7 Steps to Launching a New YouTube Channel Video Creators 2026-09-20 | 7 Steps to Launching a New YouTube Channel
Take a Break Video Creators 2024-02-17 | Maybe you are feeling like throwing in the towel and giving up your channel forever. If this is how you are feeling, it's ok to take a break. At any job, you get vacation. Why should YouTube be any different? Take off for two weeks (or two months) and don't even think about YouTube while you're on break.Then when you come back, write down what made you want to start Youtube in the first place. What was your purpose? If you left your channel just as it is, what is left unsaid? Is there a different approach that would be more exciting for you?If you aren't to the spot that you have to take a break, take a step back instead. Figure out what is the thing that is draining you. What can you change that will make this better?Change can be intimidating. If you feel like you can't implement any changes, maybe you need a bigger break. Change is hard, but change is also good. And change can also be exciting. Changing your perspective might also be the first step.
Second Channels Video Creators 2024-02-15 | Even big creators feel burnt out. It's so common to feel uninspired to continue to create the same content. It's so mentally freeing to create a second channel that's just for fun. People might follow you, or maybe they won't. But that's not the point. The point is to get inspired to just create content again. Have you ever thought about a second channel?
Trap of Burn Out Video Creators 2024-02-13 | When people are dealing with burn out, they often begin to copy other people's content because they have no inspiration to create their own. Because of this, they totally lose focus of their goals and audience. If this is you, take a step back. Take a break if you need and refocus yourself.
When it makes sense to TAKE A BREAK Video Creators 2024-02-12 | Creators are constantly burning out on YouTube - and for good reason. YouTube is a lot of work and the successes don't come quickly. We want to encourage you to grow through the hard times and be able to discern when to push through and when to take a break. Recognizing the signs of burnout early on is helpful. If you catch it early, you can start making changes before it's too late. If you feel drained, this episode is for you. Want help? Get fresh eyes on YOUR CHANNEL with a custom Growth Strategy with a vidIQ 1:1 Coach here: get.vidiq.com Chapters 0:00 Intro 4:90 Signs of Burnout 14:12 Patience 15:50 Purpose18:28 Perspective 25:08 Open to Change29:52 Solutions The Dip - Seth Godin: https://a.co/d/1mT1nTu WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Title Tip: Short and Sweet Video Creators 2024-02-10 | Overloading your title with keywords is one of the worst things you can do to your title. Keep your title short & sweet. Pitch the value that your viewer wants right at the front. You can have the most clever title in the world, but if it gets truncated, hardly anyone will even see it.
DON’T Target Search Video Creators 2024-02-08 | Targeting search isn't necessarily a great growth technique. Usually viewers from search have come for something specific. Because of this, they will skip around the content and abandon it as soon as they get it. The retention is terrible from these viewers. So overall, this isn't really the source you should be aiming for.Instead, you can make your goal to be a recommended or suggested video. To do this, you just need to do a little detective work. Search for your topic idea and find a similar video idea from a creator with high views and low subs. If you find this, you know that this video idea really went far. Then, create a video that you think can be the part 2 of that video or maybe a better version of that video. Doing this, will draw on that crowd that is enjoying that evergreen content and will want to watch your video next.
It ALL comes down to Target Audience Video Creators 2024-02-06 | What does your audience want? What do they need from your content? Think through this and then analyze your channel page. Based on this information, would they click? Would you click?
