Q & A on youtube

[Cardmaster211]

I made a youtube account about 4 months ago maybe 5 and I don't have many people watching so I made a video called Q & A where any youtuber can comment on my video Q & A and I would answer it in another video. So if you want to ask questions about magic, flourishing, life, as a person, go for it. Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd4N7XiM-wY

 

[TeeDee]

Why have you done this? No offence or anything, but, it seems to me that if you don't have many people watching your videos then it's unlikely that many people will be that interested in asking you questions, or what your answers are to them. If you want to encourage more people to watch your videos, the best way to do it, in my opinion, is to make an entertaining video that you've prepared for a bit more than this one, and maybe even show your face. If no-one knows who you are, I can't see many people caring how you got into magic, who your favourite magician is, or any of that stuff. However, if you'd made a video which had demonstrated that you're an incredible magician and/or flourisher, or that your just a fascinating guy in general, then people are more likely to be interested in what you've got to say.

 

[Cardmaster211]

dude my face is not a kindly one and I have much more videos that are good that are coming, I just want people to know more about me okay.

 

[Aaron.Williams]

Why have you done this? No offence or anything, but, it seems to me that if you don't have many people watching your videos then it's unlikely that many people will be that interested in asking you questions, or what your answers are to them. If you want to encourage more people to watch your videos, the best way to do it, in my opinion, is to make an entertaining video that you've prepared for a bit more than this one, and maybe even show your face. If no-one knows who you are, I can't see many people caring how you got into magic, who your favourite magician is, or any of that stuff. However, if you'd made a video which had demonstrated that you're an incredible magician and/or flourisher, or that your just a fascinating guy in general, then people are more likely to be interested in what you've got to say.

I second this statement. If you don't have many people watching your videos then a Q&A video isn't really a good idea. It would also be nice to show your face, even if your face is an "unkindly" one. If nobody watches your videos, then nobody is gonna post questions or care about the fact that you have a Q&A video. I'm not trying to be mean, a Q&A vid is a good idea, just not right now. Wait until you have about 100 subscribers. Take this advice, don't be a Towtox.

 

[Cardmaster211]

okay Aaron but nobody will watch my videos so yeah, sorry, I only have 14 subscribers so yeah. and thanks for making me feel like a fool, I'll take your advice but I need more viewers and I work hard on my videos, that was just a quick video that I filmed, look, at my channel and you will see what I have.

 

[TeeDee]

Here are a couple of steps to get more viewers:

1. Decide what your main selling point is. Is there a particular move or trick you do better than anyone else, or have you created something unique? Do you have an interesting and original presentation for a particular trick? Or maybe there's something else entirely that you think makes you special.

2. When you've decided what that thing is, make a video showcasing it to the best of your ability. If it's a single move, show it off from several angles, and in context. If it's a trick, film several performances of it and edit them into a video. You get the idea.

3. Post the link on every magic forum you can think of, and on your Facebook page, Twitter feed or whatever you've got, humbly asking for constructive criticism. Even if you think that your video is the best thing ever, don't tell anyone that. Act as if you think you've got a long way to go, and people will take more kindly to you. If there are any magicians who have similar work, find their email address, and send them the link directly, asking for their comments and critique.

4. If anyone comments favourably on your video (which most of them should, as, if you've followed point 1, the video will be showing off something unique) then contact them individually, thanking them for their comments and offering your own constructive criticism should they ever require it. Then, as if it's a throwaway final thought, tell them you'd be very grateful if they'd subscribe to your channel, and you'll return the favour if they want you to.

5. When you've got this core of subscribers, keep up the output. It's probably best to have three or four ideas for videos ready to go, so that you can release one every couple of weeks. If it's too long between videos, then people will forget about you. Each time you release a new video, follow this process, remembering to always be humble about it, and always personally thanking those who make favourable comments. After you've released four or five videos, following this process each time, you should have a decent number of subscribers, and then it might be time to go for the Q&A!

Hope that's useful.