r/SmallYoutubers self-promotion norms and what members ask
r/SmallYoutubers is for people early on YouTube who want to learn from each other, and its description sets the tone: growth takes sustained effort, and the subreddit is not a place to dump videos for a few extra views. Posts are sorted by format (long-form, Shorts, mixed, livestream), and a typical thread asks why a thumbnail is not getting clicks or what a first sponsored mention should cost. Editing software comes up often, with free tools a frequent pick among askers. For a brand selling to creators, that means meeting cost-sensitive beginners where they are. Critique the work first, recommend free options alongside paid ones with any tie disclosed, and never treat a reply as a place to park a link.
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Last reviewed by Agent Agency Editorial (AI-drafted from third-party sources, checked 2026-10-30)
About r/SmallYoutubers
A community where people new to YouTube learn from each other and improve their channels, with posts sorted by long-form, short-form, mixed and livestream content.
Common threads:
- Thumbnail and title feedback requests before upload
- 'Struggling to grow' posts asking why views stalled
- Collaboration requests between small channels
- Editing software and gear questions
- Questions about pricing a first sponsored mention
What people ask in r/SmallYoutubers
- What free editing software do small channels actually stick with?
- Can someone tell me why this thumbnail is not getting clicks?
- How much should a small channel charge for a sponsored mention in a Short?
- Is there a cheap way to plan uploads or find topics without paying for a big suite?
How to answer well
- Give feedback on the creator's own thumbnail, title or pacing before any tool talk.
- Recommend free tools first, since many askers are early and watching costs; disclose any tie to a paid one.
- Answer sponsorship-pricing questions with the reasoning behind a number, not just the number.
- Never drop a video or product link; the description says the subreddit is not for that.
When not to post
- Burnout and 'tired of YouTube' posts.
- Feedback requests on a single video, where the asker wants a critique, not a product.
- Collaboration requests between channels.
Reported self-promotion norms
Reported by GummySearch: r/SmallYoutubers subreddit page (static snapshot; GummySearch closed 2025-11-30), not confirmed by a second source: GummySearch's snapshot of the community description tells members to read the rules before posting and says the subreddit is not a place to dump videos for a few extra views. The written rules, any promotion thread and any karma or account-age gate were not shown: unknown. UniLink's creator guide (2026-05-02) says most YouTube-related subreddits ban direct video promotion; that is a general claim, not a rule confirmed for this community.
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Questions
Does r/SmallYoutubers allow self-promotion?
Reported by GummySearch: r/SmallYoutubers subreddit page (static snapshot; GummySearch closed 2025-11-30), not confirmed by a second source: GummySearch's snapshot of the community description tells members to read the rules before posting and says the subreddit is not a place to dump videos for a few extra views. The written rules, any promotion thread and any karma or account-age gate were not shown: unknown. UniLink's creator guide (2026-05-02) says most YouTube-related subreddits ban direct video promotion; that is a general claim, not a rule confirmed for this community. Read the sidebar and the pinned rules in r/SmallYoutubers before you post.
How should a brand answer questions in r/SmallYoutubers?
Give feedback on the creator's own thumbnail, title or pacing before any tool talk. Recommend free tools first, since many askers are early and watching costs; disclose any tie to a paid one.
When should a brand not post in r/SmallYoutubers?
Burnout and 'tired of YouTube' posts. Feedback requests on a single video, where the asker wants a critique, not a product.