YouTube Hacks For Explosive Growth Video Creators 2024-02-04 | A lot of creators come to us with the "sprint mentality." They want to blow up their channel with their next video. And although we strongly preach that YouTube is a marathon and not a sprint, there are things that you can do now that can help your channel grow faster. So if you are needing some practical strategies and tools to see a quicker boost, this episode is for you. Chapters0:00 Intro 3:34 YouTube Growth 6:45 Known to Unknown15:24 Trends 26:44 The Balance of Discoverable Content 28:10 Collaborations 35:09 Targeting Search40:16 Shorts44:58 Tools48:19 Power TipSocialblade: socialblade.com Andrew Huang: youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g Thumbsup.tvvidIQ Daily Ideas: vidiq.com/features/daily-ideas VidIQ 1:1 Coaching: get.vidiq.com Creator Hooks: creatorhooks.com Stable Video Diffusion: stability.ai/news/stable-video-diffusion-open-ai-video-model WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Shorts Strategy for 2024 Video Creators 2024-02-03 | In 2024, we predict a rise of AI driven shorts. AI scripts with AI graphics sharing information in a fast pace capacity. Honestly, we don't love this. YouTube is supposed to be a creative outlet. And although AI can be a great tool to help spark ideas in your brain, we don't think having AI completely generate a short is a good idea. It removes any sense of human connection. And as humans, we can tell.The shorts that go the furtherest are always the ones that evoke an emotion in the viewer. If you can make someone laugh, or cry, or laugh so hard that they cry, your short is going to do well. As humans, we crave connection. If you can create a short that connect in a way that evokes a response, it is going to absolutely get the most views, shares, comments, etc. AND they will lead to viewers craving more and checking out the rest of your content as well.What if you tried to make your viewer feel something in every single short you produced? THIS is a great goal to have in your shorts strategy and will definitely prove to be affective.
Fast vs Slower Content Video Creators 2024-02-01 | People are becoming exhausted by all the fast pace content. Because of this, YouTube is seeing a resurgence of slower content. We mentioned Sam Sulek before, but Life of Riza is another example of "cozy" channels that actually relax the viewer instead of hype them up and get them on the edge of their seats. This slower content is a breath of fresh air. So in a way, face-paced, short-form content has actually led to the popularity of quite the opposite type of content.Do you agree?
Shorts vs Long-Form Content Video Creators 2024-01-30 | You can absolutely gain views on shorts content. But our caution to you, as a creator would be to keep it in it's place. It's a great tool for discoverable content. But if you don't want to become "a shorts channel," keep it as a tool and don't let it become a major distraction from your original focus of long-form content.
The State of YouTube Shorts in 2024 Video Creators 2024-01-29 | Shorts are not really a new thing anymore. They have been out for a couple years now. But the process of integrating them into our channels has definitely been a rollercoaster. Are things going to be different in 2024? Should everyone be using shorts in their content strategy? Are even more changes coming? Let's get into it.Chapters0:00 Intro 3:10 Honesty Regarding Shorts7:55 Keep Your Focus21:53 Impact of Shorts37:20 Shorts Analytics 40:52 Shorts Thumbnail42:00 Related Videos43:30 Advice for 202443:34 Power TipLinks in this Episode: Sam Sulek: youtube.com/@sam_sulek Life of Riza: youtube.com/@LifeOfRizaThe Cottage Fairy: youtube.com/@TheCottageFairy Dr. Julie: youtube.com/@DrJulie Mr. Beast: youtube.com/@MrBeast/shorts vidIQ 1:1 Coaching: get.vidiq.com WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Authenticy is KEY Video Creators 2024-01-27 | How do you learn to be authentic on camera? And why is this is so hard for some people? Our suggestion to learn to be authentic is practice, practice, practice. The more you film yourself, the more authentic you will be. If you really struggle with this, film yourself with no intention to even put it in a video. Just film yourself and talk to the camera for practice's sake! It's only going to help you. Or maybe bring someone on the camera with you so that you have someone you are interacting with. This can be a huge help as well.
Giving Value Video Creators 2024-01-25 | It's so simple, but who doesn't want a buddy to work out with? And who wouldn't want a high performing body builder to be that buddy? Having a list of what to do for a workout routine is good. But, having someone show you what to do and sweating along with you is of great value.Sam is giving his audience something very valuable. What can you provide your audience that is equally or even more valuable?
What Matters MOST Video Creators 2024-01-23 | Have you heard of Sam Sulek? Sam is 21 and runs a fitness channel that is just under a year old. His content consists of vlog style workouts. Most of his thumbnails are just still shots from his content without any editing. His titles are mostly just a count of what workout he is doing. And, some of his videos are as long as an 90 mins! He's going against all the typical "optimization," yet he he picked up over 1 million subs in two months! - on LONG FORM. This is amazing.Sam may be ignoring all the typical growth elements, but what he is nailing are the most important things. And that is the fact that he is authentic and because of his transparency and consistency, he is reaching the exact audience that he is wanting.
