I’m Getting Views… So Why Do I Want to Quit YouTube?

What happens when your new YouTube channel starts receiving views—but there are still almost no likes, comments or feedback?

In this video, I talk honestly about the confusing stage of being a small YouTuber: creating in the dark, questioning whether the content is worth anybody’s time, and wondering whether to keep going or give up.

I explore:

• Why silence can sometimes feel more difficult than criticism
• The fear of failure—and the unexpected fear of success
• Why new creators may lose momentum after the first few uploads
• The pressure to understand your niche too early
• How to continue when you do not yet have clear audience feedback
• Why the next step matters more than having the entire journey planned

This is not a success story told from the finish line. It is an honest reflection from the uncertain beginning—when the channel is still developing, the audience is still unclear, and every upload feels like an experiment.

Francois’ Footsteps is about the messy path from hiding to self-expression: starting late, creating before confidence arrives, and learning how to build something in public one imperfect step at a time.

If you are also trying to stop hiding and start before you feel completely ready, subscribe and walk this path with me.