Problems worth solving
Ranked by Pain Signal Score, our 0 to 100 measure of how acute, frequent, and recent each problem is. Every claim links back to the real discussion it came from (our Receipts Rule).
- 01
Video view count issues
92/10092/100·Strong signalContent creators experiencing inconsistent video view counts, particularly after achieving initial success. They are frustrated with analytics and lack of engagement.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/NewTubers0 views on shorts recently
- r/NewTubersMy Shorts series went from 1000+ views/day to 0-20 views
- r/NewTubersI Literally get zero views
- r/NewTubersPlease help me , My shorts are not getting views.
- r/NewTubersWhy are my shorts not getting any views?
- r/NewTubersShorts views suddenly dropped - are they reaching the wrong audience?
- 02
YouTube growth challenges
89/10089/100·Strong signalEntrepreneurs on YouTube feeling overwhelmed by competition and negative changes in the platform, particularly concerning small creators.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/NewTubersWould like some advice on things to improve on!
- r/NewTubersNewer channel question about subs vs watch time
- r/NewTubersShould I stop posting my clips on YT?
- r/NewTubersDid reuploading my videos just ruin my channel?
- r/NewTubersRecently Started Making YouTube Videos, looking for any advice.
- r/NewTubersHow to grow channel with shorts content?
- 03
Content niche confusion
85/10085/100·Strong signalContent creators uncertain about how to manage or focus their channels, particularly in gaming, leading to questions about best practices for growth.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/NewTubersVideo Game Channel - Am I Doing Something Wrong?
- r/NewTubersPost in old channel with a couple videos that had random themes, or create a new channel and focus only on 1 topic/niche?
- r/NewTubersIs what im doing the correct approach?
- r/NewTubersI would like any reviews or tips for my gaming channel.
- r/NewTubersHey, I just started a gaming and movie channel a couple weeks ago, mind giving me critiques?
- r/NewTubersNew gaming youtuber looking for tips from other gaming youtubers
- 04
Editing process optimization
74/10074/100·Moderate signalNew content creators looking for tools and techniques to streamline their video editing processes and improve content quality.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/NewTubersHow do you simplify your process?
- r/NewTubersWhat Editing Platforms, Stock Footage Libraries do You All Use? Asking as a Beginner..
- r/NewTubersHow do you guys, get the timing for your scripts and footage?
- r/NewTubersWhich plugins? And other tools you find helpful so far for editing long form videos?
- r/NewTubersHow do you go about creating a script?
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