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How To Rank Your Videos in a Competitive Niche [Ep. #218] May 28, 2020

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Some search queries have a lot of search volume that could account for a lot of traffic on your videos, but they also tend to have a lot of competition. How do you get your videos to outrank all the competition and become the #1 video that people watch when for a particular query? Well, our approach is a bit different than most. Here's what we've found to have the most success.

CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Retroblaster https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQgUHJh80Lu_XGr33eMLmA

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

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2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

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6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/open-youtube-qa-how-can-we-help-you-grow

Our Most Recommended Books for Growing Views and Money [Ep. #217] May 22, 2020

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Books are an amazing resource of inexpensive, in-depth, detailed information. There's a few books that have been consistently influential in helping creators turn their channels into sustainable, full-time businesses as well as help them grow their channels' viewership. Today we'll review those books so you can be better equipped to get better results on your channel, as well.

CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: George Gammon https://www.youtube.com/georgegammon

Get any of the books we mentioned FREE as an audiobook with an Audible trial: https://videocreators.com/audible (affiliate)

D'LAINA'S BOOKS: - Vlog Like A Boss: https://amzn.to/2AHpmyL - Making Ideas Happen: https://amzn.to/3bCMdZ6 - Everything is Figureoutable: https://amzn.to/2LGIXBe - The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/2WGba1A

LENNON'S BOOKS - Rework: https://amzn.to/2Xdc1FS - Catching the Big Fish: https://amzn.to/3fXZb74 - The Culture Code: https://amzn.to/3bJ0qnd - Zag: https://amzn.to/3bJOEt1 - The War of Art: https://amzn.to/2AJMLQh

TIM'S BOOKS - Every Good Endeavor: https://amzn.to/2LDh3Gr - Personal MBA: http://amzn.to/2amXDAK - The Pumpkin Plan: https://amzn.to/3dXVf4w - E-Myth: https://amzn.to/2X7pGhN - Ready, Fire, Aim: https://amzn.to/2ZeJxyk - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: https://amzn.to/2X6BpNz - Storyworthy: https://amzn.to/3bJBM5S - Primal Branding: https://amzn.to/3dU3ZZk

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comment on our post here: https://videocreators.com/books-id-recommend-for-growing-views-and-money

11 Common YouTube SEO Tactics That Are a Waste of Your Time [Ep. #216] May 14, 2020

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Everyone wants their videos to be discovered on YouTube, but many are misguided when it comes to the tactics they ned to implement in order to actually rank their videos in search, suggested, and home page. In fact, the approach completely all wrong. Today, we'll share what you're likely spending your time on to get your videos to rank that you can safely stop doing so you have time to focus on the things that actually DO impact you the discoverability of your videos.

LINKS MENTIONED - Creator Spotlight: TJ Hanes https://www.youtube.com/pianoclubhouse - Filename in video title debunked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTaArM96z7A&t=109 - Weight of tags for rankings: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/146402?hl=en - Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/11-common-youtube-seo-tactics-that-are-a-waste-of-your-time

What Makes Our 15 Favorite YouTube Channels So Watchable [Ep. #215] May 07, 2020

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Here at Video Creators, we have some favorite YouTube channels that we love to watch personally. Today we'll discuss the principles of what these creators do well that makes it so easy for us (and others!) to fall in love with their videos and want to watch more and more.

YOUTUBE NEWS STORIES MENTIONED - Video Chapters coming to YouTube: https://youtu.be/BvyQ70PVI4s - Permission settings expanded: https://youtu.be/nMZqxczIP3I - Longer titles, comments collapsed by default on mobile: https://youtu.be/2CExDc6saF4 - FameBit self-service is shutting down and moving to full-service. https://youtu.be/dVHxv2lQl-I - See when subscribers are most active on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zerg1rH1Iu4 - Filter to see data on videos published within a designated time frame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdIhloWyFvw - Google's ad revenue is down: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/alphabet/alphabets-q1-2020-earnings-call/

LENNON'S FAVORITE CHANNELS - The Futur: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks - Sara Dietschy: https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschy - Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/user/songstowearpantsto - Dan Mace: https://www.youtube.com/user/DanTheDirector1 - Mango Street: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bp5_6h-ZxkBz6S_33ZUVg

D'LAINA'S FAVORITE CHANNELS - Pick Up Limes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2E1mIwUKMWzCA4liA_XGQ - Amy Landino: https://www.youtube.com/user/savvysexysocial - Glam&Gore: https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamAndGoreMakeup - Binging with Babish: https://www.youtube.com/user/bgfilms - Corridor Crew: https://www.youtube.com/user/samandniko

