TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

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TubeTalk tackles the questions that real YouTubers are asking. Each week we discuss how to make money on YouTube, how to get your videos discovered, how to level up your gaming channel, or even how the latest YouTube update is going to impact you and your channel. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I grow on YouTube?" or "Where can I learn how to turn my channel into a business?" you've come to the right podcast! TubeTalk is a vidIQ production. To learn more about how we help YouTube creators big and small, visit https://vidIQ.com

  1. 9 HR AGO

    When YouTube Takes Away Without Asking

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts YouTube's new restriction on Premium family plans requires all members to live in the same household, following similar moves by Amazon Prime and Netflix, drastically reducing the value proposition for subscribers who share with family members living elsewhere. • YouTube now tracking IP addresses to verify household status with a 30-day verification system • Family plan subscribers paying $22 monthly now limited to sharing only with people in their physical household • Licensing agreements for music and movies likely pushing platforms to limit account sharing • Two-person plan being tested in France, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong as a potential middle-ground solution • The promote button on YouTube misleads creators into spending money for little subscriber or view returns • Bot comments with identical text like "brilliant from start to finish" should be held for review to maintain authentic engagement • Technical creators seeing retention drops during complex segments should consider creating separate channels for different audience needs • Taking breaks from content creation helps generate better ideas and recharges creative energy

    45 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    YouTube Views are down, here is why.

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts YouTube creators experienced a mysterious drop in views around mid-August while their ad revenue remained surprisingly stable. The culprit was YouTube's battle with ad blockers causing desktop views to disappear from analytics while leaving monetization unaffected. • Desktop viewers using ad blockers suddenly stopped being counted in view metrics • Views dropped approximately 30% for many creators, particularly those with tech-savvy audiences • Despite lower view counts, ad revenue remained stable since ad-blocked views never generated revenue anyway • Engagement metrics like likes-per-view increased, suggesting core engaged audience remained • Josh Strife Hayes collected data from 80+ channels to identify the desktop viewer correlation • YouTube liaison Rene Ritchie confirmed ad blockers were affecting view count accuracy • Tech channels were hit hardest while gaming channels with younger audiences saw minimal impact • This appears to be just the beginning of YouTube's ongoing battle with ad blocking technology • Creators don't need to change their content strategy as this is a platform-level analytics issue

    40 min

  3. 22 SEPT

    These YouTube Updates Are GAME CHANGING!

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts YouTube recently held its Made on YouTube event unveiling new creator features heavily focused on AI integration and tools for monetized channels. These updates showcase YouTube's evolution toward more sophisticated creator tools while raising questions about whether they truly address the needs of emerging creators. • AI video generation allowing creators to type prompts and create videos with sound for free • Image animation feature that puts static pictures into motion with predetermined movements • AI editing for Shorts that transforms raw camera footage into polished content • Simultaneous horizontal and vertical live streaming capabilities • React Live Content allowing creators to react to other live events and streams • Side-by-side ads during live streams designed to be less intrusive • Public to members-only live stream transitions • Title A/B testing expansion following thumbnail testing's 15 million uses • Collaboration features allowing up to five creators to be tagged with content shared to their audiences • Auto-dubbing with lip sync that matches speakers' lip movements to translated audio • AI likeness detection to identify when creators' appearances are used without permission Join us next episode where Dan and Travis will discuss why YouTube views are down and address the conspiracy theories around recent platform changes.

    43 min

  4. 15 SEPT

    Why New Viewers Matter More Than You Think

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts We explore YouTube growth strategy through the lens of real creator experiences and algorithmic understanding, from Ludwig's experiment starting a new anonymous channel to handling viral success. • 99% of viewers on successful videos are new people who don't know your channel history • Ludwig's humbling experiment showed it took five hours for anyone to show up on his anonymous stream • YouTube is a marathon, not a sprint—value every view as a real person choosing to watch • Effective hooks in long-form content should be under 15 seconds and validate the thumbnail/title promise • After a viral hit, double down on similar content rather than making random videos • Creative sponsorship integration is crucial as YouTube makes it easier for viewers to skip sponsored segments • Community posts, shorts, and thoughtful engagement are effective ways to maintain audience connection between uploads • When starting out, celebrate small wins—50 people watching your video is 50 real people giving you their time Text us your YouTube questions at the link in description or email theboost@vidIQ.com

