Nathan & Julia share their takeaways from the VidSummit YouTube Conference earlier this month. They breakdown some different monetization options for any channel size. Nathan reveals a formula learned from PrestonPlayz on determining your sponsor rates. Main Topic: VidSummit Key Takeaways + A Monetization Formula for Any Size Channel 00:59 VidSummit Recap04:30 Strategy + Humanness10:28 …
Ideas are the foundation of everything we do, but far too often we sell ourselves and our ideas short. Nathan & Ricky share a new approach we were recently taught about generating ideas. They also announce changes to this podcast structure and topics. Main Topic: The Power of Ideas 00:23 Changes to the Blogging Podcast09:07 …
**This episode was pre-recorded before we left for VidSummit. Stay tuned for post-conference insights.** We’re getting prepped and excited for VidSummit 2024. One of the best parts of attending is the connections with our creators. But if attending a big conference isn’t in your budget, Nathan & Julia are here to talk you some ways…
A shift in SEO means a shift in assessing older content. Nathan and Ricky discuss changes to how we recommend revisiting older content and how to use that content to more effectively build out your site. Main Topic: The Evolution of Battleshipping & Content Strategy 00:14 Battleshipping & Revisiting Older Content03:03 Visual Mapping08:54 Serial Content21:17 …
Periodically auditing your channel is a vital to success. You don’t need to be a YT expert to perform a good audit. Nathan & Julia walk you through what things to consider to confidently self-audit your channel and videos. Main Topic: Finding Out Exactly What Your Channel Needs 00:33 Auditing Your Own Channel01:12 Identifying What’s…
Google has made one thing apparent to content creators: You cannot rely on one traffic source for your business. So how do websites pivot in a post-HCU Google-dominated internet? Ricky identifies areas of Search Analysis that he would adjust as you plan your written content. Nathan & Ricky also discuss utilizing email marketing and Community…
You may have heard by now: We’ve partnered up with Spotter on a new AI-driven YT tool that we really believe will make your videos better. Nathan & Julia are discussing how this tool strikes the balance on AI inspiration and reporting to influencing creators wherever they are in the idea process. You can sign…
And we’re back! After a short podcasting hiatus, Nathan and Ricky are back answering your questions about website structure and categories and physical mailing lists. They also discuss that one time when we got hacked. As a reminder, this podcast will now release new episodes every other week on WEDNESDAYS. Main Topic: Community Q&A 00:43 …
In this episode, Nathan & Ricky address a member questions about creating a content strategy between an acquired magazine, newsletter, and new blog content. Main Topic: Combining Old and New Content Effectively 00:16 P24 Question: Print Media & Digital Content Strategy01:28 Identifying Your Direction02:10 Preserving History07:26 Repurposing Content09:18 New Content & Search Analysis15:03 Utilizing Other…
Being on camera is not a natural skill for most people. Julia and Nathan discuss some universal traits and how to “be yourself” while still providing engaging content. Main Topic: Can Anyone Be Good On Camera? 00:14 Charisma & Being Yourself04:34 Universal Traits10:26 Unique Opinions13:36 Julia’s Tips for Being More Natural16:31 Nathan’s Tips for Being…