5 Mistakes NEW YouTubers Make (FIX THEM TO GROW FAST!!)

Summary

This video script is a must-watch for new YouTubers struggling with low views, as it identifies five common mistakes hindering channel growth. From selecting the wrong niche without passion or knowledge to neglecting audio quality and poor branding, the script offers practical advice. It also warns against making content about oneself too early and the importance of applying learned growth strategies. A bonus tip highlights the significance of effective titles for click-through rates, urging creators to avoid these pitfalls for successful channel expansion.

Takeaways

• 🎯 Start with Passion: New YouTubers should choose a niche they are passionate about to ensure genuine engagement and content creation.
• 📉 Avoid Unsuitable Niches: Without basic to intermediate knowledge in a topic, avoid starting a channel in that niche to prevent competition with established channels and lack of content ideas.
• 🔊 Prioritize Audio Quality: Good audio is crucial for viewer retention; even if the video quality is not high, clear audio can keep viewers engaged.
• 🎙️ DIY Audio Solutions: Without a microphone, use creative solutions like recording in a closet filled with clothes and cushions to reduce echo and improve sound quality.
• 🚫 Ditch Copycat Branding: Poor branding, especially copying from established creators, can lead to a negative first impression and hinder channel growth.
• 🔄 Be Unique: Develop your own branding, including logo, channel art, and name, to stand out and build a genuine audience.
• ❌ Skip Self-Centered Content: New YouTubers should avoid making videos about themselves, as viewers are not interested until the channel has built a following.
• 🔍 Focus on Relevant Topics: Select topics that are popular in your niche or solve your audience's problems to attract and retain viewers.
• 📚 Apply What You Learn: Watching videos about growing on YouTube is helpful, but it's essential to apply the knowledge gained rather than just consuming more content.
• 🔄 Reflect Before Learning More: Before seeking more advice, reflect on whether you've implemented the tips from previous videos to ensure continuous improvement.
• 🏷️ Titles Matter: Good titles are crucial for click-through rates; neglecting them can lead to missed opportunities for views, even with compelling thumbnails.

Q & A

What are the five common mistakes that new YouTubers often make according to the video script?

The five common mistakes are: 1) Choosing the wrong niche, 2) Having bad audio quality, 3) Poor branding by copying successful creators, 4) Selecting wrong topics that either are too personal or not of interest to the audience, and 5) Learning about YouTube growth but not applying the knowledge.

Why is selecting the wrong niche considered a mistake for new YouTubers?

Selecting the wrong niche is a mistake because it can lead to a lack of genuine interest and knowledge in the topic, making it difficult to compete with established channels and to consistently produce engaging content.

How can new YouTubers determine the right niche for their channel?

New YouTubers can determine the right niche by writing down all the things they are good at or interested in, which can give them raw channel ideas, and then selecting a niche that suits them and has a good audience size.

Why is audio quality considered more important than video quality or editing for new YouTubers?

Audio quality is considered more important because viewers can tolerate a low-quality video with good audio, but they won't watch a video with poor audio even if the content is excellent.

What are some tips for improving audio quality without a microphone?

To improve audio quality without a microphone, one can record in a place that reduces echo, such as a closet filled with clothes and cushions.

Why is copying branding elements from successful YouTubers a bad idea for new creators?

Copying branding elements can give viewers a negative first impression of being a copycat, which can hinder channel growth even if the content is good.

What are the two types of wrong topics that new YouTubers should avoid?

The two types of wrong topics are: 1) Videos about oneself, which are not interesting to viewers who are not personally acquainted with the creator, and 2) Videos on subjects that are not popular or searched for by the audience.

How can new YouTubers ensure they are selecting the right topics for their videos?

New YouTubers should choose topics that are popular in their niche, address what the audience is searching for, or solve problems that their subscribers might have.

What is the mistake that the speaker admits to making in their YouTube journey for 3-4 years?

The mistake is learning about YouTube growth strategies but not applying the knowledge gained from those learnings.

Why is it important for new YouTubers to apply the tips they learn from other videos about growing on YouTube?

Applying the tips is important because it can prevent a cycle of continuous learning without implementation, which can waste time and hinder channel growth.

What is the bonus mistake mentioned in the script that new YouTubers should avoid?

The bonus mistake is ignoring the importance of titles, which can affect the click-through rate of videos.

How can new YouTubers learn to write good titles for their videos?

The script suggests that there is a video with a two-step guide on writing good titles, which new YouTubers can watch by clicking on the video link provided.