In this video, I'll share my strategy for getting 1,000 subscribers on YouTube so you can monetize your channel and earn ad revenue. (I've done it 3 times on my 3 YouTube channels.)
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00:00 - Intro 00:32 - How Are Subscribers Earned? 03:04 - What Are You Watching? 04:11 - Why Do You Subscribe? 05:34 - How Do You Discover Channels? 07:11 - Finding Your Niche 08:50 - Using Analytics to Refine Your Content 09:59 - CTA (Call To Action) 11:51 - Where Do You Subscribe From? 13:12 - Segmenting Your Audience 14:22 - Outro
In this video, I'll share my strategy for getting 1,000 subscribers on YouTube so you can monetize your channel and earn ad revenue. (I've done it 3 times on my 3 YouTube channels.)
DISCLAIMERS: I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own. In the event I am paid to promote something, I will say so in the video description.
00:00 - Intro 00:32 - How Are Subscribers Earned? 03:04 - What Are You Watching? 04:11 - Why Do You Subscribe? 05:34 - How Do You Discover Channels? 07:11 - Finding Your Niche 08:50 - Using Analytics to Refine Your Content 09:59 - CTA (Call To Action) 11:51 - Where Do You Subscribe From? 13:12 - Segmenting Your Audience 14:22 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Survive THE DEATH OF THE FOLLOWER ☠️Creators First2024-06-13 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Finding it harder to have success on YouTube? You're not alone. In this video, I'll discuss the challenges faced by content creators on YouTube due to recent algorithm changes, and I'll provide advice on how to adapt and thrive in this new landscape. I'll emphasize the importance of diversifying income streams, building an audience outside of YouTube, and focusing on creating valuable content that resonates with your target audience. All of this can help you survive The Death Of The Follower.
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#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Set Up a Patreon Page - Pro Tips (Lesson 2 of 2)Creators First2023-10-11 | ⬇️ Watch the full course: https://aaronrutten.link/PatreonCourse
In this excerpt from my "Secrets to a Successful Patreon" course, I'll share some tips for setting up a Patreon page from scratch.
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00:00 Building Your Page 01:22 Setting up your Patreon Page 02:43 Page Settings 04:55 About Page 10:07 Getting Paid 13:59 Platform Plan 15:26 Creating Membership Tiers 19:46 Distributing Benefits Across Tiers 26:30 Tier Highlighting 26:54 Welcome Notes 27:59 Annual Memberships 28:55 Custom Graphics
#Patreon #PatreonAmbassador #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Set Up a Patreon for New Creators (Lesson 1 of 2)Creators First2023-10-11 | ⬇️ Watch the full course: https://aaronrutten.link/PatreonCourse
In this excerpt from my "Secrets to a Successful Patreon" course, I'll discuss some of the preparation one must do before starting a Patreon.
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00:00 Intro 01:32 What is Patreon? 01:55 My Patreon Journey 04:24 The Benefits of Setting Up a Patreon 05:14 The Downsides of Starting a Patreon 06:24 Preparing for Patreon 06:35 Do You Have an Audience? 08:13 Are You Prepared to Honor Your Commitments Long-Term? 08:51 Can You Describe Your Patreon? 10:17 Are You Prepared to Promote Your Patreon? 10:42 Are You Trying to Make Full-Time or Part-Time Income from Patreon? 11:58 Are You Prepared to Run a Business? 12:16 What Are You Offering? 18:41 What Are Your Long-Term Goals?
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00:00 - Comparisons to Stream Deck 09:05 - Which Device Do I Prefer?
#CreatorsFirst #Loupedeck #StreamdeckLoupedeck CT Review - A Shortcut to Faster Content CreationCreators First2023-10-02 | Buy Loupedeck CT: amzn.to/45i05DT (Affiliate link)
A hands-on review of the Loupedeck CT, a shortcut controller that can streamline your content creation workflow.
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00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Overview 05:36 - Why Use a Controller? 08:28 - Conclusion XX:XX - Outro
A hands-on review of the Yubikey 5 NFC hardware key. This device provides the ultimate 2FA protection for your content creator accounts. Stop phishing attempts and hackers with an inexpensive and easy to use solution.
