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This year at VidSummit we went to only a few sessions because there is so much more to be gained from meeting and brainstorming with other creators. Here are our top takeaways. Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal and financial professionals […] The post 51 VidSummit Recap 2024: What the Pros Aren't Telling You appeared first on Creator Files.

We designed this episode to be helpful for you whether you're going to VidSummit or not. Here is a rundown of what VidSummit is all about, how to get the most of it if you're going and how accomplish similar results even if you aren't going. Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by […] The post 50 Is this YouTube Convention Worth It? Why VidSummit appeared first on Creator Files.

There is a lot of strategy around getting subscribers and more importantly, growing your tribe on YouTube. Today Nathan and I dive into how we like to grow channels. Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal and financial professionals before making business […] The post 49 Is Asking for Subscribers Bad Advice? appeared first on Creator Files.

Real talk: We've partnered up with Spotter on this tool and we really believe it will make your videos better. Even if you're just curious, it's worth getting on the waitlist!! Trust us on this one! GET ON THE SPOTTER WAITLIST NOW!! https://partners.spotter.la/Channel-Makers The post 48 The Only YouTube Tool We're ACTUALLY Excited About appeared first on Creator Files.

The feeling of seeing a video under perform after working so hard on it is the worst. So here are some things that can give it a boost after publishing, and we'll let you know which ones just don't matter that much. Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an […] The post 47 Boost Your Video's Performance AFTER Publishing With These Simple Steps appeared first on Creator Files.

After our video about YouTube's new Test and Compare feature, the YouTube engineers working on the tool reached out and asked if we'd chat with them. It was a great meeting, here's what we learned. Here's our video with the data on our tests: https://youtu.be/4XZecrrCqB4 Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income […] The post 46 We Met With The YouTube Engineers on the Thumbnail Tool. Here's What They Had to Say. appeared first on Creator Files.

If you contribute content to YouTube you play by their rules, and their rules are not always consistent. So what can you do? Here are the videos we mentioned about the thumbnail tester being broken: The post 45 How YouTube's Ethics Impact You as a Creator appeared first on Creator Files.

We've worked with a lot of creators over the years in our membership system P24. These are the traits we've found help people the most with their YouTube journey. Check out our YouTube System (and so much more) in Project 24: https://channelmakers.incomeschool.com/project24/ Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an […] The post 44 The Most Successful YouTubers Share These Traits appeared first on Creator Files.

Sometimes the advice that sounds the most encouraging will hold you back. We're digging into it to help you stay inspired and use the right strategies. Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal and financial professionals before making business decisions. Income School […] The post Common YouTube Advice that is Actually Terrible appeared first on Creator Files.

Lately there has been a lot of talk about using SEO and keywords to maximize the spread of your videos. So we're giving our take on which things matter and which things aren't worth your time. If you're a YouTuber with a good story to tell, apply to be on the creator files podcast here: […] The post 42 SEO on YouTube – Worth it? appeared first on Creator Files.

We thought it would be fun to sit down and list our favorite creators and there is quite a range. I bet you have a big range in your interests too. Let us know your favorite topics and creators! Creators mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSYZVlQmyG8_2MkIKzg0kw https://www.youtube.com/@UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw https://www.youtube.com/@UCamLstJyCa-t5gfZegxsFMw https://www.youtube.com/@UCSQ6ebJE6MTrEAN_P-L-fuA https://www.youtube.com/@UC3pV6eELigzhTjzBUPmT6_A https://www.youtube.com/@UCwdVOry0oNF9WIe_3uCfz9Q https://www.youtube.com/@UCXJYTIbOnPhWHdqJX5oK_Hw https://www.youtube.com/@UC94lW_-Hr_uA7RcJ3D-WPOg https://www.youtube.com/@UCBOPbjIRhsYDVm-xxKmm6kw Legal Notice: This channel is […] The post Our Favorite Creators (Content Creation, Education, Guilty Pleasures) appeared first on Creator Files.

Nathan made a Channel Makers video in 80% less time than we usually spend. Here is what we would have done differently with more time. Check out the video Nathan made in 8 hours: https://youtu.be/kE6n3q4cM2U?si=v-VzrmE2cYmrhBDE Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal […] The post 40 He Drastically Cut His YouTube Creation Time – Did Video Quality Suffer? appeared first on Creator Files.

