Jelmer Builds Things

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Jelmer Builds Things

This was Tough! I decided to hibernate Jelmer Builds Things.

Over the last two months I tried to change course by leaning in on cinematography and Against Mediocrity, but unfortunately I haven't seen the results that I was looking for. Even though I got 8.6k views over that period, on average viewers only stayed for 18 seconds, there was little to no engagement (likes + comments) and only 0.2% of my subscribers came back to watch new videos.

The only success during this period was that there were a couple of videos that had unsubscribed viewers that watched from beginning to end.

As of right now I will concentrate my energies on a new channel in another niche that is made with AI. As for the videos of this channel: I am considering starting a new channel and repurposing (and re-editing) the content of the last two months. But, if, when and how is what I will postpone to December of next year (2026). I still enjoy making content in the maker niche, but I want things to be a success and this right now ain't it.

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jelmer Builds Things

Live-stream: Thursday 10.00 AM AST. CU there!
Teaser: it will be about something that will up the couch game.
Drop your ideas below!

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jelmer Builds Things

Still trying to fine-tune the upload/release days! I think my current content is too close together, so I will try if spreading things out will have the desired result. So moving forward:
- Thursdays 10.00 AM AST: live-stream
- Fridays 16.00 PM AST: weekly cinematic build video
- Monday 16.00 PM AST: release of the live-stream of the week prior (in case you missed it on the Thursday).

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jelmer Builds Things

Thursday I will go live again 10.00 AM AST. Hope to see you there!

8 months ago | [YT] | 2

Jelmer Builds Things

I have evaluated the Sunday uploads, and I think it's not working. That's why there will not be a video this Sunday, but instead I will move the release of the weekly video to Thursday's 6.00 PM AST. So the Thursday's is the big day for JBT:
- live-stream starts Thursdays 10.00 AM AST
- the weekly video will be released on Thursdays 6.00 PM AST

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jelmer Builds Things

I almost forgot: tomorrow 8.30 AM AST I will start a live-stream: I will show an entire build from A to Z.
What it's about: what is the one thing that always runs short, and that we can all use more of? CU in the morning!

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jelmer Builds Things

Tomorrow I hope to see you all again for the weekly live-stream. I will be sure to put my alarm so I won't be late like last week. Cu tomorrow!

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jelmer Builds Things

I'm looking forward to the 3rd live-stream this Thursday around 11.00 AM AST.
Last week was awesome to actually meet some folks during the stream.
I plan to up my game, so come check the stream this Thursday!

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jelmer Builds Things

Thursday I will go live again after recording my weekly video for JBT.
It will start around 11:00 AST. Come join me then!

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jelmer Builds Things

Tomorrow I will do my first ever live-stream after recording my weekly video for JBT.

It's a first, so come join me tomorrow!

It will be approximately 11.00 AM AST.

10 months ago | [YT] | 1