not getting alot of hits, having a hard time taking off.

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So, this might be the wrong part of the forum i'm not sure, if it is.. sorry!
anyway, I've been motovloging since the begining of summer, But I can't seem to get many hits on my videos, im not sure what im doing wrong, or is this just how it is now?
Do my videos just suck?
too much music?
too many shorts?
not enough chatter?
Right now im only avaraging like 50 views per vid :/
my goal is to avarage 1k views per vid.
any advise is apreciated, thanks everyone!

Here's my latest feel free to check out the others. thanks everyone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpq_hv0E7tA
 
Massive views come from 3 things:

1) You have a shit tons of subs that you've built through making rock solid and/or innovative content who put your regular videos at big view counts
2) You make a specific video that strikes a nerve with viewers, everyone likes/comments/shares, it gets traction and thus more views
3) You crash

Things normally move slow for a while. Just keep making vids and the views will come.
 
what miggs said is pretty much spot on.

also factor in that about 30% of subs watch the video you post.

I have over 30k subs, sometimes videos get over 15,000. the majority of times they get up to the 10k mark and thats all.

to get a video that gets 1,000 views i estimate youd need about 3500 subs ( on average views)
 
Aother way is to have a well known and liked youtuber comment on your vids. that passes a bit of traffic on from thier subs. you may even keep a couple of them. But im sure nobody likes a beggar so getting established guys to comment is tricky if you dont already have a relationship. And trying to make friends is hard when these guys are getting a shit tonne of msgs daily.

I just watched a couple of your vids n subbed. I liked em. Ill watch the rest during my shift as I get time. Not as a favour but because I am enjoying them.
I guess posting them in every place and other forums etc you can, will direct some traffic to you.

I think the day of the motovlogger has been done personally. There is sooo many of us newbies that the genre is saturated. Only those established or new guys with totally original content will make anything like the numbers that the older guys have had.

Just do it because you enjoy it! Even if only 10 other people enjoy it too is enough satisfaction for me.
 
Thanks guys, I apreciate the kind words, Jesus ariderslife.. I didn't realize the sub/viewer ratio was so off that's insanity! :shock:
I'm glad you're enjoying the vids slothman. and ya, I think even if i continue to do poorly in the viewer relm i'll keep making vids, It's just way too much fun
 
You're all going with the easy route.

You need to do it the hard way - spend your entire life on YouTube commenting and interacting with EVERYONE else. That way you'll strike up relationships, people will notice your (maybe even witty) comments on other vids, and check out yours.

You can't just put a few vids out there and expect everyone else to stumble across them and be bothered to check any more out. Unless you get very lucky.
 
You are going about this the wrong way.

You should do this to enjoy yourself, not to get your 15 minutes of fame. Having goals for views? You're just going to be wasting your time, as you won't be happy. I've been doing the youtube thing for 18 months now, and I have no idea how many people are subscribed to me. What I do know is that I have a core group of around 15 people who watch my videos, and I watch theirs. We comment on each others videos. Having a core group of subs is worth 10 times as much as someone who watches the first few minutes just to give you a viewing number.

Theres no secret to getting loads of subs. Some people just have something that people like. YourPalsChrisandAl are a great example of how something different can work well.

If you really want to gain subs and views, create content. Be enthusiastic. Enjoy yourself. Then you'll get more views.

I totally agree with NastyEvilNinja. Most of my closest friends are from youtube.
 
I see what you're saying but lets not confuse fame with wanting to share your art. Just like a chef that wants to watch people enjoy their meal, there is pride in knowing that people like what you are doing.
Subs or no, I still love doing this. I've been doing it for the last 15 years with other things just because i like editing. Check out my non-motovlog channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/miataman89
I'll keep shooting and editing even if youtube gets shutdown just for friends, family, and my own pastime.

but ya, it's fun to know people are enjoying it.
 
Don't forget to post your videos, or a link to them, on the part of this forum dedicated to videos. I wouldn't have found half of the people I subscribe to, if it wasn't for them letting me know their latest vlog was up.
 
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ariderslife said:
also factor in that about 30% of subs watch the video you post.
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I got 30 subs, and my videos don't generally get above 10 views until well past a week. My first CarVlog that has been up for over 2 months now has only 53 at the point of writing. But I am also a CarVlogger, and those are just not as interesting as MotoVloggers. I am just happy that y'all make me feel welcome even though I can't be on a bike yet.

I do it because I like to do it. Not because I need to do it. But it does help when people take interest in your videos and comment. Don't force yourself, and don't sweat the little things. YouTube fame is not something I covet at all, but I accept the chance of it happening. Right now I just enjoy making Vlogs, and talking about many subjects!
 
Well without really asking anyone, I realized I get more views/comments for short videos where shit happens like me almost crashing or catching something weird on the road. My long motovlogs not so much but thats ok, I do enjoy whatever creativity I put into my video even though they are rough around the edges still. It is a learning process for a weird hobby ...

