We all know how important audience retention is on YouTube but how do you actually keep people watching for longer? This episode shares some things to keep in mind when it comes to keeping viewers engaged in your content. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com This is the YouTube Creator Academy that was mentioned in ...
Mar 28, 2020•14 min
How you start your videos can have a major impact on your audience retention which will in turn impact the performance of your videos. So, in this episode we talk about how to create the perfect hook for your video and things to keep in mind when you're crafting your hook. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com This i...
Mar 23, 2020•17 min
Are you worried about making shorter videos since watch time is so important on YouTube? Do you think you'll get punished by YouTube's algorithms if your video lengths start bringing down the average watch time on your channel as a whole? This episode explains what matters when it comes to the length of your videos. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your com...
Mar 20, 2020•17 min
If you use products in your videos, should you hide the logos or should you advertise for the company for free? In this episode we discuss what you should do and how to take advantage of the opportunity you have when showcasing products in your YouTube content. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com If you wish to buy...
Mar 16, 2020•10 min
Creators get faced with the option of remaking videos when they run out of ideas or when a video out performs other videos on the channel. But is it ok? Should you remake videos at all or should you always keep it fresh? That's what we're discussing in this episode. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com If you wish t...
Mar 13, 2020•11 min
YouTube is difficult and it's easy to burn out if you're not balancing things. This episode shares some things you can do to avoid getting burned out but still keep moving yourself and your channel forward. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com If you wish to buy me a coffee you can do so here - http://coffeefornick....
Feb 29, 2020•12 min
As a content creator you're probably stacked with a ton of great ideas for content but is that content the right fit for your viewers? In this episode we talk about when to commit to making one type of content so you can focus all of your efforts on a specific type of viewer and turn your channel into a reliable resource for your community of viewers. You can support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re ...
Feb 26, 2020•11 min
So you have a lot of content or you're regularly putting out content but you don't know how to organize it to make it easy for viewers to binge your content. This episode shares a few different ways to use your playlists to make it easy for viewers to find what they want while helping you drive more views, subscribers, ad revenue and watch time to your channel. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’r...
Feb 17, 2020•15 min
A lot of people think of niches as content only. But really, having a niche on YouTube is a lot deeper than just the content you make. This episode will hopefully change the way you look at niches on YouTube so you don't feel trapped in a little tiny box when it comes to making your content choices. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsoverc...
Feb 14, 2020•12 min
The word contract is often viewed as a dirty word but in reality, contracts can save you a ton of headache and possibly money. This episode shares the details of why you should use contracts, if you should write them or have them write them, things to keep in mind when you're negotiating your contracts and an easy method to get bigger deals. Special thanks to Ian Corzine for sharing the legal side of things! You can contact him for additional info here - https://www.iancorzine.com/ Support the s...
Feb 11, 2020•23 min
People are always asking about all of the different YouTube conferences and if they should go or not. And for the people decide to go, they often ask for any tips for going to conferences. This episode shares why conferences are awesome for creators and things you should consider when you're planning on attending. Here is a list of conferences I recommend: March 1-3: Social Media Marketing World https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/ May 2-3: People of Video https://peopleofvideo.com/ Jun...
Feb 03, 2020•22 min
If you've ever had a YouTube video take off or do a lot better than some of your other videos there is a clear reason or handful of reasons one video did better and if you can figure it out, you can start getting more views consistently. This episode takes a look into your YouTube analytics to share what to look at in your stats to get a deeper understanding of why some videos do well and why others don't. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcre...
Jan 28, 2020•17 min
As a YouTuber you're going to make a ton of content. So much in fact that your hard drives are going to fill up quickly, your going to have graphics, animations and music all over the place and if you don't keep it all organized, it's going to drive you mad or possibly cost you an opportunity. This episode shares my tips for keeping your content organized so you can find anything you need at any time and so you can easily archive and store everything you create. Support the show by getting every...
Jan 21, 2020•14 min
As a content creator you might struggle with the idea of accepting donations from your viewers. Some people see it as begging or simply asking too much of their viewers. This episode shares why you should accept donations and the importance of monetizing your YouTube content in as many ways as possible. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com - This is my personally curated list of things I use or know to be of quality. Link to the ...
Jan 17, 2020•12 min
A lot of creators strive to reach that 1,000 subscriber/4,000 hour watch time milestone so they can run ads on their videos but is running ads always a good idea? What if you're using YouTube for affiliate marketing or for your business, should you run ads on your videos? This episdode answers those questions and shares a power tip for making sure competitors or companies you promote can't run ads in front of your content. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel ...
Jan 13, 2020•13 min
Learn how to get started on YouTube if you don't have any social media following at all. This episode is for anyone starting at zero who wants to start building an audience on YouTube but doesn't know how to get the ball rolling. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Link to the TubeBuddy tool I mentioned in the show: https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin (this is an affiliate link) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submi...
Jan 10, 2020•20 min
If you make content that contains any type of copyright protected material, you need to listen to this episode. I go over the risks, a way to monetize and the possible legal implications of monetizing content that contains copyright protected material. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com/contact/ To follow me on other platfor...
Jan 06, 2020•9 min
If you read scripts for your YouTube videos, you might struggle with making yourself not sound robotic. This episode shares recommendations on using scripts vs not using scripts and some things you can be mindful of to make your script reading better...or at least not sound robotic. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://commentsovercoffee.com/contact...
Jan 03, 2020•11 min
What do you need to focus on to grow your YouTube channel in 2020? Out of everything you can focus your attention on, there are a few things that can be game changers for your YouTube channel. This episode talks about what those things are so you can grow your channel in 2020 and start the new decade off right! Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at http://c...
Dec 29, 2019•31 min
COPPA, the law that every content creator on the internet is worried about right now, is going to impact all creators in some way but should you go through the trouble of adding disclaimers to the beginning of your video or limiting the content you make in order to make sure you don't violate COPPA and get fined? This episode addresses two questions about COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and shares my thoughts on if you should mark your videos "for kids" or "not for kids" and how...
Dec 22, 2019•17 min
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.com Submit your comment here: http://commentsovercoffee.com/contact/...
Dec 16, 2019•9 min
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/ytubers My list of everything you need for a successful YouTube channel - http://tubertoo...
Dec 09, 2019•18 min
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/
Dec 03, 2019•18 sec
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://comments...
Nov 29, 2019•14 min
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/document...
Nov 11, 2019•12 min
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...
Nov 04, 2019•17 min
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/...
Oct 29, 2019•34 min
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.co...
Oct 21, 2019•17 min
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/re...
Oct 14, 2019•15 min
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/
Oct 07, 2019•14 min