Is Sam Sulek changing the future of YouTube Video Creators 2024-01-22 | There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider “unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek . He is a fitness creator who is blowing up even though he breaks all the rules of YouTube with his thumbnails, video length, and low production value. It's leaving so many people to wonder, "How is this working for him?!?" Recently, VidIQ put out a great video on this. But, we wanted to share more thoughts around the topic because this is a pattern we are seeing with many types of channels and there are some great lessons that can be learned and applied to us all. Chapters0:00 Intro 3:24 Who is Sam Sluek?11:00 Shift to Slower Pace12:12 Consistency 14:14 Value 16:40 Authenticy 21:50 Applied to your Channel 30:38 Predictions for the Future36:16 Power Tip Sam Sulek: youtube.com/@sam_sulek vidIQ’s Sam Sluek Video: youtube.com/watch?v=FNYUAIgIjq0vidIQ Coaching: get.vidiq.com Bard: bard.google.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2024enUS_sem7&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOXxwtdhBTA-8cZjSamu4iSSUJ1_FHE2LEZ9rHog3F3rHzFlWpyEybhoCPdUQAvD_BwE WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Be Fearless Video Creators 2024-01-18 | Don’t let fear hold you back from trying something new! Everyone can benefit from a fresh perspective or a new approach. Don’t get stuck in a rut or bored with your channel because you are afraid of trying something new. Motivation by fear will not benefit you.
Don’t Lose Your Passion Video Creators 2024-01-16 | We see it all the time. Creators start out on YouTube because they love it. But as they see success, they put more pressure on themselves to get a certain amount of views or earn a certain amount of money, etc, that they forget why they started to begin with. Don’t lose your passion. The minute you do, your channel will suffer.
Why you arent succeeding on YouTube Video Creators 2024-01-15 | A new year means new goals for your YouTube channel. Maybe your goals are subscriber based or maybe they are focused on producing a certain amount of content. But regardless of what they are, we have found that the biggest thing that can make or break your channel happens before you even hit record. Success on YouTube really all boils down to your mindset. So with the new year underway, take a second and reevaluate your approach to your channel. It might be the most important thing you do all year.Chapters0:00 Intro 3:20 Your Mindset4:11 Be Teachable10:30 Be Curious23:40 Be Patient 25:40 Be Collaborative 40:09 Be FearlessLinks in this Episode:VidIQ Max vidiq.com/max1:1 Coaching get.vidiq.com WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
The For You Section Video Creators 2024-01-13 | YouTube has released an update for channel sections. Now, locked at the top of your page is a top section titled, "For You." These videos are intended to be a personally curated playlist that the algorithm thinks each viewer will enjoy based on their viewer signals. Now, I don't love this. Maybe this is a control issue, but I want to be intentional about what I want my viewers to watch and not just show a bunch of random stuff with no real direction from video to video. This really puts even more importance on titling your video sections something more intriguing to draw them past that top section and into the videos you personally picked for them to watch.
Why have a Channel Trailer? Video Creators 2024-01-11 | An extremely underused tool is your channel trailer. Your trailer will begin playing on its own as soon as an unsubscriber views your page. This is your chance to talk directly to them! Look at this as your elevator pitch of your channel. Quickly connect with your viewer, sharing your personality and the value your channel would bring to that viewer. I would recommend no more than 90 seconds for your channel trailer, although a better spot would be closer to 45 seconds. Give the pitch and quickly end the video because when it ends a big subscribe button will pop up for your viewer to click.
But, They Don’t Have One! Video Creators 2024-01-09 | Ok, ok. It’s true. Mr. Beast and Ryan Trahan don’t have a channel trailer. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t! These tools on your channel page are key in connecting you to the right viewer. You want a viewer to quickly connect with the value you bring and come back to your content again and again. When this happens, it is such a powerful viewer signal which is vital in growing your channel so you can reach more people and change more lives.
