{"id":18929,"date":"2024-02-09T16:17:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/how-to-get-1000-subscribers-on-youtube-case-study-1\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T19:42:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:42:31","slug":"get-1000-subscribers-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/get-1000-subscribers-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube &#8211; Case Study #1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of my favorite series on WebMonkey is my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/making-money-with-blogging\/\">Road to A $100\/Month Blog<\/a> series.<\/p>\n<p>While it's a short series, there's something deeply satisfying about tracking your milestones and goals and putting all of the information into a collection of posts.<\/p>\n<p>I also think the process of&nbsp;<em>honestly&nbsp;<\/em>tracking something is useful for others.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of blogging, I hope that my mini-series highlights that while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/blogging-income-report-2019\/\">it's possible to make money by blogging<\/a>, it also takes a lot of work and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Since it's been about 3 months of steady work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCfWlwgHS9mnVbIi4jNgIGtA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">my new YouTube channel experiment<\/a>, I decided I want to start another series as well.<\/p>\n<p>This is really going to provide a platform to track the growth of a new YouTube channel, to share some lessons, and to break down the entire process of how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/make-money-on-youtube\/\">make money on YouTube<\/a> in general.<\/p>\n<p>And, since the channel recently passed 1,000 subscribers, I thought it was a good idea to start this series off by looking back on some useful YouTube growth tips that have helped get there!<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Get 1000 Subscribers On YouTube - 8 YouTube Tips To Grow Your Channel As A Beginner\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RYN7fvUH-gg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>I recently put out a video on the topic as well, but I want to do a bit of a deeper dive on some of the strategies and findings in this post!<\/p>\n<p>So, if you're wondering how to get 1,000 subscribers on YouTube for your own channel, this is the post for you \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>I'm no expert, but hey, I think this will be a fun case study either way!<\/p>\n<p>Let's get to it!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why 1,000 Subscribers Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I truly think that it doesn't matter if you start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/blogging-vs-youtube\/\">blog or YouTube channel<\/a>, the first few months are the toughest.<\/p>\n<p>For blogging, making your first $100 per month is, in my opinion, that <em>aha&nbsp;<\/em>moment when you realize a blog can be&nbsp;<em>something<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This is largely why I encourage new bloggers to apply to programs like Adsense before aiming for ad networks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/monumetric-review\/\">Monumetric<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/mediavine-review\/\">Mediavine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now in terms of a YouTube equivalent, I think getting your first 1,000 subscribers is that <em>aha <\/em>moment.<\/p>\n<p>This is for&nbsp;<strong>two reasons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monetization Requirement<\/strong>. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time to monetize your YouTube videos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traction<\/strong>. I've noticed that my new videos now get a reliable boost of initial views and comments after going live, which is a massive advantage compared to having a brand new channel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now in terms of monetization, I'm not quite there yet; I need another 10-20 days to get my watch time up to the 4,000 hours:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6775 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Monetization.png\" alt=\"YouTube-Monetization\" width=\"450\" height=\"308\"><\/p>\n<p>As for traction, there's no denying that the YouTube snowball effect is very possible and real.<\/p>\n<p>The first few videos you make barely get viewership. However, all you need is one decent video to take off to help carry you to your first 1,000 YouTube subscribers:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6776\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-subscriber-growth.png\" alt=\"YouTube-subscriber-growth\" width=\"701\" height=\"400\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This growth is largely from one video, but many of my other videos are also climbing slowly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, the real question is: <strong>how can you get your first 1,000 subscribers as quickly as possible<\/strong>, and what can you do to work&nbsp;<em>smart&nbsp;<\/em>not&nbsp;<em>hard<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>Allow me to share some pretty awesome YouTube tips I've been lucky to learn from people like my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/young-money-interview-5\/\">YouTuber friend Ben<\/a> and some other successful content creators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra Reading &#8211; When Does YouTube Send You Money?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Pick A Niche & Add Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/blog-niche-ideas\/\">Picking a blog niche<\/a> is pretty critical for keeping your blog on track, building an audience, and also growing your authority in the eyes of Google.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, picking a YouTube niche is important because it gives people a reason to subscribe.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I've decided to keep my channel pretty general because when you're starting out, I don't think a wide net is necessarily bad.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, narrowing your niche can reduce competition, but since I already have WebMonkey and some minor social media presence, I think it makes sense to keep my YouTube channel fairly general as well.