Did you know that over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute -- but only a tiny fraction ever break through to get millions of views?
What if you could crack the code behind YouTube’s algorithm and unlock massive growth for your channel?
In this episode, a collaboration with the NJ Content Studio show, Mike Desmarets from Evolve Ink pulls back the curtain on how he grew his tattoo-focused YouTube channel to over 230,000 subscribers and millions of views -- all by decoding what really makes YouTube’s algorithm tick.
Whether you’re a content creator struggling to get traction or just curious about how the platform really works, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
In This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to Evolve Ink and Mike Desmarais
- 07:12 The Journey of Content Creation
- 19:09 Rebranding and Finding Success
- 23:44 Consistency and Monetization Strategies
- 31:49 Tattoo Reactions and Community Engagement
- 36:30 Transitioning from Live Streams to Short Form Content
- 39:05 Monetization Strategies in Short Form Content
- 46:34 Content Creation Insights and Audience Engagement
- 55:58 Building a Brand Beyond Social Media
Want more niche marketing insights on how to grow a YouTube channel?
This episode is Part 4 in a multi-part series on YouTube marketing. To continue learning on this niche, visit:
- Part 1 - How to Grow a YouTube Channel in 2025: A Case Study [YouTube Marketing with Natalie Brunell]
- Part 2 - Get More Views on YouTube Channel (Small Business Edition) [YouTube Marketing with JC Polk]
- Part 3 - Grow Your Business on YouTube and LinkedIn for Content Creators and Startups [YouTube Marketing with Finn McKenty]
- Part 5 - Coming soon
- Part 6 - Coming soon
- Part 7 - Coming soon
Full Shownotes & More Info Here:
• Get Millions of Views By Decoding the YouTube Algorithm (full shownotes)
• Full video interview here: Get Millions of Views By Decoding the YouTube Algorithm
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