globetrotter44
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I see people selling ‘automation systems,’ but most channels die fast. Anyone here running real automation setups that still generate steady income?
Is YouTube automation worth it anymore?
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- Nov 16, 2011
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Is there an example of such channels making good money ?
- Apr 27, 2016
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It is true that automation channels die fast.
lotsofmoney
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How are you automating? What does these automation systems actually do?
Millie Wood
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It still works, but only if you treat it like a real business, not a quick upload bot.
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Do you have a short guide ?
Heily Rchan
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It still works, just not with those copy-paste systems. You need your own setup, steady uploads, and content that actually keeps viewers watching. The ones who treat it like a real brand still make money.
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What do u mean buy automation , bulk ai posting ?
Or just good content with scheduling
If ai posting without ur touch and imagination it will not work
Or just good content with scheduling
If ai posting without ur touch and imagination it will not work
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That mostly depends on the quality of the tool and how it's set up. Automation still sees some use but only if you feed it decent content, manage uploads right, and not rely on it heavily or solely. Particularly, the human side should still get a lot of attention. Most channels that lean on it too heavily will probably die due to spamming low-effort vids or reused assets.
Just treat it like any scaling tool and it'll be worth it.
Just treat it like any scaling tool and it'll be worth it.
- May 14, 2023
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It's more profitable to create courses about youtube automation than doing youtube automation itself, classic
No tool or method saves a bad channel that no one wants to watch. If you're going to hop on trend niches, be prepared to milk dry while you can and move on to the next one, or choose an evergreen niche and play long-term.
Link Builder007
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Yeah, most automation setups flop fast. The ones that last mix smart automation with manual tweaks and real engagement.
PolskiKrot
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Automation isn't dead, but lazy automation definitely is.
The reason most 'systems' you see dying fast is simple: detection. YouTube's algorithm in 2026 is extremely good at flagging browser-based bots and public emulators. If the platform detects non-human behavior patterns or a dirty device fingerprint, the channel gets shadowbanned immediately, regardless of the content quality.
To maintain steady income now, you have to mimic real user behavior at the hardware level. That’s exactly why we built Imperial Softs around Physical Device Automation and specialized cloud phones. Our clients are still scaling fine because the uploads look like they come from a real person holding a real phone.
So yes, it’s worth it.
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Most automation systems dont last long anymore Sustainable income usually comes from semi automation plus real content and audience strategy
CuiBap Agency
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Automation isn't dead, but the 'low-effort AI slop' era is definitely over. Success now requires a hybrid model—using AI for efficiency while keeping human quality control over the script and hooks.
NexusQuirk
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I’d say if you’re planning to build a big channel for the long term, it’s probably not a good idea. But if you’re creating a channel to flip or sell later as a short term play, then it’s worth giving it a try.
CuiBap Agency
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Spot on. Long-term channels need a 'face' or a very unique voice to survive algorithm shifts, while automated ones are perfect for quick cash-outs.