{"id":13861,"date":"2025-08-12T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/?p=13861"},"modified":"2025-08-13T16:37:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T23:37:51","slug":"youtube-tips-and-tricks-reddit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/youtube-tips-and-tricks-reddit\/","title":{"rendered":"7 YouTube growth hacks reddit doesn\u2019t want small channels to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Small Channels: Reddit is HIDING YouTube Growth hacks...(pay attention)\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dE4izM7FPsU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a small YouTube channel, you\u2019ve probably Googled <em>\u201chow to grow a small YouTube channel fast\u201d<\/em> at least once\u2026 or maybe twenty times. You\u2019ve read blog posts, watched tutorials, or even lurked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/youtubers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\/r\/YouTubers<\/a> or joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/NewTubers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\/r\/newtubers<\/a> on reddit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While reddit can be a goldmine for YouTube growth hacks, it can also be a minefield. Some tips are absolute gems. Others can kill your channel\u2019s momentum overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After digging through some of the most upvoted advice on reddit, we found seven key YouTube tips and tricks reddit users (redditors) shared, along with some traps to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-cta-global\">\n    <div><\/div>\n    <article>\n        <header>\n<!--DONT EDIT THIS IMAMGE-->\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tubebuddy_by_BENlabs_logo_on_dark_bg.svg\" \/>\n        <\/header>\n        \n<!--EDIT INFO FROM HERE DOWN-->\n        \n        \n<!--HEADER-->\n        <h3>\n            Get an unfair advantage on YouTube\n        <\/h3>\n        \n        \n<!--DESCRIPTION-->\n        <p>\n            Give your YouTube channel the upper hand and easily optimize for more views, more subs, and more of every metric that matters.\n        <\/p>\n        \n<!--CTA LINK &amp; TEXT-->\n        <section>\n            \n    <!--LINK-->\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/pricing?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_id=standard-cta\">\n                \n    <!--TEXT-->\n                get started\n            <\/a>\n        <\/section>\n        \n<!--BOTTOM IMAGE (REMOVE SRC IF NONE)-->\n  \n     <img \/> \n   \n        \n    <\/article>\n<\/section>\t\t<style>.blog-cta-global{\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 800px!important;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 4px 12px;\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bg_triangle_green_light_gray-1.png');\n    position: relative;\n    background-size: 300px;\n    background-repeat: repeat;\n    caret-color: transparent;\n}\n\n.blog-cta-global div{\n    position: absolute;\n    height: 100%;\n    width: 100%;\n    background: red;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: linear-gradient(#fafaff, rgba(250,250,255,0.80));\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n.blog-cta-global article{\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 3;\n  padding-bottom: 5%;\n}\n.blog-cta-global header{\n    background: #0c1942;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    border-top-left-radius: 12px;\n    border-top-right-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 10px;\n}\n.blog-cta-global header img{\n    width: 180px!important;\n}\n.blog-cta-global article h3{\n    margin: auto;\n    text-align: center;\n    width: 85%;\n    font-size: 40px;\n    padding: 20px;\n}\n.blog-cta-global article p{\n    margin: auto;\n    text-align: center;\n    width: 85%;\n    font-size: 25px;\n    padding-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n.blog-cta-global article a{\n    padding: 15px 30px;\n    background: #4BEAD7;\n    color: black;\n    margin: auto;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    border-radius: 100px;\n}\n\n.blog-cta-global article section{\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n}    \n.blog-cta-global article img{\n    width: 80%;\n    display: flex;\n    margin: auto;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 475px)  {\n    .blog-cta-global article h3{\n        font-size: 30px;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n    .blog-cta-global article p{\n        font-size: 20px;\n    }\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-only-take-shoutouts-from-channels-with-the-same-audience\"><strong>1. Only take shoutouts from channels with the <em>same<\/em> audience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a shout-out from a big YouTuber might feel like a goal. In theory, it&#8217;ll mean instant subscribers, instant credibility, instant watch time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the catch: even if you are successful in getting a shout-out from a major YouTuber, it could do more harm than good. If their audience doesn\u2019t overlap with yours (i.e. if they aren&#8217;t predisposed to like your content) you could actually hurt your channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your channel: <em>dog grooming tutorials<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shouting channel: <em>auto mechanic repairs<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Result? You get a surge of subscribers who don\u2019t care about your future uploads. This lowers engagement, hurts your click-through rate, and signals to YouTube that your videos aren\u2019t worth promoting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s basically the &#8220;sub for sub&#8221; model&#8230; and while it can work, you have to be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the wrong channel to partner with can kill your watch time, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/youtube-watch-time-boosting-strategies\/\">YouTube watch time<\/a> is what it&#8217;s all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only accept shoutouts from creators whose audience has at least <strong>70% overlap<\/strong> in viewer interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-a-separate-email-for-every-youtube-channel\"><strong>2. Use a separate email for every YouTube channel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one\u2019s not glamorous, but it might be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One creator on reddit shared that a YouTube glitch deleted their entire Gmail account\u2014taking down <em>all<\/em> connected YouTube channels in the process. Thankfully, YouTube restored them, but it was a terrifying lesson. One you don&#8217;t have to learn the hard way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a <strong>dedicated Gmail account<\/strong> for each channel you manage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store login credentials securely with a password manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters for small channels:<\/strong> Losing your channel before it even gains traction can kill your motivation completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-double-down-on-successful-thumbnails-and-keep-testing\"><strong>3. Double down on successful thumbnails, and keep testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to experiment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/how-to-a-b-test-on-youtube-youtube-a-b-testing-tools-and-strategies\/\">A\/B test on YouTube<\/a> to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/11-youtube-thumbnail-tips-from-big-creators\/\">thumbnail style that works