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, when you pick a niche on YouTube, my tip is to&nbsp;<strong>make your mission clear when people visit your channel page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way you can accomplish this is with a simple channel banner that lets people know what to expect:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6782 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tom-Blake-YouTube.png\" alt=\"Tom-Blake-YouTube\" width=\"800\" height=\"239\"><\/p>\n<p>As you can see on my page, the goal is to cover &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/make-money-online\/\">making money online<\/a>, side hustles, and personal finance.'<\/p>\n<p>You can also help YouTube understand your channel by adding channel tags.<\/p>\n<p>To edit your channel tags:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to YouTube studio.<\/li>\n<li>Click settings.<\/li>\n<li>Select Channel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should then be able to add specific keywords to help describe your channel:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6783 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Channel-tags.png\" alt=\"Channel-tags\" width=\"550\" height=\"322\"><\/p>\n<p>You should also create a robust About Page for your channel page that adds more information about what viewers should expect.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, I think the main takeaway for this YouTube tip is that <strong>you also have to provide value to your niche<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube is a very personal platform. I was almost tempted to start my channel off with an &#8216;about me' video, or a &#8216;day in the life of a freelance writer\/blogger' kind of thing.<\/p>\n<p>But here's the thing:&nbsp;<strong>at the start, no one knows or cares who you are<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing you can do to gain a viewership is to add value to people and to answer their questions. So, my advice is to approach video creation with this in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Don't start your channel with vlogger-type videos that provide a personal look into your life <strong>unless this is your only intention for the channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I think, more often than not, no one will care about this type of content if we're being brutally honest.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can strike it big and get a trending video or develop a devout fan base, but I think for 99% of beginner channels, creating value-driven content will help reach your first 1,000 subscribers <em>faster<\/em> than trying to be an influencer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Research Keywords For Your Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>My second tip for getting more YouTube subscribers (for free) is to conduct some basic keyword research.<\/p>\n<p>Again, with blogging, I think targeting low-competition keywords with a bit of monthly search volume is the best way to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n<p>I was told the same approach makes sense for a beginner YouTube channel, and honestly,&nbsp;<strong>researching keywords is why one of my videos shot to 30,000+ views<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6794 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-video-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"506\"><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, the real question is:&nbsp;<strong>how do you find low competition keywords on YouTube?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Personally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/TOW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">I use TubeBuddy<\/a>, a freemium browser extension, to manually search for keyword ideas for upcoming videos.<\/p>\n<p>TubeBuddy is incredibly useful. Some nifty YouTube SEO features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying keyword search volume and competition with the Search Explorer tool.<\/li>\n<li>Suggesting new keywords, as well as tags for your videos.<\/li>\n<li>Spying on the video tags your competitors use.<\/li>\n<li>A best practice audit which reminds you to make improvements like adding video cards, pinning a comment, sharing your video, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When I was searching for video ideas on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/make-money-as-a-teenager\/\">how to make money as a teenager<\/a>, I stumbled across this gem of a keyword for the video title by using the Search Explorer tool:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Search-Explorer-TubeBuddy.png\" alt=\"Search-Explorer-TubeBuddy\" width=\"479\" height=\"327\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seeing as this video took off and has more than 30K views, largely from YouTube search, I'd say this data is pretty spot on!<\/p>\n<p>TubeBuddy's free version limits your daily searches. If you're patient, you can make a running list of video ideas in an Excel spreadsheet and slowly add strong keyword ideas to your list.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you have fewer than 1,000 YouTube subscribers, TubeBuddy is <strong>only $4.50 per month<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6796 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TubeBuddy-Price.png\" alt=\"TubeBuddy-Price\" width=\"798\" height=\"392\"><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I paid for a month of TubeBuddy to conduct my SEO research for 15+ future videos, which is highly worth the $4.50 if you ask me!<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is, if you want to get your first 1,000 subs on YouTube from search traffic, you need some form of SEO strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Boost Video Watch Time Through Editing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Out of all YouTube SEO metrics, watch time, or how long you retain viewers on your video, is perhaps one of the most important.<\/p>\n<p>After all, the longer people watch your content, the more ads they see! YouTube wants to reward this lucrative behavior, so it should be a priority in your editing process.<\/p>\n<p>When I started out, most of my videos averaged 2 to 3 minutes in watch time. Now, the average is closer to 4 minutes and is a work in progress:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6787 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/views.png\" alt=\"YouTube-watch-time\" width=\"597\" height=\"346\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is slow progress, but I think several changes have helped increase watch time by roughly 25%.