Tubetalk: Your Youtube How-to Guide

Send us a textYouTube ranking is important to get views on your videos, but it's not an easy task.Even when you do everything right it doesn't guarantee that you will be in the top position when someone searches for your keyword.So what can you do?How can you get your videos to rank and how does that algorithm actually work?This is what we are discussing in this episode of TubeTalk!In this episode you will learn:How YouTube research plays into creating your titles.Passive collaboration and how to leverage that.Are you really competing against other creators for ranking?Even perfect SEO doesn't guarantee rankingTips for creators to change right nowCheck out more info on vidIQ's channel here - https://youtube.com/vidiqThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger - TheTechieGuy.com, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a text"Niche Down if you want to grow on YouTube" - this is something that we often tell creators when we see that their channel covers many topics. However, this is often met with resistance.YouTube Creators don't want to be "stuck" covering one topic or being placed in a box. So in this episode of TubeTalk, I chat with Abbey Howe who was also resistant to the idea of niching her channel. Out of frustration, she did and a couple of months later, her channel has exploded!On this episode you will learn:What does niching down really mean?Will niching down limit your opportunities?How a focused channel grows without the "whiplash effect"Process of creating new content when you are in a nicheCheck out Abbey Howe's:YouTube channel  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-iUmonlBdwKyO4KVDamLTQ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/enneagramwithabbeyThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you h

Send us a textHow important is having a good camera in order to be successful on YouTube?What about the mic and lights? Do you need to spend BIG money on those too?Our phones are able to film in 4K, is that not good enough?These and many more equipment related questions are being discussed on this episode of TubeTalk with our equipment specialist: Sidney Diongzon!Check out Sidney's amazing YouTube Channel and don't forget to take the FREE vidIQ YouTube 101 equipment course too!This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textIt's time to make money on YouTube!Yes, we know about Ad-sense and affiliate links, but the real money comes from working with brands.  But how do you do that? Do you have to be a big creator?Today, we chat with Addison, Talent Manager at SpaceStation, about how YouTube creators can work with Brands.We chat about:What brands actually look for when working with a creatorDo you have to have a large subscriber base to start working with brands?How can you convince brands that you are a good fit? What brands look for when working with creatorsHow do value your videos and know how much to chargeShould you ask for a budget or have a rate card?What are the advantages of working with a Talent Manager?If you would like more info on working with SpaceStation, check out their website here, reach out to Addison! Don't forget to follow him on Twitter and InstagramThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questi

Send us a textThere is a myth that you must be on camera in order to be successful. This is simply not true.In today's episode, I chat with Jessica Hatch, the CEO of Gone To The Snow Dogs who has a phenomenal channel where the main "actors" are her dogs!The channel is almost at 1million subscribers so clearly Jessica has figured out what her audience wants and how to use the YouTube algorithm in her favor. On today's episode you will learn:About being on camera vs. not being on camera.How to follow trends and use them the correct way.Can you share too much with your audience?The YouTube analytics that you really should be focused on.Recreating content that worked in the past is a great strategy.If you want to see more of the awesomeness that is Gone To The Snow Dogs, check out Jessica's various platforms here:Youtube.com/gonetothesnowdogs Instagram.com/gonetothesnowdogs Facebook.com/gonetothesnowdogsThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director o

Send us a textThere are many reasons YouTuber quit YouTube. Maybe you are not seeing growth on your channel or perhaps you are spending too much time for no results and its too stressful to appease the algorithm.Its time for a break. But what happens when you walk away from your channel to regroup - will your channel die?This is Creator Burnout and today on TubeTalk, four YouTubers will be discussing their journey and what happens when its time to take a break.On this episode we discussed:What is Burnout?Have any of you felt at any point that is was time to quit and what did you do?Do you play to the algorithm or creativity?Can you step away from YouTube and what will happen to your channel?Is being too niche causing your burnout?Quality over Quantity and when is one better than the other?How much do comments and social media negativity play into the creator just wanting to give up?Check out Lila From YouTube channel here:: https://www.youtube.com/lilafromyoutubeThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tec

