What type of videos helped your channel to grow the most?

Videos that solve specific problem always perform best. They tend to get more search traffic and keep bringing views over time.

But if you're looking for faster views, try viral or meme-style videos. They tend to spread much quicker if your goal is getting views fast.
 
I think humorous videos have helped my channel grow well and generate a stable income over the past several years.
 
Long-term growth always goes to deep-dive tutorials and problem-solving videos because they continue to get steady, evergreen search traffic for years. but if you’re looking for explosive, quick subscriber spikes, short-form comedy or trending meme style videos are best . The sweet spot is in mixing the two.
 
In my case, basic problem-solving and tutorials have been performing really well. They get steady traffic and generally have a lot of loyal subscribers
Trends may boost your views for some time, but evergreen material tends to bring steady growth.
 
Funny enough, the videos I expected to do well usually didn't :)The biggest growth often came from simple videos that people could immediately relate to or get value from. Curious what niche you're in?
 
videos that solve a problem mine tend to grow the fastest. So I would work on content that is answering questions that are common in your niche rather than trying to go viral. Consistency is more important than the type of video.
 
For most channels, long-form evergreen content how-tos, tutorials and problem-solving videos tends to drive the most consistent growth. Shorts can boost reach fast, but long videos usually bring subscribers and watch time.
 
Tutorials and problem-solving videos performed the best. People are usually searching for solution. So, helpful content seemed to bring more views and engagement over time.
That's true and I am totally agreed with your point.
 
In my opinion, storytelling videos are the most engaging for viewers.
 
The evergreen how-to and problem-solving videos tend to yield the best sustainable results since they get ranked and will continue to generate traffic over time
While trends tend to go viral quickly, the tutorials and value-oriented niche content will yield a higher number of subscribers and view time.
 
YT rewards clickbait titles and thumbnails. You of course need to have good content as well so that you can retain those who clicked as repeat viewers.
 
I think tutorial style content works best on youtube, anything that teaches something step by step tends to bring consistent subscribers.
 
Trending short videos: This is the main "weapon" to generate explosive views in a short time and increase subscribers. You can cut the best parts from longer videos to create short videos.
 
Videos that solve specific problem always perform best. They tend to get more search traffic and keep bringing views over time.

But if you're looking for faster views, try viral or meme-style videos. They tend to spread much quicker if your goal is getting views fast.

This! For me it was a video on how to upload AI music to distrokid. Blew up my channel (in my small scale, but still).
 
From what I’ve noticed, short form videos still dominate.
Anything that grabs attention quickly, relatable moments, quick tips, or simple explanations tends to grow the fastest. Trends help, but they’re not what sustains growth long term.
 
My channel is focused on travel, and videos about food have generated the highest number of views for me.
 
Short-form edits with punchy, humorous commentary absolutely carried my channels. I used to do long gaming streams, but breaking down complex narratives or anime scenes into 1-2 minute highly engaging clips with custom Photoshop thumbnails brought in 90% of my organic traffic. Focus on high-retention hooks in the first 5 seconds.
 
Most of my shorts get 1k views.

Even if the video is utter garbage of the highest order.

Start making shorts.
 
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