TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

• Why New Viewers Matter More Than You Think

  Send us a textGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsWe explore YouTube growth strategy through the lens of real creator experiences and algorithmic understanding, from Ludwig's experiment starting a new anonymous channel to handling viral success.• 99% of viewers on successful videos are new people who don't know your channel history• Ludwig's humbling experiment showed it took five hours for anyone to show up on his anonymous stream• YouTube is a marathon, not a sprint—value every view as a real person choosing to watch• Effective hooks in long-form content should be under 15 seconds and validate the thumbnail/title promise• After a viral hit, double down on similar content rather than making random videos• Creative sponsorship integration is crucial as YouTube makes it easier for viewers to skip sponsored segments• Community posts, shorts, and thoughtful engagement are effective ways to maintain audience connection between uploads• When starting out, celebrate small wins—50 people watching your video is 50 real people giving you their timeText us your YouTube questions at the link in description or email [email protected]

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• Your Subscribers Don't Matter, But Your Enjoyment Does

  Send us a textGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsWe explore the psychological aspects of content creation on YouTube, focusing on finding enjoyment in the process rather than obsessing over metrics, and discuss practical approaches to channel growth beyond subscriber counts.• Subscriber counts don't necessarily correlate with viewership or channel success• Finding content you genuinely enjoy creating is crucial for long-term sustainability • Brand deals are accessible for smaller creators who develop authentic connections with their audience• YouTube's discovery system has evolved beyond traditional metadata like categories and tags• A/B testing titles and thumbnails can help optimization but won't compensate for weak content ideas• Small adjustments to metadata can sometimes dramatically increase impressions and visibility• Creating connections with viewers is more valuable than accumulating vanity metrics• Even small creators with under 10k subscribers can secure sponsorship opportunitiesIf you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your support helps us reach more creators with this valuable information.

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• How to REALLY Get Views and Subs: The YouTube Formula

  Send us a textGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsDerral Eves, the creator of 34 million-subscriber YouTube channels and founder of VidSummit, shares his formula for cracking the YouTube code by understanding the viewer-based algorithm.• Understanding who your viewer is and where they are in their journey is the key to YouTube success• The biggest mistake creators make is not studying YouTube and learning from top creators• Successful creators can visualize how viewers consume their content and eliminate elements that cause drop-off• VidSummit was created to help YouTubers treat their channels as businesses and build community among creators• The transition from view-based to viewer-based algorithms fundamentally changed how to succeed on YouTube• Most creators focus on vanity metrics like subscribers when they should focus on viewer relationships• Data from analytics doesn't lie—it shows exactly when viewers find value and when they don't• Surrounding yourself with other creators dramatically increases your chances of YouTube success• New creators often think their videos are amazing when they're actually missing fundamental elements• The Chosen TV series demonstrates how YouTube strategies can disrupt traditional media distributionIf you want to learn more about Derral's methods, check out his book The YouTube Formula or visit VidSummit.com and ChannelJumpstart.com.

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• Shattering YouTube Myths

  Send us a textGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsYouTube growth is filled with misconceptions that can derail creators, from the myth that subscribers equal views to false beliefs about how the algorithm works with your viewing habits. • Subscribers don't equal views - a channel with thousands of subscribers might still struggle with low viewership• Creator burnout is real and it's okay to take breaks when content creation isn't paying your bills• Your viewing habits have zero impact on how YouTube promotes your videos• Content buckets strategy works best when organized by traffic source: Browse (storytelling), Search (solutions), and Shorts (promotion)• Finding your "superpower" as a creator helps you stand out in saturated niches like gaming• Reading competitors' comments reveals market gaps you can fill with your content• Creating an "avatar account" that only watches your niche content helps you understand what YouTube promotes• Testing new content regularly prevents stagnation and helps break growth plateaus• YouTube can profoundly impact lives beyond metrics - from finding spouses to landing dream jobs

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• The Delusion of YouTube Success

  Send us a textGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsOur coaches explore the psychology of YouTube success, discussing whether determination alone is enough or if creators need a healthy dose of "delusion" to keep going when views are low.• Understanding Total Addressable Market (TAM) and how it affects your potential audience size• Why pivoting from local content to broader topics often leads to significant view increases• How to approach sponsorships even with a small channel by leveraging your content creation skills• The psychology of early YouTube creation and talking to a camera when nobody's watching• Successful creators often "act as if" they already have a large audience, holding themselves to higher standards• Why simply persisting without strategic improvement won't guarantee YouTube success• Using audience retention data from previous videos to optimize new contentRemember to download vidIQ for free at vidIQ.com to help you analyze your audience and optimize your content strategy.

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