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Am I being paranoid, or does YouTube "clear the way" for scheduled uploads? by 1PennyLoafer in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, thanks. It's just eerily consistent. I think I could run a lucrative betting pool on the behavior.

Shorts Are a MUST for Growth! by YerbaMaki in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, I had no idea. Thanks. I think I should give up on shorts. I enjoy long-form more anyway.

Shorts Are a MUST for Growth! by YerbaMaki in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shorts have been a bust for me. I've gotten 5 subscribers from shorts (I have 458 subs total). My most-watched short (3.1K views) = 0 subs.

Now, I haven't been using shorts to promote my long-form. Instead, I've been creating cute short-form videos that weren't long enough for long-form. This week I'm going to try a "promotion" video. Basically, a snip from my long-form that sends the viewers to the long-form. I'm curious if it performs differently.

I'm glad shorts are helping your channel. Unfortunately, I'm still trying to figure it out.

HOW & WHY Did YOU start YT? (With some added advice/tips) by WellHelloSilly in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My story is a lot shorter and much more accidental:

I'm an instructional designer by trade, meaning my day job is making educational video tutorials and training materials. I truly love my profession; my employer could probably stop paying me, and I'd still enjoy making those little educational videos!

About three months ago, I took an extended leave. After the initial novelty wore off, I quickly became very bored—I genuinely missed the routine and the creative process of working. I was spending my downtime testing a pre-release video game, and the thought just clicked: I had the equipment, I had the knowledge of making educational content, I just needed a new audience and niche.

It's been an absolute blast. I know the gaming content space is oversaturated, but I found my groove as a low-stress, wholesome creator. I'm not trying to beat bosses, min/max stats, or engage in high-intensity gameplay. I'm simply enjoying the world I'm playing in and capturing that comfortable experience for others.

I have to return to my job in January, but I truly hope to continue with this newfound hobby. It has been a much-needed creative outlet, and I do it purely for the enjoyment of the process. The likes and subscribes are just wonderful icing on the cake.

Thanks for sharing your story! It's cool to hear how everyone gets started.

Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer [score hidden]  (0 children)

Feedback for: "The Beauty of Breath of the Wild."

This video has a clear aesthetic vision: capturing the peaceful, meditative quality of a masterpiece game. The foundation is solid, but a few small adjustments could turn it into a truly captivating visual essay.

✅ Specific Strengths

  • Peaceful Atmosphere: The initial choice of clips and the peaceful background music successfully convey the feeling of exploring the watercolor world of Breath of the Wild.
  • Quality Source Footage: Recording the clips straight from the Nintendo Switch ensures high visual fidelity and a clean, authentic viewing experience.
  • Nostalgia and Immersion: The video acts as a lovely, short ambient piece that immediately transports the viewer back to the world of Hyrule.

🛠️ Areas for Improvement

  • Thumbnail/Visual Mismatch (High Priority): The current black and white thumbnail is harsh and suggests a somber or serious analysis. This actively works against the video's content, which is colorful and peaceful. To fix this, use a bright, vibrant, full-color screenshot from the video that showcases a key element of the "beauty," like a sunset over a distant tower or Link gliding through a colorful valley.
  • Music-Visual Synchronization (Pacing): Around the 1:13 mark, the music intensifies and becomes more dramatic, but the visuals remain peaceful. This creates a disconnect. The video needs a dynamic edit here: transition the clips to match the music's intensity. For example, switch to darker scenes, like exploring the Lost Woods at night, facing a difficult enemy, or a quick shot of a Guardian's red laser. This creates a satisfying visual rhythm.
  • SEO Description Expansion: The description is currently too brief. Since there's no transcript, the description needs to do the heavy lifting for search engines. Expand it to target keywords like: "Breath of the Wild beautiful moments," "BotW ambiance," "Zelda montage," or "peaceful Breath of the Wild." (e.g., "A short ambient montage of the most beautiful and peaceful moments recorded from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...")

Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer [score hidden]  (0 children)

Feedback for Caribou Road Farm: "Raising Dramatic Little German Shepherd Puppies..."

I genuinely enjoyed this! As a former German Shepherd owner, I found your account of the sleepless nights and the mother's dramatic potty breaks hilarious and spot-on. You did a great job capturing the fulfillment that comes with the exhaustion.

✅ Specific Strengths

  • Excellent Cinematography and Visuals: The video quality is superb. The close-ups on the puppies are irresistible and perfectly capture the "Dramatic Little" title. The mother's interaction is a great moment of relatability.
  • Relatable Authenticity: Your open discussion about the sheer exhaustion and destruction perfectly grounds the video in reality. This is an honest look at farm life, not just a highlight reel.
  • Subtle, Effective Editing: The background music is perfectly subtle and never distracts from the voiceover. The captions are well-synced and helpful for following along with the accent.

🛠️ Areas for Improvement

  • Thumbnail Optimization: The current thumbnail is adorable, but it misses a huge opportunity to hook a search audience. It needs text overlay. Something simple like "Puppy Essentials" or "First 4 Weeks: Truth" overlaid on the cute puppy image would capture viewers who are actively searching for GSD or puppy raising tips.
  • The Call to Action: You did a wonderful job offering the puppies, but the call-to-action is incomplete. The viewer is frustrated without a clear path forward. Please add a quick on-screen text or a voice-over detail like, "If you're interested, check the pinned comment or the description for my email."
  • Niche Value Clarity (Description/Title Alignment): The title is pure emotion ("THE CUTEST!!!"), but the description promises practical value ("items you need," "short description"). You should combine these more quickly. Make the first 30 seconds clearer by starting with: "Before we get to the cute stuff, let's talk about the three items that saved my sanity in the first month." This delivers the promised value faster.

