How I Grew My Channel by 900% in 90 Days

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In this blog post and video, I want to share how my YouTube channel grew by around 900% in just 90 days. This wasn’t the result of a big master plan or some clever “growth hack”. In fact, the main purpose of my channel has always been to document my internet marketing journey and to share what I am learning along the way.

For quite a few years, this YouTube channel grew very slowly. I would upload now and again when I had time, but there was no real consistency. Over the last three months, that changed. I had a bit more time available, started uploading more regularly, and a few “breakout” videos around Windows 10 support and Windows 11 upgrades gave the channel a significant boost.

In this post, I will walk through what happened, what I learned from the analytics, and how you can apply similar principles to your own channel or online business.

Why I Started This Channel In The First Place

When I first set up this channel, it wasn’t with the goal of becoming a big YouTuber. My main aim was to document my journey with internet marketing and to create a kind of video notebook for myself.

For example, I have a series of videos on a tool called Data Feeder, which I use on some of my websites. I recorded those videos so that when I build a new site, I can refer back and remind myself how to install and set it up correctly. Over time, other people also started watching those videos. They don’t get huge numbers of views, but bit by bit they help people and slowly bring in traffic.

If you are just starting out on YouTube, you might find it helpful to begin with the basics. I have a separate post showing you how to set up your channel properly here:

How To Create A YouTube Channel Step-By-Step

From 800 To Over 8,300 Subscribers

Up until around three months ago, my channel had roughly 800 subscribers. That is not a bad number, but it had taken years to get there and the growth was very slow and sporadic. Then, within a 90-day period, the channel jumped from about 800 subscribers to over 8,300.

There were two main reasons for this:

I finally became more consistent with uploading new videos.
A handful of videos around a specific topic (Windows 10 support) performed much better than usual and brought in a lot of new viewers.

In my experience with internet marketing, whether it is blogging, YouTube, or any other platform, consistency always makes a big difference. If you publish a blog post every day, or several times a week, Google appears to respond positively. The same applies to video: your audience and the platform both tend to reward regular content.

If you are just at the beginning of your online journey, you might also find this overview post useful:

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The Breakout Videos: Windows 10 Support And Windows 11

The real turning point for the channel came from a conversation with a friend. We were talking about how Windows 10 support was supposedly coming to an end and how it might force people, like me, to buy a new computer or upgrade to Windows 11 sooner than they wanted.

As I dug into the subject, I discovered that there were ways to continue receiving support and updates for Windows 10. Because I was working this out for myself anyway, I did what I normally do: I created a video documenting what I had found.

One of those videos – about enrolling for Windows 10 support and why some people could not get it to work – ended up with tens of thousands of views. Another video, explaining why I personally decided not to upgrade to Windows 11 on one of my machines, also brought in a steady stream of viewers.

If you are interested in the Windows 10 topic itself, I have a step-by-step post here:

How To Enroll For Windows 10 Support For Another Year

These are not huge viral numbers compared to some channels, but for my channel they were “breakout” videos. They pulled in significantly more views than usual and, crucially, they attracted new subscribers who were interested in that topic.

A Quick Look At The Analytics

Inside the YouTube Studio analytics, I set the date range to the last 90 days to see exactly what had changed. A few key things stood out:

Views increased dramatically compared to the previous 90-day period.
Impressions went up as YouTube showed the videos to more people.
The subscriber graph climbed steadily, peaked, and then levelled off as the initial surge slowed.

The average view duration on these videos was not especially long – around 51 seconds in one case – but the videos themselves were fairly short. Even with a modest average watch time, the combination of a timely topic and clear, practical information was enough to get traction.

What this reminded me is that you do not need perfect videos, fancy editing, or long watch times to grow a channel. You mainly need to address a real problem or question that people care about at the right time.

Documenting Your Journey Versus Chasing Views

One important point I want to emphasise is that I did not create these Windows videos in an attempt to “game” the algorithm. I was simply documenting my journey, as I always do.

My approach on this channel is to share things I am genuinely working on: online tools, platforms I use, practical tutorials, and real questions I come across in day-to-day life. Sometimes that produces average results. Occasionally, as in this case, it produces a breakout video that really moves the needle.

If you are wondering what style of channel you should build, you might find this post helpful:

Face or Faceless YouTube Videos – Which Is Best?

Rather than chasing trends for the sake of it, I personally prefer to focus on being useful and honest. If that approach resonates with you, then simply documenting your journey can be a very effective long-term strategy.

Why Consistency Still Matters More Than Anything

Although the breakout videos made a big difference, I still believe that consistency is the number one factor for success online. The channel only really started to move when I became more consistent with my uploads.

That does not mean you have to post every day, but it does mean having a regular pattern that you can maintain. You can also schedule videos in advance, which makes consistency easier even if you have a busy schedule.

If you apply the same principle to blogging, you can gradually build up a strong content base that Google and your visitors both appreciate. To see an example of how consistency applies to social media, you might like this post:

How To Get Your Facebook Page Indexed In Google Quickly

Subscribers Are Helpful – But They Are Not Everything

It is exciting to see subscriber numbers go up, and going from around 800 to over 8,300 in three months is certainly encouraging. However, it is worth remembering that subscribers are only part of the picture.

A lot of viewers find your videos through search, suggested videos, or external links. Many of them will never subscribe, but they still benefit from your content. At the same time, subscribers are more likely to come back and watch future videos, so both are important in their own way.

If you want to learn more about building a long-term online income, rather than just chasing subscriber numbers, you may find these posts helpful:

What You Can Take Away From This

If you are building a YouTube channel, or any type of online business, here are a few simple lessons from my experience:

Be consistent. Even if you can only post once a week, stick with it. Consistency compounds over time.
Document your journey. You do not have to be an expert. Share what you are learning as you go along.
Talk about real problems. My Windows 10 videos did well because they solved a problem many people were facing.
Don’t obsess over perfection. My videos are straightforward and practical, not highly produced – and that is fine.
Think long term. A breakout video is nice, but the real strength comes from the body of work you build over months and years.

Final Thoughts

I hope this behind-the-scenes look at my YouTube analytics and channel growth has been helpful. My channel is still very much a work in progress, and I see it as part of my wider internet marketing journey rather than a separate project.

If you have any questions about YouTube, online marketing, or getting started with your own online business, feel free to leave a comment on the blog or under the YouTube video. You can also connect with me via my Facebook page.

Thank you for reading, and I hope this encourages you to keep going with your own channel and online journey – even if the growth feels slow at first. Sometimes all it takes is one or two well-timed, helpful videos to move things forward much faster than you expect.