TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

Send us a text"I have listened to the expert's advice but my channel is still not growing - what am I doing wrong?"This is a common question that we often see during our vidIQ Training Livestreams. On today’s episode of TubeTalk we address this issue. Why is your channel really not growing even when you listen to all the advice we give?The answer is actually not complicated so on Today’s episode you will learn:What it takes to be a successful creator on YouTubeWhy originality is everythingWhat mistakes are you making right nowHow to set the right goalsWhich analytics to really watchIf you would like more specific info on each one of these topics, head over to the vidIQ YouTube channel, where you will find countless videos unpacking these topics!This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textMany of us create youtube videos when we have some free time. Since we don't have much time, we tend to rush in, put something together that will hopefully get us more views and more subscribers.But I wonder how much attention are we giving to the stuff that matters such as structure, the audience, and standing out in a saturated niche?On today's episode of TubeTalk, I chat with Gwen Miller, the VP of Content for Kin. Gwen and her team have been using data-driven insights to create high-quality women’s lifestyle programming; creating mega YouTube stars in the process!On this episode you will learn:Why chasing viral video success is really bad ideaHow to determine your core audienceHow to experiment with content without ruining your channelHow niche should you really be on YouTube?Learn the art of storytelling so you stand out from the noiseWhy you need a strong hook for every single videoFollow Gwen on LinkedIn  and on TwitterThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textToday's topic is all about your Youtube channel page - are you set up for success or is it actually costing you views and subscribers? Are you using Playlists effectively to keep your audience engaged and watching more of your content?Your YouTube Home Page is the first impression of what your channel has to offer, what the viewer can expect, and why they should subscribe. It is critical to your success!I chat with vidIQ’s own Dan Carson and Travis MCP to dive into this highly underrated topic. In this episode you will learn:The value prop in your channel bannerWhat makes a compelling channel trailerThe power of specific YouTube PlaylistsWhy cohesive branding is so importantHow to get the most out of Community postsWhy ignoring your 'About' tab is a big mistake!For more info, check out https://youtube.com/vidiqThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textWe are constantly looking for methods to get our videos to rank on YouTube. The better the videos perform, the more views we get which then turn into subscribers.One tool that YouTube has is the automatic captioning tool. This essentially puts into text the words you are saying in your video. Besides that fact that that is not 100% percent accurate, does captioning your video really help your video's performance? Do captions give you more engagement and watch time?These are the questions I put to Ryan Sweeny, head of partnerships at rev.com - a professional captioning company and the conversation was pretty interesting!In this episode you will learn:What are captions and subtitlesWhat's the difference between human and machine captionsHow do captions help your videoDo captions really help your video’s performanceFor more info on Rev, head over to Rev.comThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a text"I have views on my videos but they are not subscribing" and "I have subscribers on my channel, but they are not watching my videos" - these are two common questions that I hear constantly when helping creators with their channels.Therefore, in this week's episode of TubeTalk, I chat with vidIQ's Rob Wilson and Dan Carson to understand what YouTubers should focus on in order to get both views and subscribers.We share tips that every YouTube Creator should be focusing on in order to engage with the viewer. This will not only push the viewer to watch more of your videos but also smash that subscribe button!In this podcast we cover:Why YouTube subscriber growth doesn't always lead to significant viewsWhy your videos are getting fantastic views but viewers aren't subscribingThe value of subscribers vs the value of a viewWhat you need to know about 'Audience Retention'Tips about how to engage with your audienceWhy analytics are your best friendFor more tips on how to grow your YouTube channel, head over to the vidIQ YouTube channel and chat with us on Twitter @vidIQThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textTake two YouTube channels with identical subscriber numbers and identical views creating content around the same topic. Why does one channel leapfrog the other?What makes one channel more successful than the other?Why do brands want to work one channel more than the other?This is what we are going to be chatting about on this episode of TubeTalk with Richie Norton!Richie Norton is the award-winning, bestselling author of the book The Power of Starting Something Stupid (in 10+ languages) and Résumés Are Dead & What to Do About It. In 2019, Richie was named one of the world's top 100 business coaches by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. He is an international speaker (including TEDx & Google Startup Grind) & serial entrepreneur.Richie has tons of experience working with creators and businesses and so in this episode, you will learn all about:Don't wait for retirement to do what you wantFailure is relative3 Ts of StupidityYoutuber realizing the need to monetize off YouTubeYouTube financial freedom is based on systemsBreaking down how to make $50 000 per yearMake sure you follow Richie Norton on: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton/https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton/https://richienorton.com/This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a text"I don't want to be pigeonholed" is something I hear often from YouTubers. I find this strange.Being pigeonholed essentially means that you are THE expert on a topic, why would you NOT want to be that? Being niche on YouTube means that you become known for that niche. So whenever people want that info, they instantly know where to look!But how do you dominate a niche? Is YouTube too saturated so every niche is taken?I chat with Shorty Award winner, Richard Corbett from Wheels2Walking, about his inspiring story and how he created an amazing channel!On today's TubeTalk episode you will learn:How circumstances can lead to inspirationHow to focus on your audience and deal with hatersHow you are the brand in your nicheHow to collaborate with other channelsMake sure you check out Richard's channels here:Website: https://Wheels2Walking.com YouTube: https://YouTube.com/wheels2walking Instagram: https://Instagram.com/wheels2walking Facebook: https://Facebook.com/wheels2walkingThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textMost Youtube creators know that analytics are a critical part of growing your YouTube channel. We tend to focus on real-time views, watch time, retention but is that enough?Today on TubeTalk, Tim Schmoyer shares with us 5 Advance Analytics that every creator should be focused on in order to really take the channel to the next level!In this episode you will learn:How to use groupsEnd screen element shown End screen elements clicked (Bonus: Playlists Strategy)Real-time analyticsHelicopter ViewMake sure you follow Tim for more YouTube insights here:Website: https://videocreators.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/videocreatorstv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videocreators/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/videocreators Who is Tim Schmoyer?Tim's company, Video Creators, has been featured by FOX, Forbes, BBC even YouTube themselves as his team trains other creators and business leaders to master the YouTube platform and use it as a place to spread messages that change lives. Their clients have organically grown by over 14 billion views and 61 million subscribers under their guidance. Today he lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and seven children.This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textHaving conducted hundreds of YouTube Channel Audits, we get to see a helicopter view of what Content Creators are doing right and what they are doing wrong. Today on TubeTalk, Travis McPherson and I share these mistakes with you so that you can fix these on your channel and set yourself up for YouTube success!In this episode you will learn:About bad thumbnailsAbout bad titlesAbout looking at analyticsAbout comparing to other channelsAbout the YouTuber's journeyIf you want to level up your YouTube channel, get more subscribers, and more views, this episode is absolutely critical!This show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

Send us a textThere is nothing I love more than attending YouTuber events around the world. This is not only a superb place to create network opportunities, but a space to learn from the best-of-the-best!One event I always look forward to is VidCon, a global content creator event that really does expose how creators are able to grow their audiences and monetize their various platforms.On this TubeTalk episode you will learn all about:YouTube as a businessAlibaba and creatorsSpotter.laJellysmackPlay.worksOne Day EntertainmentCheck these out and make sure you pick the right service for you and your channel.Check out more about VidCon at vidcon.com and hope to see you at the next event!