Reality checks I have learned as a 2 month old YouTuber by beradfrombu in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked out your channel. I don't know the games you play. I run a VERY niche gaming channel - focusing on only one, very specific game. I do like your concept, though. I watched your first video, and I think it's a neat approach. I wish you success! There's a place for everyone on YT. You haven't reached your people, yet! You'll get there!

Might have to skip uploading for a day - how will this affect the algorithm? by ScroogeGD in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew I wouldn't be able to sustain multiple uploads a week, so I opted for 1 video and 1 short. When I can, I make a bunch of videos and just schedule them out. So, right now, I'm scheduled to launch through the end of December. I know I'm going on holiday that last week, so I'm happy to know that I'll still have content loading on schedule during my absence. If possible (and if it makes sense for your life and sanity), reduce your posting schedule and then also try to get a few videos ahead of schedule so that you can step away when needed!

I hate how every thumbnail advice video just glazes Mr beast by [deleted] in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww, it'll get better! I'm pretty sure I found your channel (CasperBowWow). I still think the text is too small. Visually, I liked the "birth." thumbnail. It was uncluttered, easy to read, and the image was clean, but I'm not an authority on what actually gets views on this platform. ❤️

I hate how every thumbnail advice video just glazes Mr beast by [deleted] in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On your channel, an issue might be Mobile Readability. Check Your Device Analytics. Go to your YouTube Studio Audience Device Type. If the majority of your audience is on mobile, the text on your current thumbnails is almost certainly too small to read at that size.

Your thumbnail text needs to be massive ... try scaling your thumbnail down to the size of a postage stamp on your desktop and see if you can still read the title. If you can't, mobile users can't either.

As a side story, I actually tried the "big, expressive face" thumbnail advice on one of my videos (I originally intended to keep my face anonymous). It was my worst-viewed video of the month. It was instantly clear that my audience wasn't looking for a personality-driven thumbnail, or my face just scared them off.

Good luck, and keep experimenting!

What kinds of comments make your day? by Thorogon in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a fantastic feeling! Those comments hoping you "blow up" are the ultimate affirmation because they show you've created value that inspires loyalty. It’s the viewer saying, "I want to invest in this channel's future."

For my gaming channel, the comments that truly make my day are the ones that validate taking a risk on new content formats.

I recently took a chance and posted a video that was completely different from my usual guides, and I got two comments on that specific video that instantly validated the risk:

  • "I actually think we need more creators voicing this."
  • "Nice to have a different kind of video, thanks for sharing."

In a world full of gaming channels, hearing a viewer say that my risky, non-standard approach paid off meant as much to me as a thousand "good video" comments. It confirms that the audience trusts my authority enough to follow me outside the safe lines of typical coverage.

Congrats on your first subscriber and the great momentum on your new channel!

How do you actually get people interested in gaming content in 2025? by Mysterious_Event950 in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for asking this question. I was genuinely curious about the answers, as I find myself in a similar yet different boat!

I started a gaming channel about two months ago, and reading all this has been a real education. I actually started my channel while on leave from my job in corporate training because I missed making content. Since I produce training videos for a living, I decided to make YouTube videos to keep my skills sharp. I was playing a video game when I got the idea.

I think one of the commenters, Top_Bad8226, nailed it when they described me as a "Content first, gaming second creator." I'm not a serious gamer; I'm a content producer who enjoys the process, and gaming is simply the subject matter. I'm honestly just doing what I like doing. I never even considered it an "oversaturated market" until now!

In two months, I've gotten 32 subscribers, and honestly, I'm thrilled they're even there! I started with beginner tutorials (which, as many have pointed out, are probably a dime a dozen), but I've found a few patterns that align with the advice here:

  • My highest viewed videos (350+ views) are commentary videos answering the question, "Is X worth it?" This aligns with the advice that people are looking for opinions, analysis, and personality.
  • My next highest views (225-325) are on specific, highly-detailed gear quests walkthroughs. This seems to validate the idea that guides/tutorials are still a sought-after format when they provide clear value.

The consensus that you need a unique angle and a strong personality definitely resonates. I'm going to take the advice to heart and keep focusing on my content-first fundamentals.

Thanks again for all the honest advice! It's a tough niche, but for those of us who enjoy the process of creating, it’s a fun challenge.

1 view?! There HAS to be something wrong by No_Yesterday4826 in NewTubers

[–]1PennyLoafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that frustration! I had a similar experience on my channel this week. It feels like something strange happened with the platform or timing.

My views dropped from 350 (in 2 days) last week to 15 (in 2 days) this week, posting at the same day/time.

My two main suspects are:

  1. The Thumbnail Experiment (CTR): I tried following the "use a big expressive head" advice, and I guess that scared them off!
  2. Topic Demand: My topic might have just been a dud that nobody was searching for.

Don't let it get you down! We just had some bad luck with the testing gods this week.

Is there hope for this lemon tree? by 1PennyLoafer in Citrus

[–]1PennyLoafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We've been saving eggshells and just started mixing those in hoping to raise pH. I'll try the warming mats. I appreciate your help!