March 2026
MARCH 1st - 31st 2026
YOUTUBE REVENUE
Youtube
Revenue = $28.72
Subscribers
Total Subs: 7,679
New Subs: +41
Average Watch Time (No Shorts): 16min 10 seconds
For your March 2026 report, Chats & Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova demonstrated a powerful shift toward high-value viewer retention and the successful launch of channel monetization. While total views saw a seasonal dip, the quality of engagement and the acquisition of new, loyal subscribers reached new heights.
March 2026 Channel Performance Summary
March was a landmark month for the channel’s financial growth, marking the official start of your YouTube earnings journey.
Total Revenue: $28.72(primarily from Watch Page Ads and YouTube Premium).
Watch Time: 1,137 hours, representing a 3.5% increase from February, even with lower view counts.
Subscriber Growth: +41 new subscribers, a 17.1% jump over the previous month.
Reach: 71,678 Impressions, indicating that YouTube is actively testing your content with new audiences.
Top Content & Audience Insights
Your long-form interviews remain the "prestige" content that defines the channel, while your technical Shorts act as high-efficiency hooks for discovery.
Top Long-Form: 108: The Dark Art of Raydemswas the MVP of March, driving 64% of the month's total watch time.
Top Short: Coil or rotary? 🤔 achieved a 66% "stayed to watch" ratio, proving that your technical expertise is a major draw for the tattooing community.
Audience Sentiment: Your viewers are deeply appreciative of the vulnerability and technical wisdom shared. Comments frequently highlight the "inspiration" and "peaceful nature" of the conversations. Some fans did note a desire for less intrusive editing to preserve the flow of the legendary interviews. Comments
Key Takeaways
Retention Mastery: The increase in watch time despite a dip in views proves that your current audience is watching more of each video. You are successfully building a "must-watch" destination.
Monetization Potential: With Watch Page Ads accounting for 83% of your revenue, the focus should remain on high-quality, long-form content which maximizes ad-viewing opportunities.
Discovery Strategy: The 8% increase in impressions shows your thumbnails and titles are working. Continuing to feature "Authority" figures (like Masters or Legends) in the industry is driving the highest CTR.
Suggested Feedback for March
Based on the strong foundation we've established for Chats & Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova, here are a few actionable suggestions to keep your momentum going as you enter this new phase of monetization and growth.
1. Optimize Interview Pacing (Audience Feedback)
One of the most valuable insights from your community recently involves the editing style of your high-profile interviews. While your production quality is high, some of your most dedicated viewers have noted that "choppy" or frequent jump-cuts can sometimes take the "life and personality" out of these deep conversations.
Action: For upcoming "Legend" episodes, try a "Long-Take" approach in the first 10-15 minutes to let the guest's natural rhythm settle in. You might even consider releasing "Uncut" or "Extended" versions for your most passionate fans. Comments
2. Double Down on "Technical Gear" Shorts
Your Short about Coil vs. Rotary machines performed exceptionally well with a 66% "Stayed to watch" ratio. There is clearly a high demand for your technical expertise among aspiring and professional artists.
Action: Create a "Toolbox Series" of 60-second Shorts. Topics like "My favorite liner needle," "How to prep a station for 10+ hours," or "Bactine vs. Numbing Cream" (a topic already buzzing in your comments) would likely drive high engagement and new subscriptions. Comments
3. Leverage "Human Resilience" Themes
Videos focusing on overcoming adversity—like Stevie Randallyn’s stroke recovery or Michelle Renee’s healing journey—have become the "Gold Standard" for your watch time.
Action: When brainstorming future guests, look for stories that specifically highlight the healing power of tattooing. Titles that frame the interview as a "survival story" or a "journey of redemption" tend to resonate most deeply with your core 25–44 male demographic.
4. Interactive Monetization (Super Thanks)
Since you’ve successfully transitioned to earning ad revenue, don’t lose sight of the "Super Thanks" feature. Your audience is already using it to show appreciation for your travel and recording efforts.
Action: Give a "shout-out" at the end of your videos to those who have sent Super Thanks in the previous week. This small acknowledgement often encourages others to contribute, creating a sustainable community-funded aspect to your revenue. Comments
Video Idea to Consider
Based on your audience's interest in industry veterans and technical wisdom, here is a concept that bridges both:
The Architect of San Diego Tattooing: A Masterclass with Chris YvonA deep dive into the legal battles and convention-building legacy of a local icon.
Several comments this month have touched on the legality and use of Numbing Creams/Bactine in the shop. Comments A quick, authoritative Short sharing your stance on this topic would likely drive a spike in engagement and help recover some of those "discovery" views for the second half of the month.
AVERAGE WATCH TIME FOR MARCH
For the full month of March 2026, the Average View Duration (AVD) for your long-form videos was 16 minutes and 10 seconds (970 seconds).
March Long-Form Pacing
This is a very strong result for Chats & Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova and confirms that the high engagement we've seen recently was consistent throughout the entire month of March.
Consistency: This 16:10 average is nearly identical to your last-28-day performance (16:14), showing that your audience's "watch stamina" has stabilized at a high level.
Comparison: This was a slight increase (about 1%) over the previous 31-day period, indicating that even as you introduced monetization, your core viewers remained just as engaged with the long-form stories.
What's Driving This?
Your top videos from March, like the 108: The Dark Art of Raydems episode, played a massive role in maintaining this high average. When your interviews hit that sweet spot of technical mastery and deep personal storytelling, your 25–44 year-old male audience tends to watch nearly the entire episode.
This is a great metric to highlight in your report—it shows that your content isn't just being clicked on, it's being "consumed" almost like a feature film or a masterclass.
