Making It with George, Jamie, and Gwilym

Dive into the world of YouTube success with insights on crafting engaging content. Discover how contrarian beliefs can spark viewer interest and the art of creating catchy video titles and thumbnails. Learn effective strategies for collaborating with editors and designers to maximize engagement. The importance of A/B testing and branding in thumbnails is emphasized, along with tips for developing captivating video hooks that strike a balance between curiosity and clarity. It's all about elevating your channel to new heights!

Discover how Dr. Mike Israetel skyrocketed to 2.9 million subscribers by mixing humor with science in critiquing celebrity workouts. Explore the importance of authentic audience connections and strategic content delivery for success in the fitness niche. The creators also dive into innovative monetization techniques, like integrating promotions seamlessly within engaging video content. Plus, enjoy insights into quirky DIY projects and the evolution of personal storytelling in the crafting community, emphasizing authenticity over flash.

Discover the hidden strategy of using the Community Tab to boost YouTube engagement and subscribers without posting more videos. The hosts share success stories that showcase how strategic posts can outperform new uploads. Learn effective techniques for harnessing this underutilized feature, including polls and quick tips to keep your audience engaged. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of YouTube's Premiere feature, and provide insights on overcoming creative barriers in content creation.

Fix your titles, thumbnails, and video ideas for more views: https://startgettingviews.com/Level up your YouTube production process: https://gwilym.substack.com/⁠⁠Get simple, actionable scriptwriting tips: https://www.georgeblackman.com/write-on-timeHow do you engineer a YouTube video to go viral on purpose? In this episode, we break down the exact title, thumbnail, and audience psychology behind a gardening video that hit 2.4 million views in 2 weeks.You’ll learn how to turn one hit video into a repeatable series, why appealing to the “lazy audience” works across any niche, and how to reverse-engineer your channel’s top performers into a scalable growth system.

Dive into the world of AI tools that streamline YouTube scriptwriting, making it faster and more engaging. Discover how utilizing audience avatars can sharpen your content strategy and enhance viewer engagement. Explore the aftermath of viral success, where creators grapple with audience retention and shifting content directions. Lastly, learn about the innovative Retention Reviewer tool, which predicts viewer drop-off points and helps refine your scripts using real-time data. Enhance your creative game with these valuable insights!

Discover how to generate viral video ideas for YouTube with insights on captivating titles and eye-catching thumbnails. Learn the art of crafting engaging content, as the hosts analyze popular tutorials and explore the nuances of tech reviews. They discuss revitalizing strategies for established themes and emphasize the importance of relatability in keeping audiences engaged. Hear tips on leveraging AI for title creation while balancing intrigue and clarity to boost click-through rates and viewer retention.

We analyse three channels that are doing something unique on YouTube... James Hoffmann, Joseph Tsar, and United People's TV.Follow Jamie:🌐 Website - ⁠⁠https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/⁠⁠✉️ Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thecreatorstream.com/⁠⁠🕊️ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT⁠⁠Follow Gwilym:🌐 Website - ⁠⁠https://gwilymsw.com/⁠⁠✉️ Newsletter - ⁠⁠https://gwilym.substack.com/⁠⁠🕊️ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/gwilymsw⁠⁠Follow George:🌐 Website - ⁠⁠https://georgeblackman.com/⁠⁠✉️ Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/⁠⁠🕊️ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_⁠⁠Listen on:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-george-jamie-and-gwilym/id1721712087Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/1OjMryLwJgzmxOepxcrXJA

In this episode, we asked sponsorship coach Justin Moore to walk us step-by-step through the best way to get your first paid sponsorship as a creator.Justin has generated over $5M in brand partnerships for creators. He's also a good friend of the channel!🧲 Order Justin's new book Sponsor Magnet here: https://www.sponsormagnet.comFollow Justin:X: https://x.com/justinmooretfamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorwizardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnmoore/ Follow Jamie:🌐 Website - ⁠⁠https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/⁠⁠✉️ Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thecreatorstream.com/⁠⁠🕊️ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT⁠⁠Follow Gwilym:🌐 Website - ⁠⁠https://gwilymsw.com/⁠⁠✉️ Newsletter - ⁠⁠https://gwilym.substack.com/⁠⁠🕊️ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/gwilymsw⁠⁠Follow George:🌐 Website - ⁠⁠https://georgeblackman.com/⁠⁠✉️ Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/⁠⁠🕊️ Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_⁠⁠

Discover the secrets to maximizing YouTube success! The hosts dive into community-focused versus growth-oriented content strategies and reveal which metrics drive performance. Learn how to streamline video production for efficiency and boost engagement with insightful analytics. Plus, enjoy a lighthearted debate on who would thrive in a zombie apocalypse! They also share their creative aspirations and the joy of content creation, reminding us to balance fun and authenticity in our journey.

Discover effective strategies to grow a new YouTube channel and the importance of intentional planning in a competitive landscape. Learn how to navigate video creation by understanding your target audience while balancing successful content formats with experimentation. Explore innovative ideation techniques by analyzing competitors and using resources like oneoften.com for trending content. Revitalize underperforming videos by repackaging and optimizing them. Finally, master video production coordination through strategic planning and collaborative processes.