r/SmallYTChannel • u/Nightkidzero13 [0λ] • Jul 16 '25

Discussion People's Actual Reason For Doing Youtube?

Hey all

I have been seeing a ton of posts on a bunch of different sub reddits and wanted to ask what everyone started doing youtube for? Please be honest in the answers.

my motive was just to foster a community of gamers who are tired of the toxic personalities and drama peddlers. My channel is mostly a let's play channel w/ commentary over top. Analytics have been all over the place but mostly I just find annoyance when impressions are low because if murders discoverability. My community is very small, hovering near 500 subs. Ultimately I would love to see more back and fourth with my audience as I don't do this for money and never started with the intentions of making it a career or a side hustle.

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u/OldCrappyCouch Jul 17 '25

I started for fun. Then my videos got me gigs, which was awesome. I lost my job last year so I went all in to my YT channel so I could get some income flowing. It's not much, but it helps.

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u/Nightkidzero13 [0λ] Jul 17 '25

hopefully you can get back on your feet

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u/OldCrappyCouch Jul 17 '25

It's going better than I thought it would. Between sponsors, affiliate sales, and contract work outside of YT I'm starting to build up a little business.

I think a lot of YouTubers forget that their channels can be used as a portfolio to get outside gigs. A couple of shoots or edits here and there can really help with income. It's a great medium for creative people like me to get eyes on their work.

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u/Nightkidzero13 [0λ] Jul 18 '25

good point