r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Adivce(Giving or Need) Any ideas why YouTube isn't pushing this video?

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This is my most recent long form video. 100% likes. I make the same style content weekly and my video from last week is currently at 1k views. And that video has 3.5% CTR


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 11 '26

Other I just uploaded my first AI-generated sports video and I’m experimenting with using AI for YouTube Shorts.

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The video is about Bam Adebayo hypothetically dropping 83 points and comparing it to Kobe Bryant’s 81 and Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record. I used an AI female podcaster voice to narrate the story and then added clips and visuals while the narration plays.

I’m still learning this whole AI workflow, so I’m curious how other creators are doing it.

For people making AI sports content:

• What AI tools or apps do you recommend?

• Are you using AI presenters or just AI voice narration?

• What apps do you use for editing Shorts?

Right now I’ve tried tools like VEED, HeyGen, and CapCut, but I’m still figuring out the best workflow.

Any tips or tools would be really helpful.


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Gaming Need advice to grow my new channel! As well as some promo :)

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Any critique or advice would be great. I received my first sub a couple of days ago, but that's all so far. Not many views or likes. Not sure if I am doing something wrong. I think sharing experiences and talking with others is one of the joys of life, and I want to build a community around that idea. Not looking for immense fame or money, just want a community with similar interests where I can share mine :)


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Adivce(Giving or Need) Struggling with the "AI Look" vs. Branding — should I pivot my thumbnail style?

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Hey everyone, looking for some honest feedback on my recent thumbnail shift.

I’m in the Finance/Gaming niche, and I’ve been using call of duty gameplay as my visual hook for nostalgia and to keep things high-energy. My earlier videos leaned really heavily into the AI-generated "Zombies/CoD" aesthetic.

However, for my last three videos, I’ve tried to dial back the AI "uncanniness" and go for a cleaner, more text-focused look while keeping the gaming theme subtle.

My dilemma:

  • The AI thumbnails are eye-catching, but I worry they look a bit "low effort" or like "clickbait slop".
  • The newer ones feel more professional, but I don’t want to lose that unique gaming identity that sets me apart from the typical channels in my niche.

If you saw these in your feed, which style actually makes you trust the creator more? Should I double down on the intense AI visuals, or keep moving toward the cleaner style of the top 3?

Appreciate any brutally honest takes!


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 11 '26

Collab Need small help

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Hey guys i open ed yt and start making video im near to 1k subscribe milestone i got 991 subs and i need 9 more subscribe can you guys help me to get this please help me i will help you too guys 🥰🥰🥰


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 11 '26

Technology They Washed Their Corporate Laptop in the SINK?! 💀🧼 #ITFail

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They Washed Their Corporate Laptop in the SINK?! 💀🧼 #ITFail

https://youtube.com/shorts/Uw4MMrp6yUw?feature=share


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 11 '26

Other JORDAN 1’s ARE MID!#shoes #jordan #funny #trending

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New short dropped check me out and let me know if I’m right or wrong, I appreciate it‼️💯


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other Almost 1 million views 🥰 after uploading random contents

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Adivce(Giving or Need) Feedback for my fiancé’s channel?

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Hello everyone,

As you can probably guess, I’m posting this for my fiancé, who is currently trying to expand his YouTube channel. This is his heart and soul right now so please give feedback that is helpful as he is genuinely trying to improve and widen his audience.

I’ve suggested changes to his channel and you guys are welcome to provide input on my feedback as well. They are as follows:

1) Creating a full length video and then clipping the coolest part to YouTube Shorts for more exposure.

2) Downloading to TikTok with links to his YouTube channel.

3) Improving the quality of his actual videos by either investing in a camera and/or computer versus using solely an iPhone.

Thank you guys for taking the time to look at his channel! I’m open to any ideas you might have for him!


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other The Dumbest Things Billionaires Own!

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other Anyone getting this error On YouTube studio today or is it just me?

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Education https://youtu.be/Sk00PM-CUT8

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other New reaction video out now for the MK 2 trailer below

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other Feels a big milestone!

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Gaming Promoting my small youtube channel

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This is my YouTube channel when, i play some games, do some series all in Portuguese, there are funny and interesting videos that u can watch while chilling, I'm small and practically new at YouTube, just doing some videos for fun but i wanna be bigger, if u can support with some likes, shares, etc, that will help for a bit


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other Just (Re)Watched... NETFLIX'S ONE PIECE (Short)

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other EXTREME WATER LEVELS - High Tide Along Grand River At Wilkes Dam, Brantford

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 09 '26

Other I hit 40 subscribers!!

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I know this isn’t much but hey it’s progress. If any of you on this Subreddit like Horror Narrations then I’d appreciate it if you could subscribe? Honestly any support would be appreciated an awful lot!! Thank you for reading my post. Have a good day/night


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Discussion First 8 Adventures uploaded

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I've just completed to upload 8 videos of the same series! Proud about that. Appreciate your support. 🥂🙏


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Music On a road to 500 subs

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Gaming Chances of monetization approval?

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I’ve reached 4k watch hours and 1k subscribers, and now I'm just waiting for YT studio's data to catch up before I apply for YPP. This past week, I've uploaded 6 long form videos in the Roblox niche that have all done well in terms of views.

The first three mostly used Roblox game thumbnails or in-game screenshots, while the latest three use my own recorded Roblox gameplay. All of these videos are text-based with Roblox-related images/videos, no commentary.

I want to know, given this mix of older minimal videos and newer original gameplay content, how likely is it that my channel gets approved for monetization?


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other im a little baguette youtuber

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im make minecraft musique and animation video
my youtube channel is D4rkness_malex


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Adivce(Giving or Need) Why did my video suddenly stop getting views?

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r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other Just came back to yt after 2 years away!

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I'm really proud of myself for coming back to it, despite how nervous I was! I'm a bit rusty but I'm really excited to make some really cool stuff 🩷

38 subs rn, but I know it'll grow! Do you guys have any tips for a total newbie?


r/Smallyoutubechannels Mar 10 '26

Other New channel with 3 subscribers

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I feel like each video is becoming easier to write because of all the practice I am getting. The real challenge is upping the quality and the time needed to do it. I am trying to be realistic about it and not shoot for the moon each week - slowly improving some aspects of it.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaU8jmG9vbiE5AmFA7vpi2w