the like button!
@Rawteur
@Rawteur 11 күн бұрын
Definitely going to work on my "speciaties". Thanks for another vid Nate!
@FernwehChronicles
@FernwehChronicles 11 күн бұрын
Great stuff Nate! You're right, I need to reach out more to fellow creatives. Thanks for the reminder!
@EnglishSiesta
@EnglishSiesta 10 күн бұрын
I really enjoy your videos! I'm a teacher of languages and I've just started this channel to teach English to Spanish speakers... I've watched so many KZfaq advice videos and find yours by far the most authentic and helpful - ¡muchas gracias! 😊
@SongbirdGaming
@SongbirdGaming 9 күн бұрын
You are so very right. I somehow stumbled onto this idea because of having owned my own business in a different creative field (event planning, face painting) for 20+ years. Knowing others in your niche is SO helpful. From the time I started on KZfaq, 2 years ago, I've been learning my lil niche of the gaming world, who the players are, who the big channels are, studying them, doing my best to figure out why they are big, and also studying others who have been doing this the same amount of time but aren't big. What's the difference? And yeah. I somehow knew that I had to start with building bridges. Just making them aware of me. So that if someone else mentioned me, they'd be like "oh Songbird? Yeah I've heard of her, she seems cool". Mostly this was because I wanted to learn from them. I wanted to be able to maybe occasionally ask them a business-related question, and have them answer. Not to be lost in the flood of DM's they must get daily from fans. And indeed that has happened. Ive gotten some extremely helpful advice and input, and learned even more just from getting a peek behind the curtain at what content creation is like at such a high level. I've also had some amazing collabs come from this. Not so much official structured "collabs" like negotiated "I'll be in one of your videos if you'll be in one of mine" or whatever... and more like, I have industry friends now. And we've worked on projects together. I've helped them solve problems. And I help them out, without strings attached. I don't insist they shout me out. I don't set up a tit for tat before helping them out. But, they often do shout me out. And just being mentioned on their channel, having my work showcased, has helped my channel grow! I'm not blowing up overnight, but I feel like I'm building a solid community as a foundation.
@WyldeWillow
@WyldeWillow 11 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and I have been stuck on watching your videos all day. Gave me a fresh look on creating videos, thank you!!
@FatherSonFishing-xo3cm
@FatherSonFishing-xo3cm 5 күн бұрын
Your previous video on collabs got me really thinking about reaching out and scouting other creators in my area or niche. This one definitely helped push me further into what I'm actually gonna say to them.
@STEMAccelerators
@STEMAccelerators 11 күн бұрын
Drawings like Ali Abdaal. Btw, it is much better to understand this way than any fancy editing some people have
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Noted! Glad you find them good 👍
@SamHandLe014
@SamHandLe014 10 күн бұрын
​@@ThatNateBlack I agree with the first commentor...no need for fancy editing. I'm not suggesting that you do, your current format is straightforward and easy to follow 😊
@Dreymasmith
@Dreymasmith 10 күн бұрын
Talking to others in the same niche is definitely helpful. I'm only tiny and the people I am talking to are also tiny, but we not only talk about what each of us are doing, but also our reactions to the bigger channels and what they are doing. It's a start, and helpful, and helps us build confidence.
@FixItFrench
@FixItFrench 11 күн бұрын
I feel that urgency every day! There’s a large learning curve for me when it comes to posting and editing more frequently! Learning to record multiple videos ahead of time. That way I always have one in my back pocket for when I need it
@simatree4erin
@simatree4erin 9 күн бұрын
First, thank you for breaking down making connections. This is something that I am always struggling with because I thought it needed to be more than just an "I exist" message and I would like to chat with you. Second, I would love a rubric and think it would be incredibly helpful! Thanks!
@jimbeam4140
@jimbeam4140 10 күн бұрын
The more I see your channel, the more I like you as a person. I don't trust people much, but I trust you. I finally subbed and I think more and more people will do that as well.