Send us a textWe have all heard of niching down, but what about niching up? This is just one technique that Braille Skateboarding used to get its channel to over 5 million subscribers!I chatted with Devin Weber, the CEO of Braille Skateboarding about the techniques they use to become a leader not only on YouTube, but in the skateboarding industryDevin shared with us how they found their audience, built a community, and how we can do the same with our channels.In this episode of TubeTalk you will learn:How to find a gap and use YouTube to fill itWhat NOT to do - one BIG mistakeExperimentation is keyWhy being brand and family-friendly is keyEvergreen content is important for longevityCheck out the Braille Skateboarding site and YouTube ChannelThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a text"I have listened to the expert's advice but my channel is still not growing - what am I doing wrong?"This is a common question that we often see during our vidIQ Training Livestreams. On today’s episode of TubeTalk we address this issue. Why is your channel really not growing even when you listen to all the advice we give?The answer is actually not complicated so on Today’s episode you will learn:What it takes to be a successful creator on YouTubeWhy originality is everythingWhat mistakes are you making right nowHow to set the right goalsWhich analytics to really watchIf you would like more specific info on each one of these topics, head over to the vidIQ YouTube channel, where you will find countless videos unpacking these topics!This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textMany of us create youtube videos when we have some free time. Since we don't have much time, we tend to rush in, put something together that will hopefully get us more views and more subscribers.But I wonder how much attention are we giving to the stuff that matters such as structure, the audience, and standing out in a saturated niche?On today's episode of TubeTalk, I chat with Gwen Miller, the VP of Content for Kin. Gwen and her team have been using data-driven insights to create high-quality women’s lifestyle programming; creating mega YouTube stars in the process!On this episode you will learn:Why chasing viral video success is really bad ideaHow to determine your core audienceHow to experiment with content without ruining your channelHow niche should you really be on YouTube?Learn the art of storytelling so you stand out from the noiseWhy you need a strong hook for every single videoFollow Gwen on LinkedIn  and on TwitterThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, Yo

Send us a textToday's topic is all about your Youtube channel page - are you set up for success or is it actually costing you views and subscribers? Are you using Playlists effectively to keep your audience engaged and watching more of your content?Your YouTube Home Page is the first impression of what your channel has to offer, what the viewer can expect, and why they should subscribe. It is critical to your success!I chat with vidIQ’s own Dan Carson and Travis MCP to dive into this highly underrated topic. In this episode you will learn:The value prop in your channel bannerWhat makes a compelling channel trailerThe power of specific YouTube PlaylistsWhy cohesive branding is so importantHow to get the most out of Community postsWhy ignoring your 'About' tab is a big mistake!For more info, check out https://youtube.com/vidiqThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron

Send us a textWe are constantly looking for methods to get our videos to rank on YouTube. The better the videos perform, the more views we get which then turn into subscribers.One tool that YouTube has is the automatic captioning tool. This essentially puts into text the words you are saying in your video. Besides that fact that that is not 100% percent accurate, does captioning your video really help your video's performance? Do captions give you more engagement and watch time?These are the questions I put to Ryan Sweeny, head of partnerships at rev.com - a professional captioning company and the conversation was pretty interesting!In this episode you will learn:What are captions and subtitlesWhat's the difference between human and machine captionsHow do captions help your videoDo captions really help your video’s performanceFor more info on Rev, head over to Rev.comThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any que

Send us a text"I have views on my videos but they are not subscribing" and "I have subscribers on my channel, but they are not watching my videos" - these are two common questions that I hear constantly when helping creators with their channels.Therefore, in this week's episode of TubeTalk, I chat with vidIQ's Rob Wilson and Dan Carson to understand what YouTubers should focus on in order to get both views and subscribers.We share tips that every YouTube Creator should be focusing on in order to engage with the viewer. This will not only push the viewer to watch more of your videos but also smash that subscribe button!In this podcast we cover:Why YouTube subscriber growth doesn't always lead to significant viewsWhy your videos are getting fantastic views but viewers aren't subscribingThe value of subscribers vs the value of a viewWhat you need to know about 'Audience Retention'Tips about how to engage with your audienceWhy analytics are your best friendFor mor

Send us a textTake two YouTube channels with identical subscriber numbers and identical views creating content around the same topic. Why does one channel leapfrog the other?What makes one channel more successful than the other?Why do brands want to work one channel more than the other?This is what we are going to be chatting about on this episode of TubeTalk with Richie Norton!Richie Norton is the award-winning, bestselling author of the book The Power of Starting Something Stupid (in 10+ languages) and Résumés Are Dead & What to Do About It. In 2019, Richie was named one of the world's top 100 business coaches by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. He is an international speaker (including TEDx & Google Startup Grind) & serial entrepreneur.Richie has tons of experience working with creators and businesses and so in this episode, you will learn all about:Don't wait for retirement to do what you wantFailure is relative3 Ts of StupidityYoutuber realizing the need to monetize off YouTubeYouTube financ