Underrated Strategies to Turn Viewers into Subscribers Video Creators 2024-01-08 | What would happen if everyone who viewed your channel page hit subscribe? Wouldn't that be amazing! Well, we aren't sure we can guarantee every single one of them will subscribe, but there are things you can do to get a whole lot more of them to! And that's what we are talking about today: One of the most overlooked strategies to turn viewers into subscribers. Let's get into it. Chapters0:00 Intro 1:35 Why Does it Matter?8:18 Mistakes17:18 Channel Banner27:22 Channel Trailer 34:50 Channel Sections 45:00 About Section 55:43 Power Tip Links in this Episodeyoutube.com/@YesTheory youtube.com/@KetoFocus youtube.com/@DoctorMikeyoutube.com/@boyceavenue Nothing is more embarrassing than this: youtube.com/@ILIEKGUITAR/featured youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Collab Feature Video Creators 2024-01-06 | YouTube has been doing a ton of updates when it comes to shorts that is competing with TikTok. One of these things is called "collab." Basically it is a way to have a side-by-side split-screen shot for you to react to a remix that you make on someone else's content. It works for long-form or short-form content. This is a great way to incorporate some community content and connect your unknown content to some known content. And if people are "collabing" with your content, it's going to push your content further and that is always helpful.
What’s your Style? Video Creators 2024-01-04 | Think for yourself: What do you actually like watching on Youtube? What are the formats of your favorite channels? Then decide, why should someone subscribe to your channel? What value are you bringing them? And then think, how can you combine those things? What is a format that I would enjoy watching and creating that would bring that value to my audience. This is where you find your style.
Start a New Channel Video Creators 2024-01-02 | There reaches a point where starting a second channel is actually the best option. And this happens, not just because your format changes, but because your target audience changes. Let's say you have a cooking channel of quick and easy recipes for moms on the go. But then, you decide that you want to really get deep into the nutritional education behind the cooking. This is where you should create a different channel because not only is the format going to be different, but the target audience and the value that you are bringing that audience is different as well.
Why your viewers arent connecting with you on YouTube Video Creators 2024-01-01 | It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results.When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan and his penny series, Colin and Samir and their podcast style interviews, and Sean Evans on Hot Ones with a very different format for his interviews. It can be a long and difficult process to figure out what your style is. You want to stand out, but you also absolutely must be authentic to yourself as well. What is the format that will work on YOUR channel? We can't answer that for you. But, we can help you think through things to help you find your unique voice, your special approach and where to even start. That's what we are going to talk about today. Chapters0:00 Intro 1:32 Finding your Format 11:24 Where to Start 12:30 Experimenting 20:30 Too Many Formats?28:10 Pitfalls39:20 Power TipLinks in this Episode:youtube.com/@DoctorBoz youtube.com/@GrahamStephan youtube.com/@Nerdforgeget.vidiq.com WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Stop Giving Options Video Creators 2023-12-30 | When you give a call to action in your end screen, make sure that is the only option in your end screen. If you are making your viewer decide what to click, they are far more likely to click nothing. So don't give them the option, by saying "If you want to learn more click here. If you want to do this, click here." Actually don't give them an "if" at all. Make a compelling explanation of why they want to watch the next video and get out of there.
Stop Asking Viewers to Subscribe Video Creators 2023-12-28 | If you watch multiple videos from a creator, the YouTube algorithm is going to continually suggest other videos from that creator over the next several weeks. Because of this, getting your viewer to watch more of your videos is FAR more helpful to you than asking them to subscribe. Hitting a subscribe button takes 1 second, where watching multiple videos takes a much bigger investment. YouTube knows this and values it far more. How do you get them to watch more videos??Listen to our full podcast to find out.
Stop Asking for Likes Video Creators 2023-12-26 | Does getting a like help you out? I mean… sure…a little. But it does basically nothing when it comes to the algorithm. If you really want your audience to “help you out” get them to watch more videos or leave a comment. How do you get them to do that? Watch the full podcast and you’ll find out.
How to ACTUALLY Get your Viewers to Take Action Video Creators 2023-12-25 | So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something called, CTAs or "Call to Actions." It seems simple, but using these well can make all the difference in turning a passive audience into a thriving community. Let's get into it.Chapters0:00 Intro 0:55 2023 in Review3:37 The Importance6:06 “Like & Subscribe”15:46 Watching more videos18:00 Effective Calls to Action36:25 Sales Content 49:51 Power Tipget.vidiq.com WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Better Content with Less Views Video Creators 2023-12-23 | You may be the expert at something, but that doesn't guarantee you success. You need to make sure your content is not be all about you as a creator and what you want to say. It has to be about how you can serve your creator.Also, comparison is the thief of joy.
