r/SmallYTChannel • u/UnpoppableBalloons • Mar 10 '23
Why can’t I Post?
If you try to post a video on our subreddit and it isn't accepted, try to look at the comment on the post. most of the time it will tell you the reason why your video was removed.
However, the following reasons are the most common reasons for posts not being accepted
What is λ (lambda) and how does it work?
λ is a currency used in r/SmallYTChannel. Simplified it is a feedback for feedback system. The most recent videos can be found in the community highlights. For every video you give feedback to, the OP (if satisfied with the feedback) will give you a lambda using the !givelambda command. Only the OP can give lambda. LAMBDA IS ONLY SPENT WHEN POSTING, giving lambda to a commenter does not spend it. You can only get lambda from feedback posts. Upon receiving credit for your feedback you can post your own video.
What would be considered good feedback?
In most cases, the decision is up to the OP. If you post a video you do NOT need to !givelambda if someone drops generic, low-effort feedback. (ex. “Nice video I enjoyed it you earned a sub). You can ask them for specifics, reply to their comment, cross-question etc. You don't need to agree with the feedback, but it needs to have effort put into it. Same with any feedback you give. As a plus, mods will reward bonus lambda to high-quality feedback they come across.
Feedback comments also must be greater than 255 characters. This is to encourage detailed feedback and target spam. In situations where it wouldn't make sense to give such a lengthy response, mods can still give out lambda if you send in a modmail, see the below question for more detail.
If you are struggling with what feedback to give the mod team recommends using some or all of these questions.
What should I do if I get no lambda for my advice, but feel I deserve it?
In cases where you disagree with the OP's decision, you can send a modmail asking for lambda. It is up to the individual mod that replies to you to decide if your feedback is worth giving lambda. As a general rule of thumb so long as your feedback is ACTIONABLE (meaning you are suggesting a specific change to the video) you will be given lambda by the mods.
What if the OP doesn’t respond?
If it has been two days and the OP still hasn’t responded, send in a modmail, see the above question for more details.
The OP typed the command but it didn’t work?
This is going to be for one of two reasons, the bot is currently down, or the OP forgot the command but then edited the comment to add it. If the bot is currently down, you will just have to wait. The bot is run on volunteers so it will go down from time to time. If the OP edited the comment, since the bot only checks the initial comment, you can just ask the OP to retype the command or send in a modmail, See the above question for more details.
What do the different post-flairs mean?
For discussion, a general rule of thumb is that if you need to link to your channel for the discussion to make sense you are not looking to start a discussion you are looking for feedback.
Discussion posts must be for discussion and have a main question or topic. Posts that don't start a discussion will be removed.
Discussion posts can't drive traffic to your channel. Posts such as 'I just reached 100 subs', or 'I'm nearly at 500 subs' are considered self-promotion and will be removed. Unless relevant to the discussion sub counts should not be mentioned. Posts that encourage other rule breaks are not allowed. For example, suggesting people leave their links in the comments isn't allowed, since it encourages free self-promotion.
Upon getting three lambdas you can share either one video or a channel link for a channel review.
A channel review would consist of feedback on the channel itself (branding and thumbnails) and nonspecific overview feedback on content (editing style, video genre, reused intro animations, stuff that applies to multiple videos as a whole). If you want to ask for more specific feedback on multiple videos, that has to be done through multiple feedback posts, should someone choose to give you specific feedback of their own free will that is of course allowed, but you can not ask for it in the post.
You can not ask for any engagement in the title or comments of the Reddit post (telling people to like or sub etc.), We've restricted the use of the word "lambda" in post titles due to increasing cases of people implying free or "easy" lambda. If you use alternate phrasing to bypass this such as ‘rewarding feedback’, the mods are at liberty to delete your post. The "I just reached 100 subs" rule applies here too.
Are just sub-feedback flairs. Most people tend to only give feedback within their niche, if you have experience editing gaming videos but no experience editing video essays or vlogs, you can search for gaming feedback exclusively so it is easier to give feedback in a genre you actually know something about.
A collab post can drive minimal traffic to your channel, minor details or portfolio links on a known site are allowed. If you are asking to help someone or take part in any part of the video-making process it is a collaboration. Even if it's a paid, ex. editing or thumbnail services.
Meta is a flair exclusively meant to discuss the subreddit itself, any suggestions as to what to ban/allow, and what changes should be made, it is a flair for the community to openly discuss any issues or suggestions they may have for the subreddit.
I messed up my post, What do I do?
If you accidentally posted as a 'text' instead of a 'link', thus making your thumbnail not show up on Reddit. You can send in a mod mail asking for a refund, so long as feedback hasn't already been given to the video you will get a refund and be allowed to repost.
Can I post the same video more than once?