DISCLAIMERS: This is not a sponsored video, I bought the Yubikey 5 NFC with my own money. I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own.
00:00 Intro 00:31 What is a Hardware Security Key? 01:00 Why Use a Hardware Security Key? 03:18 How Does a Hardware Key Work? 05:06 Hardware Key Features 06:41 YubiKey Authenticator 07:52 What Should You Protect with a Hardware Key? 08:36 Are Hardware Keys 100% Secure? 09:02 How Durable Are Hardware Keys? 10:11 Conclusion
#Yubikey #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyMy Experience Hiring a Video Editor on UPWORKCreators First2023-08-08 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Today, I'll share my experience using Upwork to hire a freelance Video Editor for remote work.
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00:00 - Intro 00:12 - What is Upwork? 00:48 - Considering Hiring Someone 02:00 - Preparing My Job Posting 03:52 - Hiring a Freelancer 07:49 - My Overall Impression of Upwork 10:26 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyWhats New in Adobe Illustrator? - May 2023 Top New FeaturesCreators First2023-07-20 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to use the top new features in Adobe Illustrator May 2023.
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DISCLAIMERS: I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own. In the event I am paid to promote something, I will say so in the video description.
00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Setting Up Your Artwork 03:02 - Designing a Shirt 04:52 - Modifying the Image 05:56 - Replacing an Image 06:39 - Creating a Listing 07:35 - Ordering a Sample 10:15 - Promo Codes 10:43 - YouTube Merch Shelf 12:39 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Record a Video of Your Screen for Free - Windows 11 Snipping ToolCreators First2023-06-13 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn a free and easy way to record a video of your screen using the Windows 11 Snipping Tool.
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00:00 Intro 00:34 How to Record Your Screen 02:30 Who is This For? 05:11 Outro
#SnippingTool #Microsoft #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyGENERATIVE FILL for Photoshop - Beginners TutorialCreators First2023-05-25 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Prepare for your mind to be blown by the new Generative Fill feature in Photoshop. This is currently only available in the Beta and it's based on the Abode Firefly AI image generator.
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00:00 Intro 02:12 How Generative Fill Works 04:59 Generating Backgrounds 06:44 Extending Images 07:17 Removing Objects 07:36 Guiding Fills with Selection Shapes 08:09 Generating Images on a Blank Canvas 09:47 Correcting Anatomy 11:13 Editing Art 12:17 Making Art 15:08 Limitations 16:32 Conclusion
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00:00 Intro 00:25 Features 04:11 Why Did I Choose This Keyboard? 07:19 Comparisons to Craft 11:20 Conclusion
#Logitech #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyChatGPT: Accelerate Your Content Creation Workflow 📝Creators First2023-05-09 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn how to utilize ChatGPT as your content creation sidekick to generate ideas, help you write content, increase productivity, and more. I'll review ChatGPT and share my thoughts on how it compares to Google's Bard.
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00:00 Intro 00:22 Features 01:26 How to Use ChatGPT 04:11 Working with Conversations 06:00 How Does ChatGPT Perform? 09:27 Is ChatGPT’s Output Any Good? 10:56 Conclusion
#chatgpt #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Instantly RECOLOR Vector Art with Adobe FireflyCreators First2023-04-28 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn how to quikcly recolor your vector art using only a text prompt with Adobe Firefly, an AI image generator.
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00:00 Intro 00:26 How to Recolor Vectors 03:26 Using the Recolor Options 08:21 Compatibility 10:02 Output Quality 10:42 What is it Useful For? 11:42 Outro
#Adobefirefly #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyExpand Your Audience with Windows 11 LIVE CAPTIONSCreators First2023-04-21 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn how to make your content easier to understand while expanding your reach to a larger audience by leveraging the free Live Captions feature in Windows 11. (A similar feature can be found in Mac OS.)
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#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyGOOGLE BARD Will Change How You Create Content (Review)Creators First2023-04-07 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
I'll review Google's Bard AI Chatbot and see how it compares to its main rival, ChatGPT. I'll also share tips for using AI and some commentary on how AI may affect the workplace.
