How to get your first 10 real followers

Hi, there! Getting your first 10 viewers is harder than getting your first 10,000.

Not because it’s more complex—but because there’s no momentum yet. No algorithm boost. No social proof. No comments telling others, “This is worth watching.”

And that’s why most people quit here. This post is about how to not quit—and how to get your first 10 real viewers, not bots, not pity clicks, but people who actually care.

What “Real Viewers” Means

A real viewer is someone who:

• Watches more than a few seconds
• Chose your content intentionally
• Could realistically come back again

Your goal is not numbers.

Your goal is connection.

Ten people who care beats a thousand who scroll past.

The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Most beginners ask:

“How do I get the algorithm to show my content?”

The better question is:

“Who exactly is this for—and where do they already hang out?”

Algorithms don’t discover beginners.

People do.

Your first 10 viewers will almost always come from direct human action, not platforms.

Step 1: Be Painfully Specific About Your Audience

“Everyone” is not an audience.

Instead of:

• “I make productivity content”

Try:

• “I help overwhelmed university students plan their week in 10 minutes”

Specificity gives people a reason to care.

If someone reads your description and thinks “That’s me”, you’re on the right track.

Step 2: Create One Piece That Actually Helps

Forget perfection.

Forget branding.

Forget consistency—for now.

Create one genuinely useful piece:

• Answer one question clearly
• Solve one small problem
• Share one honest insight

Ask yourself:

“If I found this as a beginner, would I save it?”

If the answer is no, keep improving before promoting.

Step 3: Manually Share It (Yes, Manually)

This is where most people feel uncomfortable—and where growth starts.

Share your content:

• In a relevant Discord server
• In a small subreddit (following the rules)
• In a group chat
• To a friend who actually fits the audience

Don’t say:

“Please support my channel”

Say:

“I made this because I struggled with X—maybe it helps someone here.”

You’re not spamming.

You’re offering value.

Step 4: Talk to the Viewers You Do Get

If one person comments—reply thoughtfully.

If someone DMs you—ask questions.

If someone watches fully—thank them.

Early viewers aren’t just viewers.

They’re feedback, direction, and motivation.

Creators who grow listen early.

Creators who quit ignore this stage.

Step 5: Repeat, Slightly Better

Now do it again—but better:

• Clearer title
• Stronger opening
• More specific value

Don’t chase virality.

Chase clarity.

Your first 10 viewers teach you how to earn the next 100.

Common Beginner Mistakes

• Waiting for the algorithm to “pick you”
• Posting everywhere without a clear audience
• Copying big creators instead of helping beginners
• Quitting after 5 posts

Growth doesn’t start with luck.

It starts with intentional effort.

What Happens After You Have 10 Viewers

Something powerful shifts:

• You’re no longer creating into the void
• You know someone is listening
• You start improving faster

Momentum is born from proof, not motivation.

Final Thought

Every big creator once had zero viewers.

The difference? They didn’t wait to be discovered. They went out and found their first 10. If you can do that—you can do everything else.

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