Organic vs Paid YouTube Growth: What REALLY Works? | Diving Into the Deep End LIVE
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Creator's Key Takeaways
Subs from ads and watch hours from ads and how does that affect you?
The subs that you get from a promotion will count towards your subs needed for monetization. What does not count though is the watch hours.
If you're looking for subs, then trying to find some of your videos that are already organically getting a lot of watches.
Promotion can definitely be an assist. You know, I absolutely would not say that it's your primary.
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YouTube Video Description↓
Are you trying to grow your YouTube channel but stuck between organic growth and paid ads? 🤔 In this LIVE episode of Diving Into the Deep End, we break down the real differences between organic YouTube promotion vs paid advertising — and what actually works in 2026. Join CNS Travel, Eddie Lugo Studios, and special guest Ryan from PK Adventures Travels as we discuss: ✅ Organic growth strategies that build long-term success ✅ When YouTube ads make sense (and when they don’t) ✅ Monetization mindset for creators ✅ Real creator experiences with paid promotion ✅ How to avoid wasting money on ads ✅ Audience targeting, retention & algorithm tips ✅ LIVE Q&A — bring your questions! If you're a new or growing creator looking to boost views, subscribers, and revenue, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 💬 COMMENT: Are you Team Organic or Team Paid? 👍 Like the stream if you want more creator growth content 🔔 Subscribe for weekly cruise news, travel tips & creator insights #YouTubeGrowth #OrganicVsPaid #YouTubeTips #ContentCreator #YouTubeLive #Monetization #SmallYouTuber youtube growth strategies organic youtube growth paid youtube ads youtube advertising tips how to grow on youtube 2026 youtube monetization strategies youtube algorithm tips small youtuber growth youtube live stream tips grow youtube channel fast youtube marketing strategy content creator advice organic vs paid marketing youtube subscribers growth digital marketing for creators