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what I've done in the past few videos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have Shorter Intros<\/strong> &#8211; People complained in my first videos about rambling, so I now get to the point in under a minute or so.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have A Stronger Hook<\/strong> &#8211; I'm trying to get better at hooking, and one strategy I've used is to explain what value people can gain by watching the video. I also explain if there are tips for beginners&nbsp;<em>and <\/em>experts and to stick around until the end, making the video more appealing to a wider audience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrade Quality<\/strong> &#8211; My first video is an abomination (with strangely high watch time, I'll admit). My following videos were slightly better, but they were too quiet. I recently upgraded to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XsAJ6s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">another microphone<\/a> for my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VBbXiD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sony A6000<\/a> which has greatly improved audio quality and made editing faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outside of that, I've also started tinkering with editing my videos to help boost audience retention.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone has an attention span, and if your content is mostly you talking, <strong>it's hard to keep people from getting bored<\/strong> if you don't use some nifty editing tricks.<\/p>\n<p>After all, have you ever noticed how talk show hosts frequently change camera angles or have a side panel with graphs or other visual elements?<\/p>\n<p>This is done to add new stimuli into the mix to help keep your attention refreshed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6788\" style=\"width: 499px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Last-Week-Tonight.jpg\" alt=\"Last-Week-Tonight\" width=\"499\" height=\"280\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Last Week Tonight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can easily apply this concept for your videos in post-editing.<\/p>\n<p>One obvious trick is to simply add pop-ups and sound effects throughout your video to provide a break between an endless stream of speaking.<\/p>\n<p>Another idea is to <strong>add b-roll footage<\/strong>, which is supplementary footage to your main shot. I generally screen-record articles or apps I'm talking about to create some simple yet informative b-roll content.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also add slight screen jumps throughout your video to give the illusion of camera motion.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, just zoom in slightly on a set of frames and then reset the zoom afterwards to make it seem like the camera is zooming in and out:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6797\" style=\"width: 547px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Wondershare-Filmore-crop-zoom-tool.png\" alt=\"Wondershare-Filmore-crop-zoom-tool\" width=\"547\" height=\"417\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wondershare Filmora's crop and zoom tool takes all of 5 seconds to use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I use <a href=\"https:\/\/wondersharesoftware.pxf.io\/LP1KNo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wondershare Filmora<\/a> for my editing, and the process is pretty simple. However, most video editing software should have some of these basic features!<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Prioritize EVERGREEN COntent As A Beginner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Once again, I think the parallels between starting a blog and growing your YouTube channel are important to make note of.<\/p>\n<p>If you start either platform by chasing trending content, I think&nbsp;<strong>you are doomed for failure 99% of the time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This makes sense. After all, both algorithms need some time and social proof to trust you, so why would they push your videos for trending content as a new channel?<\/p>\n<p>In reality, I think you're better off to look for juicy keywords surrounding&nbsp;<strong>evergreen content &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>or content that people will always search for.<\/p>\n<p>Then, after you have a base, you can start chasing trending topics when it make senses for your niche.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCoSw1rKMkCbwzKpkC0OjRKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erika Kullberg's<\/a> channel for an example:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6798 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Erika-Kullberg.png\" alt=\"Erika-Kullberg\" width=\"802\" height=\"221\"><\/p>\n<p>Erica is another personal finance YouTuber, and she recently <strong>skyrocketed to more than 50,000 subscribers<\/strong> after making trending videos about recent stimulus checks.<\/p>\n<p>However,&nbsp;<strong>she made 25+ evergreen videos first and built her foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is the best of both worlds. You get an evergreen base that will gain views for years to come, and you can also strike it big with trending topics.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, having a video trend on YouTube can change your life.<\/p>\n<p>But as a beginner channel, I don't think chasing clout or trending topics is an efficient use of time and resources.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Use Free Traffic Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I have a post on the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/free-traffic-sources\/\">free traffic sources<\/a> you can turn to when your advertising budget is a big fat ZERO.<\/p>\n<p>These traffic sources work for blogs, online businesses, and YouTube alike. As long as you find relevant niches to share your content to and know how to self-promote without looking like a jerk, you're golden.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what I do when I publish a video:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I link drop on a relevant Reddit group.<\/li>\n<li>I share the video on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/quora-marketing-guide\/\">Quora<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>I Tweet, share on Facebook, and add the video to Mix.com.