The Wonderhussy Report 1.25.23:
Everything You Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask): How I Started My YouTube Channel, and How I Make My Videos
A peek into my office/ operations center and the story of how I got started on YouTube, how I grew my channel, and what gear I use to shoot and edit.
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Credits:
Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Hep Cats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Flutey Funk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Bass Walker – Film Noir by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Talky Beat by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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My favorite video is when you went to Vegas right after it shut down due to Covid.
love your videos and all the effort you put into making coherent stories. You are a gem.
Sarah you've done a wonderful job with your channel and your life! And by the way, the provocative title is what made me click on your videos for the very first time several years ago! I wouldn't change a thing!
Sarah you've done a wonderful job with your channel and your life! And by the way, the provocative title is what made me click on your videos for the very first time several years ago! I wouldn't change a thing!
I watch for the narrative and exploration. At first, the cheesy "Wonderhussey" was a put off, I'll admit. Also, I find the hairy armpit a total turnoff. I am not interested in nudity, that is plentiful and nudity is no longer a novelty. I like the exploration, the camping out (which you don't really feature much around the old campfire). I don't care about the Burning Man stuff at all. If I want to see weirdness, it is widely available, and I think the concentration of weird at that is something I am not interested in. I do not take any recreational substances at all, but I really don't care if someone else does responsibly. I know your challenge is to find commonality in the diverse audience. It''s a challenge. I appreciate you will stick to your guns on some issues, and I as well stick to mine. So, if a video delves into something I find repulsive, I'm out quick. And that sting lasts for a few months before I venture back to see what the latest topics are. So, being a east coast person that has visited the desert, a history buff, etc., the desert history is my attraction to your channel.
This has inspired me to pick up my abandoned automotive repair channel. Thanks!
I didn't catch the name of your favored simple editing app. What was it again please?
Don't ever change! We love you the way you are. This was great and interesting
In High School the mantra was because I was studying cosmetology. It’s not the Tool It’s the Knowledge Behind It ✂️💈💇♀️❤
You are great! Live streams are too long, I don't watch them. No need to make up a name for us, that's corny. I would stay away from China owned Tik Tok, not doing that.
You're lucky you have the personality to actually be on TV and interview people on a talk show❗
I would call it an entertaining vibe in the way you talk and a uniqueness in the way you talk.
Also, an honesty 👏…
First and foremost, probably I should mention an honest vibe.
People would rather see you talking and interviewing in a late night show than the usual choices.
I could see you hosting the Emmys, etc, without any problem.
Just a great, honest person with a super personality❗
"WonderUS" with your patriotic sunglasses for a logo? I'd wear it.
Husspuppies!😆
Love you theme song! I need the FULL version!
Your spunky attitude is refreshing and appreciated
You haven't done any hairy arm pits video for some time, but you occasionally flash them in various posts. That might be content for YouTube shorts. You could also use previous recordings for YT shorts, & cool finds. Keeping your followers focus on target 🎯 ✌️👍
Love you just the way you are! Don't change a thing! Thanks for all you do!
You are such a wonderful hussy! This channel is really interesting and amazing.
What did you bleep out?
🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Got me some hairy armpit people on my channel"
LMAO WH pretty darn funny you are👍
I feel I have been given a great gift to see how you make your wonderful videos! I eagerly anticipate your videos each Wednesday. They make life a bit more worth living! Your sense of humor is Five Star! Your videos are a combination of stand up comedy, history, and exploration. And your locations in the desert are exactly the areas I find most interesting!
WH! Been following you for three years or more. I am totally impressed with this informational video with the history of you channel development. The info has helped me or at leased answered my many questions about filming, content and editing. Great video! Someday we will meet……….Thomyt
If you are happy with your income………………..stay the same! Live ? ………………I don't know. ThomyT
As a middle aged man with probably as many Female friends as guy friends I find you to be in the category of “A buddy Chick”. The kind of gal that would be fun to have a beer with, adventure day like going to a concert etc. Often, ladies I feel that fall into this category probably have as many guy friends as lady friends as well. Maybe a better description- not prissy. Not to subtract from the fact that you’re a very attractive and with a very appealing personality. I would bet that all of your friends truly feel like a true friend.
