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Need Help on New Youtube Channel

by Peter Lee
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I just started a new Youtube Channel and like to seek help from anyone who is an experienced Youtuber for his business. I encountered a few issues and hope that anyone who knows the answer would help me understand how to find the solutions.

1. I just started about a month ago and have published just 10 shorts videos. However the views are not coming, getting just 400-500 views per video and only a handful of subscribners. Is this normal for a new channel. Is it a Youtube algorithm kind of thing?

2. I am not able to pin (first) comment on my videos. Same for adding related videos on eachj videop. I'm phone verified but my Advanced features still shown as 'eligible' and not 'enabled' as should be. I tried to do video verification many times and each time received back the email verification steps and I verified in the Youtube app on my phone but it stopped short after that. Not sure if it's a problem with my phone model. Was expecting further instructions to self record 30 seconds of me but that did not take place. I guess the only other option is to wait till my channel has more videos to make it more established before Youtube enabled this function.

First Update
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Yesterday my Youtube Channel had the Advanced Features turned on for the first time. I guess Youtube needed to see enough published videos before this was automatically turned on. It came as I was publishing my 12th video.

Second Update
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I solved the issue with my pin comment problem. It was a case of not doing it the right way. I have to click the video after it is published then go to comment section to write a comment and then pin it. Still learning!
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  • Profile picture of the author zaidzahid
    1.Issue: Hi! First, these issues are normal and common. In fact, they are not issues; it's the YouTube algorithm that makes you feel like your channel is not growing. That's not true it's just the algorithm showing your video in suggestions. If your videos get 400-500 views per video, that's really wonderful! My friend started his channel and initially got just 10-50 views per video. So, if you get 400-500 views per video that's really good, don't worry about the views.
    2.Issue:if not able to pin comments this is common because your channel was new hasn't made enough progress sometimes youtube want some progress and activity history but i think a month was enough for that feature i think if you have just complete email verification it is not enough for advanced features you need number verification to verify identity and if you already have complete your number verification than you need to use youtube studio app or try it on computer i think youtube most of features are enable on computer desktop so, I advise you to use YouTube Studio on desktop. These issues are common so, don't worry.
    be relax and don't worry.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Thanks Zaidzahid,
      I am using desktop and Youtube Studio and still the advanced features are not enabled. Don't know why.


      Originally Posted by zaidzahid View Post

      1.Issue: Hi! First, these issues are normal and common. In fact, they are not issues; it's the YouTube algorithm that makes you feel like your channel is not growing. That's not true it's just the algorithm showing your video in suggestions. If your videos get 400-500 views per video, that's really wonderful! My friend started his channel and initially got just 10-50 views per video. So, if you get 400-500 views per video that's really good, don't worry about the views.
      2.Issue:if not able to pin comments this common because your channel was new hasn't made enough progress sometimes sometimes youtube want some progress and activity history but i think a month was enough for that feature i think if you have just complete email verification it is enough for advanced features you need number verification to verify identity and if you already have complete your number verification than you need to use youtube studio app or try it on computer i think youtube most of features are enable on computer desktop so, I advise you to use YouTube Studio. These issues are common, so don't worry.
      be relax and don't worry.
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      • Profile picture of the author zaidzahid
        you should try to verify your phone number it unlock many features like change custom thumbnail,live streaming,podcast or video promotion.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Thanks Zaidzahid,
      Yesterday my Youtube channel got the advanced features turned on for the first time. So I'm happy for that. It gives me more motivation to continue.

      Originally Posted by zaidzahid View Post

      1.Issue: Hi! First, these issues are normal and common. In fact, they are not issues; it's the YouTube algorithm that makes you feel like your channel is not growing. That's not true it's just the algorithm showing your video in suggestions. If your videos get 400-500 views per video, that's really wonderful! My friend started his channel and initially got just 10-50 views per video. So, if you get 400-500 views per video that's really good, don't worry about the views.
      2.Issue:if not able to pin comments this is common because your channel was new hasn't made enough progress sometimes youtube want some progress and activity history but i think a month was enough for that feature i think if you have just complete email verification it is not enough for advanced features you need number verification to verify identity and if you already have complete your number verification than you need to use youtube studio app or try it on computer i think youtube most of features are enable on computer desktop so, I advise you to use YouTube Studio on desktop. These issues are common so, don't worry.
      be relax and don't worry.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    Did you try to verify your channel on a laptop to see if it would work ?
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Thanks Martin.
      I actually had been phone verified for a long time just that I never published any videos on my channel until recently. I only got started youtube publishing just more than a month now. But all is good as yesterday I got my advanced features turned on for the first time after 12 videos and could now add related videos which is important. But the pinned comment is still not available so that bugs me.

      Originally Posted by Martin Novotný View Post

      It's normal for a new channel to have few views and subscribers at the beginning. Focus on improving your content, optimizing titles and descriptions, and being active on social media to attract more viewers.

      Regarding the issues with pinning comments and adding related videos, try contacting YouTube support to resolve this technical problem. It might be an issue with account verification or phone settings.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Hi Martin,
      Do you know how to contact Youtube Support. Seems non-existent. If you do, let me know., Thanks

      Originally Posted by Martin Novotný View Post

      It's normal for a new channel to have few views and subscribers at the beginning. Focus on improving your content, optimizing titles and descriptions, and being active on social media to attract more viewers.