for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you find a thumbnail format that works\u2014consistent colors, fonts, style, and expressions\u2014ride that wave. This builds brand recognition and makes your videos instantly identifiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s a twist: if stop experimenting, you risk plateauing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/how-to-a-b-test-on-youtube-youtube-a-b-testing-tools-and-strategies\/\">YouTube A\/B testing tools<\/a> to compare your current style with new designs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change one element at a time (e.g., background color, text size) so you can measure the impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>One channel doubled their CTR just by making text bolder and adding a subtle drop shadow to the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-don-t-limit-yourself-to-small-community-thinking\"><strong>4. Don\u2019t limit yourself to \u201csmall community\u201d thinking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some reddit users say you only need 10K\u201313K views per video to be financially stable on YouTube. That\u2019s true\u2014if you\u2019re monetized and have a strong community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore bigger goals. Don&#8217;t let success get in the way of success. Aim higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mindset shift:<\/strong><br>It\u2019s not small community vs viral growth. It\u2019s about aligning your strategy with your personal goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-learn-to-turn-hate-comments-into-growth-fuel\"><strong>5. Learn to turn hate comments into growth fuel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every creator eventually gets their first mean comment. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/youtube-dislike-button-algorithm\/\">YouTube dislikes don&#8217;t really matter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/empathy-youtube-audience-understanding\/\">every negative comment is an opportunity<\/a>, negative feedback feels bad. And it&#8217;s all too easy for people to take out their own frustrations on people who choose to put themselves out there,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the thing: hateful comments often say more about the commenter than they do about you. You&#8217;re bound to get some hate. Keep going anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reply politely (or not at all). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assume good intent and identify areas for improvement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenshot absurd comments for a \u201cReading Mean Comments\u201d video\u2014it\u2019s cathartic and relatable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-evaluate-reddit-advice-like-a-pro\"><strong>6. Evaluate Reddit advice like a pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reddit is full of passionate creators, but not all advice is created equal. Some tips are outdated, risky, or based on personal opinion rather than data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before following a tip, ask: <em>\u201cIs this relevant to my niche, my audience size, and my goals?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-check with YouTube\u2019s official Creator Academy and analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-keep-your-mindset-growth-focused\"><strong>7. Keep your mindset growth-focused<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can master thumbnails, collabs, and upload schedules, but without the right mindset, you\u2019ll burn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Success on YouTube requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Patience<\/strong> (growth takes time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resilience<\/strong> (not letting negative feedback derail you)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adaptability<\/strong> (testing and evolving your strategy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-quick-answers-for-small-creators\"><strong>FAQ: Quick answers for small creators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Should I accept every collaboration offer?<\/strong><br>No. Only work with creators whose audience overlaps with yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I grow a small channel without paying for ads?<\/strong><br>Yes\u2014through smart content strategy, SEO, and community building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is going viral better than slow growth?<\/strong><br>Neither is inherently better; it depends on your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-build-for-the-long-term\"><strong>Final thoughts: Build for the long term<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reddit can surface brilliant YouTube growth hacks, but only if you filter wisely. Use these tips to build a channel that\u2019s resilient, audience-focused, and positioned for <em>your<\/em> definition of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember: growth isn\u2019t about chasing numbers\u2014it\u2019s about building a channel you\u2019re proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to turn these strategies into daily habits?<br>Check out <a>TubeBuddy\u2019s tools for small channel growth<\/a> and start optimizing today.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-cta-global\">\n    <div><\/div>\n    <article>\n        <header>\n<!--DONT EDIT THIS IMAMGE-->\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tubebuddy_by_BENlabs_logo_on_dark_bg.svg\" \/>\n        <\/header>\n        \n<!--EDIT INFO FROM HERE DOWN-->\n        \n        \n<!--HEADER-->\n        <h3>\n            Get an unfair advantage on YouTube\n        <\/h3>\n        \n        \n<!--DESCRIPTION-->\n        <p>\n            Give your YouTube channel the upper hand and easily optimize for more views, more subs, and more of every metric that matters.\n        <\/p>\n        \n<!--CTA LINK &amp; TEXT-->\n        <section>\n            \n    <!--LINK-->\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/pricing?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_id=standard-cta\">\n                \n    <!--TEXT-->\n                get started\n            <\/a>\n        <\/section>\n        \n<!--BOTTOM IMAGE (REMOVE SRC IF NONE)-->\n  \n     <img \/> \n   \n        \n    <\/article>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re running a small YouTube channel, you\u2019ve probably Googled \u201chow to grow a small YouTube channel fast\u201d at least once\u2026 or maybe twenty times. You\u2019ve read blog posts, watched tutorials, or even lurked \/r\/YouTubers or joined \/r\/newtubers on reddit. While reddit can be a goldmine for YouTube growth hacks, it can also be a minefield. Some tips are absolute gems. Others can kill your channel\u2019s momentum overnight. After digging through some of the most upvoted advice on reddit, we found seven key YouTube tips and tricks reddit users (redditors) shared, along with some traps to avoid. Let\u2019s dive in. 1. Only take shoutouts from channels with the same audience Getting a shout-out from a big YouTuber might feel like a goal. In theory, it&#8217;ll mean instant subscribers, instant credibility, instant watch time. But here\u2019s the catch: even if you are successful in getting a shout-out from a major YouTuber, it could do more harm than good. If their audience doesn\u2019t overlap with yours (i.e. if they aren&#8217;t predisposed to like your content) you could actually hurt your channel. Example: Result? You get a surge of subscribers who don\u2019t care about your future uploads. 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