Is it the algorithm or is it you? Video Creators 2023-12-21 | YouTube is an amazing place to be creative and has lots of freedom to create how you want. But at the same time, we are accountable for the decisions that we make. What do I mean by this? Creators always feel like they did really well when a video does well. But when a video doesn't perform well, suddenly it's the YouTube algorithm's fault. "I've done everything you said and it didn't work. It must be the algorithm's fault." Or maybe, "I've been shaodowbanned." If you are thinking this, you may need to take a tough look in the mirror and be accountable for your responsibility in the matter. It takes time and hard work to develop the skill of YouTube.
Thumbnails for 5 yr olds Video Creators 2023-12-19 | Your thumbnail is SO important. It is 100% worth putting in the time to make it good. Just remember to KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid. Don't overcomplicate things or make it too abstract. Be clear. Less is more. Create the thumbnail as if you were going to show it to a five year old. Not that your audience is dumb, but because your audience is going to see it for about 4 seconds and will need to understand it immediately.
Overcoming the Most Common YouTube Roadblocks Video Creators 2023-12-18 | As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. I've totally been there and want to help.Maybe you’re struggling with thumbnails, growth or you just feel like Youtube and the algorithm is against you. These are just a few of the roadblocks I'd like to help you overcome today.Chapters0:00 Intro4:16 Common Roadblocks5:34 Thumbnails17:48 Intrigue 31:42 Accountability 39:50 Shadowbanning 47:03 Shallow Contentget.vidiq.comWANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Be Authentic Video Creators 2023-12-16 | Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. We already see the affects that Shorts and TikTok are having on long-form content and I don't see this getting any better next year.So moving into 2024, what can we do to combat this? First of all, being authentic is key. Vlogging content is beginning to make a resurgence as people are craving connection to creators. So as you plan your content for 2024, strategize how you will make a personal connection with your viewer.Part of this is just being yourself! Don't try to be someone else whom you deem as successful. You're never going to be a successful copy of another creator. So figure out what is your way of presenting content, your opinion, your unique perspective and your style. Lean into this.
Become a Good AI Prompter Video Creators 2023-12-14 | AI is going to be highly utilized in 2024, but maybe more than it should. Currently, it is being used quite a bit and has allowed the barrier to entry for new YouTube channels to be lowered even more. But to utilize it well, I would encourage you to be a good prompter of AI and not rely on it to do all the heavy lifting. I believe there will be a new wave of creators in 2024 who will begin not "phoning it in, but chatGPT-ing it in" and it's going to be noticeable. Those who have heart behind their channels, will always come out ahead.
Heres How to Blow Up your Channel in 2024 Video Creators 2023-12-11 | It’s almost 2024 and we know that you want to take your channel seriously and reach your goals. We want that for you too! So today, we want to unpack our predictions for 2024 and give you everything you need to know to be successful on YouTube next year.Links in this VideoDry Creek Wrangler School: youtube.com/@DryCreekWranglerSchool Ryan Trahan - I stayed in Luxury Tiny Homes: youtube.com/watch?v=INQw5iRweUI Get Your Personal YouTube Coach: get.vidiq.com Chapters0:00 Intro3:50 Affects of AI?17:20 Will Monetization Be Easier?24:00 New YouTube Studio Tools? 29:08 The Power of Authenticity 39:16 The Hover Hook42:12 Storytelling46:10 Ethics and YouTube55:19 Power TipWANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Monetizing your Audience Video Creators 2023-12-09 | Your sole goal from your YouTube channel can not be just to make money. If this is the case, you will quickly become burnt out, frustrated and probably not succeed. Monetizing your audience is not a bad thing! But your primary goal must be to serve your audience. If there is a way to monetize so that you can serve them better, THAT is the method you should pursue over looking for anyway to make a buck off of them or relying on AdSense.
What to Charge? Video Creators 2023-12-07 | Making content takes your time and money. When it comes to discussing brand deals or deciding how much to charge for services, don’t undervalue yourself.
If YouTube Shut Down... Video Creators 2023-12-05 | would you still have a business? You are not in control of YouTube, TikTok, Patreon, etc. These platforms can change (or go away completely) at any moment. If this is your only way to contact your customers or potential customers, you are playing a dangerous game. Come up with something of value and give it away in exchange for their email address. You will never regret having it, even if you never decide to use it.
