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#196: Aprilynne Alter – Breaking down the video that blew up her channel (755,000 views with <1000 subscribers!)

Jun 4, 2024

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Aprilynne Alter, a YouTuber who gained 755,000 views with under 1,000 subscribers, shares her journey of success. Topics discussed include crafting breakthrough video ideas, creating engaging titles and thumbnails, gathering feedback, thorough research, scriptwriting, editing techniques, and uploading strategies.

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Quick takeaways

Innovative packaging techniques enhance audience engagement and retention on YouTube videos.

Thorough research and scripting processes are crucial for delivering high-quality content to viewers.

Strategic editing methods improve the visual appeal and user experience of videos, increasing viewer engagement.

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The Importance of Strong Intros

Creating a strong YouTube intro is crucial for engaging viewers. The speaker emphasizes the significance of a captivating intro in the video, which serves as a hook to retain audience interest. By breaking down the elements that make a great intro and showing real-life examples, the video successfully educates and entertains the audience. The unique approach of using animations, B-roll footage, and informative content sets this video apart from others in the YouTube education space.

Balancing Video Content for Success

01:02

Optimizing the Scriptwriting Process for YouTube

03:43

Balancing Inspiration and Originality in Video Creation

01:57

Organizing Thoughts into Buckets

01:19

Introduction

2min

Crafting Successful YouTube Videos

11min

Exploration of Video Packaging Concepts and Iterations

5min

Thumbnails and Content Creation Process

15min

Navigating Feedback and Content Decisions in Video Creation

3min

Crafting a Compelling Script

14min

Optimizing Creator Business Operations with Creator HQ in Notion

2min

Aprilynne Alter is a YouTuber who abandoned her 20,000 subscriber channel to completely start over a year ago. Over that next 8 months, she tried everything. Nothing was working until she got 755,000 views on a video she posted with less than a 1,000 subscribers.

In this episode, she'll take us through the process of how it happened from ideation to upload, so you can do it too.

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Aprilynne's Website / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) The Formula for a Breakthrough Video

(00:43) It All Starts With an Idea

(05:23) Why Make a THAT Idea

(07:41) Creating the Perfect Title and Thumbnail

(14:46) The Packaging That Didn’t Make it

(16:57) Gathering Good Feedback

(19:40) The Most Thorough Research Process You’ve Ever Seen