Hey guys, today I want to share some work I've recently produced as a YouTube Packaging Strategist and Thumbnail Designer. I hope to contribute even more to the community and show how enriching these professions are. 🫡❤️
Hello,
I've been doing Youtube for 7 years (way before the AI trend) and was probably one of the first, if not one of the 'OG' channels making history/mythology content. I'm no stranger to seeing videos get millions of views and definitely know how to put a video together. At least, I thought I did. Since about 3 years ago my channel has been on a steady decline, with the most significant dip occuring this year. From 1.5 million monthly views all the way down to 100k.
I did jump on the AI trend for a season (which ironically saw the channel score some big wins), but I just couldn't say I was proud of the work and so, decided to elevate my videos with natural prop design and even being on camera (thus eliminating AI from the videos). This was met with a warm reception from my regular audience, but now it would seem I've been fully booted out of recommendations.
I should point out from the attached screenshot that my CTR is 4%, yet my impressions are still really high. Has anyone seen a similar metric? I know my thumbnails aren't super duper amazing, but I find it hard to believe that 2.1 million people were shown my videos and only 4% are clicking. I kind of suspect Youtube isn't even showing this to my niche, but rather random people who have no interest in my topic.
I guess I'm just looking for general advice at this point. What am I doing wrong? I feel like I've tried everything and now just have tunnel vision. Is it over for me? That's fine if it is - it's been a wild ride, but I'm still investing heavily into research, animation, artwork, script writing etc and I'd rather just use my time better if this is as good as it's going to get. I guess I'm also looking for why this happened. I know the Youtube algorithm is a beast of its own and can't be understood, but other newer channels in my niche (who are using AI) are killing it. Why do I feel like I've been blacklisted?
Apologies for the rant. I'm also happy to review your channels and offer my insights in return if you'd like :)
Cheers
Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/@thelegendsofhistory
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Hey folks. Let me preface this by saying I started my page in 2007. Actually started podcasting in 2019, dropped a couple videos and stopped during covid and started again about 2 years ago. I kick myself everytime I think about that.
Reason being, the only thing I can figure that is a turning point for my page is longevity but at the same time I see people that have been uploading for years and still not monetized. My page is monetized and from what I can tell my growth to this point has been good. Although, my videos only get between 250-2k views on average. The data shows that when a person clicks the video they watch it and sub frequently.
I have 1,357 subs, 15k wh monthly, watch time is around 10 mins, CTR around 9%. Now, here's the confusion...
CTR is said to be the key to max exposure, ok. YT says that it shows the videos to mostly new users in an attempt to grow your subs. Well we all know that a thumbnail you don't recognize and a low view count likely leads to the video being skipped. Why doesnt YT show the video to a majority of pages that have actually subbed to see your content? If the data shows that initially the CTR is high from the test group of subs that are sent the video but then when shown to 10k new users it goes down dramatically should I change thumbnails, style, etc but then that would alienate my core subs, right?
Its just so hit and miss. I never know if a vid will perform well, if my formula is working, etc. Seeing pages post and get traffic immediately then looking at mine barely creeping forward drives me crazy. Ex. A guy posted a video yesterday about Gils Arena drama. He always gets good views but was shocked to get 300k in 5 hours. I say ok my last two episodes around that topic did a couple thousand a piece. Surely, I'll catch a lil wave with my upload... video is currently at 67 views.
Shorts don't bring the number of subs they used to just a year ago. Changing titles and thumbnails no longer restarts the video. It just seems like it will take forever to get some real traction and I'm frustrated. Is there some point where the algorithm flips a switch on your page or what?
Page, thumbs, etc are available if any of you want to give a review. Thanks everyone!
I'm validating a tool that uses AI to automatically filter out spam/"first!" comments and groups the remaining comments into actual categories: video ideas, technical questions, and constructive criticism.
I know there are already a few established tools out there that touch on this, but from my experience, they often lack certain features, or are too complex or expensive.
For those of you dealing with a high volume of comments: what are the current tools missing? Are there specific daily headaches you have with audience feedback that you would happily pay to make disappear?
I’d appreciate any feedback on whether you'd use a tool like this, and what you'd consider a fair price for it. Thanks!
Started this right when the World Cup kicked off, about 3 weeks ago. Idea: stickman-animated football content — rule explainers, whatever news is blowing up that day. Same character, same style every time, so the brand stays consistent.
