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Recently my channel reaches 1000 subscribers, which is a big milestone for me.
Thanks for everyone who subscribe to my channel.
I couldn't make it without your support.
In this video, I would like to share some thoughts about how to reach 1000 subscribers
on Youtube as a small game development channel.
And what I have learned so far.
The first two things we need to pay attention is the thumbnail and titles.
These are the critical factors that decide if people will watch your video.
It is quite simple if people don't want to check your video, there is no way that they
will visit your channel and become a subscriber.
We can learn how to make a good thumbnail and title from other popular channels.
We can do some researches on youtube and find some videos with a similar topic.
Then we can see if your thumbnail stands out.
I have seen some channels with great content.
But the videos' thumbnail and title are not attractive.
All these channels will get more subscribers if they can improve it a bit.
Another tip is that we need to use some keywords on the title.
Don't copy the title from other popular channels.
As they have a large base of audience, which means they can make whatever the title they
want, still a lot of people will check their videos.
In our case, I mean a small youtube channel, using the keywords intently and wisely.
It is also a realistic way to make our video being searchable.
If you still have some more time, try to make the video more generic.
It is another way to attract a broad audience.
Furthermore, try to make the videos a bit more entertaining because people prefer to
watch some relaxing videos on the internet.
But you have to get some sense of humor.
Don't push yourself too hard if you can not make it because you can also make your video
educational or inspiring.
The only goal here is that the video shall deliver some values to the audience.
Another way to grow your channel quickly is to follow some trends and make some videos
around popular topics.
In this way, your video may get suggested or display when people check other similar
videos.
Again, this is some personal choice.
It is okay if you don't use this strategy.
But if you are desperate to grow the channel, you may give it a shot.
I would suggest not to copy the whole video, play a spin around it, or try to explain the
things from a different angle.
The next one is about the content.
Now people start checking your videos.
But if the content is not what they after, they won't click the subscribe buttons anyway.
So always think about your audience and make some videos they like to watch.
It is the only way to make people subscribe to the channel and come back to visit in the
future.
Another lesson I learn is that quality over quantity.
This is based on my observation.
Some channels only upload a few videos. as all the videos they uploaded are high-quality
ones.
Again, this is what I learn.
But I haven't been able to achieve it yet.
The last advice which is the most important one, in my opinion, is to make sure you like
what you are doing.
Yes, we want to grow the channel.
We are happy to see people press like button and leave a comment.
But that's not the main purpose of this journey.
There are so many videos on youtube and tons of games on steam.
Nothing will be changed if we don't make one.
Don't let the numbers and social media control our lives.
We shall like what we are doing.
No matter it is making a game, making a video, or both of them.
I want to treat it as a way to express myself and communicate with other people.
Don't let it become a burden of your life.
Do you have any suggestions to grow a channel?
Or how you deal with game dev and your daily life?
Please leave a comment and let me know.
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Your support means a lot to me.
It will motivate me to make more videos and games in the future.
Thanks for watching it.
This is Lee.
I will see you next time.