YouTube Comments Over Coffee

If you make seasonal content for YouTube like sports, travel, boating, fishing or anything else that's seasonal, what should you do in the off season when it's difficult or impossible to make your normal content? This episode shares some solutions you can try to fill in the interest gap in the content you make.My curated list of everything you need for your YouTube channel: http://bestcreatortools.comSubmit your comment here: http://commentsovercoffee.com/contact/

Making money on YouTube is a lot easier than it seems. There are simple things you can add to what you're already doing to start generating income from the content you're making regardless if you're monetized by YouTube or not. This episode shares the easiest ways to get started. The second comment is about the technical aspects of vlogging in public.Our new YouTube community: http://commentsovercoffee.com/ytubersMy list of everything you need for a successful YouTube channel - http://tubertools.com/ytubersIf you have a question you want answered, you can submit it here: http://commentsovercoffee.com/contact/

Sometimes YouTube collaborations don't go as planned. The person you're collabing with doesn't deliver on time, they deliver content you didn't expect or you just lose your interest in the project. This episode shares what to do when your collabs go wrong and we talk about if comments matter or not on YouTube.Find all the resources I talk about in these episodes at http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/

4k is the future but most people watch YouTube on their phones...should you shoot in 4k anyway? In this episode I get into the future of YouTube and if you should go ahead and start recording and uploading in 4k to prepare for it. We also talk about if brands should monetize their content or not and how to block competitors or companies you promote from running ads on your videos.This is the Brickadillo takeover episode!All resources mentioned in this episode can be found here:http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/

If you promote products on your YouTube channel or if you plan to in the future, you need to listen to this episode. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has updated their disclosure policies for social media influencers and it's it's important that you know the new rules.❓Submit your questions at http://commentsovercoffee.com❤️ Learn more about YouTube and online video on my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/nicknimmin📂 FTC Handbook for influencers:https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf

As a content creator is it a good idea to upload to more places than just YouTube? Since YouTube takes so much time should you spend time spreading out to other platforms? In this episode of Comments Over Coffee we talk about that and the idea of deleting comments for the sake of serving your "big picture" goals.Links to any websites, tools or services mentioned in this episode:http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/Subscribe to Nick's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/nicknimmin

Is YouTube success just someone getting lucky? If so, how do you get lucky? How do make sure you are the most prepared for luck when it knocks on your door? In this episode we also talk about if YouTube success comes down to just getting lucky and how to identify if you're making the right choice being a content creator.Any website mentioned can be found here:http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com/contact/

The YouTube algorithms are complicated systems built by engineers so we're not going to attempt to talk about the complicated details that we don't understand. Instead, I simplify it for you so that you know what to focus on in order to get YouTube to show your content to people more. For the second comment, we are talking about script writing, bullet points and which one you should use and my experiences using both.Any websites or tools mentioned can be found here: http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/

If you're promoting things on YouTube as an affiliate there are certain rules you have to follow. If you don't follow those rules you could be breaking the law, lose your affiliate accounts or even your YouTube channel. In this episode we talk about those rules so you can keep yourself out of trouble. We're also talking about the advantages and disadvantages of using timestamps in your videos.Submit your comment on our website and find resources for Youtubers at http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/Brian's channel is here if you want to congratulate him - https://youtube.com/briangjohnsontv More info on the FTC website can be found here https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking#affiliateornetwork

It's important to make sure that you're making content for a specific type of viewer but what should you do when there are divisions of viewers within a niche? In this episode we talk about that and if YouTube gets easier as your channel gets bigger.Links to everything mentioned in this episode and other resources for Youtubers can be found at http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/

Our first comment is about the right time to start selling YouTube merchandise and a how you can increase the amount of sales you're getting from your merch by catering it to your audience.Our second comment is about YouTube search engine optimization, what the terms mean and how to properly get your videos to show up when someone searches for them. All websites and tools mentioned in the podcast are listed here:http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/

On YouTube there is an often overlooked feature called "cards". This feature is the little icon that pops up in the top right of a video that recommends other content, polls or links to your viewers. Using cards properly can help you get more views and watch time. Our second comment is about hiring video editors. We talk about when it's the right time to hire an editor and how common it is for creators to have an editor or a team of editors. Remember to rate and leave your feedback about Comments Over Coffee on your favorite podcast platform of choice! Enjoying the podcast? Feel free to buy me a coffee: http://coffeefornick.comAll websites mentioned are listed here: http://commentsovercoffee.com/resources/

Learn about the different types of YouTube playlists and how you can use them both to maximize your results on YouTube. In this episode we also talk about the equipment you use for making YouTube videos and what matters or doesn't when it comes to quality.Show sponsor:https://tubertools.comGrow your channel with TubeBuddy:https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin

Brands lean on Youtubers not being informed of their value to have them promote their products basically for free or for a very low investment. This episode covers how they do it, how you can avoid it and how to reply when you get approached by one of these brands.Our second comment is about owning your results and how to look at YouTube from the perspective of everything being your responsibility and not blaming YouTube for what's happening on your channel.Mentions in the video:Get video graphics and more for your channel - https://tubertools.comGrow your channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/nimminGet show notes, resources and more at http://CommentsOverCoffee.com

Learn why you should make a consistent effort to promote your YouTube content and why you're doing the world a disservice if you don't. Our second comment is about how audience retention works on YouTube.Websites mentioned in the show:TuberTools - Video graphics and more for your YouTube channelhttp://TuberTools.com/members/

Are you a content creator for YouTube or other social platforms? Comments Over Coffee shares proven, actionable advice and insights to help you get better results. This show is designed to help you learn about YouTube and online video while you're enjoying your morning cup of coffee, tea or whatever your favorite beverage happens to be.Most of the questions answered in this show are from the comments of my (Nick Nimmin) YouTube channel where I help content creators learn everything they need to know about YouTube. The rest are pulled from other YouTube and video marketing related communities online. You can also submit your questions at CommentsOverCoffee.com.You can expect new episodes every Monday.