@Farawaynow
@Farawaynow 11 күн бұрын
I recently met someone who didn't have a KZfaq Channel 😆competition is often good as I have seen my videos get more views because larger channels posted a video with similar titles to mine . With that said the KZfaq space seems super saturated. Thank for the advice!
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Ahaha I feel like that first line could be an ongoing joke in my house: “hey hon guess what? I just made a new friend, and they DIDN’T EVEN HAVE A CHANNEL. whaaat?!” 😂
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
Nate, my husband doesn’t have a channel. Yet. 🙃 I think he needs one. He is the smartest (and funniest) person I know who has a lot to say in his field.
@AlterRizz
@AlterRizz 11 күн бұрын
​@@healthandyumIf he starts one tell him he won't like his voice and image on camera, but that's just a brains trick cause getting a new perspective
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
So true! Good advice @AlterRizz. He might not like the image as he doesn’t have good lighting right now. He is okay with his voice as he gives lots of interviews and he knows how he sounds. 😅
@scottstl6776
@scottstl6776 11 күн бұрын
Have loved your videos for a long time. Keep up the great work! No, I don't have a channel.😢
@cuesee.psyche
@cuesee.psyche 9 күн бұрын
Such a test you proposed at the end of the video sounds interesting. Being a small creator can be so discouraging, tho. I've tried to reach a few creators proposing them to help with preparing the research for a video that would suit their channel but never got any response, eh.
@WILDFL
@WILDFL 11 күн бұрын
It so cool when something you've already been doing (in my case the connection outreach) makes it into one of Nates videos. Thank you for un intentionally validating me Nate!
@Hatchmade
@Hatchmade 4 күн бұрын
I would think an essential question would be "are you finding joy?"
@English.Fluency
@English.Fluency 11 күн бұрын
Eye-opening as usual. Thanks, Nate
@CoffeeWalksandWhatever
@CoffeeWalksandWhatever 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Nate, we always find your videos helpful.
@EagleRun23
@EagleRun23 11 күн бұрын
I love to think about this concept you called iteration, but realistically, I just let my projects take me where they go. I dont think I am really in control of that sometimes. or maybe i am steering that more than I think? IDK but the vid iq thing is cool, great tip!
@LivingLifeWithinABudget
@LivingLifeWithinABudget 6 күн бұрын
I feel I need to put more of an effort into my channel, thanks for this advice 👏
@Marcus-Jones
@Marcus-Jones 19 сағат бұрын
Nice video Nate. And congrats on 50k subs
@Satchmo666
@Satchmo666 9 күн бұрын
I have a gaming channel, my niche is not being great at games but always having fun 😂 it's a very slowly growing channel and I always watch your videos to get advice on growing, thank you Nate!! We all appreciate your hard work and helpful information 🙂
@LilyGazou
@LilyGazou 4 күн бұрын
Thanks, Nate. I appreciate your research.
@birdsocialtv
@birdsocialtv 9 күн бұрын
Hello Nate, I have watched several videos on your channel. Lots of good actionable content. Thanks for putting this information out to masses!
@katelynjohnson3665
@katelynjohnson3665 11 күн бұрын
love u nate ! good to see you back
@tinydollhouse-hb4ye
@tinydollhouse-hb4ye 9 күн бұрын
Very helpful 👍 I’m going to watch all your videos and apply your advice and hopefully this year will be better than last year 😅
@littlemissshihtzu
@littlemissshihtzu 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for reminding us that self-awareness hasn't gone out of style! A) YES! B) How many Shorts do you recommend small creators put out each week? So much effort goes into my once weekly vlog, but the vast majority of my subs come from my daily Shorts!
@Rekatan
@Rekatan 11 күн бұрын
As someone who started back almost 15 years ago, and revisited over the last year or so over a couple different channels, this hits home so hard. It's a wildly different space today compared to what it was even a few years ago, let alone a decade+. Quality and a solid niche is simply not enough any more.
@5canwalk
@5canwalk 10 күн бұрын
Updated, insightful, synthesised -- as usual, Nate!
