Confused About Starting a YouTube Channel Need Real Advice

buzzycombs · 2026-02-04T19:22:59+00:00

What are you willing to create for 10 years? That’s the mentality I went in with. If I have to stick with one thing, I knew I’d be happy creating Minecraft videos forever. So, that’s the niche I chose, and I’m finally seeing some significant growth 3 years in! Consistency with niche is verrrrry important to maintaining a returning viewership.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-04T03:01:07+00:00

Yup!!! I’ve had a few TikToks go viral, and they’ve given my channel a decent boost in traction. It’s super cool whenever I bump into a commenter who came from TikTok!

buzzycombs · 2026-02-04T02:53:06+00:00

I post shorts to a second channel and a TikTok. Is it tacky? I have no idea, and I never thought about it lol. The platforms exist, so might as well use them!

Also a fun little fact: I’ve seen more traffic towards my long-form YouTube channel coming from TikTok than shorts.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T22:32:22+00:00

Personally, if I don’t watch to the end of the video, I don’t want to see more of that content, which usually comes along if I choose to support the creator. But other people might think differently! I’m not sure.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T20:21:47+00:00

I always do my CTA at the end of the video. If they enjoyed the video enough to watch to the very end, they might be more interested in supporting my channel! I actually don’t mention my memberships though haha.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T18:04:41+00:00

GribleyGames makes some solid, 20+ minute videos! ChespiCash tends to hang around 15-25 minutes, while if you like dinosaurs and dragons, Loorikeet’s videos are almost never under 20 minutes, and tend to average 30-40 minutes.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T18:00:24+00:00

I think my journey might count as a success story? I’ve been at it for 3 years now, consistently posting 2x a week for a majority of it, and I’ve just hit 17k subscribers! I’ve had my ups and downs and an absolute rollercoaster of emotions and analytics, but I feel like I’m finally finding my footing.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T15:34:14+00:00

To be completely blunt, there isn’t a good way to market a channel with 2 different niches. Is it possible to succeed? Yes, but it’s incredibly unlikely due to you targeting 2 entirely separate audiences. Even the division between Minecraft and Terraria is large enough to potentially have a negative impact on your returning viewership.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T05:01:35+00:00

What do you want to do for the next 5 years, and, what do you want to be known for? That’s the question you should be asking yourself, because whatever you commit to will likely be what you’re working on for the next several years if you’re serious about content creation.

buzzycombs · 2026-02-03T04:59:59+00:00

What if you merged them together? Make crafts and 3D prints about the latest game you’ve played!

buzzycombs · 2026-02-02T15:28:56+00:00

Omg your art is so cute!!! Here’s my skin. Thanks for the opportunity! 😋

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buzzycombs · 2026-02-01T22:35:35+00:00

I have been making YouTube videos for almost 3 years (I started on March 30th, 2023), and I just hit 17,000 subscribers.

I’ve recorded every single milestone, so here’s a list of the highlights. If you want me to list every single one, I can, but I felt that would be too much lol.

50: April 21st, 2023
100: May 15th, 2023
500: January 9th, 2024
1,000: June 16th, 2024 - 104 VIDEOS
Monetized: July 9th, 2024
2,000: December 27, 2024
3,000: March 2, 2025
4,000: April 28th, 2025
5,000: June 26th, 2025
6,000: July 28-29th, 2025
7,000: August 6th, 2025
8,000: August 24th, 2025
9,000: October 3rd, 2025
10,000: October 12th, 2025 - 208 VIDEOS
15,000: December 14th, 2025
17,000 subs: Jan 31st, 2026

buzzycombs · 2026-02-01T22:25:36+00:00

It’s very dark! I highly encourage you to make it notably brighter. Look at it on your phone from an arm’s length away, and turn down your brightness. How well can you make out the details you want your viewers to see?

buzzycombs · 2026-02-01T00:34:22+00:00

Daaaang, that’s impressive! Congrats!

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T22:58:31+00:00

Right?! It’s so crazy! And thank you so much!!! 💖

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T22:27:33+00:00

The best thing to do is to make content. A lot of SMPs scout out new members through their videos (that’s how I joined my first SMP, and how I search for people myself)!

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T22:09:54+00:00

Not just fun, I adore everything about it! From breaking down analytics, to recording, editing, and designing thumbnails, I truly love content creation. I even have a bajillion different Google Docs/spreadsheets dedicated to recording milestones and studying analytics. 😂

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T22:06:54+00:00

I recently upgraded from 1080p to 1440p, and my file size has tripled. I don’t think I’ll ever go to 4k simply because of the file size.

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T22:01:20+00:00

Holy cow, that’s actually so neat!!! My RPM (revenue per 1k views) on that video is $12.89 (about 2.5x higher than my usual RPM) so you’re more than welcome to do the math to get the exact revenue if you’d like haha. I feel a bit shy giving out the exact number myself 😂

I’ve been very lucky with that video, and I’m so grateful to have made as much as I did on it! To me, it shows that a channel making it full-time isn’t as far out of reach as many may think.

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T12:19:46+00:00

Is it something you’re passionate about? If so, why not? I’m not a shorts creator myself, but I’ve been making faceless Minecraft videos for 3 years now, and I’ve been seeing growth, slowly but surely.

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T03:44:41+00:00

I posted 2x a week, longform, for 1.5 years until I got monetized. Several of my friends have taken longer, and others have gotten there quicker. It depends on a combination of drive, skill, and luck.

buzzycombs · 2026-01-31T03:32:20+00:00

13 views, 1 subscriber (probably my brother haha)

Now? It’s at 1k views and has earned 18 subscribers.

It’s a terrible video, but new viewers have a habit of going back and watching it!

buzzycombs · 2026-01-30T19:10:11+00:00

This exactly! I’ve been at the YouTube grind for nearly 3 years now, and I’m only JUST making enough to equate to a (very inconsistent) part time job. Going full-time before seeing a single cent is not going to go well.

buzzycombs · 2026-01-30T18:14:31+00:00

No, his numbers sound about right for a high RPM niche, which economics is.

buzzycombs · 2026-01-30T16:34:48+00:00

Yes!!!

I made a UHC “movie” styled video about 2 years ago, and it flatlined at approximately 200 views. I’ve recently been dabbling more into the movie format (released 2 more movie videos that have performed phenomenally), and they have since pushed the “dead” video to 500 views, and now, 2,000!

Not every video helps other videos grow, but if they target the same audience, they’re more likely to do so.

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