Lately there has been a lot of talk on if the creator economy is collapsing due to over-saturation of content from creators and ad burnout from users. Can anything be done? Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal and financial professionals before […] The post 39 Will the Creator Economy Last? appeared first on Creator Files.

We normally spend over 40 hours total as a team, to create one YouTube video. So what would happen if we cut that down to one person and 8 hours? We did it, and the results are in. Want to be on creator files? Apply here: https://creatorfiles.com/apply-to-be-on-creator-files/ Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated […] The post 38 5x Faster Video Creation Challenge appeared first on Creator Files.

We've seen a lot of odd publishing schedules work very well on YouTube. But are these the exception or the rule? And what publishing schedule should you be aiming for? Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal and financial professionals before making […] The post 37 Can Publishing to YouTube ONCE a YEAR Actually Work? Surprising Publishing Schedules. appeared first on Creator Files.

Is it true that there are no bad video ideas? Nathan swears by it. So I decided to put him to the test by giving him the worst initial ideas I could think of for him to spruce up. If you're a YouTuber with a good story to tell, apply to be on the creator […] The post 36 No Bad Video Ideas? Challenging Nathan On His Wild Claim appeared first on Creator Files.

We're going over multiple features we don't love on YouTube. We've been waiting a LONG time to talk about the last one as we've been running a secret test for over 5 months. I haven't been so surprised since I discovered margarine was fake butter in kindergarten. Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated […] The post 35 We SECRETLY TESTED YouTube's A/B Thumbnail Tester and It's Useless. appeared first on Creator Files.

Let's talk about the second half of this article: 5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Channel Growth. This is one of the top articles on google for YouTube mistakes. But is it solid advice? Here's the article if you're curious: https://prodvigate.com/blog/The-10-Biggest-Mistakes-Every-YouTuber-Makes/ Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho […] The post 34 Critical Mistakes Harming Your Channel. Allegedly. appeared first on Creator Files.

We're discussing the first half of this article: 5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Channel Growth. This is one of the top articles on google for YouTube mistakes. But is it solid advice? Here's the article if you're curious: https://prodvigate.com/blog/The-10-Biggest-Mistakes-Every-YouTuber-Makes/ Join us next week for part two covering the second half of this article. Legal […] The post 33 Is This YouTube Advice Actually Hindering Your Channel? appeared first on Creator Files.

Reports say that only about 3% of YouTube Channels ever get monetized. We know your odds can be so much better because we've monetized multiple channels. Here's our thoughts on what holds small creators back Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, an Idaho limited liability company. Always consult legal […] The post 32 97% of YouTube Channels Fail. Can Yours Succeed? appeared first on Creator Files.

YouTube just released a new A.I. “tool” and there is a lot of debate on if it's a good thing or bad thing for creators. We're jumping in with our first impressions on this change. Here is YouTube's resource on the topic: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/ Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income School LLC, […] The post 31 YouTube's New AI “TOOL”. Good or Bad News for Creators? appeared first on Creator Files.

is it better to script or use bullet points when making a YouTube video? We love to debate (even if we don't necessarily hold fast to one side or the other). Let us know which scripting style you prefer. The post 30 Creator Debate: Scripting VS. Bullet Points on YT appeared first on Creator Files.

Steve Ramsey joins us to talk about making videos your passionate about instead of catering to the algorithm, burnout and YouTube guru vampires. We hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Check out Steve's podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@creativeculturepod Woodworking for Mere Mortals https://www.youtube.com/@steveramsey Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by Income […] The post 29 Stop Catering to the Algorithm, Reach Creator Zen: Steve Ramsey Interview appeared first on Creator Files.

You've probably been told to get serious about your channel, watch the analytics, and create for your audience, not yourself. But what if that's all backwards? Nathan and I (Julia) discuss the benefits of leaning into creativity on your channel instead of just trying to make videos that “will work” or “go viral”. The post 28 Don't Get Serious About Your Channel. Do This Instead appeared first on Creator Files.

Driving engagement on YouTube works best if it feels unique and genuine. I hope as Nathan and I discuss what we're trying you can get inspiration for unique angles to take on your own channel to build your community. The post 27 Unique Tactics for Engagement on YouTube appeared first on Creator Files.

