The journey from obscurity to becoming one of the "fastest growing YouTube channels" involves more than just accumulating subscribers. It's about understanding the dynamics of YouTube channel growth strategies and how they contribute to gaining momentum. This article explores methods to find these rapidly expanding channels, with a focus on YouTube analytics and metrics.
Whether you're a brand, content creator, or Talent Agent or creator service, the reason for seeking out fast-growing channels can vary. Therefore, we’ll dive into a variety of use cases, aligning your Channel Crawler search tactics with your specific YouTube strategy.
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Understanding the Type of “Growth” - Assessing channel growth can be approached in several ways:
Subscriber % increase - If they had 1000, now 1100, thats a 10% increase.
Subscriber number increase - If they had 1000, now 1100, the number increase is 100.
Views growth % increase - If they previously were getting a 1000 views per month, but now get 1100 per month, thats a 10% increase.
Which Metrics Should You Use?
It’s beneficial to read beyond your immediate need as there is a lot of crossover. These are just some of the facets and considerations in YouTube channel growth strategies. This guide serves as a starting point for deeper exploration.
| Potential use cases | Considerations | Recommended metrics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | - Discover new channels before others do - Identifying successful content strategies | - Targeted Collaboration and Partnerships - Content Strategy Development - Service Customization and Offering | Combination of all |
| Brands | - Identify emerging niche influencers - Selecting channels for new product launches - Find channels charging a lower fee for their services, before they grow further and increase fees. | - Aligning brand values with channel content. It’s more than growth! - Evaluating long-term engagement and audience loyalty. Will they capture an audience in the long run? | Subscriber % Increase - For emerging influencers; Subscriber Number Increase - for established influencers with broader reach. You can create partnerships with influencers still on the up, but with the reach you require. |
| Talent Agencies | - Analyzing market trends to advise content creators. - Find and nurture new talents with growth potential. - Be the first to find them and get them on your books | - Assessing creator's potential for cross-platform success and brand collaborations - Evaluating audience engagement to ensure long-term viewer loyalty. - Monitoring content versatility and adaptability to market changes. | Subscriber % Increase for scouting new talents; Subscriber Number Increase & videos growth % increase- for evaluating established talents. |
| Creator services | - Providing customized services for rapidly growing channels - Market research for developing new services. - Targeting creators needing advanced analytics tools | - Understanding the specific needs and challenges of creators at different growth stages. - Offering scalable services to cater to creators as they grow. Can you meet their changing needs? | Views Growth % Increase for identifying creators likely to need engagement-focused tools; Subscriber Number Increase for creators needing scalability-focused services. |
| Youtubers | - Refining content strategy based on audience growth - Planning content schedules based on audience engagement trends - Collaborating with other creators in similar growth trajectories. | - Balancing content authenticity with audience preferences. Can your channel authentically replicate the trends you are seeing? - Ensuring consistency in content quality and posting schedule. While considering new types of content, you need to stay consistent in your schedule, and possibly branding too. | Subscriber % Increase for analyzing content strategy success. Views Growth % Increase for understanding audience engagement. |
Now that you have a clearer understanding of various use cases and considerations, let’s dive into how to utilize them effectively.
The Step by Step Guide on How to Use Channel Crawler to Find Fast-Growing Channels
Head to the search tool - Start creating your search - Start now
Put in your other filter requirements - Like any search you perform on Channel Crawler, be specific about the type of creators you’re looking for. Begin with these considerations:
Size of Channel - Use subscriber count.
Engagement - Total views, average views per video are most popular. The comments/views ratio and likes/view ratio also provide insights into audience interaction.
New Channel - Consider the creation date to find new, emerging channels.
Location - Language and location will guide your search.
Subject Matter - Use category and topics for general searches, but for specificity, rely on channel tags & keywords.
For a more detailed guide on choosing search criteria, click here - hyperlink to “how to choose search criteria”
Start without Growth Filters - Initially, assess the number of channels that meet your criteria. To determine the fastest growing, you need a baseline.
Consider Which Growth Metrics to Use
- You might need all three metrics, or just one. Select the filter that aligns with your requirements. For guidance, click here - hyperlink to table above
Enter the metrics and hit search - There are some considerations here:
Assess the pool size from step 3. In a larger pool, you can set higher numbers.
Consider the size of channels in your criteria. In larger brackets, subscriber growth % might differ from smaller ones.
Refine your search
- In different categories, subscriber levels and more, the growth rates will vary, keep playing around with the numbers.
Start exploring the results
- Click through the search pages, review the channels, export if you need to!