u/NekroZ13

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I've had YouTube on and off for probably 15 years, but I never really took it seriously. Over the last year I finally decided to give it a real shot.

I basically started filming things I was already doing anyway — traveling, outdoors, fishing, hunting, sporting events, gaming and just life with my wife and dogs.

It's definitely been a grind. A lot of videos went nowhere, while some random Shorts did better than I ever expected. Streaming also ended up helping me a lot with the watch hours.

I'm definitely not making a living from this lol, but seeing that 4,000 today felt pretty damn good.

Now the goal is to keep growing, get more subscribers and see where this thing can actually go.

For anyone else still grinding toward 4K — keep uploading. It really does add up.

My wife and I just got back from an 8-day trip to Secrets Cap Cana over Memorial Day weekend, and I wanted to share our experience since this group helped us a lot while we were planning.

We honestly had an amazing time. The beach was beautiful, the resort was spotless, and every employee we met was friendly and welcoming. We never had a bad meal, but our favorite restaurant was definitely the French restaurant. It was so good that we'd make it a point to eat there again on our next trip.

About halfway through the trip we decided to upgrade to a swim-out room, and we're really glad we did. It ended up being one of our favorite parts of the vacation. We spent a lot of mornings and evenings just relaxing out there.

One thing people always ask about is the seaweed. We had some during our stay, but the staff was out there every morning cleaning the beach, and it never took away from the trip for us. Also, if you're comfortable swimming past the seaweed barrier, the water was incredibly clear and surprisingly shallow. It was a huge difference compared to the water inside the barrier, and you can really see it in a few of the videos.

I filmed our vacation because when we were planning, I was always looking for videos that showed what the resort was actually like instead of just promotional footage. I ended up putting our entire trip into one playlist, from arrival day and room tours to the restaurants, beach, pools, excursions, and our swim-out room. If you're planning a trip and want to see what an actual guest experience looked like, hopefully it helps.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyYSrpyTvliZSs-2e1ILDSKH66TZ49sMp

If anyone has any questions about the resort, feel free to ask. We'd definitely go back.

Hey everyone,

I've been putting more time into my YouTube channel lately and wanted to get some honest feedback from other creators.

I attached a screenshot of my recent uploads because I'm trying to improve, especially when it comes to thumbnails, titles, editing, pacing, and anything else that stands out. If you looked at my channel, what would be the first thing you'd change?

I'm not looking for people to sugarcoat it. If something isn't working, I'd rather know so I can improve. Whether it's my thumbnails, the way I edit, my titles, or even the direction of the channel, I'm open to any advice.

Thanks to anyone willing to take a few minutes to help me out.

ve got this corner of my backyard that I've never really been happy with. It just feels unfinished, and I'd like to turn it into a place we actually spend time in.

A few things I'd like to have:

• A nice area around the fire pit.
• Somewhere comfortable to sit (or even lay down) with my two German Shepherds.
• A spot for outdoor movie nights with a projector.
• A little more privacy from the neighbors across the back corner without making the whole yard feel closed in.

I'm open to pretty much anything—gravel, pavers, a small DIY deck, cedar privacy walls, pergolas, landscaping, built-in benches, etc. I don't really have a plan yet, so I'm looking for ideas.

I'm planning on doing all of the work myself. I don't mind spending money if it's something that's going to last ("buy once, cry once"), but I'd rather invest in good materials and build it myself than pay contractors.

What would you do if this was your backyard? I'd love to see pictures of similar projects or hear what worked for you.

Thanks!

Currently reading poolside at Secrets Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. One of my favorite things about having an eReader is being able to bring an entire library on vacation. I switched from a Kindle to a Kobo recently, and I've been enjoying the Kobo much more than I expected.