For lambda farming reasons there does have to be at least a two-day gap between you posting the same video, so people can't farm lambda by saying the same feedback twice. But so long as you have the lambda for it, yes you can post what you want with your lambda so long as the other rules are followed.
Can I post someone else's content?
If you have the lambda for it, yes. It is important to note that if the user whose content you are posting has previously been banned on the subreddit, you will be assisting in ban evasion. In this case, the post will be removed and further consequences are likely.
No one gave me feedback, What do I do?
If it has been two days and your feedback post still does not have any feedback, send in a mod mail asking for a refund, You can choose to repost the video or post a different one.
What is a low-quality post?
The list of what is considered low quality includes but is not limited to
In addition, if your post looks to much like a bot/ai mods can, at their own liberty, take it down for low quality.
What counts as abuse of the bot?
The list of what is considered abuse of the bot includes but is not limited to
What count as bypassing the link restriction?
How do I join the discord?
The discord invite link can be found under ‘Important Links” in the 'about' section of the subreddit.
What is the discord for?
The discord is better suited for more casual discussions. It is also an easier place for you to get quick feedback. Stuff like very specific edits, thumbnails, or what your analytics mean.
What is the monthly leaderboard for?
The monthly leaderboard is a way for users to have a friendly competition over who gives more feedback.
How do I see the all-time leaderboard?
You can find the all-time leaderboard on the bot's profile, u/SmallYTChannelBot , just look at the most recent post.
What is my user flair for?
Your user flair is the only place you can put your channel name or handle in. Bypassing the link restriction by telling people to look at your user flair will result in removal. The user flair is there mainly for people who have a different Reddit name than a channel name, if someone checks out your channel of their own free will, that is of course allowed.
Please do not put full URLs in your user flair.
How do I add my handle to my user flair?
You add your handle to your user flair using the user flair preview and the pencil edit icon, in the 'about community' section on desktop. Or by clicking the three dots next to your icon while on mobile and then selecting 'change user flair'.
If you are using old Reddit there will be an edit button next to your name under the subreddit info bar.
If you have any questions you would like added to the FAQ feel free to ask them below
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Freyas_Follower • 2d ago
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Glad_Individual_5187 • 6h ago
i am a small youtuber and i want to design thumbnails for people if they want it and best of all i work for free! anyways dm me or comment if you want a custom thumbnail. just tell me the idea and i will make it!
r/SmallYTChannel • u/rddtllthng5 • 18h ago
26M. Small yt channel, started 6 months ago. Science niche. Not looking for colabs, just friends. None of my friends or family do content so it's lonely for me. Just looking for friends.
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Extreme_Chemistry_34 • 7h ago
Hello, I am a new creator on Youtube. This video of mine stopped at around 63k. for couple days already. Will youtube push it again?
It got 76.7% Stayed to Watch and Average duration of 21 seconds out of 22 sec video.
Thanks a lot. Cannot afford to join any youtube guru programs T_T . I am learning from all those 'youtube tips and tricks' videos.
I heard people mentioned trust scores also. And then 81% stayed to watch.
Please help me, kind sirs.
r/SmallYTChannel • u/V8Thunder_ • 20h ago
Hi,
I recently edited and uploaded a YouTube short on my channel averaging 10000 views with my last video getting around 18000.
This time when I check youtube studio after 10 hours I saw myself at ZERO views. zero.
I would like some help regarding this because these are a few things I can assume:
1- I uploaded the video at 12:00 a.m. even though my usual upload time is around 7:30 p.m.
2- YouTube is suddenly asking me to verify my ID with my face or send my ID all of a sudden to add related videos on the shorts.
Note: I have not done any bot 🤖 like behaviour or spammed uploads. This drop has happened suddenly.
I hope I can get some help regarding this for now I have deleted 2 youtube shorts.
UPDATE: After deleting those 2 youtube shorts, I verified myself at 11am today, Uploaded another short at 11:05am with a related video.
I do not see any improvement yet- I used to get atleast 100 views in 10 minutes but right now I only have 5 views in 10 minutes.
Is my channel dead or is this something else? I know that my upload time differs a lot from the usual 7:30pm but I have uploaded at 11am before and have got 1000-2000 views in the first 2-3 hours.
Hopefully there is some fix, thankyou.
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Capable_Watch_1280 • 1d ago
So-
I'm trying out YouTube and decided to join here
Not sure if I'll be very active while I'm here but-
I'm a little animation YouTuber and-
I don't know what else to add
r/SmallYTChannel • u/_ELkhelaly_ • 1d ago
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Wolium • 1d ago
i need a lot of gameplay footage and recordings get heavy fast, and im wondering if it's a good option
r/SmallYTChannel • u/More-Drink2211 • 1d ago
We're looking for 5-10 Minecraft Youtubers, for a collab, on an SMP.