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00:00 Intro 00:16 What is Bard? 02:29 How Can Creators Use Chatbots? 06:44 Tips for Using AI Chatbots 08:19 How Does Bard Compare to ChatGPT? 09:56 Cons to Using AI Chatbots 13:21 Will Chatbots Take Your Job? 16:45 Conclusion
#GoogleBard #ChatGPT #CreatorsFirstCLIPCHAMP Free Video Editing App - Is It Any Good?Creators First2023-03-07 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Clipchamp is a free video editing application that is included in Windows 11. Today I will review it to see if it's good enough for professional work.
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#Clipchamp #CreatorsFirst #MicrosoftHow to Make a YouTube Channel for Beginners - TutorialCreators First2023-02-07 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn how to create a YouTube channel from scratch in 2023 with full-time content creator, Aaron Rutten. Aaron has 3 fully-monetized channels on YouTube with a total of over 200,000 subscribers.
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00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Channel Plan 00:44 - Personal or Business? 02:09 - Creating a Personal Channel 04:05 - Brand Channel Setup 05:02 - Initial Channel Setup 08:02 - Customizing Channel Settings 10:28 - Outro
#NoSmallCreator #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to UPLOAD Your First YouTube Video - TutorialCreators First2023-02-07 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
In part 2 of How to Create a YouTube Channel, I'll teach you how to upload, describe, and add a custom thumbnail to your first YouTube video.
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00:00 - Uploading Your First Video 01:33 - Adding Video Details 04:28 - Video Elements 05:07 - Publishing Settings 06:16 - Adding a Thumbnail 07:31 - Customizing Playlists 08:50 - Publishing Your Video 09:32 - Posts, Live & Notifications 10:25 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyGet BONUS CONTENT for Creators - Memberships TourCreators First2023-01-16 | ⭐ Become a Member: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn how a membership to Creators First can get you access to bonus content like Early Releases, downloadable resources, advanced training and more.
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00:00 - Intro 00:38 - How to Join 01:06 - How to Access Content 02:43 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyAdobe Illustrator CC 2023 New Features (Oct-Dec 2022)Creators First2023-01-12 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
A demonstration of how to use the new features in Adobe Illustrator CC 2023 (October & December 2022) such as Intertwine and Twist/Taper for 3D.
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00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intertwine Tool 02:20 - Real-Time Color Rendering 02:48 - Taper and Twist (3D) 03:35 - Quick Actions 04:33 - Outro
#adobeillustrator #CreatorsFirstExploring YouTube EDUCATION CATEGORY Updates (2022-2023)Creators First2023-01-03 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn about the new YouTube Education Category, Subcategories, Courses, and Quizzes that were announced in 2022 and planned for release in 2023.
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00:00 - Intro 00:22 - What Do The New Subcategories Do? 02:19 - What Effect Might This Have? 05:01 - Should I Change Categories? 07:24 - How to Bulk Update Your Categories 08:40 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #youtubeeducationThis Will CHANGE the Way You Edit Video - Premiere Pro CC 2023Creators First2022-12-28 | Learn about the revolutionary transcription-based editing in Premiere Pro CC 2023, as well as some other new features in this version.
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00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Stroke Options 00:41 - Align Objects 01:40 - Bulk Edit Clips in Timeline 02:00 - Edit Using Transcript (Beta) 04:13 - Outro
#PremierePro #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Fix a Bad Recording FOR FREE with A.I. (Adobe Podcast)Creators First2022-12-23 | Learn how to salvage poorly recorded and noisy audio using a free AI-powered tool found in Adobe Podcast.
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#AdobePodcast #CreatorsFirstHow to Use A.I. to Make Better YOUTUBE VIDEOSCreators First2022-12-13 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn how to use A.I. to enhance your YouTube thumbnails and content by decreasing production time and generating free image assets that were previously not accessible.
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#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomy #AIHow to AUTOMATE Windows Settings - Power Automate TutorialCreators First2022-12-06 | Learn how to use Microsoft Power Automate to create a 1-click automation that can change multiple Windows settings at once. (Power Automate is built in to Windows 11.)
