A Good Way To Get More Views & Subs - Test Rides & Fullscreen Partnership

NeloAngeloBiker

NeloAngeloBiker

Now known as "VtwinVlogster" :)
Hey all, just thought I'd share a little tip.

If you get the chance to take another bike out for a ride, be it a friends or a test ride from a bike shop. RECORD IT. Do some commentary, talk about the bike, compare it to what you know.

In short, I've done two test ride videos (Victory Hammer S & Triumph Speed Triple 1050) and both of them have had between 3-5X the usual amount of views I get per video and both times they'd be subscriber magnets, which for a newbie YTer like me, that's a big deal!

Also, this is just something that's helped me grow and analyze my channel in more depth. If you're not partnered with a youtube network, consider Fullscreen.net - They have some amazing tools and since I've joined them, my channel has actually started earning me a bit of money. The only downside? Adverts in your videos (Monetization).
Otherwise they allow you complete unrestricted artistic creativity and you can leave them at any point :)

Regards

VtwinVlogster (Formerly known as NeloAngeloBiker)
 
Aye - Before I deleted my old channel I had videos that had reviews for the NC700, NC750, CBR 600F and a few others. I got about 3k subs from them alone and most of the videos got 40k+ views


They do work. I found that my 'reviews' were talking about everyday use rather than the 'specs', you can find them anywhere!

Two of my videos were on the top of Google for nearly a year
 
Not allowed at my age, some insurance thing. When I called up Triumph they told me that If i had been in the army for 2 years it would have been a different story. WTF?
 
Yeah, the ideal thing would be to strike up a friendship with a dealer who will let you do bike reviews to boost his sales. The place I got the Speed Triple 1050 from was dead friendly.
 
dandoolittle said:
The thing is. When you're sponsored you will find that people will not trust your opinions because they're not truthful
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if I like a product I will promote it, I wouldn't sponsor a product that I didn't use or like. But if you get buddy buddy witha dealership to do a review, surly they will be expecting a positive one?
 
dandoolittle said:
The thing is. When you're sponsored you will find that people will not trust your opinions because they're not truthful
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Good point. But chase on 2 wheel has that first ride series and he says from what dealership he is test the bike and i feel like he is giving hus honest opinion but you bring up a good point
 
thezattack said:
Good point. But chase on 2 wheel has that first ride series and he says from what dealership he is test the bike and i feel like he is giving hus honest opinion but you bring up a good point
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There is a fine line I guess. You slag it off and then you get a pissed off dealer. You praise it even though people know is may be false, you lose trust and views.

I think that it's fine to 'slate' something as long as you back it up.

I think reviews should be like this -

  • The overview of whatever it is
  • How it would suit and change your personal life
  • The good stuff
  • The not so good stuff
I think as long as you back up the bad stuff with the facts then you're golden.
 
I could rant about the bad stuff no problem. But because I don't have an extensive knowledge on bikes, I don't know if I could back them up. :(
 
I believe the phrase is "being objective". And it's all relative too. A superbike rider slagging off a 1300 tourer isnt going to carry any weight, but I'd be interested if he offered his honest opinion of why it wasn't for him, that linda thing.
 
Lurch said:
I believe the phrase is "being objective". And it's all relative too. A superbike rider slagging off a 1300 tourer isnt going to carry any weight, but I'd be interested if he offered his honest opinion of why it wasn't for him, that linda thing.
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I'm not any kind of biker, Iprefer adventure bikes, but I like classics like Bonnevilles. I wouldn't be any good at reviewing superbikes or motocross etc but id like to give each of them ago. As for reviewing. I don't feel wise enough to cast a solid opinion that would be respectable
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I think you need to review stuff that's applicable to your lifestyle. I ride a tourer, so I'd happily review the GTR, ST1300, K16GT etc etc, and I'd go as far as things like the NC700/750 or the VFR and Blackbird with a view to how they would suit being used for distance and luggage etc, but what could I bring to the party about utilising the power of a Fireblade? Not a lot really. But if anyone is desperate for me to try one, sure, why not! *hint* :)
 
Lurch said:
I think you need to review stuff that's applicable to your lifestyle. I ride a tourer, so I'd happily review the GTR, ST1300, K16GT etc etc, and I'd go as far as things like the NC700/750 or the VFR and Blackbird with a view to how they would suit being used for distance and luggage etc, but what could I bring to the party about utilising the power of a Fireblade? Not a lot really. But if anyone is desperate for me to try one, sure, why not! *hint* :)
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well different perspectives is the key to reviews. It would be good to see someone who doesn't have that kind of experience try it out. Hint* :P
 
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