Author: Carissa Littleford

  • Episode 205

    Need article ideas? Research data? EEAT? Affiliate opportunities? Your answer could be a simple solution. Ricky, Nathan, & Anna discuss how different types of outreach and collaboration can give your business a huge boost. Main Topic: Outreach & Collaboration 01:33 Subscribing in Your Niche 09:56 Social Groups & Forums 18:26 News Alerts 19:17 P24 Question:…

  • YT Episode 66

    Can a YouTube channel help a traditional local-based business? Nate, Julia, & Ricky discuss the benefits of utilizing YouTube for local business and how to shift your mindset to fit your business needs. Main Topic: YT for Local Businesses 01:07 Blogging vs YT 04:03 User Intent 12:37 When Not To Use YT 15:23 Video Content…

  • Episode 204

    In this episode we look back and discuss what we’ve learned and what we regret from the epic Garage Sale where we sold our entire portfolio of sites off at once. Did we make the right choice? Main Topic: Flashback – Garage Sale Review 01:12  Outdoor Troop05:29  Creator Studio/Project Rexburg11:35  7yearolds.com14:19  Dirtbike Planet17:27  Takeaways

  • YT Episode 65

    In this episode, Nate & Julia are joined by our full-time editor Cody. They discuss several different roadblocks commonly faced by creators in getting from idea to published video. Main Topic: Roadblocks to Recording 01:27 Current Improvements 03:20 Ideation 10:17 Title & Thumbnail 15:14 Production & Storytelling 16:24 Feasibility & Resources 19:15 Scripting & Outlining…

  • Episode 203

    The Flashback mini-series continues. This time we are jumping back to the infamous Garage Sale of 2020 (details in this YT video). Listen in on segments of Episode 65 where Jim & Nathan discuss buying sites in preparation for next week’s podcast review. Main Topic: Flashback – Garage Sale Revisit  

  • YT Episode 64

    Nate & Julia are discussion cliches on YouTube, noticing if you’re using one unintentionally, and how to avoid overuse. Main Topic: Cliches on YouTube 00:15 Common Cliches 02:05 What & Why of Cliches 04:18 Unintentional Cliches 09:20 Generic Requests 12:22 Stated Delays 18:06 Highpoint/Clickbait Marketing 21:35 Adding Layers & Stories 26:48 YouTuber Face 31:19 Common…

  • Episode 202

    In the third installment of the Flashback Mini-Series we discuss some tactics we used with Camper Report then and what we know now. Main Topic: Flashback – Camper Report: What We Know Now 01:30 Recommended Products Page (Season 1 Episode 5)07:18 De-commoditization (Season 1 Episode 7)09:04 Seasonality (Season 1 Episode 6)16:15 Hiring Writers

  • YT Episode 63

    Engagement is an interesting metric of audience behavior. Nate & Julia are discussing different type of engagement and what kind of engagement you should be looking for based on your channel archetype. Main Topic: Are You Thinking of Engagement Too Narrowly? 00:40 What is Engagement? 03:13 Negative Engagement 12:31 Positive Emotions 14:46 Engagement by Archetype…

  • YT Episode 62

    YouTube recently announced the beta testing of its new Creator Music program for members in the US. Nate & Julia discuss their experience with the program thus far and what to consider when thinking of adding music to your videos. Main Topic: Should You Be Using YouTube Music? 00:14 YT Creator Music Beta 06:12 YT…