Ricky and Nathan talk about a bit of advice that will help any blogger, content creator, or Project 24 member. They discuss their journeys from “bloggers” to small business owners and opening your mind to what you are and what can be. Main Topic: Treating Your Blog Like a Business 01:22 Business Mindset11:15 Monetization14:14 Starting…
It’s been said that “failure is inevitable” and content creators working with technology definitely know that sting. For all it’s wonders, sometimes tech just doesn’t operate as planned. In this episode, Nathan & Julia identify different points of failure YouTube creators often face and possible way to mitigate them. Pelican case recommendation here. Main Topic:…
Writing is a crucial skill for anyone making a foray into the blogging world. However, for most of us, writing in a way that is helpful, concise, and effective is not a skill that comes naturally. Ricky and Nathan chat about the recent Google Updates, what it has taught us about how we write, and…
This week, Nathan and Julia discuss the lesser prioritized art of creating a good thumbnail, how much it should reveal, and ways to evaluate your thumbnail. Listen in and share your thoughts in the Community comments. Main Topic: The Complexity of a Good Thumbnail 01:23 Creating Good Thumbnails04:28 Over Explaining vs Under Explaining12:26 Scroll Stopping19:03 …
It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. Not the Google sized one shifting the SERPS. The other one… Ezoic. Ricky & Nathan discuss the recent concerns with Ezoic, some questionable decisions that have been made, and whether they are right for bloggers. Main Topic: Ads, Algorithms, & Ezoic – Oh My! 02:08 …
Coming at you LIVE from Idaho… Nathan & Julia are discussing the oft underutilized YouTube Lives and how it can benefit your YouTube channel ecosystem. Main Topic: The Hidden Benefits of Going Live 02:45 Options to Consider 08:55 Dealing with Technology 13:00 The First Few Minutes 14:32 Types of Live Content 16:09 Tips for Presenting…
Some members may be shocked to find that we have used keyword research tools. Nathan & Ricky discuss when you might use them and when you probably shouldn’t. Spoiler: It’s not what you may think. They also delve into success indicators that can help you when identifying competition and leveling up your blogging skills. Main…
It can be exhausting to watch your analytics constantly, especially if you don’t know what to change based on the data. This episode will help you figure out how often to look at them and when to adjust based on what you’re seeing. Main Topic: Your YT Analytics: How Often and Which Metrics 00:30 The…
We’ve polished up the crystal ball and are taking a look into the future! Nathan & Ricky give their predictions on trends and changes for the blogging industry this year. Main Topic: 2024 Blogging Industry Predictions 01:21 P24 Question: Response Posts Writing Time10:18 P24 Question: Organizing Blog Posts14:45 Predictions15:30 Google Updates17:34 AI & Content20:24 Writing…
It’s Content WARRIOR time! Nathan and Julia talk about the challenge, what we’re doing on our own channels, and what to do if the challenge doesn’t feel like a good fit for your channel. Main Topic: The Content Warrior Challenge: How to Make it Work for Your Channel 01:26 The Content Warrior Challenge04:18 Adaptations to…