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[Master List] Building YouTube Channels

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I thought it would be helpful to list all the YouTube progress threads and maybe use this thread as a chat thread about YouTube.

I’ll keep this opening post up to date. Please let me know if I’ve missed any.
  1. GOLD! - Creating a Thriving Personal Brand w/ YouTube - A Journal & A Personal Guide.
  2. GOLD! - Ecom Youtube Challenge - Building a channel with 120 videos in 120 days
  3. GOLD! - Creating a Successful YouTube Channel in the Business/Finance Niche
  4. GOLD! - EXECUTION - Mastering YouTube & Traffic in a "Fastlane JOB"
  5. NOTABLE! - Growing a YouTube Channel to 100,000 Subs

  6. Growing a Youtube Channel as Part of My Personal Brand
  7. Growing Runum's Youtube Channel
  8. Starting a YouTube Channel. Let's start getting creative again...
  9. I am starting a programming YouTube channel in a saturated environment!
  10. Figuring out YouTube
  11. Just started with the worst youtube video!
  12. Do I Have a Chance? YouTube Niche struggle
  13. Building a YouTube channel around my passion for two years... then I read Fastlane.
  14. 10,000 Hours of YouTube by BellaPippin
  15. First attempt to Youtube channel with book reviews
  16. The Beginning of my YouTube Journey - Inspired by James Jani
  17. Growing A Youtube Channel From Scratch
  18. Gowing a successful YouTube animation channel
  19. (Insiders) Video Editing Progress Thread
  20. Creating a YouTube Channel to Document my Challenge of building a SaaS business in 12 months
  21. Looking to change lanes... YouTube channel?
  22. Growing a YouTube channel after years of action faking
  23. (Insiders) A Marathon Toward Creating A Youtube Channel (Intermediate Programming)
  24. (Insiders) The YouTube Channel Journey begins
  25. Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole
  26. Getting started at YouTube and my 1/5/10 Plan...
  27. @ZCP finally takes a step forward to help more people!
  28. Started a Business Documentary Channel on YouTube
  29. YouTube contribution to success in a Dirty Job - Shark Scrapper
  30. Building A Personal Brand on YouTube in 2022
  31. QUESTION - Should I Continue YouTube?
  32. EXECUTION - Starting a Youtube channel on "Figuring out YouTube"
  33. SIDE HUSTLE - Create a shorts youtube channel
  34. An Update by GoodLuckChuck
  35. My First Video On YouTube Got 50k Views & Gained Me 1250 Subs
  36. EXECUTION - Youtube Channel: Already In Action
  37. SOCIAL MEDIA - Focusing on YouTube
  38. Can a YouTube channel be a good business in spite of lack of control
  39. IDEA - Analyzing My YouTube Journey So Far.
  40. YouTube Shorts - Results & Tips
  41. https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/co...-content-websites.104798/page-12#post-1108777
  42. EXECUTION - Youtube Let's grow it - Start from zero
 
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I started YouTube almost two years ago and I have more than 3 million views in total and close to 60k subscribers. I was wondering if there are any other Fastlaners on a similar level to discuss growth strategies and practical stuff like sponsorships. Is there a dedicated mastermind group or thread on the Inside that might help?

(Didn't want to create my own thread so hopefully it's fine if I post here)
 

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@Lex DeVille made note of this video today in the random chat thread here.

Thought it worth chatting about in this thread.

6 hours ago Lex noted the views were about to hit 1m views.

Now it's here:

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Something I learned in @Valier 's YouTube thread is that if YouTube thinks a video can get them watchtime then it will show it to more and more people. It looks like that's happening with the video above.

I wonder if someone could create ONE video on their channel that was timely and gained traction like the above? Is it possible? Would it need a bit of ad spend to get it in front of people so the YouTube algorithm notices the watchtime, engagement, etc... and then shows the video organically so they can make more revenue?
 

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Something I learned in @Valier 's YouTube thread is that if YouTube thinks a video can get them watchtime then it will show it to more and more people. It looks like that's happening with the video above.

