Description

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow

In this episode:

• Target achieved - thank you!
• Now to continue and improve
• Some stats from the last 365 days:
• 71,106 views (up 30%)
• 4,839 watch hours (up 33%)
• 391 new subscribers (up 54%)
• Top 5 full videos:
• LA to San Francisco - 10,460
• Croydon Airport - 7,938
• Croydon How It Is 2023 - November - 2,254*
• Kenley Aerodrome - 2,227
• Warlingham Then & Now Part 1 - 1,712

*Pleasing as it has only been live since November 18th

• The secret is to find what works and keep doing it, but what works best?
• I have more planned for Croydon area
• I want to find stories that can link local history to significant stories from wider history 
• The art is in the telling and this is a developing process
• Weather is a factor this time of year, have thought about VoiceOver videos but keep deciding against them - any thoughts?
• Some WW2 related stories in the pipeline
• I will continue with one country-related walk per month
• The research is enjoyable but can grow arms & legs
• A guest presenter will join me in 2024 for a Biggin Hill follow-up

• Six face-to-face or public talks in 2023, four already planned for 2024
• Occasional client work comes in, that is always top priority