5 Mistakes That Are Limiting Your YouTube Subscription Numbers

 I was successful in increasing the Think Media YouTube channel's user base to 1.9 million subscribers.

The keys to YouTube development that I wish I had known on my road to a seven-figure following come to mind as I reflect on my journey to that point. How many videos to publish before calling it a day, how to avoid posting "selfish" material at all costs, and how to create strategically optimized search-based content are just a few examples.

If I were to do it all over again, I would start with these suggestions and include them into my YouTube approach from the beginning. And if I were to start again today, I wouldn't be concerned about not being able to re-grow my following as quickly. The following are the reasons...

The ideal moment to generate a video on YouTube is right now, according to experts. Since the shutdown in 2020, we've witnessed YouTube viewing continue to grow at an exponential rate. According to Cisco, consumption has increased by more than 80 percent (EIGHTY PERCENT!).

YouTube videos were viewed for around 15 billion minutes in 2019, according to statistics. As you read this post, that figure is closer to 32 billion in certain sectors, which is a significant increase.

The moment has come to take on the role of a creator.

However, it is understandable that publishing your first YouTube video might be intimidating. The prospect of receiving a mere 10 views and having your colleagues know you're just getting started isn't exactly exhilarating, either. For this reason, so many individuals choose to put off their YouTube ambitions, while spending hours each day watching their favorite producers and wishing they were in their shoes.

Your favorite YouTubers began with a single video and, most likely, a total of 10 views on YouTube. However, they persisted in their efforts, certain that if they could find their groove, they would be able to convert this into a profession. And achieving that rhythm boils down to avoiding these 5 blunders that I made along the route to gaining 1.6 million Instagram followers.

It's time to punch fear and perfectionism in the face and then hit the record button on everything (while growing your audience gracefully as you avoid these mistakes).

Mistake #1: Evaluate your performance BEFORE you have posted enough videos to be considered.

You must upload your first 35 videos before continuing. I completely understand what you're thinking. It's the exact thing *I* would be thinking if someone instructed me to upload 35 videos when I was still battling to get my first video out into the public eye.

"There are 35 freaking videos. "That's a little out of the ordinary."

There's a rhyme and purpose to this number. You're going to be assessing your results much too early if you don't wait until the 35th video. Although your following grows by 10-20 followers every week, you may feel as if you are not making any success in your marketing efforts. You'll be tempted to give up as well.

This is one of the most common blunders that novice producers make. They publish a few videos, don't receive the results they were hoping for, and conclude that YouTube isn't for them anymore.

And it's for this reason that you'll hold yourself responsible for 35 videos: Those films will either trigger the algorithm to start things moving or will assist you in identifying areas where you may pivot to discover success in your business. Even though I have over 2,000 videos on my YouTube channel, I've had a few unsuccessful channels that lead me directly to the successful ones.

You win, you learn, and you must continue to fail forward—while still wanting to play the game.

Mistake #2: Making 'Selfish' Content 

How to increase the number of YouTube subscribers

YouTube adheres to the same marketing principles as other platforms. You must first answer the "Who?" and "What?" questions before you can commit to putting anything on the internet. Your channel will not be able to serve your viewers until you provide such solutions. It will only benefit you and the issue that you are interested in on that particular day.

Answer these two questions to avoid creating self-serving content:

1. For whom are your videos intended?

2. Can you tell me about the issue you are solving for them?

Creators that respond to this question provide service-oriented material. Those that do not do so create self-serving videos and ultimately leave YouTube.

The following question was posed to Gary Vaynerchuk by my co-author of YouTube Secrets, Benji Travis, and me when we met with him. Gary Vaynerchuk is a multiple New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading social media experts. "What advice would you give to new YouTube creators?" we inquired.

Here's what he had to say: "I believe it is about whether or not you are providing entertainment." Are you distributing educational materials? Because ninety percent of the population is putting out self-serving stuff.

Press releases are being distributed by ninety percent of the population. They want you to have some kind of reaction to them. They're putting themselves in a position of weakness. You'll be receiving stuff on their trip to Maui and surfing since that is what they wanted to do.

But did it provide you with any benefit? There is a strong desire for you to consider them cool. 90 percent of the information on the internet right now is created by individuals who are functioning as public relations agents for themselves? I'm calling for folks to dress in the manner of instructors or entertainers.

Do you begin by considering your target audience? Do you believe in God, or do you not?

The reason why individuals aren't able to get 1,000 subscribers is that they aren't putting their audience's needs above their own. They're pondering what kind of material *they* want to generate and what advantages they may get from going down the route of a content creator. In the case of "I want to be a travel vlogger," for example, have you thought about how your material would benefit the audience you want to grow? Or are you more interested in a free luxurious hotel stay in which a giraffe joins you for breakfast?

That's what Gary is saying (and it's something I agree with). And here's another Gary suggestion: while creating material, choose between creating entertaining or educational stuff. Both sorts of materials are experiencing a boom at the moment.

As previously said, there has never been a more advantageous moment to develop content.

Mistake #3: Choosing to learn from YouTube in a more leisurely manner.

Today is the day to post your first video.
Stop reading this article and go shoot a video on your phone and publish it on YouTube (for real this time!) instead. Once you've started blogging, it's time to skill up,' which may be accomplished in two ways:

#1: Identify the abilities that you will need to acquire (like video editing, designing thumbnails, and camera presence).

