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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    That really comes down to what type of YouTube channel you want to create. The really big channels that we hear about all try to hook people but they need to keep putting out fresh content or the viewing numbers fade. This approach is well suited to entertainment channels and these are the ones...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    The answer is simple and it boils down to where your traffic comes from. To build YT Browse traffic hook into popular topics that people are currently watching or trending in your niche. To build evergreen traffic tap into search. Make videos covering topics people are searching for on either...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    :rofl: It's hard to argue with an 11 year old. They know much more about what works on YouTube than I ever will. Have you thought about trying a different approach? Rather than trying to edit down a long recording, pick one or perhaps two topics where you have 5 minutes of discussion. Then add...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    I like this format and found the content interesting but there are a few things I would personally add to the video. 1. Record a separate introduction. The question that kept coming to my mind was how did you meet Tony? What's the relationship? Who is Tony? The discussion touched on it but it...
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    Making shopify websites as a side hustle - how to scale?

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    It may be worth investigating if there is any mileage in getting yourself added to the Shopify Experts market (Hire Shopify Experts, developers, designers and freelancers). I don't know what's involved or if it's worth it but it could be another source of clients.
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    Developer/author looking to scale

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    It's great to see your continued efforts and updates. Regarding the question of you being exempt from VAT, I would say probably not, but I had my accountant deal with tax matters for me. What I can tell you in the UK is that all companies and individuals registered for VAT (usually those with...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    Thanks for sharing the video. I've watched a few on this channel now. Whilst they are selling their services there is also so good, valuable content on there. If nothing, it's helping me become more organised. I also wanted to mention Genius Link in case you don't know about it. It may be...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    I understand. Much better to have a stream of interested visitors than a tsunami of tyre kickers. This is great news. I don't know if it's relevant to you but I recently found I could activate the shop on my YouTube site with new providers. Previously I thought this was all about selling mugs...
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    Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole

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    Month 6 Update Over this past month, my views and watch time have held steady whilst my new subscriber growth has dropped slightly. Given this is the holiday season and I’ve previously seen a large fall in traffic, I’m quite pleased. My old “evergreen” content continues to pull consistent...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    If you want to create evergreen content with a 5-10 year lifespan I think that would be a good idea.
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    I understand completely but I don't think it prevents you from promoting your course. I do this with some of my videos using three techniques: Include a link to all the videos of the series in the YouTube description. Then when I release a new video I update the description to add it to the...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    Don't lose sight of the fact you can target any keywords you like with an article but that doesn't mean Google will rank you for that. You will though find it easier to rank for long tail keywords initially. If Google deems the article is good it will then begin ranking for other related, often...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    It certainly is and I like the content you released. It would be worth changing things up to test, especially if you have other ways to reuse the content. I would even be tempted to use the two together. Perhaps have the live session followed by a short explainer section (scripted and slightly...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    Absolutely script first. Work out your idea and how you will present it. Develop a title with a good hook along with a thumbnail. Script and record the video. I use Dragon naturally speaking to dictate my script and then read through it aloud a couple of times to get it tight. I can then rework...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    I've just checked and it's running at 56.55% for the past 6 months. To be honest, I've never really worried about my newsletter being monthly. I couldn't really manage more frequent editions. I just try to make it as helpful and interesting as possible. It then gets shared around a lot and...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    No, I don't although I do have the facility in the software. I send my newsletter once a month on the first Saturday. Interestingly I have been considering publishing an additional weekly video where I demonstrate editing a photo. My idea was to then promote that on another blog I run. I've...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    What a great video and I support what @mikecarlucci said about pace, energy and engagement. Another important point for me is that it only dealt with one idea and it did it with an interesting story to make the point. I also agree that it would have been nice to see the odd graphic flash up in...
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    Fastlane Opportunities for Writers

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    I read this yesterday and the subsequent thoughts/ideas this morning. There's some great material. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said "be very clear about what you want to do". I publish a monthly newsletter in the photography and photo editing niche that's free. My list is...
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    Should I change careers at middle age if I'm in the slowlane?

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    If you want to earn more then use your existing skills. How about: Singing and jingles for advertising? Singing birthday messages that people order online? Singing wedding proposals? Singing break-up messages (softens the blow)? You could put your skills to good use to earn more money if you...
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    Figuring Out YouTube

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    Sounds like a good idea. I've seen a few videos like this in the past where the video is a graphic still, perhaps your logo. You could then chop up the soundtrack to keep the content tight. Add some background music and then fade the sections of sound in and out. I think it's well worth trying.

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