“Unlocking 30k Subscribers in Just 2 Months” – Insight from a British YouTuber on Malaysia’s Allure to Travel Vloggers
Source: World of Buzz
In the vast world of YouTube, Malaysia has become a hotspot for travel vloggers, attracting creators from various corners of the globe. British YouTuber Paddy Doyle, known for his adventures on both his personal channel and The Budgeteers, sheds light on why Malaysia has become a magnet for travel content.
If you’ve ever scrolled through Malaysian travel videos on YouTube, you might have noticed a common theme – titles like “Malaysia surprises us!”, “This is Malaysia?”, or “Malaysia shocked us!” adorn these videos. The thumbnails showcase familiar scenes, the same locations, and everyone seems to be munching on Ramly burgers and savoring Nasi Lemak. It’s like déjà vu, but in video form. What’s the deal with this trend?
According to Paddy Doyle, YouTube rewards travel content creators for exploring Malaysia. In a candid recap of his 2022 exploits and plans for 2023, Paddy spills the beans. He shares that certain countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, and India, have a special place in the YouTube algorithm. Travel vlogs shot in these countries, with similar titles and thumbnails, attract local viewers, earning the creators a surge in views and subscribers.
Paddy acknowledges the short-term thrill – a potential surge of 30,000 subscribers in just a couple of months. The catch? These subscribers are primarily from the visited country, and when the travel vlogger moves on, the local audience might lose interest. It’s a bit like a love affair that fades when the adventure ends.
In the world of YouTube, Malaysia becomes a stage where creators dance with the algorithm for quick fame. However, Paddy warns that this approach may not sustain a long-term relationship with the audience. So, while the allure of immediate success is tempting, travel vloggers need to weigh the short-term gains against the potential long-term impact on their channel’s algorithm.
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