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00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Overview 02:58 - Building the Automation 09:02 - Testing the Automation 10:23 - Reverting the Automation 11:12 - Outro
#PowerAutomate #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyPhotoshop CC 2023 - Top 10 NEW FEATURESCreators First2022-11-25 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn about the top 10 new features in Photoshop CC 2023.
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00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Improved Selections 01:01 - Selection Stability Preference 01:43 - Older GPU Mode 02:05 - One-click Delete & Fill 02:35 - Backdrop Creator Neural Filter 05:50 - Substance Materials for Photohop 06:40 - Photo Restoration Neural Filter (Beta) 10:03 - Camera RAW - Object-Based Masking 10:36 - Live Gradients (Beta) 11:15 - Snap Window Support (Like Windows 11) 11:45 - Outro
#photoshop #digitalart #creatorsfirstPatreon Updates (2022) - Whats New for Creators?Creators First2022-11-08 | ⬇️ Check out my new course "Secrets to a Successful Patreon": https://aaronrutten.link/PatreonCourse
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00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Subscription Billing 02:42 - Streamlined Navigation 03:57 - New Insights Tab 04:16 - Auto Save 04:42 - Outro
#Patreon #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyWindows 11 October 2022 Updates for CreatorsCreators First2022-10-20 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Learn about the new features for content creators in the Windows 11 October 2022 update (22H2).
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00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Ease Cursor Movement Between Displays 01:51 - Snap Layouts Bar 02:28 - File Explorer Tabs 03:26 - Folder Thumbnails Show Preview 04:13 - Touch Gestures 05:08 - Clipchamp Overview 05:34 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyYouTube Comment Bots VS Spam FiltersCreators First2022-10-06 | ⭐ Become a Member of my YouTube Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Today, I'll be sharing a recent experience I had with spam on my channel that I think will be useful for my fellow creators who are dealing with it on their channels.
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00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Staying Safe Online 02:39 - Looking at the Data 04:00 - Why is This Happening? 07:09 - Increase Strictness 07:36 - Community Spam Moderation 07:56 - Keeping Comments Enabled 09:11 - Disabling Comments 09:49 - Alternatives to Public Comments 10:39 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyExploring the Patreon CREATOR CENSUS Results (2022)Creators First2022-10-04 | ⬇️ Check out my new course "Secrets to a Successful Patreon": https://aaronrutten.link/PatreonCourse
An analysis of the results of the 2022 Patreon Creator Census with insight into the data and how it can be used to improve your Patreon or generate new ideas.
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#Patreon #CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Sell Digital Art Online as Stock IllustrationsCreators First2022-09-09 | I'll give you a demonstration of how to sell your digital art as stock illustrations. This can earn passive income while getting you international exposure in print and online media.
DISCLAIMERS: I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own. In the event I am paid to promote something, I will say so in the video description.
00:00 - Intro 00:27 - How Do You Make Money Selling Art? 01:04 - Build A Portfolio 01:35 - Select Your Best Work 02:31 - Stock Image Agencies 03:43 - Image Approval 09:17 - Upload Your Image 11:38 - Make Money 12:44 - Getting Exposure 14:42 - Increasing Sales 15:20 - Getting Paid 16:21 - Can You Stop Selling Stock Art? 16:48 - Can People Steal Your Work? 17:19 - Outro
#AdobeStock #Shutterstock #CreatorsFirstHow Do Comments Affect Super Thanks? (YouTube Channel Experiment)Creators First2022-07-05 | Super Thanks is a new monetization feature for YouTube creators. But there are some issues related to comments that may be a barrier to receiving Super Thanks. Watch my video to learn more.
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00:00 - Intro 00:46 - No Comments, No Super Thanks 01:33 - Increase Strictness 02:26 - Negative Comments 03:25 - Re-enabling Comments 05:22 - Why Not Avoid Comments? 06:06 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomy #SuperThanks10 Video Editing App Hidden Gems (2022) 💎Creators First2022-06-02 | Here are 10 of my favorite video editing app hidden gems. Whether you are planning, producing, recording, editing or managing footage, these helpful apps can make your work easier.
DISCLAIMERS: This is not a sponsored video. I purchased Teleprompter Pro with my own money. MindManager and TimeBolt I received free for review purposes. I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own.