<\/li>\n<li>I create a pin for my video and share it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/make-money-with-pinterest\/\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6799\" style=\"width: 501px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6799 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pinterest.png\" alt=\"pinterest-to-YouTube\" width=\"501\" height=\"387\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of using Pinterest to promote one of my videos. This pin goes directly to YouTube!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Occasionally, I include a video in an email blast from WebMonkey as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you take a look at referral traffic for my channel, this honestly doesn't do&nbsp;<em>that much<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6800 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/External-Traffic.png\" alt=\"External-Traffic\" width=\"501\" height=\"355\"><\/p>\n<p>But, everything adds up, and if you're struggling to get your first 1,000 YouTube subscribers, free traffic is never a bad idea!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Encourage Channel Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Engagement on your YouTube videos is another ranking factor, and <strong>you can also influence engagement pretty easily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of engagement include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Likes and subscriptions after watching.<\/li>\n<li>Your video's click through rate (CTR) for your thumbnail.<\/li>\n<li>Comments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I'm pretty abysmal at designing thumbnails, but you can still encourage your viewers to engage with your videos in other ways.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I ask for feedback in every video or for people to answer a specific question. I also do the classic &#8216;like, comment, subscribe' nonsense because if you never ask, you never receive!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also ask a question in your video description box, in a pinned comment, or both:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6801\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Description.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"228\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an example of a question I ask in my video description.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ultimately, the more engagement you can get, the faster you'll gain YouTube subscribers and be favored by the algorithm.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Don't Obsess Over Perfection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I think a major threat for any project is to let the fear of perfection stop you from starting.<\/p>\n<p>But, in the words of Salvador Dali: &#8220;have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>My videos aren't great, but they sure are a lot better than the first piece of garbage I uploaded. This is pretty much the case with anything you try in life.<\/p>\n<p>Learn from your initial mistakes and continually improve production quality.<\/p>\n<p>But, don't wait around for the perfect day, or to have $10,000 worth of studio equipment before starting your channel or you'll never get anywhere.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Be Consistent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I've heard from several YouTubers that it pays to have a schedule, and that regular uploads are the key to getting your first 1,000 subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>I think this is partly true, but obviously, your content quality is what matters most. Additionally, we're all human, and I think it's safe to say YouTube is a hobby for most of us and not a full-time job.<\/p>\n<p>However, I still think setting&nbsp;<strong>some loose schedule is important<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I've set a goal of uploading at least once per week to get my first 1,000 YouTube subscribers, and the process seems to have worked out pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>I didn't stress over exact upload times or anything like that, although I also uploaded most videos on Sunday\/Monday.<\/p>\n<p>If you struggle to find the time, my advice would be to&nbsp;<strong>batch your content creation somehow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For some creators, this might mean recording several videos at once, editing on a specific day, and getting a few videos ready to upload at a time.<\/p>\n<p>For me, my routine looks like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; I write a rough YouTube script on my lunch break to help keep my videos succinct.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; I wake up early and record. I do minor editing at night to clear out mistakes and trim the video to get it ready for editing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday &#8211;<\/strong> I add special effects, sounds, and other edits to the video and upload it to YouTube. TubeBuddy SEO research is already done!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever process works for you, go for it. Just remember to refine and optimize as time goes on and to not stress; if you miss an upload, your channel won't disappear.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Honestly, there's no concrete answer to how to get 1,000 subscribers on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>It's really just a mix of quality content, hard work, and time.<\/p>\n<p>However, I hope that these YouTube growth tips help get you there a little faster. For me, the process required about 3 months of work, and I definitely think I got lucky with having my teenager video get some traction.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of how long it takes you, just ensure you enjoy the process and don't be afraid to take a step back if you're stuck and months of effort haven't produced results.<\/p>\n<p>Once you find your niche and iron out your process, you can easily surpass the 1,000 subscriber benchmark and start making money with YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks so much for reading! I'll catch you guys in the next one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of my favorite series on WebMonkey is my Road to A $100\/Month Blog series. While it&#8217;s a short series, there&#8217;s something deeply satisfying about tracking your milestones and goals and putting all of the information into a collection of posts. I also think the process of&nbsp;honestly&nbsp;tracking something is useful for others. 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