The Content You're Avoiding is Actually What You NEED
Sep 25, 2023
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Creators on YouTube are shifting towards more authentic and genuine content as viewers seek connection. The podcast explores the decreasing excitement towards challenge videos and suggests ways to improve them through storytelling and emotions. They discuss the importance of emotional connection and rhythm in content, as well as the impact of analytics on authenticity. They also provide strategies for creating authenticity and authority in videos.
Viewers are seeking authentic and authoritative content on YouTube, leading to a shift away from constant challenge content.
Creators should find a balance between over-editing and leaving room for authenticity, allowing moments of pause, emotion, and personal expression to create a more genuine and engaging viewing experience.
Deep dives
Shift towards authentic and authoritative content
Viewers are seeking authentic and authoritative content on YouTube, leading to a shift away from constant challenge content. Creators need to adapt to this change by creating content that makes a genuine connection with their audience.
The importance of storytelling and emotion
Challenge content is becoming saturated and predictable, making it harder to stand out. The challenge is to incorporate storytelling and genuine emotion into videos to create a deeper connection with viewers. This shift can make the content more relatable and memorable for the audience.
Balancing editing and authenticity
Creators should find a balance between over-editing and leaving room for authenticity. Overly fast-paced and tightly edited videos can remove the humanity and relatability from content. Allowing moments of pause, emotion, and personal expression can create a more genuine and engaging viewing experience.
Being true to your own voice and avoiding imitation
Copying other creators in pursuit of success is not a sustainable approach. Creators should focus on being true to their own voice, sharing their beliefs, and leveraging their unique stories and passions. Building trust with the audience and developing a personal connection will lead to long-term success.
The wave of "challenge content" has dominated YouTube for years. From the "Cinnamon Challenge" to the "Last One Out of the Circle Wins $10,000", creators have jumped on the bandwagon to attract viewers and gain viral fame. But, times have changed. More and more, people are seeking genuine, authentic content. They want to connect with creators on a deeper level, valuing authenticity over sensation.
Today we will talk about why this shift is happening and what it means for you as a creator and your YouTube success.