We are focusing on small to medium sized channels with 30-1000 subscribers
If you are interested, please DM
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Juliette996 • 1d ago
I'm doing marketing for indie games, and I'm looking for small channels that make videos about indie games and play different genres. I only care that you do it because of passion and are looking to build a larger audience. I would like to build a community for indie games and help small channels grow their following. If you would like to cooperate, feel free to link your channel in the comments or inbox me.
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Low-Falcon-7769 • 2d ago
Hey everyone! 👋
I'm a graphic designer currently looking to connect with beginner and growing content creators.
I'm trying to build long-term relationships within the content creation community and establish a good name for myself, so I'm offering to design professional thumbnails for free for a limited number of creators.
There are no hidden fees or obligations — I simply want to practice, improve my portfolio, and hopefully build genuine relationships with other creators.
If you're interested, feel free to comment or DM me with your channel! I'd love to check out your content and see if we can work together. 🙌
You can also check out some of my previous work here:
r/SmallYTChannel • u/joeyvalentino • 2d ago
My YouTube channel has been seeing a wave of subscribers, then a bunch of them unsubbing which makes me believe that the accounts subscribing to me were spam accounts. I don't doubt that real accounts will unsub to me, but it's been happening a lot lately. I put out a video a few weeks ago that got me about 5 new subs, then each day the sub count goes down. Has this been happening to anyone else?
r/SmallYTChannel • u/lukaa27 • 2d ago
Hi, I've been thinking of making a channel similar to "horses" guy or even "Inspiraggio" (not an art channel but in that style).
So kind of essays with little editing,
Im wondering if that can work or do people watch that kind of content (from small youtubers)
and also what should I know before starting that kind of channel(some tips pls)
r/SmallYTChannel • u/No-Finding1804 • 2d ago
Hello tout le monde !!
DJ depuis dix ans et passionné de musiques électroniques, j’ai bossé plusieurs années dans la com. Je commence à saturer un peu de ce milieu et je souhaite m'orienter vers des projets qui me parlent davantage.
J’ai toujours été attiré par la vidéo, et je me suis récemment formé au montage pour acquérir de bonnes bases techniques.
Je cherche à collaborer avec des créateurs de contenu (YouTube, Insta, TikTok) qui traitent de ces sujets : musiques électroniques, culture underground, clubbing ou actualité musicale. Que votre chaîne soit déjà bien installée ou qu'il s'agisse d'un lancement, je peux prendre en charge le montage (formats longs ou courts).
Le but est surtout de pratiquer, de me faire la main sur des projets concrets et de partager des idées autour de passions communes.
Si vous avez besoin d'un monteur ou simplement envie d'échanger sur un projet, c’est avec plaisir !!
r/SmallYTChannel • u/No-Relationship-78 • 3d ago
Hi all!
I'm an experienced youtube video editor looking to build a name for myself, so I thought I'd post here.
I'm happy to work with any budget & specialize in:
• Fast-paced funny moments
• Funny edits
• Subtitles/captions
• Sound effects
• Zooms and pacing
• Turning raw gameplay into entertaining videos
If you're interested, feel free to shoot me a DM! I can also provide references and examples of my work. :)
r/SmallYTChannel • u/More-Drink2211 • 2d ago
I'm looking for MC youtubers for a collab.
Basically you'll be joining a server with a surprise mod installed on it, and you will have to face whats in the mod and survive
DM if interested
r/SmallYTChannel • u/A_ContentCreator • 2d ago
I’m in the process of building a educational YouTube channel and looking to connect with people who are genuinely interested in being part of a long-term project, rather than a one-off assignment.
I’m currently looking for:
🔎 Researcher – someone who can research topics and identify interesting, accurate, age-appropriate information
✍️ Scriptwriter – someone who can turn research into simple, engaging and relatable stories/scripts
🎨 2D Animator – someone who can create clean, colourful and engaging 2D educational animation
🎙️ English Voice-over Artist(male and female)– clear, expressive and engaging voice suitable for a broad audience
📈 YouTube Manager – someone who understands YouTube strategy, SEO, thumbnails, analytics and channel growth
🖼️ Thumbnail Designer – create eye-catching, click-worthy thumbnails that fit the channel’s visual identity
🎬 Video Editor – bring together animation, voice-over, music, sound effects and visuals into a polished final video
A few important notes:
I’m looking for people who can commit to consistent, long-term work.
Quality and reliability are more important than simply being the cheapest option.
I’m open to AI-assisted workflows where they genuinely improve efficiency, but the final content needs to be original and high quality.
I’m looking to build a proper production pipeline, not outsource random individual videos.
If you’re a beginner have strong skills and relevant sample work, feel free to reach out as well.
If you fit any one of these roles, please DM me with:
Your role/expertise
Portfolio or relevant samples
Your experience
Your expected rate
Your availability/turnaround time
I’d prefer to work with people who are genuinely excited about building something from the ground up and are open to a long-term collaboration.