@AloneRacecar
@AloneRacecar 10 күн бұрын
You know seeing how the competition is getting more and more difficult now more than ever (especially with the more automated stuff now). It’s really feels scary in someway shape or form. Probably the point where it becomes overwhelming. But I try to remember to remember who I am and don’t give up on to making content for entertaining myself and others who find my stuff interesting. 👍 I’m grateful for how long I’ve come so far. Even if the subscriber count of mine doesn’t look like so, I do like to believe in myself when the motivation is there.
@TheRussRyde
@TheRussRyde 10 күн бұрын
Thank you Nate, it worked! This is my second time watching and I’m going to go for a third so your brilliant advice permeates my actions. Thanks so much once again! Russ
@beepvee
@beepvee 10 күн бұрын
I think whats really important on KZfaq is really understanding your "unfair advantage" and leveraging tf out of it and essentially doubling down on ideas thats not necessarily "new or never done before" but taking an idea and putting a very unique spin on it. because it'll result in a large audience whose already familiar with it but innovated enough to be enamored by it. ive seen a lot of success doing this but the one thing id find challenging is believing in that idea yourself!
@tomguder
@tomguder 11 күн бұрын
the yes/no question-quiz thing sounds usefull!
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Noted, thanks!
@HuddleAdventures
@HuddleAdventures 5 күн бұрын
VidIQ is great. I agree there is a ton of content creators on KZfaq and the competition is tough. The real problem is KZfaq does a terrible job of managing content once you upload it. There is no rhyme or reason to what they do. They are very difficult to work with when you run into problems. They treat creators like crap. TikTok does a much better job of getting eyes on content once it’s uploaded.
@BackyardMaine
@BackyardMaine 10 күн бұрын
I started reaching out to others in my space and I was surprised that most of them knew who I was and were happy to chat. I did't want anything more than to talk youtube and strategy. Don't be afraid to reach out to others.
@ClearDiscussion
@ClearDiscussion 5 күн бұрын
Great video Nate. You have a really good way to breaking down the steps in an understandable and doable way. I'd be interested in the yes/no video as well!
@HE360_Games
@HE360_Games 10 күн бұрын
One thing that some need to remember is some people (like myself) subscribed to channels about things that we're really interested in. For me it's video games, game dev and Drum Corps. I subscribe and watch all of the video game, game dev and Drum Corps channels that I could possibly find. Whether it's a large channel or small channel. And I usually stay subscribed to such channels as they gives me something to do as I develop my own games and I get things that I could synthesize for my own channel which posts similar content. The reason that I'm saying this is: Post your interests because there would be people looking for those kinds of channels and as long as KZfaq's algorithm cooperates, those whom are looking for the type of content that you posted, will be able to SEE what your videos, etc. In this, sometimes I think KZfaq's algorithm could be one's biggest enemy when it comes to growing a channel, because when some people post videos, we don't get to see them. KZfaq's algorithm seems to holds back certain videos so that even subscribers don't see them. I know, because they do this with videos on my channel.
@TheNewHuntersGuide
@TheNewHuntersGuide 7 күн бұрын
KZfaq definitely makes it easier on channels that have gained some size and momentum. I noticed my video processing time go from hours to minutes but just thought youtube got better, I didn't realize I had crossed a threshold and was getting more priority with platform resources.
@HeyJimmyVids
@HeyJimmyVids 19 сағат бұрын
Love your style man! 👊🏻
@PreparedSustainableLiving
@PreparedSustainableLiving 10 күн бұрын
Thanks Nate. I try so hard to make all those tips you give work for my channel. Not (yet) super successful. But I stick with trying because while there are tons of people giving you opinions how to be successful and most of them have opposite opinions of all the others yours make most sense, are understandable and seem more reliable. I hope one day I can make it work. Its also a little harder to reach out to creators since the email in the about section is gone. Some of my videos give over 500 views, the next (similar topic) 2. I still don't know what I did wrong but I keep trying with your videos. Thanks for helping us
@JasperPieterse
@JasperPieterse 6 күн бұрын
I've definitely noticed more and more competition and sometimes it feels a little sad seeing my channel not moving with the 'crowd'. I'll come back to this video probably many times to see how I can differentiate my channel and really have it stand out
@ActuallyAlli
@ActuallyAlli 11 күн бұрын
I would love to see that rubric/quiz! And making connections is my big goal this quarter! I never thought of making awareness connections. That makes it feel a lot less scary to reach out to the channels I look up to!
