Summary of How To Grow An Art Youtube Channel From 0 to 40k Subscribers
The creator started their YouTube channel in May 2020 and saw significant growth in the past six months, gaining over 20,000 subscribers in the last 30 days.
Initially filmed videos on a phone, then invested in a Canon M50 camera and Rode VideoMic Go to improve quality.
Developed time management skills to balance YouTube, college, part-time job, and teaching responsibilities.
Created a habit of filming multiple videos at once to maintain consistency in posting.
Learned about video production, YouTube marketing, and content strategy over the first year on the platform.
Focused on creating search-focused content and understanding the target audience.
Graduated college in May 2021 and dedicated more time to the channel, posting 44 videos and gaining 2.3k subscribers.
Improved production quality, editing skills, and incorporated b-roll footage for better engagement.
Analyzed retention graphs to enhance video content and focused on doubling down on successful formats.
Emphasized the importance of analyzing data to make informed decisions about content creation.
The creator's goal is to achieve financial stability as an artist and make a difference through their channel.
Encouraged viewers to check out a playlist of videos on growth strategies and an interactive workbook for starting a YouTube channel.
Creators/Contributors
Notable Quotes
— 12:58 — « a one percent increase with every single upload adds up a lot over time. »
— 14:18 — « the natural consequence of this is to only make that kind of video. »
— 14:42 — « i can grow it if i want to or i can slow down the growth if i want to. »
— 15:18 — « my goal for this channel is to achieve financial stability as an artist and to share my work with the world. »
— 15:53 — « honestly who knows where this channel is going to go next. »
Category
Art and Creativity