Every Streamer who wants to start on YouTube should read this:
I've been studying YouTube for the last 3 months after getting monetized. It only took 2 long-form videos to get into the Partner Program. Here's what I've learned so far:
• I recorded for 3 hours, then spent 15 hours editing it into a 30-minute video. Sometimes one great video is better than five average ones.
• I studied successful thumbnails and titles in my niche instead of guessing what works.
• I researched, A/B tested, and paid close attention to my analytics.
• Your thumbnail is what stops the scroll. Keep it simple. Big, readable text and expressive faces tend to work best. (Still learning this one.)
• Titles matter just as much. If your CTR is low, your thumbnail or title probably needs work.
• Watch your retention graph. The first 30 seconds are everything. Hook viewers fast, tease what's coming, and keep the intro short.
• Add chapters. It's as simple as putting timestamps in your description:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Content
35:15 Ending
• Pin a comment and reply to people. More conversations usually lead to more engagement.
• Ask questions throughout the video. Better yet, make a small mistake. The internet loves correcting people. 😂
• I don't ask people to like and subscribe at the very beginning anymore. I try to earn it first, then ask later. Still experimenting with this.
• If you're trying to make this a business, memberships can help. Patreon is a great way to offer bonus content like full reactions.
• Most importantly, find your niche. Don't try to be everyone else. Be yourself and find an angle that makes people choose your video over everyone else's.
I'm still learning every day, but these are the biggest lessons that have helped me so far. Feel free to ask me any questions!
A new rumor claims Bungie could be working on a Borderlands 1 remake, but don’t get your hopes up just yet.
According to Destiny content creator Trance, Bungie, Sony, 2K, and Gearbox are reportedly in very early discussions about remaking the original Borderlands as a Destiny-style live-service looter shooter.
The rumored project would feature an open-world structure similar to Borderlands 4, seasonal paid content, and semi-customizable player characters instead of the original Vault Hunters.
The same rumor also claims Gearbox is considering a Borderlands 2 remake as a timed PlayStation 6 exclusive if the deal moves forward.
The information supposedly comes from “a colleague who works in Business Development at 2K.”
A new facet of brilliance is about to emerge.
Citrine will radiate with a dazzling new look when she enters Prime Access later this year. Concept art by Kory Cromie. https://t.co/p19U0G16tD
Some sponsors I’ve been apart of the community of are little worrying. Oh this person who is an affiliate is underage and snuck the the sign up process even though they are manually checked….ssssssh. Always about the money and image
@VeryUnwellVT I hate when people do that. If someone asks you a question they trust your answer not several answers from google that are all probably wrong or doesn’t even answer what you asked.
Just noticed I can post to my own profile on Reddit not to community only. So. I didn’t need to make this twitter but then again I also wouldn’t know what to say. Barely know what to say here
A few games in backlog. What’s on yours?
-Dark Souls(DNF)
-GTA V(Replay)
-Oblivion Remaster(DNF)
-DOOM: Dark Ages(DNS)
-Oxygen Not Included Aquatic DL(Not even looked at this one yet)
-Stellaris: Biogeneis(Space Dragon go nom)
Announcing a special collaboration between #PokemonSleep and #PokemonHorizons: The Series!
You can watch Pokémon Horizons, get a good night’s sleep, and go meet Pokémon! ✨
@/Veilyndps from #AegisLink inspired me to try it again after seeing her stream and her being really good at it. Yeeeeaaah Im the opposite. NOT good lol.