@onestepcloserproduction
@onestepcloserproduction 11 күн бұрын
I really do appreciate your work and providing us the best value to win on KZfaq God bless you! 🙏🏾
@SimonSlav-GameMakingJourney
@SimonSlav-GameMakingJourney 11 күн бұрын
Happy 50th birthday!!! 🎂✨
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Ahaha 🤣 you caught the background. really that was a celebration of 50k subs my wife surprised me with. Thanks either way :)
@sonjaray444
@sonjaray444 11 күн бұрын
I was wondering same thing - 50th🎉 birthday but looked to young then thought 50k subs 😉 - And confirmed…
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
Nate is definitely not 50. Maybe 60 (joking!)
@diginandpitchin
@diginandpitchin 5 күн бұрын
@@ThatNateBlackYep, you look too young to be 50. 😂 And congratulations!! 🎉
@WildeWhispers
@WildeWhispers 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for the great video and deal. I've been experimenting with different programs to see which is the best fit for me, and it seems this one might. I'm pretty chaotic, so if this streamlines the madness of my creativity, it's a win. 😂
@SlickSF
@SlickSF 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the advice, Nate!
@NomadOverNormal
@NomadOverNormal 4 күн бұрын
great video. that second half is gold.
@DistortionsUnlimited
@DistortionsUnlimited 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! We are a Halloween props company and use our KZfaq story to share what we do. Loved the last part of your video on connections! Keep up the good work.
@shearfunsewing
@shearfunsewing 11 күн бұрын
Hey Nate! Funny thing- Yesterday I watched the video you and Nick Nimmin did together on thumbnails before you started this channel. It was amazing- you guys have a good dynamic together and should do some more collaborations together. Using your ideas on my new channel, too!
@johnlukerobertson4131
@johnlukerobertson4131 10 күн бұрын
Yes, would love the quiz! I’ve been considering starting a channel but lack a clear singular focus. I would hope the quiz would give me confidence in starting now or not (at a more affordable price than a consultation)
@rollwithdiya8930
@rollwithdiya8930 9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much,you are the best 🎉
@oldclassiccarUK
@oldclassiccarUK 11 күн бұрын
Always find it interesting listening to your uploads while pondering future moves 👍
@healthandyum
@healthandyum 11 күн бұрын
Nate’s videos are so good! I watch them a few times throughout the day when he uploads them, then I rewatch old videos throughout the week. It feels like there is always something new I hear, which I haven’t really heard the first time.
@TheologyMade
@TheologyMade 11 күн бұрын
Really appreciate your work, I find it super helpful.
@PMartistStudio
@PMartistStudio 11 күн бұрын
I have been working through these points, some with awareness and some just part of how we have been trying out new ways to grow. This was a great video and truly a relief knowing some of our approach is spot on. I would love to chat more with channels in and out of our niche. Nate?
@ThinkerLady
@ThinkerLady 11 күн бұрын
Ok. Booped the button and will make connections. Thanks for another thoughtful video Nate!
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Brawlholic
@Brawlholic 11 күн бұрын
The only advice channel I watch , so authentic ❤
@Nekz2004
@Nekz2004 10 күн бұрын
As a growing creator. I can assure you to enjoy your journey. ✨
@Alexandria_S1222
@Alexandria_S1222 11 күн бұрын
Always happy to see a new video from you Nate!