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Monetize (Without Joining the YouTube Partner Program)Creators First2022-05-26 | Become a Member of my Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Watch my How to Create a Patreon course: https://aaronrutten.link/PatreonCourse
Want to make money from your channel but you don't have 1,000 subscribers or 4,000 watch hours? I'll show you how you can monetize your YouTube channel right now without being eligible for the YouTube Partner Program.
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00:00 - Intro 00:34 - How Does a Channel Earn Money? 02:33 - Quality is Subjective 04:43 - How to Offer Additional Value for Viewers 06:38 - Products 08:59 - Memberships 13:23 - How to Offer Additional Value for Advertisers 15:11 - Affiliate Links 17:14 - You Are Supporting YouTube 19:15 - Downsides to Outside-Promotion on YouTube 20:22 - You Down With YPP? 22:32 - Outro
#Gumroad #Patreon #CreatorsFirstHow to Delete Your X Account (Twitter)Creators First2022-04-26 | Become a Member of my Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter. Should content creators who disagree with his vision leave Twitter? Here's my take along with a tutorial showing how to delete your Twitter account, should you feel so inclined.
0:00 - Intro 00:17 - Why Delete Twitter? 02:07 - But My Business is on Twitter! 04:43 - How to Delete Twitter 05:23 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #RIPTwitterHow I Got 4,000 Watch Hours on 3 YouTube Channels (2022)Creators First2022-04-13 | Want to monetize your channel to make ad revenue? One of the requirements is that your channel gets 4,000 Watch Hours is the last 12 months. I'll show you my strategy for getting 4,000 Watch Hours which I have accomplished on all 3 of my channels.
DISCLAIMERS: I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own. In the event I am paid to promote something, I will say so in the video description.
00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Getting 4,000 Watch Hours 03:37 - Creating Quality Long-Format Content 04:35 - Average View Duration 05:58 - Long-Format Content Ideas 07:18 - Managing Your Expectations 08:38 - How Long Did it Take Me to Monetize My Channels? 10:36 - Are You Getting Ahead of Yourself? 12:14 - Keeping Your Subscribers Engaged 13:50 - Thinking Beyond 4,000 Watch Hours 16:55 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Record a Digital Whiteboard Video - TutorialCreators First2022-03-29 | Become a Member of my Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
Want to record a digital whiteboard video so you can teach tutorials or courses online? I will show you how to do it from start to finish.
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#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow to Increase Your VIEW TO SUBSCRIBER Ratio (2022)Creators First2022-03-17 | If you are struggling to get all of your subscribers to watch your videos, you need to watch this video. I will explain what a low view to subscriber ratio is and I'll share some tips for how to improve it.
DISCLAIMERS: I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own. In the event I am paid to promote something, I will say so in the video description.
00:00 - Intro 00:26 - My Channel 01:05 - Important Channel Metrics 02:49 - Watch Time 03:46 - Revenue 04:09 - Why You Shouldn't Compare Channels 05:07 - What is the Creator's Goal? 06:46 - Is a Low View to Sub Ratio Bad? 09:02 - Reasons Not to Change 10:09 - How to Increase Your View to Subscriber Ratio 13:27 - Other Factors That Affect Performance 15:07 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyHow I Got 2 Million Views by Changing My Thumbnail - AB TestingCreators First2022-02-26 | How important are thumbnails for getting people to view your YouTube videos? I'll share an experience from one of my channels where all I did was change the thumbnail and the video got 2 Million views as of 2022.
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00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Why Did Changing the Thumbnail Help? 03:15 - What Makes a Thumbnail Clickable? 05:10 - What is A/B Testing? 06:33 - Are You Spending Enough Time on Thumbnails? 07:57 - Identifying CTR Improvements 08:49 - What is a Good CTR? 10:45 - Optimizing CTR 12:39 - Small Increases 14:11 - It’s Not Working! 15:13 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Why Get Into NFTs? 01:41 - But NFTs Are Bad 04:03 - How Can I Make Money With NFTs on YouTube? 05:39 - How Else Can Google Improve the NFT Space? 06:10 - Cons 06:31 - Can You Even Make NFTs Responsibly? 06:59 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomy #YouTubeNFTsDJI OM 5 Smartphone Stabilizer (Review & Tutorial)Creators First2022-01-25 | Buy DJI OM 5: go.magik.ly/ml/1eor6 (Affiliate link)
A review of the DJI OM 5 smartphone stabilizer from a YouTube creator's perspective. I'll also give a quick demo of some of the features of the device and the Mimo camera app.