    44 min

  5. 8 SEPT

    Your Subscribers Don't Matter, But Your Enjoyment Does

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts We explore the psychological aspects of content creation on YouTube, focusing on finding enjoyment in the process rather than obsessing over metrics, and discuss practical approaches to channel growth beyond subscriber counts. • Subscriber counts don't necessarily correlate with viewership or channel success • Finding content you genuinely enjoy creating is crucial for long-term sustainability  • Brand deals are accessible for smaller creators who develop authentic connections with their audience • YouTube's discovery system has evolved beyond traditional metadata like categories and tags • A/B testing titles and thumbnails can help optimization but won't compensate for weak content ideas • Small adjustments to metadata can sometimes dramatically increase impressions and visibility • Creating connections with viewers is more valuable than accumulating vanity metrics • Even small creators with under 10k subscribers can secure sponsorship opportunities If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your support helps us reach more creators with this valuable information.

    47 min

  6. 1 SEPT

    How to REALLY Get Views and Subs: The YouTube Formula

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts Derral Eves, the creator of 34 million-subscriber YouTube channels and founder of VidSummit, shares his formula for cracking the YouTube code by understanding the viewer-based algorithm. • Understanding who your viewer is and where they are in their journey is the key to YouTube success • The biggest mistake creators make is not studying YouTube and learning from top creators • Successful creators can visualize how viewers consume their content and eliminate elements that cause drop-off • VidSummit was created to help YouTubers treat their channels as businesses and build community among creators • The transition from view-based to viewer-based algorithms fundamentally changed how to succeed on YouTube • Most creators focus on vanity metrics like subscribers when they should focus on viewer relationships • Data from analytics doesn't lie—it shows exactly when viewers find value and when they don't • Surrounding yourself with other creators dramatically increases your chances of YouTube success • New creators often think their videos are amazing when they're actually missing fundamental elements • The Chosen TV series demonstrates how YouTube strategies can disrupt traditional media distribution If you want to learn more about Derral's methods, check out his book The YouTube Formula or visit VidSummit.com and ChannelJumpstart.com.

    1h 11m

  7. 25 AUG

    Shattering YouTube Myths

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts YouTube growth is filled with misconceptions that can derail creators, from the myth that subscribers equal views to false beliefs about how the algorithm works with your viewing habits.  • Subscribers don't equal views - a channel with thousands of subscribers might still struggle with low viewership • Creator burnout is real and it's okay to take breaks when content creation isn't paying your bills • Your viewing habits have zero impact on how YouTube promotes your videos • Content buckets strategy works best when organized by traffic source: Browse (storytelling), Search (solutions), and Shorts (promotion) • Finding your "superpower" as a creator helps you stand out in saturated niches like gaming • Reading competitors' comments reveals market gaps you can fill with your content • Creating an "avatar account" that only watches your niche content helps you understand what YouTube promotes • Testing new content regularly prevents stagnation and helps break growth plateaus • YouTube can profoundly impact lives beyond metrics - from finding spouses to landing dream jobs

    38 min

  8. 18 AUG

    The Delusion of YouTube Success

    Send us a text Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcasts Our coaches explore the psychology of YouTube success, discussing whether determination alone is enough or if creators need a healthy dose of "delusion" to keep going when views are low. • Understanding Total Addressable Market (TAM) and how it affects your potential audience size • Why pivoting from local content to broader topics often leads to significant view increases • How to approach sponsorships even with a small channel by leveraging your content creation skills • The psychology of early YouTube creation and talking to a camera when nobody's watching • Successful creators often "act as if" they already have a large audience, holding themselves to higher standards • Why simply persisting without strategic improvement won't guarantee YouTube success • Using audience retention data from previous videos to optimize new content Remember to download vidIQ for free at vidIQ.com to help you analyze your audience and optimize your content strategy.

    39 min
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TubeTalk tackles the questions that real YouTubers are asking. Each week we discuss how to make money on YouTube, how to get your videos discovered, how to level up your gaming channel, or even how the latest YouTube update is going to impact you and your channel. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I grow on YouTube?" or "Where can I learn how to turn my channel into a business?" you've come to the right podcast! TubeTalk is a vidIQ production. To learn more about how we help YouTube creators big and small, visit https://vidIQ.com

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