      Regarding the issues with pinning comments and adding related videos, try contacting YouTube support to resolve this technical problem. It might be an issue with account verification or phone settings.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fazlo
    Hi Peter, try from your laptop. I think it will work for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author spa3212
    I can Give tip on short views, I personally tried and it worked for me. not sure what's your niche. mine was gaming probably that may be a reason of good no. views. anyways what I normally do with short videos. 1 select a best thumbnail for your short video it should be appealing or controversial. 2 find a music to add with your short video(pick top music suggestions). adding hastags in the titile. And above all. be regular in posting video or shorts. Youtube don't like seasonal creator. Regular Video creator's videos gets good exposer via recommended video feature of youtube. 80% of my views comes from this feature.
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  • Profile picture of the author parch jojo
    Good on starting your Youtube channel, With about 500 views in 1 month is a good status. Do you leverage youtube as a marketing for your buisness? Depending on the aim of the channel, Number of subscribers matter are they leads (Target audience)?
    Also your the type of content among other this is important.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      I am an Amazon Affiliate and promoting Amazon products using Youtube.

      Originally Posted by parch jojo View Post

      Good on starting your Youtube channel, With about 500 views in 1 month is a good status. Do you leverage youtube as a marketing for your buisness? Depending on the aim of the channel, Number of subscribers matter are they leads (Target audience)?
      Also your the type of content among other this is important.
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    I am not a YouTuber but heard tips about getting new content out every single day. So you want to upload new videos every day or every other day.

    If you stay consistent, over time some of your videos will get ranked high and get you more views and more subscribers.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Actually I learned that being consistent in publishing videos is only a small part of how to rank higher. That alone won't necessarily get you ranked higher. Like if you publish daily but with boring content or poor video quality, you will still get little or no views. SEO is also very important for ranking just like our websites as after all Youtube is the second largest search engine. So think keywords on title, description etc are very important for ranking.

      Originally Posted by talfighel View Post

      I am not a YouTuber but heard tips about getting new content out every single day. So you want to upload new videos every day or every other day.

      If you stay consistent, over time some of your videos will get ranked high and get you more views and more subscribers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Awais_Afzal1
    What type of content you are trying to publish? How many searches are coming on those topic? did you check google trend? Sometime youtube takes time i will suggest you to keep posting shorts or videos. Gradually, it will get grow..
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  • Profile picture of the author imran123490
    You must create high-quality trending videos in your niche for YouTube success and be consistent. YouTube channel takes time to grow so you need to be patient. you can watch videos on YouTube SEO so you understand more about this platform
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  • Profile picture of the author olivia24
    Getting 400-500 views is a pretty good start. Make sure you keep publishing regularly, innovate your content, and make attractive thumbnails. Initially you can share your videos in your groups where you have a high chance of getting views. As much the people keep watching, youtube algorithm will continue to boost your video and send it to more and more people.

    So, don't skip your routine and try publishing videos on a daily basis. Plus, you should also start making long videos. A mix of long and shorts videos is the best strategy for organic channel growth.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Thanks Olivia for your encouragement. I am now using TubeBuddy for my SEO. Doing keyword research is such a breeze and it tells me how well SEO'ed my video is before I published. No more shooting in the dark like before. Glad I found this.

      Originally Posted by olivia24 View Post

      Getting 400-500 views is a pretty good start. Make sure you keep publishing regularly, innovate your content, and make attractive thumbnails. Initially you can share your videos in your groups where you have a high chance of getting views. As much the people keep watching, youtube algorithm will continue to boost your video and send it to more and more people.

      So, don't skip your routine and try publishing videos on a daily basis. Plus, you should also start making long videos. A mix of long and shorts videos is the best strategy for organic channel growth.
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      • Profile picture of the author olivia24
        Yeah, that's a great tool. It gives you lots of insights and helps increase your reach with targeted efforts. I hope your channel is growing faster with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fazlo
    carry on posting videos according to your routine. You must try long and short videos both at a time
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  • Profile picture of the author Cent Jhon
    Device max+ unique IP internet + minimum 10-30 seconds watch time= 1 view
    You said you are getting 500 views average for your short videos.
    So if you think 10 seconds for each view: than you have already 5000 seconds= 83.33 hours
    Every views have an unique value.
    So you are earning good number of views.
    Keep continue.
    Upload minimum one on every week or once in 2 weeks or once in a month.

    Hope you will get monetization.
    Always use unique content to get monetization approval.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Lee
      Hi Cent Jhon.
      Thanks for the encouragement.

      5000 seconds= 83.33 MINS (NOT HRS)
      I think monetization is a long way for me. Are you monetized already. How long did you take to reach it.

      Originally Posted by Cent Jhon View Post

      Device max+ unique IP internet + minimum 10-30 seconds watch time= 1 view
      You said you are getting 500 views average for your short videos.
      So if you think 10 seconds for each view: than you have already 5000 seconds= 83.33 hours
      Every views have an unique value.
      So you are earning good number of views.
      Keep continue.
      Upload minimum one on every week or once in 2 weeks or once in a month.

      Hope you will get monetization.
      Always use unique content to get monetization approval.
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