Just try to make what you like and be interactive with your subs and the other's you are subbed to.
 
Slothman said:
Aother way is to have a well known and liked youtuber comment on your vids. that passes a bit of traffic on from thier subs. you may even keep a couple of them. But im sure nobody likes a beggar so getting established guys to comment is tricky if you dont already have a relationship. And trying to make friends is hard when these guys are getting a shit tonne of msgs daily. .
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Well said, It does get annoying when my inbox is hammerd from people asking me to give them a shout out when they have 1 or 2 videos and Or keep asking.
- Dont get me wrong, i like that people look up to my channel in that way but a Shoutout would only happen if i feel that the User/ Profile was unique, aka Chris N Al. Since those guys did the dual scala thing a few more channels (clones) have emerged.

The Key to success is not given, its earned through countless hours, etc


Slothman said:
I think the day of the motovlogger has been done personally. There is sooo many of us newbies that the genre is saturated. Only those established or new guys with totally original content will make anything like the numbers that the older guys have had..
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Very True, Hence why i dont really Vlog. I dont like to Vlog, as much as i like watching videos from certin users on YouTube, its all the same unless you have a unique way of bringing something to the table.
I can understand why The Top 10 or so Vloggers don't / seldom do shootouts etc. As much as it is to ditur competition its also because so many of us get hounded bu the same "new guy asking for a handout"
- I dont mean this to offend, this is just my view-point.

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Best way to gain subs and success on YouTube, - Have boobs and talk about stupid stuff..

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Took em about 10 months before i hit 700 subs, then within 1 year of that i snowballed to 15k, 6 months later i have 31k.
its just Time.

I dont think im really the right person to provide this kinda info as im not really a vlogger, i dont post rant videos. I just post the odd video about my riding life, i dont talk about the latest issues in the news etc, that seems to be the norm for 99% of the users out-there.


* i need more beer*
 
Pretty swicthed on for a bloke that wastes money on hundreds of fart bombs @ariderslife ! ;)

Just to reiterate, we are all obviously show offs to a degree. Otherwise we would just watch youtube and not have a go at making vids. Enjoy it for what it is. if you are trying to hard to impress it will be obvious and youll just look like a try hard and bomb. If you dont pick up views and subs for who you are then, your type of people arent watching this kind of stuff. If you pick up 10 regular viewers, then you found your niche. As small as it may be its yours! Be proud of it!!

My work mates have a laugh at my vids on my chanels and thats satisfying enough for me. I have a few things planned that arent totally bike related for my next few vids on this chanel and I have no idea how they will go but the fun will be making them and then being made fun of by people I know. Coz Im a show off!
 
ariderslife said:
Slothman said:
Aother way is to have a well known and liked youtuber comment on your vids. that passes a bit of traffic on from thier subs. you may even keep a couple of them. But im sure nobody likes a beggar so getting established guys to comment is tricky if you dont already have a relationship. And trying to make friends is hard when these guys are getting a shit tonne of msgs daily. .
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Well said, It does get annoying when my inbox is hammerd from people asking me to give them a shout out when they have 1 or 2 videos and Or keep asking.
- Dont get me wrong, i like that people look up to my channel in that way but a Shoutout would only happen if i feel that the User/ Profile was unique, aka Chris N Al. Since those guys did the dual scala thing a few more channels (clones) have emerged.

The Key to success is not given, its earned through countless hours, etc


Slothman said:
I think the day of the motovlogger has been done personally. There is sooo many of us newbies that the genre is saturated. Only those established or new guys with totally original content will make anything like the numbers that the older guys have had..
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Very True, Hence why i dont really Vlog. I dont like to Vlog, as much as i like watching videos from certin users on YouTube, its all the same unless you have a unique way of bringing something to the table.
I can understand why The Top 10 or so Vloggers don't / seldom do shootouts etc. As much as it is to ditur competition its also because so many of us get hounded bu the same "new guy asking for a handout"
- I dont mean this to offend, this is just my view-point.

-

Best way to gain subs and success on YouTube, - Have boobs and talk about stupid stuff..

---
Took em about 10 months before i hit 700 subs, then within 1 year of that i snowballed to 15k, 6 months later i have 31k.
its just Time.

I dont think im really the right person to provide this kinda info as im not really a vlogger, i dont post rant videos. I just post the odd video about my riding life, i dont talk about the latest issues in the news etc, that seems to be the norm for 99% of the users out-there.


* i need more beer*
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You're right about the shout outs.. I myself being a new vlogger think its just dumb, the most I've done was ask someone for advice or tips on what they see
 
Re-upload someone else's popular videos with "exclusive rights", get people to subscribe based on that content, and you could have 31k in 2 years too.

LOL
 
Your channel seems to be progressing like normal. Mine is at 75+ vids and I've got 115 subs with 7.5k views. Best motivational tip- Remember why you are doing this.

It's a hobby, not a career. Do it, enjoy it, have fun and keep going. The success will come in small spurts.
 
