When VidIQ, one of the biggest YouTube growth platforms, reviewed my small creator channel and didn’t quite know how to define me.
I’m not a niche how-to creator. I’m a storyteller. A filmmaker. A worldbuilder. So what does it mean when you’re trying to grow a channel that doesn’t fit the mold?
This is more than a reaction video. It’s a raw, honest look at being an artist on YouTube in an algorithm-driven world. From thumbnail advice to questions about authenticity and visibility, I explore what it means to stay true to your art while still trying to be seen.
VidIQ told me the biggest reason my videos struggle—and honestly, they’re right. Here’s what I learned and what I’m changing. This one is for small creators, artists, and storytellers who feel overlooked.