TIM'S FAVORITE CHANNELS - Dude Perfect: https://www.youtube.com/user/corycotton - Creator Insider: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGg-UqjRgzhYDPJMr-9HXCg - Jimmy Fallon Home Edition: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLykzf464sU98lwxyHHBqnqx-r0xtOMLjt - Justin Rhodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSGEokQQcdAVFuL_Aq8dlg - I Like To Make Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/user/iliketomakestuffcom - Wood Working for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/what-makes-our-15-favorite-channels-watchable

First Team Members you Need for your YouTube Channel (even if you can't pay them) [Ep. #214] Apr 29, 2020

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As your channel grows and turns into a business that generates income for you and your family, it's important to not get caught working in the business. Instead, you should be working ON the business. One of the first steps a lot of creators take to solve that problem is to start hiring other people who work in the business instead. Today we'll talk through a few ideas of how to determine what roles you should hire first and how to hire them.

CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: The Business Brush TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SEac3mbGdOFefXc1jvIVg

RECOMMENDED LINKS SHARED IN THIS EPISODE: - How To Grow and Manage a YouTube Team: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbaaDFNtWGATnvlQz7NOjQPa3 - Julia, my video editor: http://studiolilum.com/ - My account, bookkeeper, and CFO: http://midatlanticcpas.com/

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/first-team-members-you-need-for-your-youtube-channel

Five Solutions for YouTube Creators who are Struggling to GROW [Ep. #213] Apr 21, 2020

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As we work with YouTube creators, we hear a lot of common questions that creators want to tackle that they feel are stunting their growth. Some of them are accurate, some of them are not. So, today, we want to dive into the top questions creators ask us about building momentum on YouTube and our advice for how to break through the roadblocks and move forward.

CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Our Wyoming Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz_dmieFd0neB_VClG8PzA

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/if-youre-struggling-to-grow-momentum-on-youtube-heres-our-best-advice

Your Top Questions on How To Make Money on YouTube Faster [Ep. #212] Apr 15, 2020

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As many of you are ramping up your efforts on YouTube with your new-found free time and declining bank accounts, we want to help you with your questions about how to turn that around. If you have questions about growing a business or making money on YouTube, bring them to us in today's live Q&A session and we'll help you do it faster.

CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Wesrom: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJ8jaN-gYCcu5rU0Jj-FAg

NEWS STORIES WE MENTIONED

- Monetization update on COVID-19 content: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9803260 - Increased automations and slower responses from YouTube: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2020/03/protecting-our-extended-workforce-and.html - Trending is becoming Explore on the YouTube app: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/33277848 - YouTube to Limit Video Quality Around the World for a Month: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-24/youtube-to-limit-video-quality-around-the-world-for-a-month - YouTube Has Been Building A TikTok Competitor For Some Time: https://brendangahan.com/youtube-has-building-a-tiktok-competitor-for-some-time/

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/your-top-questions-on-how-to-make-money-on-youtube-faster

First Steps for Turning a Mid-Sized Channel into a Profitable Business [Ep. #211] Apr 09, 2020

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If you've had some success with growth on your channel, but are still struggling with now to turn it into a business that makes money, before you jump to selling merch and setting up a Patreon account, listen to this. We'll walk you through the first steps you need to implement in order to make money on your channel that will serve your audience better while also earning more money for you.

CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Tech Steve: https://www.youtube.com/user/techstevehd

YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/first-steps-for-turning-a-mid-sized-channel-into-a-profitable-business

What You Need in Order to Work and be Creative at Home [Ep. #210] Apr 01, 2020

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As more and more people are now working from home, many are finding the transition to be more difficult than they thought. How do you work, spend time with family, and be creative all in the same space? At Video Creators, we've actually been living this lifestyle for years and today we'll share some of our best tips and ideas for how to work efficiently from home without sacrificing your creativity.

Creator Spotlight - Speak English with Christina: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWyH1MB_A3OggdzoGtkeQA

Registration for Video Labs is now open: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/IbraheemMustafa

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-work-and-be-creative-from-home-from-people-who-have-done-it-for-10-years

The Most Important Skills You Need to Turn Your Channel into a Business [Ep. #209] Mar 27, 2020

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If you have more time at home and are now planning to turn your channel into a business, there's a few skills you must have in order to make it successful. Today we'll discuss what those skills are, which ones can be taught and which one's can't so you can better setup your own business launch for success.

Registration for Video Labs is now open: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/IbraheemMustafa

When You're Ready to Quit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVB54YtggEU

LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1

2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/

3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join

4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators

6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-skills-youll-need-to-turn-your-channel-into-a-business

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