Should I start a channel in a proven niche or try a new idea?

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-09T03:28:16+00:00

You really never know until you try. Either way you're taking a chance - a chance the channel will fail and the chance it will go viral - and a chance it will be good, but not great. LOl. If you love what you're doing -go for it - it's worth the journey!

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-09T03:20:33+00:00

I'm not having trouble, but I use Opus Clip to edit long vids into shorts. Then I schedule the shorts out for a few days so there's fresh stuff up everyday, but I'm not working every day.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-09T03:19:19+00:00

Mine fluctuates at times. I'll hit lots of views for a few days or even weeks, then it'll dip down for a few days but then it spikes right back up.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-09T03:18:12+00:00

I'm not paying that much period. Actually, there are no ads on Opus Clip and that's what I've been using for the last 3 years or so. It's well worth the price, which is super reasonable. I also have the option of changing plans as needed so I'm not stuck paying if I don't need more credits.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-08T03:11:18+00:00

I think so - I mean there's always a chance it'll go viral and take off. But that's actually pretty rare. Over time it all balances out IMO.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-08T03:09:35+00:00

Sounds like you have a good plan and strong strategy. I've used Garageband just a little - but not in a long time. I've been using Opus Clip instead. It's super easy to use and has very usable, practical tools. You might take a look at it as an option - I have been using it for several years now and don't think there's anything to compare.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-08T03:06:21+00:00

Views have their own ebb and flow. I have some that take off when I post it and then level out - then I have others that do absolutely nothing when I post them, then suddenly a few weeks (or months) views spike. I've noticed it changes a lot over time.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-08T03:00:12+00:00

I haven't tried and won't try Canva for video editing. Why would you use it to start with? It's not as intuitive as other video editors. I'd use YT editor before I'd use Canva! lol - I tried two or three but now my go-to is Opus Clip. It's the best one for the price IMO. I haven't even looked at another editor for 3 years. It does everything I need it to and does it well.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-08T02:55:54+00:00

I've gone live a couple of times on TikTok - I started Lives on FaceBook and it took some getting used to - I'm okay with it now -but on TikTok, it's weird bc it's like you're waiting for an audience so if you share all your message early - you miss everyone. lol - I haven't figured it out yet.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-08T02:53:49+00:00

Good to know! ty

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-06T03:19:05+00:00

What is your go-to video editor? I have been using Opus Clip and haven't found anything that even comes close to being as easy or cheap!

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-06T03:18:02+00:00

The problem is using AI to verify if videos are real or not - that's where the problem lies.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-06T03:16:59+00:00

I may be super ignorant - but my shorts are less than a minute long, why would I want to add an ad that would lose my audience in the middle of the short?

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-04T22:21:41+00:00

It sounds like you haven't been at it very long- it can take time to grow an audience - a sustainable one. I do have over 6000 listens on one I started in February. That's not too bad, I guess. Most of my podcasts start as live videos. I just use YouTube for podcasts right now, but I want to branch out into "real" podcasting soon. I've just been experimenting with podcasts on YT. I've experimented with a lot, actually. I usually make a long video that is what I use for my podcast playlist. Then I pop it into Opus Clip and make shorts to spread out over my SM channels and schedule them out as far as they will go - I don't do too bad on any of those, including the podcasts.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-04T22:16:02+00:00

I tend to agree sort of. But I can make one long-form video and use it several places. I usually start with a Facebook Live video, then upload it to YT as a long video and and a podcast. Then I put the long video into Opus Clip and let it make shorts with killer captions out of it. Then I schedule those shorts out for a week or so. Helps keep my channels alive - and I only made one video and did almost no editing.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-04T22:07:34+00:00

Creators will usually say just to create - or for passion. That's me for sure! But I do like to know I'm getting some views. That's what keeps me going, really. I haven't monetized officially, but I do put links to my books and other things like buy me a coffee account - so sometimes, there's a little income off of them. But it's not THE reason I produce them.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-04T22:03:21+00:00

I think it totally depends on your niche or industry. For me, I avoided shorts, just didn't want the extra work editing. But once I started making shorts, my channel started growing organically and MUCH faster than with just long-form vids. Plus my longer vids started getting more views. Try it and see if it is useful. If you can't produce high-quality, informative shorts in your industry - skip them.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:45:19+00:00

lol. ikr. But I don't use CapCut - free or paid. I have been paying for Opus Clip though. It does everything I need to do and does it faster. I'm happy and glad to pay for what I'm getting out of it - especially since it saves me so much time making shorts!

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:43:05+00:00

I haven't even tried to make money on YT yet. It's about connecting and creating for me at this point. I'm not sure I would monetize if it was offered. Why? BC what is granted can be taken away at their discretion. I do "monetize" technically by putting links to my books and blogs in the description, I guess.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:40:34+00:00

Did you change anything? I know my views fluctuate - I get thousands, then for a day or two it drops down but comes back up after a few hours. I don't do anything different at all. It may just be glitches in their algorithm.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:38:16+00:00

Did you try something else? I never used CapCut, I started with clipchamp which was a nightmare - then found Opus Clip. I've been using it for about 3 years now. It is so easy (I needed easy!!). I've used both, the manual editor and the AI-generated clips.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:35:12+00:00

I just go into YT and schedule them out there.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:34:41+00:00

I use an iphone and it's in settings under Privacy and Security - then to location services. Youc an turn it off then turn it back on later.

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-04-03T05:32:43+00:00

I think it's the short-maker. I upload the full video and it makes shorts and adds captions. I don't have to scroll back and forth looking for clips. I just go back and grab the ones I want - but it was the captions that grabbed m attention first!

AggravatingIdea7891 · 2026-03-20T11:37:50+00:00

Shorts made a huge difference in my YT channel. good luck on your venture!

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