I do everything myself — voiceover, images, editing, script, topic hunting. It’s genuinely a lot of work for one person.
Tried Shorts early on, didn’t do much. Long-form has been way better for me, so that’s where I’m putting all my energy now.
Best video so far: 10K impressions, 437 views, ~3% CTR. Trying to push CTR up without breaking the format this early.
The one thing keeping me going: in YouTube Studio the traffic actually looks like real football fans, not random noise. Feels like it’s being tested with the right people, just hasn’t scaled yet.
Anyone who’s grown a channel from zero — is this normal at 3 weeks, or should I be worried? And did news-reactive content ever “wake up” suddenly for you, or was it a slow climb?
Your feedback is much appreciated.
I run a channel that honestly at this point I do not know why I do... I love to make videos do not get me wrong, but man sometimes... Would it kill to get some recognition after spending so long editing and making sure the videos I make look so great production and quality wise.
I see other channels... And I mean, majority, get millions of views for brain rot/low effort quality videos.
My target audience I do understand isn't there as it's not fully known. But man would I love for YouTube to see that it does have potential and should be more recommended and shown across YouTube...
I do not know what do post picture wise and I do not know if I should be posting links. If you're curious on my channel and if you can give ANY piece of advice! I'm open to anything... It is All Canadian Wrestling (I know... WRESTLING right?!)
I do not know what to do anymore... Seeing everyone who makes nothing for content reap and get recognized while someone who actually spends time and effort to make quality content makes it all very discouraging.
I'm a teacher of Social Studies and English from West Bengal - in a small town - I teach Geography, History, Pol Sc., and English Literature and Grammar
I've a channel - but not well published or maintained - so, I'm starting again from this week seriously
please guide me - how can I monetize that channel? I've given myself a time or target of 1 year to monetize this channel
and I need help in editing the videos - can anyone help me?
I started my channel about a year ago and have been posting constantly (I think I'm at around 30 videos right now) and I *am* growing but so slowly that I wonder if there will ever come a day where I will consistently get a thousand likes per video. Any veterans helping out around here, please take a look at my screenshot and tell me: will I ever become a medium-sized youtuber? And perhaps any tips and tricks?
i see these posts daily
“help why my videos get no views”
when they clearly have ai slop on their channel. the thumbnail and everything
these people only have the goal of making it on youtube for the money. they see it as a get rich quick scheme and honestly theres nothing wrong with it but the idea that they think if they put BELOW low effort using AI, theyre still gonna get views??
You can do something about it actually.
This guy made a video about what you can do against it
I need a hiatus cuz I lost more than 3 subscribers
Hi guys, sometimes you start to question if you're doing the right things. YouTube can be a lonely journey! For context:
The most rewarding part so far hasn't been the views (because they aren't exactly high) but the few comments I've had to say that the content is great!
Because of this I tell myself to just keep being consistent and keep improving but is my thought process right? Any changes or tips to take on board? Cheers!
I have 756 subs that i got from shorts. Now that I am trying to get monetized, I am starting to post long-form content. However, these long form videos get basically no views (29 atm from my oldest one) obviously because my shorts watchers dont watch my long form videos. (BTW, 5% of my audience watches long form, I just checked
I’ve been working on a documentary series covering the complete history of Japan, starting with the formation of the islands and the earliest people to call them home.
This episode focuses on the Jōmon Period—one of the longest-lasting hunter-gatherer cultures in human history.
My goal is to capture the feel of those classic late ’80s and early ’90s educational documentaries while using modern visuals and research.
I’d love any feedback. Thank you!
I've been experimenting with a workflow where I organize AI knowledge into structured documentation instead of dumping everything into one giant document.
The idea is to split information into focused markdown files (instructions, project context, documentation, etc.) so AI has less irrelevant context to process and can work more reliably across larger projects.
I made a video explaining how I'm currently doing it, but apparently YouTube has decided my audience consists of approximately three confused family pigeons.
I'm not really looking for subscribers. I'd genuinely love feedback from people who actually use AI every day.
Video:
https://youtu.be/UJundV0UjjE?si=sQY65-t4GJsMmHmS
I'd appreciate any criticism, even if it's brutal. Better now than after making another 20 videos the wrong way.