How to Get Your First 100 Subscribers on YouTube in 2022

In this video, the speaker shares tips on how to get your first 100 YouTube subscribers. They emphasize the importance of not falling for fake and hollow methods. The speaker also asks viewers about their current subscriber count and how long they think it will take them to reach 100 subscribers. While there is no definitive answer, after analyzing responses from thousands of people, it took an average of 61 days to reach this milestone. However, the focus should be on enjoying the process rather than obsessing over timeframes.

The First Major Milestone: 100 YouTube Subscribers "The first major milestone for YouTubers is reaching 100 subscribers. This unlocks features like live streaming from the mobile app and a custom URL tool to create a memorable website address for your channel."

"1,000-Subscriber Elephant": The Challenge of Monetization "Many YouTubers aim for monetization through milestones like 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time. However, achieving these targets without any prior YouTube experience or audience can be extremely difficult. That's why reaching the more realistic goal of 100 subscribers should be prioritized."

"Thumbnails and titles are often overlooked by YouTube creators, but they play a crucial role in attracting viewers. The first thing every viewer sees is the title and thumbnail, so it's important to prioritize them. Impressions refer to the number of times YouTube shows a thumbnail and title to users, while click-through rate measures how many people clicked on the video after seeing the thumbnail and title."

The Importance of Thumbnails First impressions on YouTube matter. Spend more time on thumbnails by doubling the amount of time you currently spend and making them less complicated. The average user spends less than two seconds looking at each thumbnail, so it needs to have a wow factor instantly. Create simple yet captivating thumbnails that convey the video's premise and evoke motivation and excitement.

"Thumbnail First" Strategy "Thumbnail first" strategy involves creating your thumbnail and title before starting the video. This may seem counter-intuitive, but it helps define your video's direction from the beginning. By having a compelling thumbnail and title, you can maintain focus throughout production. Implementing this strategy early in your YouTube journey will positively impact future videos' structure.

Using vidIQ for Thumbnail Research vidIQ offers tools like downloading their extension which adds data to every YouTube video including thumbnails or using their thumbnail preview tool where you can compare how well your proposed thumbnail matches with existing competition for specific search terms

A good title is crucial for attracting viewers and earning clicks. It should create tension, raise questions, provide solutions, or contradict expectations to engage the audience. vidIQ offers a tool called Daily Ideas that suggests up to 50 video ideas based on successful titles on YouTube.

Creating Ideal Viewing Candidates - Identify your ideal target audience for your YouTube channel - Make videos that entertain, educate, and inspire this ideal viewer

"Consistency" as a Key Strategy - The YouTube algorithm aims to maximize long-term viewer satisfaction - Satisfy viewers with each video to encourage them to watch more of your content - Create similar and relevant content based on what resonates with your audience

The Power of Channel Focus and Consistency Channel focus and consistency are key to gaining momentum on YouTube. By researching successful creators in your niche, you can understand their strategies for success and implement them into your own content. While you may not have the same resources as top creators like MrBeast, you can still learn from their techniques.

"Squid Game" Video Analysis "Squid Game" video by MrBeast is a great example to analyze for research purposes. The thumbnail stands out with vibrant colors created using Photoshop's saturation tool. The contrast between red and green catches attention, while MrBeast's excited face contrasts with the worry/fear of the contestants. The short title complements the thumbnail, making it easy to understand what the video is about.

Unlocking Custom URL To unlock your custom URL, you need 100 subscribers and a profile picture and banner. The banner should convey the purpose of your channel instantly.

"Hero" Theme in Banners "Heroes" or objects related to the channel usually take center stage in banners. Design themes and colors should match thumbnails for consistent branding.

Value Proposition in Banners Banners may include a value proposition - a quick one-sentence pitch telling viewers who should watch and why.

Effective Channel Banner Example An effective banner communicates what the channel is about within five seconds. Viewers will quickly decide if they are interested based on it.

After implementing strategies from various videos, you have reached 100 subscribers and are now on your way to making money on YouTube. Setting your location correctly is crucial for progress tracking. It's not just about reaching the subscriber and watch time requirements; there are additional criteria to follow. You can set up notifications to be informed when you meet these requirements instead of constantly refreshing the page. As you create more content and improve, your subscriber count will increase exponentially.