I Started A Faceless Youtube Channel, Here’s What Happened in First Month
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What’s up?
Perhaps you’re here, because I recently just shared this article to my social media. So, I’m glad that you wanted to hear my story that I’m gonna share with you.
You see, I’ve always wanted to start a YouTube channel, but there was one problem:
I hate being on camera.
I’m not comfortable showing my face or speaking on video. I’m more of a writer than a speaker, and I prefer to stay anonymous.
But then I realize, I can create a faceless YouTube channel.
A faceless YouTube channel is a channel that doesn’t show the creator’s face or identity. It can be about any topic or niche, as long as it provides value to the viewers.
I thought this was perfect for me. I could share my passion with the world, without revealing who I am. I could also monetize my channel and make some money from it in the future.
So I decided to give it a try.
I created a faceless YouTube channel about a specific niche that I can’t tell you about, because I am also just telling this channel to 1 person only.
It’s a secret.
But trust me, it’s something that I’ve been very interested in for the past 5 years HAHAHA.
In this article, I’m going to tell you how I created a faceless YouTube channel from scratch, and the results I got in my first month. I’ll also share some of the lessons I learned and the tips I have for anyone who wants to do the same.
Are you ready? Let’s go!
How I Started
I actually started creating content in the middle of 2020, during the pandemic, but I didn’t continue it. I was busy with other things and I didn’t have a clear strategy or goal for my channel.
But then, on 28 August 2023, I decided to give it another shot.
I uploaded my new video and waited for the views to come in.
But they didn’t.
The video barely got any views, and no comments or likes. I was disappointed, but I didn’t give up. I decided to upload another video, and see if I could do better.
What I Produced
I uploaded my second video on 1 September night, and repurposed it into two shorts the next morning. Shorts are YouTube’s version of TikTok, where you can upload videos that are less than 60 seconds long. They are supposed to get more exposure and reach more viewers, especially on mobile devices.
To my surprise, these two shorts got around 250 views in total for the first 5 hours. That was a huge spike compared to my first video, which only got 10 views in a week. I was excited and motivated to produce more content.
Oh and for context for my channel, my content is made for Indonesian viewers, since that’s where I’m from.
I thought it would be easier to target a local audience, and I could use my native language to communicate with them.
I also planned to advertise the video via YouTube ads, to reach more potential viewers from Indonesia.
By 8 September, I uploaded another video and advertised it via YouTube ads.
On 9 September, the views were increasing because of the ads, but not as much as I expected. My goal was to get more subscribers, not just views.
But after my video hit 1000 views, I only got one new subscriber from it. So I stopped advertising my channel after 3 days.
I realized that more views doesn’t mean more subscribers.
I needed to create more value and engagement for my viewers, and make them want to subscribe to my channel. Furthermore, I also needed to be more specific about my target audience, and not just focus on one country.
So I decided to change my strategy.
I switched to an English Channel, where I could reach a wider and more diverse audience. I changed the title and description of my videos to English.
I uploaded two more long-form videos in my first month, where I shared more variation about my niche. I also added a call-to-action at the end of each video, where I put an end card for my viewers to subscribe to my channel and link to my other video.
The Results
After one month of creating a faceless YouTube channel, here are the results I got:
- 4.6K views
- 41 subscribers
- 160 views per day on average
- 789 views on my most popular video
These numbers may not seem impressive to some people, but for me, they are amazing. I started from zero, with no experience or equipment, and I managed to get thousands of views and dozens of subscribers in just one month. I also learned a lot about YouTube and how to create engaging content.
Takeaways
So based on my experience, here are some of the takeaways I have for anyone who wants to start their own faceless YouTube channel:
A content title needs a powerful hook
Your title is the first thing that your viewers see, and it determines whether they will click on your video or not.
You need to make your title catchy, intriguing, and relevant to your niche.
My most popular video was when I started to create a title with a hook. It made the viewers curious and interested in what I had to offer.
Clear niche
Your channel needs to have a clear and specific niche, so that you can attract the right audience and stand out from the competition.
You can’t just make videos about anything and everything.
You need to focus on one topic or category, and provide value and expertise on it.
My channel is about a specific niche that I’m passionate about. It helps me to create content that is unique and valuable to my viewers.
Specific Target Audience
You need to know who your ideal viewers are, and what they want to see from you.
You need to tailor your content to their needs, preferences, and interests. You also need to choose the right language and tone for your videos, depending on your audience.
At first, I tried to target the Indonesian audience, but it didn’t work well.
After I switched to an English Channel, I got more views and subscribers from different countries.
So that’s it. That’s how I created a faceless YouTube channel from scratch, and the results I got in my first month. I hope you enjoyed reading this article, and learned something from it.
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