Staying consistent on YouTube is arguably the hardest part. We're talking about all of the different obstacles and how to finally overcome what's holding you up. Want to be on the Creator Files Podcast? Apply here: https://creatorfiles.com/apply-to-be-on-creator-files/ The post #26 Reasons You Aren't Making YouTube Videos. Finally Get Consistent. appeared first on Creator Files.

Is it always better to make a thumbnail before filming your video? I argue no, but Nathan has another opinion. What do you think? Comment to let us know. Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here: https://creatorfiles.com/apply-to-be-on-creator-files/ The post #25 Should You Always Make Your Thumbnail First? DEBATE appeared first on Creator Files.

We have the beta version of YouTube's Test and Compare feature – A, B and C testing of thumbnails! We couldn't be more excited and we've already hit the ground running with testing. But it's a little different than we expected. Want to be on creator files? Apply here: https://creatorfiles.com/apply-to-be-on-creator-files/ Legal Notice: This channel is […] The post #24 A/B Thumbnail Testing on YouTube Studio. We Finally Have It. appeared first on Creator Files.

Titles are not nearly as time consuming as filming, edits or even thumbnails. But I'm willing to bet they deserve more of your time and attention. But how do you get started? Nathan and I (Julia), have lots of suggestions for you that will make this step so much easier. Want to be on the […] The post #23 Great Titles: The Biggest Quick Fix For Your Channel appeared first on Creator Files.

Is it worth it to clap back in the comments of your YouTube channel or should you hide the comments or ignore them completely? You have a lot of options. Here is how we like to deal with haters in each situation. If you have haters, hang in there and remember there are probably more […] The post #22 What We've Learned Dealing With Trolls on YouTube appeared first on Creator Files.

We get asked all the time if you should start a brand new YouTube channel if you're making a big change. The answer, is usually no. But there's a lot of extra strategy that goes into pivoting a channel. We're sharing what we've learned from the best YouTubers on pivoting and our plans for our […] The post #21 Pivoting Strategy – Don't Start a New YT Channel appeared first on Creator Files.

There are so many bad videos out there about how to use AI to grow a YouTube channel. So I've consolidated 5 videos for you that are legitimately helpful on growing your channel with a little help from ChatGPT. Videos mentioned: 1. Roberto Blake's video: https://youtu.be/40RjvxRX1H8?si=yp0vE… 2. Motion Array Tutorials video: https://youtu.be/_VsKABxUA_8?si=WMulH… 3. Film Booth's […] The post #20 Learn How to Use AI for Your Content – Top 5 YouTube Videos appeared first on Creator Files.

Tim Anderson joined me again to update us on his YouTube channel and business opportunities – a TV deal and a blogging collaboration! And we update you on our facebook video publishing challenge. Check out Tim's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCN6hOYkhAio2pBiTfgxROJQ Want to share your YouTube story on the podcast? Apply here: https://creatorfiles.com/apply-to-be-on-creator-files/ The post #19 UPDATE: Facebook Publishing Challenge & Partnerships appeared first on Creator Files.

We interview Bennett Heyn on the future of using AI for high quality and personalized backlinks. And we got a little side tracked on the potential of TikTok shop, because it was just so interesting. Bennett is a true innovator. Enjoy the listen! Keep in touch with Bennett on his socials or check out Backlinker.ai […] The post #18 Can AI Be Used for Quality Backlinks? appeared first on Creator Files.

We've been going all out on repurposing our long form content for socials. Which would be taking hours a day, without the help of ChatGPT and Josh Pitzalis. The post #17 AI Content Repurposing Results appeared first on Creator Files.

ChatGPT can feel pretty useless if you don't know how to prompt it. So is it practical enough for the average content creator to get use out of it? Ricky and I discuss what's possible if you aren't an expert in AI and what we're working on in the future to help the average creator […] The post #16 Is ChatGPT Useful if You Aren't a “Prompt Engineer”? appeared first on Creator Files.

This was an AMAZING interview. We seriously couldn't stop talking about it here a the office. If you're interested in learning more from Triston, go check out his website: https://utahseo.ninja/ Or follow him on socials: https://www.youtube.com/@UCbPclGo4X52qYd4A9yGnakA https://www.instagram.com/quebranto/?hl=en Want to be on the Creator Files podcast? https://creatorfiles.com/apply-to-be-on-creator-files/ Legal Notice: This channel is owned and operated by […] The post #15 Making a Unique AI Assistant – Interview with Triston Goodwin appeared first on Creator Files.