DISCLAIMERS: This is not a sponsored video. I bought the DJI OM 5 with my own money. I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own.
00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Overview 02:43 - How to Install the App 03:38 - How to Use the Controls 05:09 - Zoom Slider 05:28 - Rotation Button 05:36 - Active Track 4.0 06:30 - Gesture Control 06:43 - Shooting Modes 07:01 - Using DJI OM 5 with the Default Camera App 08:52 - How to Control DJI OM 5 from Your Computer 09:40 - Pros 11:13 - Cons 13:11 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomy #DJI #om5How Many Sales Have You MISSED? - Email Marketing List (Mailchimp Tutorial)Creators First2022-01-12 | Learn the importance of an email marketing list and how it can be used to drive sales and engagement on your content. I'll show you how to set up and use an email list using Mailchimp, but you can follow these tips with other websites as well.
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#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomy #MailchimpEdit Video FASTER with Auto-Captions in Premiere Pro CC 2022Creators First2022-01-10 | Learn how to edit video faster using auto-generated captions to navigate, search and place footage in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2022.
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#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomy #premiereproWhat is the Best Mouse for Content Creators? 🤠Creators First2022-01-07 | I'll compare 3 common mouse styles to see which one is my favorite for content creation and other computer tasks.
(DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. I reached out to Logitech and they sent me the MX Ergo for review purposes. The other 2 mice, I purchased myself. I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this review are my own.)
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MUSIC: Way Out West by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgHow to Auto-Translate YouTube Titles & DescriptionsCreators First2022-01-06 | Learn how to use Power Automate to automatically translate YouTube titles and descriptions to potentially reach a wider international audience. I'll also show you how to do it with TubeBuddy.
DISCLAIMERS: I may earn revenue from purchases made through affiliate links in this content. All opinions in this video are my own. In the event I am paid to promote something, I will say so in the video description.
00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Translating Content on YouTube 01:45 - How to Do It Manually 02:35 - Automation Overview 04:22 - Setup Flow 06:25 - Second Flow - Translating Text 08:31 - Test & Refine Flow 09:39 - Process Video Info 10:13 - TubeBuddy 10:48 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #PowerAutomate #TubeBuddyHow to Add Background Music to YouTube Videos with Premiere Pro CC 2022Creators First2021-12-27 | Buy Premiere Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1dk9a (Affiliate link)
In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to add background music to your videos using Premiere Pro CC 2022 or a similar video editing application. Plus, I'll give a quick demonstration of the new Remix feature that can intelligently extend music to fit a longer video track.
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00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Select Music 00:34 - Import Track 01:02 - Arrange Track 02:24 - Set Audio Levels 03:29 - Essential Sound 04:38 - Match Music Duration to Video 04:55 - Add Multiple Music Tracks 05:09 - Remix Audio 05:49 - Fade Track In/Out 06:49 - Preview & Render 07:12 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #CreatorEconomyTaking a Break from YouTube - How Could It Affect Your Channel?Creators First2021-12-22 | Become a Member of my Channel: aaronrutten.com/join
What really happens when you take a break from posting content to YouTube? Does your channel get penalized? I'll weigh in on this with my own personal experience and channel analytics.
00:00 - Intro 00:29 - History 00:47 - 2015 01:38 - 2016-2017 03:04 - 2018 04:05 - 2019 06:04 - 2020 07:43 - 2021 10:03 - How Did Taking a Break Affect My Channel? 11:42 - Conclusion 15:22 - Outro
#CreatorsFirst #YouTubeCreatorsHow to Make YouTube Timestamps with Automation (Tutorial)Creators First2021-12-18 | Learn how to make timestamps for YouTube using markers in Premiere Pro, automation and a few other free tools. This is way better than typing video chapters manually.