#2: Identify 5-10 successful channels in your market and research what they're doing and how you might incorporate your unique twist into their approach. (Don't be intimidated by competition; it indicates that you have a market!)

There are two methods for obtaining wisdom. The most time-consuming route is via your blunders. The quickest method to gain knowledge is to learn from the errors of others. Buying a book, watching other makers' YouTube channels (such as mine), and learning from professionals who can teach you precisely what to do are all excellent ways to get started.

If you want to create your first YouTube video, you don't need to be an expert. However, you must be familiar with the fundamentals. Your films should constantly be becoming better, particularly as you gain more knowledge about things like:

 

• How to generate thumbnails that are appealing to the eye
• How to come up with catchy titles for your videos
• What kind of channels in your niche are receiving the most views
• What channels in your category are doing in terms of content editing

It is not your intention to mimic what others are doing. Studying what they're doing and figuring out how you can incorporate your unique twist into it is the goal. The angle that will attract the most appropriate audience for *you*.

Reduce the length of your learning curve by gaining knowledge the hard way—by seeing and learning from the errors of others.

Mistake #4: Failing to Produce Search-Oriented Content

Your YouTube subscriber statistics will suffer if you do not concentrate on search-based content.

Search-based information provides particular solutions to specific inquiries. When someone searches on YouTube for "how to teach my dog to sit," or for "how to take care of a fiddle leaf fig tree," this is the stuff that comes up. Although there is some disagreement about it, this is the kind of material I use to build my YouTube accounts.

Creators are curious about how much their YouTube tags influence their views and reach. A lot of people are wondering if YouTube is still considered a search engine. The answer is an unequivocal yes. YouTube is the second most popular search engine in the world, behind Google (Google is the first).

An issue is solved by 65% of those who utilize YouTube to find solutions for their problems. It is the most effective method of being noticed on YouTube when people are searching for a solution to an issue on the site.

To be clear, this isn't the only piece of material you'll create in your lifetime. You are not confined to "answering question" purgatory at this time. However, you should start with search-based content to increase the number of views and subscribers on your channel. It will be very difficult for your material to get discovered if people aren't actively looking for it. The YouTube algorithm is different from that of TikTok; you'll need to plan ahead of time to get views and a following on the site.

It is for this reason why answering the two questions above is so critical. Every video concept should begin with the following question:

• What purpose do your videos serve?
• Is there an issue you can fix for them?

Once you have a large number of subscribers, you may begin to extend your material since they will recognize you. The purpose of their visit isn't only to have a question answered. Subscribers are there to socialize and have a good time.

• Are you creating material that has been well researched and that others will find interesting?
• You should consider if you're creating material that others will be interested in seeing.

Mistake #5:Committing to a long-term vision 

The following steps should be followed if you want to guarantee that your YouTube channel never gets off the ground and only receives 50 views for each video and 100 subscribers at most. Dabble.

The most common reason for individuals not reaching 1,000 subscribers is because they have never made a genuine commitment to doing so. They dabble in the world of YouTube. However, like with any marketing plan, if you experiment, you will receive substandard outcomes. And such substandard results might lead you to believe that people don't appreciate your material or that you aren't fit-out for the YouTube environment.

That is not the case in the least.

All successes are built on a foundation of dedication. It is the little decision we make every day that leads to the eventual outcomes we are seeking that we refer to as commitment. In addition, you'll need to commit to building your YouTube channel.

I can't guarantee you a smooth sailing experience. Your YouTube development will likely be difficult and fraught with obstacles of all kinds. But I can assure you that it will be well worth it.

Showing up and making difficult choices continuously demonstrates commitment. Push-ups do not result in bulging biceps after only one session. You don't suddenly transform into the chiseled Brad Pitt from Fight Club after watching a training DVD for a couple of hours.

It is accomplished via everyday, repetitive practice. You continue to turn up. You continue to perspire. You must continue your efforts. Wishing does not equate to committing. It is necessary to make this a top priority.

Sometimes you win, and other times you learn something new. Failure is only a stepping stone on the path to achievement.

Become a YouTube Superstar by following the steps below (For Your Niche)

You do not need the assistance of a well-known YouTuber to get your channel up and running. You also don't require years of marketing expertise to get your first 1,000 followers on social media. All you need is the drive to upload your first video, as well as a post-it note with these five common blunders on it, conveniently located near your workstation.

Keep these blunders in mind as your channel grows and you begin to record more videos, and particularly when you're considering ending your YouTube career.

• Which of the following mistakes have you unintentionally begun making?
• Do you need to publish any more films before you officially retire (hum, at the age of 35!)?
• Have you been taking YouTube seriously, or have you been experimenting?

YouTube is looking for original material from you. When you publish videos that others want to see, they earn money off of you. That's one of the things that makes this such an exciting moment to be a maker. The fact that YouTube is on your side does not negate the fact that you must play by their rules. Specifically for YouTube, this means making amusing or instructional material that answers questions your audience has about a subject they are interested in while building a connection with your audience's (soon-to-be favorite creator).

Leaving YouTube is the most common kind of failure for artists, and I know you're better than that.

Change your perspective to believe that you can conquer YouTube for your niche—because you can.