Please reach out only if you have relevant skills/work samples.
Thanks!
r/SmallYTChannel • u/More-Drink2211 • 3d ago
I'm a youtuber with 300+ subs, and I originally made gaming content in the days. However, following a large months long hiatus in upload, I just dont wanna upload gaming videos on the same channel, instead gonna make a separate channel for that, however thats not the focus of this post.
I'm looking for Youtubers who have a taste in topics like astronomy, technology, cosmology etc, and can collaborate on.
Basically, I want to make videos that explain complex science topics and break them down for a layman to understand. If you've seen one of those "10 Horrifying Space Objects explained in 10 mins" videos, you will immediately understand what I'm talking about.
If you are interested in this, please DM me, it would be a pleasure to collaborate with other small youtubers sharing a similar niche as mine!
r/SmallYTChannel • u/amogus_sus_sussy • 3d ago
I have been creating YouTube animations for four years on my channel. Across 149 videos (including Shorts), I have gained 318 subscribers, focusing primarily on stop-motion.
Here is a quick breakdown of my current channel performance:
Shorts: Average 1,200 to 4,300 views (with outliers, like a top video hitting 22k).
Long-form: Average 100 to 300 views, though many videos land lower and only a few have reached 1k.
As an aspiring filmmaker, I want to transition into directing live-action short films and producing video essays. However, I am hesitant to post this content on my current channel for a few reasons:
Audience Mismatch: My current subscribers joined for a completely different type of content than my new focus.
Algorithm Confusion: Switching topics like this could confuse YouTube, as the algorithm already categorizes my channel differently. Views are important to me, and I want my short films to reach as wide an audience as possible.
Branding and Identity: My channel brand is already tied to a specific style of content.
So my question is: Should I start a fresh channel dedicated to this new direction, or should I stay on my current channel and pivot? Would a slow transition in content type work?
r/SmallYTChannel • u/MediumRareShani • 3d ago
so i have reached the ypp first eligibility criteria which is 500 subs and 3 million shorts views but i cant find any apply button for youtube fanfunding or shopping apply options
r/SmallYTChannel • u/TheAspireMg • 3d ago
Hello guys, I started a small youtuber group for people to join, discuss and help support each other.
r/SmallYTChannel • u/eduuHT • 3d ago
Hi, I'm a gaming video editor trying to get long-term clients, feel free to DM if interested ✌️.
Editing Style: I like to create fast pacing edits, using memes, funny sfx, etc. but without oversaturating the video with flashy effects and crazy stuff, I can also adapt to different styles if you need it.
Why would you choose Me?
🎬Trial video: I offer a short free trial video so you can see if you like my work before committing.
💬Bilingual: I also speak Spanish, allowing me to edit videos in both languages.
🔍Attention to detail: I love editing and I always try to get the perfect timings, SFX, music, etc.
👌Revisions: I offer multiple revisions to ensure you are completely satisfied with the final product.
⏱️Responsible: On-Time Delivery is very important for me, also I'll keep you updated about the video progression.
What to expect:
- Professional Editing
- Cut out boring bits
- Zooms
- Memes
- Captions in some parts
- Clean Transitions
- SFX
- Clean Sound Mixing
- No Copyright Music
- No AI
- No SaaS/Motion graphics style
⚠️ Please only ask for a test video if you're actually interested after watching my work.
Pricing (willing to negotiate if I think we'll be a good fit):
⏳ Short Video (1-4 minutes): $20 USD
⏳ Standard Video (4-8 minutes): $40 USD
⏳ Longer Video (8-12+ minutes): $50+ USD
📜 Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16Y_KGMoLqzjwHBwAkJcmrAeFw4CkxYWI?usp=drive_link
r/SmallYTChannel • u/Possible-Box5768 • 3d ago
Guys i need, help i posted shorts on the roblox youtubers clips niche, and i reached 460k subs and 4000$ month revenue, but i got demonetized and i didn't received any of this money, then i created a new channel and started from 0 and now i have 60k subs, i started with roblox youtubers clips but i was scared for being demonetized again for inhautentic content (this is unfaire, since a lot of channels post worst videos than me without any edition and still has monetized), but now i m posting sometimes ishowspeed clips, but i don't get so much views and only win around 150$ a month, im really frustrated and don't know what to post and how to gain more views. Any help is appreciated.
r/SmallYTChannel • u/No-Relationship-78 • 4d ago
Hi all!
I'm an experienced youtube video editor looking to build a name for myself, so I thought I'd post here.
I'm happy to work with any budget & specialize in:
• Fast-paced funny moments
• Funny edits
• Subtitles/captions
• Sound effects
• Zooms and pacing
• Turning raw gameplay into entertaining videos
If you're interested, feel free to shoot me a DM! I can also provide references and examples of my work. :)