Why are so many creators buying YouTube views now?
I used to think buying YouTube views was something only spammy channels did but recently I have been noticing how common it actually is especially with newer creators
The biggest problem on YouTube now seems to be getting those first views. A video with low numbers barely gets clicked no matter how good the content is
Meanwhile videos that already look popular keep getting more attention because people naturally trust them more
So honestly I can understand why some creators buy YouTube views just to build a little momentum in the beginning. Not talking about fake viral numbers just enough to avoid looking completely invisible
I am curious though does this strategy actually help channels grow long term or is it just temporary social proof with no real benefit?
Feels like YouTube has become way more about perception now than people admit