I wonder if someone could create ONE video on their channel that was timely and gained traction like the above? Is it possible? Would it need a bit of ad spend to get it in front of people so the YouTube algorithm notices the watchtime, engagement, etc... and then shows the video organically so they can make more revenue?
I've had this experience in the past when a company was due to launch a new product. I had an early pre-release version to make a review video and then timed the video to launch when they started to promote the product via email and advertising. People seem to use YouTube to research new products so you can take advantage of someone else's advertising budget. I've used the approach several times now and these videos always achieve 5-10 times the volume of views of my regular videos. The videos also have a spurt of popularity each time the company has a sale/launches a new promotion for that product.

Nothing like the scale of the video you mention though. Achieving 50k views is a great number for one of my videos.
 

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Andy - thanks for this thread, I didn't realize it was here until reading a recent new member intro. Since I am a YT creator I'll take some time to read through the posts.

Here's the link to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharkScrapper

My channel is all about scrapping and recycling. It's a mix of street scrapping, ewaste recycling, Return on Investment (Time) studies, and how to scrap specific types of ewaste. Yes, it is a rather niche topic. But it has been growing slowly, just went over 6,100 subscribers. It also serves as a way for potential clients to see what I do and feel comfortable doing business with me.

I'll spend some time reading the posts in the thread an make updates as appropriate.
Sharky
 

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Andy - thanks for this thread, I didn't realize it was here until reading a recent new member intro. Since I am a YT creator I'll take some time to read through the posts.

Here's the link to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharkScrapper

My channel is all about scrapping and recycling. It's a mix of street scrapping, ewaste recycling, Return on Investment (Time) studies, and how to scrap specific types of ewaste. Yes, it is a rather niche topic. But it has been growing slowly, just went over 6,100 subscribers. It also serves as a way for potential clients to see what I do and feel comfortable doing business with me.

I'll spend some time reading the posts in the thread an make updates as appropriate.
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You're welcome. Glad it helps.

If you've a YT progress thread then let me know and I'll add it to the list.

You seem to be growing nicely:
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f you've a YT progress thread then let me know and I'll add it to the list.
I don't have a dedicated progress thread for it, but happy to start one to help folks out. To be honest when I started the channel I didn't expect it to be very popular or me very good at it. But it turns out I really enjoy making videos. I find every every aspect form idea, research, shooting and editing a wonderful experience. It has allowed a creative side of me - that I didn't know I had - to shine through.
 
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Posted by @MJ DeMarco today:

I just noticed this on YouTube on some of the channels I follow.

This can be a game changer and transform YouTube into a direct source of monetization, versus indirect. In other words, it becomes immediately scalable with good content (that still violates control).

Has anyone here deployed?

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Posted by @MJ DeMarco today:

I just noticed this on YouTube on some of the channels I follow.

This can be a game changer and transform YouTube into a direct source of monetization, versus indirect. In other words, it becomes immediately scalable with good content (that still violates control).

Has anyone here deployed?

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I thought about deploying it for a while (and keep getting prompts from YouTube). I can see the benefit and how it can scale, especially when a video takes off. BUT I don't think it's something my audience would buy into. My demographic is aged 55+ and 90% male. I can't see them wanting to 'buy' animated GIFs. It would be much better if I could give them one f my books for a donation.

I think for channels with a younger audience it could be a great income tool. I know a couple of channels that were very keen and implemented this but they keep telling me it's too soon to see results (after a couple of months).
 

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Has anyone here deployed?
Yes, I have - but I'm being careful how I bring attention to it. I mention it casually in some of my vids as another way people can support my channel. I know I need to educate my viewers about it, but at the same time don't want to turn them off with the appearance of pressing for money. It is one of many ways creators can monetize their channels. I look forward to learning how others are using it.
 
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they keep telling me it's too soon to see results (after a couple of months).
I agree with their observation. I implemented it about a month ago, admittedly slow roll out to not shock my viewers, but no results thus far.
 

