The Think Media Podcast 474: Don’t Start YouTube Like Everyone Else (My 2026 Strategy)
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Dec 26, 2025 Dive into the 2026 YouTube strategy, where the hosts stress the importance of having a solid system before posting. Learn how to reverse engineer your channel for success while keeping your content fresh and relevant. Discover why most creators give up after just 22 uploads and the key to staying consistent. They also cover vital research techniques to find topics that rank and the significance of investing in audio. Plus, tips on optimizing your upload settings and reviewing analytics to refine your content creation rhythm.
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Start By Reverse Engineering Your Channel
- Reverse engineer your winning channel before you press record to define who you serve and what makes you different.
- Deep market and competitor analysis creates clarity most creators skip and that becomes your strategic advantage.
Validate Topics With Deep Research
- Research validated topics using keyword, trend, competitor, and market tools before outlining a video.
- Outline hook, content, and watch-time focused structure so the video is crafted to rank and retain viewers.
Ranked Videos Are Evergreen View Machines
- A 'ranked video' is any video that continues to get views long after upload, not just search-ranked content.
- Suggested traffic from YouTube recommendations now often outperforms search traffic for long-term views.