I started vlogging this spring and have only posted a handful of videos. I have 176 subs and around 20k views. Dunno if that's good or not, I don't really 'compare', but that's what I have. Let me tell you what I've been doing.

1) Not caring if I had views or subs. I had to look that up in order to post it. I'm doing this because it's fun and I get to interact with some cool people. If nobody watches it, I still had fun.

2) Interacting. I dunno about spending my "whole life", but I make meaningful replies to meaningful comments. When people ask questions, I answer them. When people bring up a good point, I reply to them. When people say something incredibly stupid, I ask them to expound. I don't insult or chastise my viewers if they aren't experts in the field.

3) Controversial video. There are 29482304820394809184098230948102481934092345982304802938590123840923849023840 cruiser vs sportbike videos. But those always generate views. But, against my better judgement, I went ahead and did one. Except a little different, because I ride a cruiser. As you know, 99.999% of those cruiser vs sportbike videos are sportbike riders bashing cruisers. Sometimes making excellent points, sometimes they haven't got a clue what they are talking about. But here's the kicker. I didn't make a video bashing sportbikes and making myself all high and mighty. Actually I spent most of the video discrediting arguments on BOTH sides, ending with the conclusion that both are fantastic ways to get around, and that I think people who universally think that "Anyone on a sportbike" or "Anyone on a cruiser" is an idiot don't have a clue what being on a motorcycle is all about. Anyway, a passionate, controversial topic approached at a more moderate point of view is likely to generate some traffic and earn you some subs.

4) Product reviews. Talk about your bike. There aren't that many models of bike out there. It may be hard to gain traction if you ride an uber popular bike like a Ninja 250 or a CBR600RR or something like that, since there are a bazillion videos out there; but then there's a bigger market for those videos too. People love videos about the bike. Show them a review, show them what it can do, etc. In fact, my reviews of my bike and my wifes bike earned me a product placement AND got a vendor to send me about half a dozen (and counting) demo units. I now manage their YouTube channel and get a bit of a 'kickback' because in addition to a bunch of free stuff, there are links to my channel in the videos AND in the description, and they generate a lot of traffic.

5) Be different. There are a lot of great motovloggers out there. And then there are a lot of same-ol same-ol. Watch a lot of motovloggers, figure out what they all do, and do something else. Not that those other guys are bad; but they've got that covered, right? So do something different. I know a lot of guys like to vlog on their commute, so maybe consider vlogging on the weekend when you're out riding somewhere unique? I love motovloggers who show you around and ride to places that aren't the same each video. After all, it's a VLOG not a BLOG or a radio show.

6) Do some planning. Not a ton, but a little. Have an idea about what you wanna talk about, do some research, etc. Vloggers who are scatterbrained, don't know what they are talking about, constantly saying "um" or hopping on with tons of dead space and no real sense of direction because they had no topic in mind are hard to follow. They may have some views, but not much engagement. Few comments, and few people watch the entire video. Make it meaningful.

I could be totally wrong, or I could have some good ideas. I don't know? But that's my suggestions for developing a successful, engaged, interactive channel. Views and subs aren't really the numbers you are worried about. What matters is how engaged your audience is. If you get lucky and end up a 'recommended video' on some popular video you'll get a ton of views, but if it's crap nobody will stick around and future videos will have no success. Focus more on making good content, consistently. Rather than trying to cram tons of mediocre videos onto a channel as quickly as you can.
 
My channel has about 40 subscribers right now. After thinking about it for a while, I feel like I'm not producing videos that deserve to get more subscribers and views and I'm kinda rethinking how I edit the videos and new topics to talk about. That being said, I'm not really sweating the lack of subscribers or views, because it's not like I'd make much money even if I had 1000 subscribers. My most successful video was the classic 250 vs. bigger bike argument.

I actually had a video that was up for a day where I kinda freaked out after a reckless driver weaved around me and cut me off using a merge lane and a bit of the left shoulder going over 100 mph, and ironically I was vlogging about how dangerous that road was (If you live or know about DC I was talking about the Capital Beltway). It got about 1800 views in one day and a few comments (blaming me for overexaggerating and calling me a pussy) and then I decided to take it down.

I felt like it was the wrong way to go viral. Instead I want to re-edit it to take out the cursing and maybe vlog about how I could have handled the situation differently.

I know those last 2 paragraphs were a bit of an anecdote but I write this to show that I care more about the quality of what I produce and the quality of the people that subscribe to me as opposed to the quantity and the juvenile comments that come from going viral.
 
Dood! thanks everyone that was all really awesome advise and much appreciated. I like the idea of doing what you like because its what you like not for the views. A shift in priority's maybe in order. I'm a total dork and It probably reflects in my vids. My videos crack me up though, i hope they make others laugh as hard as i do. Is it wierd that i'm laughing the whole time im editing? .. :?

on a side note..
someone went though last night and thumbs down'd all of my videos, I had to laugh at that. Pissed someone off something fierce! :D :lol:

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