@DavidWhitten
@DavidWhitten 11 күн бұрын
Ahh I see others have spotted the BIG 50 strategically positioned👌. Congrats again Nate man. As for the vid, really practical advice as always man. My biggest take away was the need to not only pay attention to what is working in my niche, but also what is working in other niches as well. So much of the info, strategies and content ideas are very transferable from niche to niche. Cheers Nate!
@morningstarhomestead
@morningstarhomestead 11 күн бұрын
I hang out in a lot of blogging groups and so many of the bloggers have been hit really hard by the latest Google algorithm updates. Many of them are turning to KZfaq to try to grow their blogs, so I think that is another big reason for the competition going up
@DraVoz
@DraVoz 11 күн бұрын
Your videos are amazing always thank you ❤
@odysseyeduardo
@odysseyeduardo 11 күн бұрын
Competition is both good and bad. One on hand it helps you up your game, on the other it is extremely difficult to match the production value of a channel that has an entire team working on it. Some of them have teams that rival TV production crews. It would be nice if KZfaq could somehow separate those spectrums into a more even playing field. I don't know maybe it my frustration talking! I just get down sometimes when people ask me why my channel isn't bigger and I don't know the answer. Rubric Question: Is personality as important as content topic?
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Heard. 👍
@Grapeinator1
@Grapeinator1 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for the insight!
@bucksmoonlightrevival
@bucksmoonlightrevival 11 күн бұрын
Something I'm always searching for when watching these sorts of videos is tips for KZfaqr's who make less common styles of videos. For example I've never been somneone who enjoys to do the "talking head explaining a topic" style of video. Instead I like to film/edit skits, stories and more visual style content. Our channel started out a bit more vanilla in the "lofi analog recording" niche, until we packed up and moved to Skyrim and things got really absurdist lol 😄 We come at KZfaq from more of an artistic expression point of view, and I find it hard sometimes to get information that's specific to what we do. Been watching your videos for a long time, always great stuff :)
@1GoodWoman
@1GoodWoman 10 күн бұрын
I absolutely agree with increase in competition. I have been aware of quite big money paying attention and supporting growth. Plus the algorithm is very much narrowing what it shows individual viewers. I randomly access totally different channels to keep variety available outside my bubble. AI can narrow the world far too much. Do you look into areas outside your niche?
@beautyandaging
@beautyandaging 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Nate! I logged in and weirdly I have a script that I need to film for a trend topic in my niche so I guess I better film it!
@quailstudios
@quailstudios 11 күн бұрын
Love your look Nate. I used to have hair. 😉
@PhotiniByDesign
@PhotiniByDesign 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Nate, super useful as always, have a fantastic day...
@AmareeLis
@AmareeLis 10 күн бұрын
Hi Nate ❤ hi from Australia. Almost 3am here. Still trying to grow my KZfaq channel and it starting to stress me out, so sometimes I wake up in odd hours of the day such as this one. 🙃 i just want to say that your video helps calm me down. I've watched this one twice but I'll watch it again later when my brain is awake. Maybe when my heart is strong enough, I'll be brave to reach out to people and say hi and make more connections. You are right that this road is a lonely one..
@tonysfluidart
@tonysfluidart 10 күн бұрын
Nate, this was a great video, thank you! I feel like my specialty in my videos based on feedback is that I am easy to listen to. Now, in an art space that's really great feedback because it appears I am doing something right that my audience keeps bringing up. I need to work on my 'need to knows' and branch out in my niche some more to other creators more regularly. Thanks again, there is a lot of good to take from this video!
@TheHelpScreen
@TheHelpScreen 10 күн бұрын
I just recently started KZfaq and im not giving up!, i just wanna say to all small KZfaqrs like me, we can do this Guys! Keep Grinding!
@diginandpitchin
@diginandpitchin 5 күн бұрын
Saw your pic, and was curious to check out your KZfaq channel. ❤ it! I’m a tech person at my “real” job. Been in IT many years. My channel has nothing to do with tech. 😂 Love the concept of your channel.
