A few months ago, I was looking at a platform providing sponsorships for YouTubers. However, I was turned away when they asked for 5,000 subscribers or followers, a mark I don't have.
I was browsing through my creators' dashboard when I see a new feature enabled. Unfortunately, that feature requires 500 subscribers.
Furthermore, there is verification on YouTube, something really good to have when appearing in the comments sections of other YouTubers' videos. There is not exactly a set number to get verification, but I know 364 subscribers (my current count) won't cut it.
Now let me be clear - I'm not trying to cry over if. But, being that I've been at YouTube for a couple years, I want to know where I can improve that number. Admittedly there are some trends I do not want to jump on. Clickbait is the primary example. I'm looking into tools to improve my search engine optimization, but I want some more advice.
Fellow YouTubers - What have you done to reach higher subscriber counts?
I might as well add my YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/ea40