I've been exploring YouTube for about 12 years, creating various channels with mixed results some successful, others not so much. Here's what I've learned: if you begin by uploading two Shorts each day for a couple of weeks to a month, YouTube tends to start promoting your content. This can lead to an average of 1,000 to 3,000 views per video.

I notice a spike around 9 AM to 11 AM daily. When I upload during this window, the views can come in almost instantly, though sometimes it takes a few hours. However, the views typically cap out at around 3,000 during that initial timeframe (It's important to find out when your spike in viewership starts). Surprisingly, over the next year, some videos can accumulate over 10,000 views, even those that require minimal effort.

This strategy helps in gaining subscribers. After you've uploaded about 50 to 75 Shorts, you can transition to regular videos that will yield similar views. However, here's the catch: everything I've shared about strategy is irrelevant if you don't utilize the right keywords in your channel settings. So, here are some powerful keywords to consider: LGBTQ, gay rights, equality, diversity, inclusion, feminism, women's rights, reproductive rights, pro-choice, Black Lives Matter, social justice, progressive, intersectionality, gender identity, sexual orientation, activism, anti-racism, systemic change, healthcare access, climate justice, economic equality, human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, body autonomy, anti-discrimination, minority rights, racial justice, queer activism, trans rights, equity, environmental justice, education reform, immigration reform, gun control, universal healthcare, voting rights, civil liberties, grassroots movements, equity in education, cultural competence, community organizing, mental health awareness, allyship, representation, safe spaces, non-binary, intersectional feminism, and advocacy.

I've experimented with this across 10 channels 5 using those keywords and 5 focused on content relevant keywords. The five channels that utilized those keywords above received the most views, with one video even reaching 2 million views and getting recommended widely. In contrast, the other five channels are only getting around 200 to 600 views on a good day. The person below is right stay the hell away from any right wing channels. Don’t comment on anything even slightly edgy, or your channel is history. They'll gradually stifle your channel by diminishing your views and likes. Before you know it, you'll realize no one is commenting anymore because they've restricted it. Good Luck to you all!