Don't try to be different. try to be specific

productivity is broad. but "productivity for single parents working night shifts" is specific

ways to differentiate in saturated niches:

1. target a specific sub-audience

not "productivity tips" → "productivity for ADHD entrepreneurs"
not ...

Start posting consistently NOW - don't wait for perfection

here's the harsh truth: you only find your formula through consistent posting

why waiting is a mistake:

you'll never feel "ready"
you learn faster by doing
algorithm rewards consistent channels
momentum matters more than you ...

Asking for subscriptions works, but only if done right

my subscribe rate improvement:

before: 0.6% of viewers subscribed
after: 2.3% of viewers subscribed


what changed: how and when i asked

bad ways to ask:

asking in first 10 seconds (they don't know if you're worth subscribing ...

Long-form content builds real channels. shorts bring traffic

I wasted 6 months posting only shorts. got millions of views but channel growth was minimal. here's why:

problems with shorts-only strategy:

low conversion rate - shorts viewers don't subscribe to your channel
separate algorithm ...

Inconsistent views are totally normal but they're not random - you just haven't found the pattern yet

how i figured out what works:

step 1: deep dive into analytics

looked at top 10 performing videos
noted common elements (topics, titles, thumbnails, length)
checked traffic sources ...

Create once, publish everywhere - that's the only sustainable approach

making unique content for each platform is a recipe for burnout. here's my system:

my content creation workflow:

step 1: create the "main" piece

one long-form youtube video (10-15 minutes)
this is my "pillar content ...

Getting to 100 subs is the hardest milestone because you have zero social proof

here's exactly how i got my first 100 in 5 weeks:

strategy 1: reddit + forums (got me 40 subs)

found subreddits related to my niche
genuinely participated in discussions for a week first
when relevant, shared ...

Collaborations are one of the fastest growth hacks if done right

i went from 2,800 to 8,500 subscribers in 3 months primarily through strategic collabs

why collaborations work:

you tap into another creator's audience
builds credibility (social proof)
creates cross-promotion opportunities ...

Obsessing over thumbnails is overrated

yes thumbnails matter, but i see creators spend 2 hours on thumbnails for mediocre content. backwards priorities

my approach:

spend 10-15 minutes on thumbnail
make it clear and honest about video content
focus 90% of effort on actual video quality ...

Start narrow, expand later - that's the winning strategy

Here's the truth: broad channels only work if you already have an audience

why niching down works for growth:

algorithms can categorize your content easily
audience knows exactly what they're subscribing for
you become known as the ...