Here's a quick update episode on how Ricky's secret YouTube channel is doing after he finished his 30 day publishing challenge and went to publishing less than once a week. We talk about the health of his channel and tricks to convert casual viewers to loyal subscribers. The past episodes on Ricky's 30 day challenge […] The post #14 Update on Secret YouTube Channel with Ricky appeared first on Creator Files.

This next challenge is one that nobody else is doing. At least not that we know of. Josh Pitzalis was excited about the potential of AI way before the ChatGPT craze hit, but he isn't blind to it's limitations. Josh and I want to test out just how effective AI can be for content repurposing. […] The post #13 – Content Repurposing With AI: Big Project appeared first on Creator Files.

Jordi AKA Kwebbelkop decided to test some drastic AI avatars on his 15 million fans. So how did it go? It just kept getting crazier.  The post #12 AI YouTube Channel CASE STUDY  appeared first on Creator Files.

We're doing a lot of content challenges in this podcast. But there is a huge overarching challenge to all of this: Can we grow a really popular podcast? Today we go over our goals, hopes and dreams. You coming along for the ride? The post #11 Breaking Into The Podcasting Game appeared first on Creator Files.

In this episode of Creator Files, we're joined by Ryan Doser, the mastermind behind AI Insider Tips. With a deep passion for AI, SEO, content, and affiliate marketing, Ryan has made a name for himself in the online marketing space by experimenting with AI even before ChatGPT took off.  P.S. This description was (mostly) written […] The post #10 Can AI Really Go Beyond Human Imagination? We're Ready to Find Out appeared first on Creator Files.

Ricky, Nathan and Julia discuss all of the potential with AI but is it realistic? We're going to test some things out so that you don't have to wonder anymore either! The post #09 We Want Answers: Exploring AI Possibilities appeared first on Creator Files.

Can you publish the same YouTube videos on your Facebook without any changes? We're going to find out during this challenge. As of 10 minutes ago, we're monetized! Our hope is that we reach a broader demographic on Facebook. The post #08 Facebook Video Challenge – We're Monetized! appeared first on Creator Files.

We had Tim Anderson on the podcast where he shared a secret hack for getting monetized on Facebook way faster and strategies for building a loyal audience and putting your brand first. The post #07 Using YouTube and Facebook for Video and a Secret Hack appeared first on Creator Files.

The 30 days is up and Ricky is officially done with his 30 day publishing challenge. Tune in to find out if he missed any days and how far he got the channel in just one month! The post #06 30 Day YT Publishing Challenge – Did He Succeed? appeared first on Creator Files.

Can shorts confuse the algorithm on a brand new YouTube channel? Today we discuss shorts strategy and get some exciting updates on Ricky's 30 day publishing challenge to his secret YT channel. The post #05 Experimenting With Shorts on a New YouTube Channel appeared first on Creator Files.

In this episode, Julia and Ricky talk about what to focus on beyond just views so that you can not only get monetized quickly but also have a sustainable channel on YouTube. Ricky is nearing the end of his 30-day publishing challenge and things are getting exciting.  The post #04 Strategy to Get Monetized FAST on YouTube: New Channel Experiment appeared first on Creator Files.

In this episode, Julia and Ricky talk about how he's making his 30-day YouTube publishing challenge as efficient as possible. Learn where he's simplifying and where he's systematizing and how that's allowing him to publish every day. The post #03 Systematize and Simplify: YT Publishing Challenge Day 17 appeared first on Creator Files.

In this episode, Julia sits down with Ricky Kesler and Nathan Aydelotte to talk about how to keep up with publishing as creators and dive deep into how YouTube shorts are working today. The post #02 A Deep Dive on YT Shorts and Secret Channel Publishing Update appeared first on Creator Files.

In this episode, Julia sits down with Ricky Kesler to discuss all things digital marketing. Ricky has years of experience producing content for blogs, YouTube, and podcasts. He's about to take on an insane 30-day publishing challenge for his new YouTube channel. Do you think he can pull it off? The post #01 30-Day YouTube Challenge with Ricky Kesler appeared first on Creator Files.