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Why Your Content Isn't For Everyone, But Can Be For Anyone!
Manage episode 482251362 series 1423290
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Building a loyal, interactive YouTube community is crucial for channel growth, even if you're just starting out. Community-building creates deeper connections with your audience, establishes your channel's identity, and turns casual viewers into dedicated fans.
• Distinguish between search-based content (answering specific questions) and browse-based content (designed to be discovered on homepages)
• Approach your channel with confidence - "fake it till you make it" by acting like thousands are watching
• Remember that your content isn't for everyone, but can be for anybody who shares your interests
• Create community-specific content like live streams that focus on interaction rather than discovery
• Respond thoughtfully to comments and foster conversations between viewers
• Allow inside jokes and traditions to develop organically based on audience response
• Position yourself as part of the community rather than above it - you're leading a club, not collecting followers
• Set clear boundaries for your community and let loyal viewers help maintain them
Chapters
1. Welcome and Channel Updates (00:00:00)
2. Search vs Browse Content Explained (00:02:32)
3. Building Community as a Small Creator (00:07:15)
4. Community Content Types That Work (00:13:24)
5. Leading Your YouTube Club (00:22:45)
6. Candy Talk and Sweet Debates (00:38:47)
352 episodes
Manage episode 482251362 series 1423290
Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/3yvoc7r
Join Discord: https://www.vidiq.com/discord
Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1
Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/0HPucaCMwrQ
Building a loyal, interactive YouTube community is crucial for channel growth, even if you're just starting out. Community-building creates deeper connections with your audience, establishes your channel's identity, and turns casual viewers into dedicated fans.
• Distinguish between search-based content (answering specific questions) and browse-based content (designed to be discovered on homepages)
• Approach your channel with confidence - "fake it till you make it" by acting like thousands are watching
• Remember that your content isn't for everyone, but can be for anybody who shares your interests
• Create community-specific content like live streams that focus on interaction rather than discovery
• Respond thoughtfully to comments and foster conversations between viewers
• Allow inside jokes and traditions to develop organically based on audience response
• Position yourself as part of the community rather than above it - you're leading a club, not collecting followers
• Set clear boundaries for your community and let loyal viewers help maintain them
Chapters
1. Welcome and Channel Updates (00:00:00)
2. Search vs Browse Content Explained (00:02:32)
3. Building Community as a Small Creator (00:07:15)
4. Community Content Types That Work (00:13:24)
5. Leading Your YouTube Club (00:22:45)
6. Candy Talk and Sweet Debates (00:38:47)
352 episodes
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