Episode 105

ByCarissa Littleford Updated on Reading Time: 1 minute

Backfire is a year old. Listen in as the guys discuss its stats throughout the year, things they’ve learned, and things they are testing with the channel and site.

Main Topic: Backfire Case Study & Lessons

00:15  Terms of Service Update
02:21  Backfire at 1 Year
11:18  Monetization
14:17  Learning for Yourself
20:15  Understanding the Audience
23:00  Entertainment vs Information
24:13  Use the Product
27:37  Focus on Audience NOT Topic/Products
30:41  Video Length
31:02  Case Study: Backfire.tv
37:45  Cartridge Profiles

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