YT Episode 108

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 …

Nate is out to do some myth-busting around our thoughts regarding experts on YouTube. With Ricky & Nathan, he discussed six “expert types” and shares examples of current YouTube channels using that strategy. Main Topic: Expert Types 01:19 Types of Experts on YouTube 03:24 Experience Expert 09:40 Research Expert 14:42 Hero/Journey Expert 26:35 Neighbor Expert…

Hit or Miss? We’re announcing the release of The Battleship Method of YouTube! Similar to our Blogging Battleship Method Nate and Ricky has been hard at work on a method that will help you evaluate your YT content and optimize your channel performance. Main Topic: The Battleship Method 01:00 YT System Update 06:42 Content Relevancy…

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…

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…

Nate & Ricky unearth a secret balance between topic and delivery that can make a big difference in the early days of your channel. Listen in as they discuss the role of topical authority, especially for connection and entertainment channels, and the role of delivery and archetype for informational channels. Main Topic: The Missing Link…