Ultimate Monetization Guide - Earn MORE with less subscribers Video Creators 2023-12-04 | A lot of creators we talk to have the goal of making a full time income. This is a great goal and totally possible. But unfortunately, many creators think they can do this by just relying on AdSense. The reality is that in order for this to be possible, you would need a HUGE channel and most of us just aren't there.But there is good news! There are many monetization opportunities outside of AdSense that so many creators aren’t taking advantage of. Today, we are going to share what those opportunities are and teach you the best ways to utilize them so that you earn more as you grow on YouTube. Chapters0:00 Intro 1:50 The Adsense Myth9:35 Monetizing your Audience19:00 Setting Expectations 24:00 Other Options30:00 How to Pitch Well33:48 Sponsorships & Brand Deals39:55 Power TipvidIQ Coaching: get.vidiq.com WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
YouTube Shopping Update Video Creators 2023-12-02 | YouTube is releasing a ton of updates regarding shopping. You can now add a popup link at a certain timestamp for actual products from your video and your viewer can purchase the product without ever leaving YouTube. This is great for Youtube because it keeps them on the platform and great for you because it keeps them on your channel.
How is your Channel REALLY doing? Video Creators 2023-11-30 | It’s so helpful to see how your channel is doing from a baseline perspective. Check out 90 days at a time and pay attention to the bottom metrics for your views. Over those 90 days are the bottom metrics rising or falling? This is a much better gauge of how your channel is doing overall.
Returning Viewers are Better than Subs! Video Creators 2023-11-28 | A returning viewer is obviously viewers who... you know... returns. But it's more than that. "Returning Viewer" is also a metric that you can track in your YouTube analytics. In the YouTube Studio you can break down the viewers of your videos into "new viewers" and "returning viewers." Looking at this ratio is super helpful to know your audience. Subs are great, but it doesn't mean those people are actually coming back and watching more content, which is a huge negative viewer signal to the YouTube algorithm. Because of this, your returning viewer number should actually mean far more to you than subscribers.
How to ACTUALLY Gain Momentum on your YouTube Channel Video Creators 2023-11-27 | Everybody talks about how to create your next viral hit, but what’s often overlooked is the importance of getting these viewers to come back to your channel. Today I'm going to walk through how to see who is new or returning and what you can do to ensure that you get those new viewers to come back and again and again. This will lead to long-term momentum for your channel and overall YouTube success. Chapters0:00 Intro1:38 The Returning Viewer6:45 Primal Branding14:45 Titles and Thumbnails29:55 Hook33:52 Lean into the Feelings41:16 Utilize End Screens43:34 Power TipAlex Hormozi: How to get ahead of 99% of People - youtube.com/watch?v=Nh8Oc7ERdIU Recording a Song Underwater: youtube.com/watch?v=a4xUoDQqTI0 Power Tip: support.google.com/youtube/answer/13376398? WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=12) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.- iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Only 1 Choice Video Creators 2023-11-25 | If you tell your audience to do everything, they will do nothing. Telling your audience to like, comment, subscribe, watch your next video and go to your sales page will lead them to decision fatigue and they will not do anything at all. It is vital for you to choose one focus for your video and lead your viewer to that call to action. If your goal of your next video is just to get a sale, focus on why your viewer needs this in your video. Then, show them how you can help and where to go to purchase. If your next video is to get more watch time, produce a great video and then at the end, take 20 seconds and tell them why this next video will be even better or help them even more.
Stop Asking for Subscribers Video Creators 2023-11-23 | No one subscribes just because you asked them too. And if you do get a pity subscribe, those people aren’t looking to come back. It is far more valuable for people to subscribe because watch more of your videos. Asking for it has just become white noise and becomes a reason for people to zone out.
You Aren’t a Failure Video Creators 2023-11-21 | Creators of all sizes are making mistakes. Sometimes that is because they have wrong or outdated information and sometimes it's just because they have the wrong focus. Don't tell yourself that you are failing. Self talk is important. The last thing I want is for you to feel discouraged. Please know that I want you to succeed and there is a way to reroute yourself and get on the right path to success.