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I agree with their observation. I implemented it about a month ago, admittedly slow roll out to not shock my viewers, but no results thus far.
I am very wary of upsetting my audience. They are very supportive but also seem sensitive to initiatives like this. It will be interesting to see how it progresses and I like your approach.
 

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I am very wary of upsetting my audience. They are very supportive but also seem sensitive to initiatives like this.
Very understandable. My audience is a mix of those very sensitive to this kind of thing and others who are very supportive and happy to have more ways to give. It's important to understand your audience and act accordingly.
 
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Interesting. YouTube takes a step towards being more of a social network?

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I thought it would be helpful to list all the YouTube progress threads and maybe use this thread as a chat thread about YouTube.

I’ll keep this opening post up to date. Please let me know if I’ve missed any.
  1. GOLD! - Creating a Thriving Personal Brand w/ YouTube - A Journal & A Personal Guide.
  2. GOLD! - Ecom Youtube Challenge - Building a channel with 120 videos in 120 days
  3. GOLD! - Creating a Successful YouTube Channel in the Business/Finance Niche
  4. GOLD! - EXECUTION - Mastering YouTube & Traffic in a "Fastlane JOB"
  5. NOTABLE! - Growing a YouTube Channel to 100,000 Subs

  6. Growing a Youtube Channel as Part of My Personal Brand
  7. Growing Runum's Youtube Channel
  8. Starting a YouTube Channel. Let's start getting creative again...
  9. I am starting a programming YouTube channel in a saturated environment!
  10. Figuring out YouTube
  11. Just started with the worst youtube video!
  12. Do I Have a Chance? YouTube Niche struggle
  13. Building a YouTube channel around my passion for two years... then I read Fastlane.
  14. 10,000 Hours of YouTube by BellaPippin
  15. First attempt to Youtube channel with book reviews
  16. The Beginning of my YouTube Journey - Inspired by James Jani
  17. Growing A Youtube Channel From Scratch
  18. Gowing a successful YouTube animation channel
  19. (Insiders) Video Editing Progress Thread
  20. Creating a YouTube Channel to Document my Challenge of building a SaaS business in 12 months
  21. Looking to change lanes... YouTube channel?
  22. Growing a YouTube channel after years of action faking
  23. (Insiders) A Marathon Toward Creating A Youtube Channel (Intermediate Programming)
  24. (Insiders) The YouTube Channel Journey begins
  25. Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole
  26. Getting started at YouTube and my 1/5/10 Plan...
  27. @ZCP finally takes a step forward to help more people!
  28. Started a Business Documentary Channel on YouTube
  29. YouTube contribution to success in a Dirty Job - Shark Scrapper
  30. Building A Personal Brand on YouTube in 2022
  31. QUESTION - Should I Continue YouTube?
  32. EXECUTION - Starting a Youtube channel on "Figuring out YouTube"
Awesome compilation. This thread should be stickied / marked gold.
 
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Wow thanks for this - I've read a couple of these and they have been really helpful in my journey so far, I'll definitely be checking out the others.
like your kaizen改善 profile pic!
 

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Interesting. YouTube takes a step towards being more of a social network?

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Thanks for the thread Andy! I didn't really understand this announcement when I saw it. I thought your youtube channel could already have a custom url which is basically a handle. What am I missing
 

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Thanks for the thread Andy! I didn't really understand this announcement when I saw it. I thought your youtube channel could already have a custom url which is basically a handle. What am I missing
I think the important part of the change is we can now tag channels in our replies to videos.

So you could watch some video and tag me (@AndyBlackJnr) in your reply to the video.

It might get me to come and reply to your comment.

I see YouTube as more of a publishing platform that allows comments on content. It's not really a social network, but maybe this is a step in that direction?
 
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A great thread by @bluffcatcher:

 
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@MTF has had success publishing books. He then started building content websites, and now just started a YouTube channel.

This is one to watch given his work ethic and preference for business models where you win by being consistent.


Thanks, Andy. I'll try to live up to your praise :)
 
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