Episode 348

In this episode we discuss the recent BERT update and best practices for outsourcing your content. Main Topic: BERT & Outsourced Content 00:40  Google Algorithm Update/BERT04:38  Ranking/Seasonal/EAT09:40  De-Commoditize16:57  Project Rexburg18:42  Outsourced Content Best Practices22:01  TextGoods

Nathan and Julia discuss when and how to make videos on “overdone” topics in your niche and how to stand out in a crowded space. “ Get on the same page with yourself. What that means is asking yourself the right questions every time you’re publishing a video… all those questions need to be asked…

Jim & Ricky answer questions regarding email lists and EAT. We feature “Ricky’s Rants” on Google and discuss niche selection. Main Topic: Google, Niche Selection 00:45  P24 Question: Email Campaigns09:25  P24 Question: EAT with Conflicting Niche Sites14:35  Ricky’s Rants: Is Google Moral?24:18  Niche Selection and Search Analysis

Creating an effective title is an art. Julia and Ricky discuss techniques for creating more intriguing title for bloggers and YouTubers. Main Topic: Your Titles Won’t Work Without… 00:43  Titles for Blogging03:20  Intriguing Titles05:39  Working Backward09:48  Why Titles Matter14:00  Simple Title Myth15:38  Words on Thumbnails19:52  Challenge Yourself “Titles should never be an afterthought.” – Julia

The good news is this is the most efficient way to improve your videos. The bad news is that it’s also the most painful. But we know you can push through it. In this episode Julia covers exactly how to rewatch your own videos and evaluate where you are and what you want to change…

In Episode 9 you’ll hear Jim and Ricky discussing the design for their sites.  To make building so many websites as easy as possible, Jim is working on a template that he can just upload to every site that will contain their theme, settings, design, and even plugins.  Jim and Ricky talk about what sort…