@superqueerhistorian
@superqueerhistorian 2 күн бұрын
Hey Nate! First off, you rock. I've been watching your videos for a couple years, and really enjoy them. I don't work very hard on my channel (because I have so many other time sucks, like my paid job) but spending some time continuing to learn so I can some day make my channel grow is awesome, and having someone with an engaging personality helps Second: I have some questions. You mention making connections. HOW do you reach out to these people? Leaving comments like this seems like the easiest thing, but is that really making connections? Are there better ways to make connections? In your comments, @TheB3 mentions a Discord for Lego creators. This sounds like an awesome way to make connections, but first I'd have to make connections with other queer creators in order to get such a Discord going.... Maybe it is just because I've not spent enough time building my brand and therefor don't have the clout to make the connections, but at the same time having people around to bounce ideas off of, connect with, and help with their projects will give me more drive to get things done and build that brand up so I can make those connections with the people who will....
@skyverlash
@skyverlash 11 күн бұрын
Hi Nate, thank you so much for always give great advices about KZfaq stuff. I've followed your journey even before you have this channel and thanks to those advices, I can get around 1k subs every 3 months-ish I have a question / request, can you make an explanation about how to grow an ASMR roleplay channel? In general, each of the videos are a "scripted stories". Some of them are standalone video, some of them are multiple parts or series. How can I choose better title for those videos? Thank you Nate! Hope you have a lovely day!
@rvgearandfar
@rvgearandfar 8 күн бұрын
Really enjoy your perspectives Nate. Bummed the event with Switch It Up didn't pan out last year - hope to connect in person sometime! Here's a shortcut for the connection piece - find a group or discord that is FOR content creators in your space. If there isn't one - create it. RV'ers didn't have one - so I made one - now has over 1500 RV Content Creators and we're holding in-person meetups annually added onto one of the biggest trade events in our industry - but its a concentrated place to make those connections and a fantastic place to start!
@Tobins_throwbacks
@Tobins_throwbacks 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Nate!
@CrypticConclave
@CrypticConclave 10 күн бұрын
is a good topic suggestion, i am exactly trying to figure out this very thing for my channel right now, so i say it is on point.
@inked_icons
@inked_icons 11 күн бұрын
Great video Nate, love your sincerity. I think I’m a bit nichless but just started and having fun!
@Shornisbadatgames
@Shornisbadatgames 11 күн бұрын
3:09 Nate doesn't do L's in Specialties cause he always takes home W's, great vid!
@ClaytonsWoodArt
@ClaytonsWoodArt 10 күн бұрын
That jumped off the screen at me!! What do you think the odds are that it was intentional? I think people who notice spelling errors kind of feel compelled to comment.
@mattmakesthings
@mattmakesthings 11 күн бұрын
As a small Lego KZfaqr, this felt particularly relevant to me lol, thank you helping to make my list of things to work on!
@ThatNateBlack
@ThatNateBlack 11 күн бұрын
Lego KZfaqr! Nice!
@vanguardcollegeprep
@vanguardcollegeprep 11 күн бұрын
The "I GUEARANTEE" with the notebook smacking really got me
@CaptainMocktail
@CaptainMocktail 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Nate, very helpful
@PlantCornerNYC
@PlantCornerNYC 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for great content as always, Nate. I started my channel 2 and a half months ago and finally reached 1k subscribers 🎉 I credit you and Ali abdaal as my KZfaq coach 🤗
@WithDoodle
@WithDoodle 11 күн бұрын
Honestly it's a very interesting experience taking this journey from an editor standpoint of view instead of the Creator itself. Be able to be behind the scenes across multiple niches and communities but more importantly understanding each niche and what is expected. There's just Soo many connections being made and most people won't even know we exist 😂
@WithDoodle
@WithDoodle 9 күн бұрын
@ThatNateBIack1 your channel is very helpful and we always sharing videos with clients to help them make better recording choices. Doodle's often also in charge of titles and thumbnails so we always watching your content for our own growth too.
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