Hey, GREAT VIDEO! I loved this, and you cuz you always seem so grounded, open about who you are, and best of all, you feel very genuine and honest! Don't change that. I love living 'vicariously' through you. I can't travel anymore (health issues), and I watch for what's new from WH weekly! As for making things better… I like your intro. It's unique to you. I don't think it's too long, and if so, people can always ff ahead. TikTok is all the craze now. As well as 'shorts', so maybe you could try zeroing in on a particularly interesting small segment of upcoming video and say something like 'see more on my video…' as a bit of a teaser. That's only a few seconds of actual video time needed, and if you already have the footage, you might as well use it to your advantage.
And, finally, your logo and branding. Well, it's been a while since you've done YouTube. You're sort of a pioneer – or trail blazer – in the whole content creator forum! I have learned tons just from watching your growth! Watching 4 years now! So, maybe it's time for a little updating on your branding, but not change so much as updating to what your channel is now. And what computer graphics has to offer. Ok, sweetie, you asked for feedback. There ya go. I know it's a lot of work. I truly hope that financially it is or becomes every hour worth it. Because you're one of the best, imo and between your adventures, your 'open book' character, and the love you eminate, I (we) want you around for a long time!
So hey I have ideas for your channel to get more subscribers…. I just need to say that I have a channel that is up and coming and growing like a weed very happy with it….. And that is to Branch into different demographics different genres of viewing and shows…. Things that you like to do as much as Urban exploring….. And I have a question for you Sarah…. Do you read the comments in the comment section?…. You probably did at first…. As I did…
So I guess is what I'm asking…. Is that the comment section is entire blog culture that I did not expect and it could be negative or positive…. I noticed that my acquaintances with very popular YouTube channels do not get involved with the comment section….. I wondered if you still do I never see your replies in the comment section…. So if I see any reply or action to this comment then that will be the answer for what I should do
I believe that youtube and video is going to start leaning more toward authenticity vs polished. People want to see and know real people. We want connection. You are amazing just as you are!
Blogging can be very lucrative now with sponsorships. I like the idea of a blog that you could send people to for more info or bonus content.
Great video Sarah thank you
Do a live stream without announcing it to test it out.
Discovered you and your blog from reading City Life. Probably around 2010? Look at you now.
Hi wonderhussy, I loved your video today. I learned so much from you. Especially the editing on iMovie and your audio issues. I've come to realize that my biggest problem is lack of motivation. And listening to other people's BS about how to do things. I made a beginning video to start a channel on how to play whatever songs and i was going to keep it lo-fi and i listen to someone who taught me out of going ahead with it until i had this and that and the other thing. All it did was derail me. Had i continued to do what i originally was going to do i may have over a hundred videos by now. Oh well, guess its time to just "do it"! Thanks for all the wisdom. Much love from me to you. 🙂
Just keep doing what you are doing. Thank you for not asking for money. I love what you do. Keep up the good work.
My opinion on length cause you have talked about this before, 20-30 min is good sometimes seem not to be enough, some places seem have so much history and things to see and research you put into and share are so fascinating, places most will never see or ever hear about, that's the attraction of your videos.
I followed people that did 10 min videos and stopped watching them cause they were to lazy and wasn't interesting about a place that look fascinating.
If one wants to do 10 min videos just set up camera while you put gas in your rig.
My option on your name, I understand what you are saying But it's your Channel name
Wonder Hussy, I watch you for I don't know how many years and have share your Channel with many and of all ages and they are avid watchers.
Love you W## Wonder
I read your blog after watching this video and wow I really wish I hadn't. I guess I am rather naive and didn't realize what Burning Man was, but oh my I will never see you in the same way. I'm very sorry, but that Nun outfit crossed a line for me. Like the saying goes what is seen cannot be unseen. I wish I had stopped reading and viewing photos way before I did, but that is on me, not on you Wonderhussy. I wish you well and I will say a little prayer for all the lost souls at Burning Man. Btw I really like your videos.
Fantastic Video! Thanks for posting this!
I just happened to think–when you mentioned wanting to meet another influencer, although you're very possibly already familiar, you might want to check out Chase Jarvis in Seattle.
He's also always very positive, forward-moving and thinking, photographer, videographer, writer…
Thanks, again!
🤣 new youtuber here and it was recommended i watch your videos. I love your personality and your natural way of going about it! I 😆 at the armpit hair thing. That's so funny! Maybe start another channel just for that! 🤣 that was a lot of views! Lol I'm going to be learning from all of your videos! ❤