TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

vidIQ

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. 2 天前

    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.

    1 小時 11 分鐘
  2. 8月11日

    The Algorithm, Age Verification, Swear Words and What Would Rob Wilson Do?

    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's platform is constantly evolving, and this episode unpacks the latest updates that are reshaping the creator landscape. We dive deep into the new monetization policies regarding profanity - not exactly a "sensor update" but rather an expansion of what content can now earn revenue even with colorful language. The crew shares personal philosophies on keeping content family-friendly despite these relaxed guidelines, with Rob noting he's never found cursing necessary for his content strategy. The conversation takes a serious turn as we examine YouTube's controversial AI age verification system. Instead of relying on user-stated ages, YouTube will now use internal signals to estimate viewer ages - raising important questions about privacy, accuracy, and content access. Dan voices legitimate concerns: if YouTube sometimes struggles with content identification for YouTube Kids, how reliable will age estimation be? We explore the international regulatory pressures driving this change and what it means for both viewers and creators. Perhaps most exciting for data-hungry creators is YouTube's new viewer analytics categories that segment audiences into "new," "casual," and "regular" viewers. This long-awaited feature finally lifts the veil on viewer behavior patterns, showing that regular viewers typically watch twice as long and consume twice as many videos as new viewers. The team shares strategies for using these insights to tailor content for different audience segments and build stronger viewer relationships. We wrap up with a spirited debate on the age-old question: are titles more important than thumbnails? Each team member offers unique perspectives based on their content experience. Plus, we're treated to an unexpected surprise when a 90s Celtic punk band shares custom songs they created about VidIQ and our team member Rob! Have questions about these updates or other YouTube strategies? Email us at theboost@vidiq.com - we might feature your question on our next episode.

    1 小時 6 分鐘
  3. 8月4日

    Stop Chasing YouTube - Let It Chase You Ft Rebecca Jay

    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 Check out Rebecca: https://www.youtube.com/@RebeccaJayy Medical student and content creator Rebecca J shares her journey from TikTok to YouTube, revealing how focusing less on metrics and more on creating meaningful content has allowed her to build a thriving 700K subscriber community. • Shifting focus from numbers to content quality improves both creator mindset and long-term channel growth • Building a content strategy based on feelings and meaning rather than just aesthetics creates deeper audience connections • Repetitive lifestyle content can be a strength as it reflects the reality of building consistent habits • Transitioning from TikTok to YouTube offered more storytelling opportunities through long-form content • Content that makes viewers feel "like they can tackle the whole world" builds a loyal community • Women creators should prioritize privacy and safety by limiting personal information in videos • The creator-audience relationship becomes surreal when fans recognize you in public • Using AI as a tool for monotonous tasks can enhance the creative process • "The harder you chase YouTube, the faster it runs away" - success often comes when you stop obsessing • Always ask: "Would I watch my own content?" to maintain quality standards

    45 分鐘
  4. 7月21日

    The Unspeakable Journey: Building a YouTube Empire from Zero

    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 video version here https://youtu.be/SYki-XV7Oag Check out Unspeakable: https://www.youtube.com/@Unspeakable From shy middle schooler to YouTube mega-star, Nathan's journey with Unspeakable represents one of the most remarkable success stories in the content creation space. Starting with nothing but a basic laptop purchased from lawn-mowing money, he transformed his passion for Minecraft into a media empire spanning multiple channels with millions of subscribers. What makes Nathan's approach so compelling is his refreshing emphasis on strategic focus. While many creators rush to diversify across multiple platforms and channels, he spent six years perfecting a single channel before expanding. "If you start two YouTube channels with similar videos and similar purposes, what's the point?" he explains. This disciplined approach paid extraordinary dividends – his second channel reached a million subscribers in under 20 days, while his third channel now stands as his most successful with videos reaching tens of millions of views. The conversation delves into the operational details behind Unspeakable's content machine, from their meticulous brainstorming process to Nathan's "three element formula" for thumbnail design. With teams dedicated to different aspects of production across multiple filming locations, their approach resembles a professional studio more than the typical creator setup. Yet Nathan maintains that success isn't about expensive equipment or overproduced content – it's about understanding what quality means to your specific audience and delivering ideas that genuinely excite them. Perhaps most valuable for aspiring creators is Nathan's practical advice on starting with limited resources. "Think of a way that you can create a hundred videos for $0," he challenges, pointing out opportunities to leverage free tools and existing skills. His blueprint for success emphasizes building brick by brick, reinvesting revenue into gradual improvements rather than expecting overnight results. For anyone looking to transform their creative passion into a sustainable career, this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable strategy from someone who's mastered the craft. Ready to apply these insights to your own content journey? Subscribe now and discover more strategies from successful creators who've cracked the code to sustainable growth on platforms like YouTube.

    1 小時 3 分鐘
  5. 7月14日

    Why Does Bad Content Get More Views Than Your Good Content?

    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 video version here: https://youtu.be/aYkMzEbslKg We debunk the myth about YouTube demonetizing AI voices and discuss how to handle seemingly random view performance on videos. This is a deep dive into several creator conundrums from understanding what actually impacts monetization to why some channels succeed with seemingly less effort. • YouTube is not broadly demonetizing AI voices, but rather clarifying existing rules about low-effort content • "Total addressable market" explains the ceiling on how many potential viewers your content could reach • Gaming + blacksmithing fusion channels create a unique value proposition that can stand out in saturated niches • Technical quality doesn't guarantee views—content must be inherently interesting to the target audience • YouTube's new "engaged views" metric for Shorts appears to be an attempt to compete with TikTok's approach • Channel pivots typically take 6+ months to show significant results, requiring patience and consistent effort • For product-based channels, becoming part of the community rather than constantly promoting can be more effective Send us your custom Tube Talk intros by emailing theboost@vidIQ.com or try our script tool at vidIQ.com/create to write something for Jen and Travis to read on air!

    44 分鐘
4.3
(滿分 5 顆星)
117 則評分

簡介

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

你可能也會喜歡