Send us a text"I don't want to be pigeonholed" is something I hear often from YouTubers. I find this strange.Being pigeonholed essentially means that you are THE expert on a topic, why would you NOT want to be that? Being niche on YouTube means that you become known for that niche. So whenever people want that info, they instantly know where to look!But how do you dominate a niche? Is YouTube too saturated so every niche is taken?I chat with Shorty Award winner, Richard Corbett from Wheels2Walking, about his inspiring story and how he created an amazing channel!On today's TubeTalk episode you will learn:How circumstances can lead to inspirationHow to focus on your audience and deal with hatersHow you are the brand in your nicheHow to collaborate with other channelsMake sure you check out Richard's channels here:Website: https://Wheels2Walking.com YouTube: https://YouTube.com/wheels2walking Instagram: https://Instagram.com/wheels2walking Facebook: https://Facebook.com/wheels2walkingThi

Send us a textMost Youtube creators know that analytics are a critical part of growing your YouTube channel. We tend to focus on real-time views, watch time, retention but is that enough?Today on TubeTalk, Tim Schmoyer shares with us 5 Advance Analytics that every creator should be focused on in order to really take the channel to the next level!In this episode you will learn:How to use groupsEnd screen element shown End screen elements clicked (Bonus: Playlists Strategy)Real-time analyticsHelicopter ViewMake sure you follow Tim for more YouTube insights here:Website: https://videocreators.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/videocreatorstv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videocreators/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/videocreators Who is Tim Schmoyer?Tim's company, Video Creators, has been featured by FOX, Forbes, BBC even YouTube themselves as his team trains other creators and business leaders to master the YouTube platform and use it as a place to spread messages that change lives. The

Send us a textHaving conducted hundreds of YouTube Channel Audits, we get to see a helicopter view of what Content Creators are doing right and what they are doing wrong. Today on TubeTalk, Travis McPherson and I share these mistakes with you so that you can fix these on your channel and set yourself up for YouTube success!In this episode you will learn:About bad thumbnailsAbout bad titlesAbout looking at analyticsAbout comparing to other channelsAbout the YouTuber's journeyIf you want to level up your YouTube channel, get more subscribers, and more views, this episode is absolutely critical!This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textThere is nothing I love more than attending YouTuber events around the world. This is not only a superb place to create network opportunities, but a space to learn from the best-of-the-best!One event I always look forward to is VidCon, a global content creator event that really does expose how creators are able to grow their audiences and monetize their various platforms.On this TubeTalk episode you will learn all about:YouTube as a businessAlibaba and creatorsSpotter.laJellysmackPlay.worksOne Day EntertainmentCheck these out and make sure you pick the right service for you and your channel.Check out more about VidCon at vidcon.com and hope to see you at the next event!

Send us a textThere is so much information about YouTube and its algorithms. But what info is correct and what is false?I speak with Mark Robertson, one of the very first SEO industry leaders to go all-in on digital video and the first to coin the phrase “social video marketing”. With over 2 decades of experience in digital media, Mark is a pioneer, and a digital marketing expert who really understands that ins and out of the YouTube system.On today's episode you will learn:Does YouTube prefer long videos?Does changing the video metadata after a video is published good or bad?Do Descriptions, Tags, Titles matter, or is YouTube AI smart enough?Do Likes, Dislikes, and Comment help or hinder your video?Should you or should you not link to external websites off YouTube?If you want to finally hear what is FACT and what is FICTION when it comes to the YouTube algorithm and how it impacts your video performance, THIS is the episode for you!

Send us a textAs much as we love creating amazing videos and uploading them to YouTube, at a point we realize that being a creator isn't free. It costs money. Events, equipment, editing, tools, etc. Of course, YouTube ad revenue is superb but its only one source of revenue. today I chat with Marlene Mc'Cohen who runs the incredible bird channel. The channel has over 200 000 subscribers but Marlene has created several income streams that don't reply on YouTube - and so can you!Make sure you follow Marlene for more on Instagram and Twitter and check out the website. This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textTravel is one of the biggest and most competitive verticals on YouTube, with millions of videos around the topic being uploaded every day.But breaking through to become a successful travel-focused creator means exposure, brand deals, and the chance to break away from the 9-5 life.I chat with Bryce Jurgy, the dad from The Jurgys, on how his family's travel and adventure channel found success in such a crowded space.With 226K subscribers, and over 32M YouTube views, the story of the Jurgys is an inspiring one and is essential listening for anyone thinking of creating content around travel and lifestyle. The Jurgys are found on: YouTube | Facebook | TwitterThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com