Trip Bacon β€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

What Really Grows a Travel Channel? Shannon & Keith Reveal All! #YouTubeGrowth #CruiseTube

CNS TRAVEL
CNS TRAVEL
πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable
πŸ‘οΈ 75 viewsπŸ“… 1 weeks ago⏱️ 2:40:40
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsTips & AdviceπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I want them to be real. I don't want a bunch of bots to come in and and just just to get above that level, you know.

Don't worry about it. Don't think about it as far as getting monetized. Don't don't sit there and look at your analytics every day.

If you're going to make a video, you want to see real life what it's going to be if you're standing there.

It's a marathon. It's not a sprint.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Focus more on the topic, title, and thumbnail than on heavy editing.
βœ“Stay consistent with a posting schedule so viewers develop a habit.
βœ“Use AI as a tool for polishing ideas (titles, descriptions, thumbnails) rather than letting it run the channel.
βœ“Don't obsess over daily analytics; focus on creating authentic content.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting views and subscribers β€” It's a marathon, not a sprint; use Shorts to help growth and stay consistent.
Copyright claims β€” Use original music or tools like Suno to create your own, and be careful with background music.
Editing time β€” Don't over-edit; real, raw footage often performs better than highly produced content.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat inspired you to start a travel YouTube channel?
QWhat are the most difficult parts of starting a channel?
QHow do you find your channel's identity?
QHow do you balance YouTube with real life?
QWhat would you do differently if you were starting over today?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Activities2Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Helen, Georgia2Β½ Happy Bacon
Nassau
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description↓

Join us for Diving into the Deep End as we sit down with Shannon from Shanster Travels and Keith from Wake View Travel to discuss their real YouTube journeys. We’ll talk about why they decided to start a travel channel, the challenges they faced as new creators, and the strategies that helped them grow. Shannon and Keith will also share what did not work, the mistakes they learned from, and what they would do differently if they were starting over today. Whether you are building a cruise channel, travel channel, or any type of YouTube channel, this conversation will provide honest insights, practical advice, and encouragement to help you move forward. πŸ’¬ Join the live chat and share: Why did you start your channel? What has helped your channel grow? What strategy did not work for you? What is your biggest YouTube challenge right now? πŸ”” Subscribe to CNS Travel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Diving into the Deep End. πŸ‘ Like the stream, share it with another creator, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway. Featured Guests: Shannon β€” Shanster Travels Keith β€” Wake View Travel #YouTubeGrowth #TravelCreators #CruiseYouTube #ContentCreatorTips #ShansterTravels #WakeViewTravel #CNSTravel #DivingIntoTheDeepEnd YouTube growth, travel creators, travel YouTube channel, cruise YouTube channel, how to grow on YouTube, starting a YouTube channel, YouTube creator journey, YouTube mistakes, YouTube growth tips, what works on YouTube, what does not work on YouTube, Shanster Travels, Wake View Travel, Shannon Shanster Travels, Keith Wake View Travel, CNS Travel, Diving into the Deep End, cruise creators, travel vlogging, content creator advice, small YouTube channel, grow a travel channel, YouTube live stream πŸŽ™οΈ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6415782187368448