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Why a YouTube Channel with Only 30K Subscribers Can Have an 18M-View Video: The Power of Evergreen Content
When analyzing YouTube growth, I stumbled upon a fascinating case. If you search Ba Duan Jin (八段锦, an ancient Chinese martial art) on YouTube, the top-ranked video has an incredible 18 million views. Yet, the channel that posted it only has around 30,000 subscribers, has released only 14 videos. Even more surprising—the video was uploaded…
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How to Create Evergreen YouTube Content
When you’re building a YouTube channel, there are generally two types of content you can make: trending and evergreen. Trending content captures a spike of attention—maybe around a viral meme, a breaking news story, or the latest gadget release. Evergreen content, on the other hand, continues to bring in viewers long after it’s published. If…
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Why This YouTuber Struggles After 4 Years (And What We Can Learn)
Recently on Reddit’s r/SmallYoutubers, I saw a post titled:“Almost 4 years, only 330 subs, it’s getting rough.” The creator explained that they love making long-form video essays about video games. They’ve uploaded consistently for years, put enormous effort into production, and even had a few videos that performed really well. But overall, subscriber growth has…
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Analytics Made Easy: What Metrics Youtube Beginners Should Focus On
Opening YouTube Studio for the first time can feel overwhelming. There are graphs, percentages, CTRs, impressions, retention curves—it’s easy to get lost. But the truth is, you don’t need to master every metric right away. For beginners, focusing on just a few key analytics will help you understand what’s working, what’s not, and how to…
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Boosting YouTube Channel Engagement: How to Get More Likes, Comments, and Shares
Views are important, but engagement is what truly grows a channel. Likes, comments, and shares tell YouTube (and your audience) that your content is worth watching. The algorithm uses these signals to decide which videos to push—and viewers use them as social proof that your content is valuable. So, how can you boost engagement without…
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YouTube Algorithm Explained (2026): How Videos Get Recommended? Ranking Factors, Watch Time & CTR
Every creator has asked the same question at some point: “How do I please the YouTube algorithm?” But here’s the truth: YouTube doesn’t want anything mysterious. The algorithm simply mirrors what viewers want. If you understand what keeps people watching, you’ll understand how to grow your channel. Let’s break down what YouTube really looks for—and…
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How to Get Your YouTube Channel’s First 1000 Subscribers (Without Spamming Links)
Reaching your first 1,000 subscribers on YouTube is one of the hardest—and most rewarding—milestones for any creator. It unlocks monetization through the YouTube Partner Program, but more importantly, it proves that people care about your content. The problem? Too many beginners chase shortcuts: spamming links in comments, begging strangers to subscribe, or joining “sub4sub” groups.…