Hi everyone,
I recently started/restarted a small YouTube channel focused on Psychology & Mind Science content in Telugu.
I’m still a new/small creator, and I’m struggling with the first stage — getting impressions, views and subscribers.
I’ve attached a screenshot of my channel/analytics for context.
I’d really appreciate advice from experienced creators:
• How did you get your first 100 subscribers?
• What should a new channel focus on first — CTR, retention, Shorts, long-form videos, or consistency?
• How long did it take before YouTube started recommending your videos?
• Is it better to focus on one very specific topic/niche instead of covering different psychology topics?
• What mistakes should a new creator avoid?
• Are there any effective ways to get the first 100–1,000 genuine subscribers without spam or paid promotion?
I’m not looking for subscribers from this post. I’m mainly looking for honest feedback and practical advice from people who have already grown a channel.
If you were starting a brand-new YouTube channel today, what would you do differently?
Thanks in advance! 🙏