An impression on YouTube is when YouTube shows your video to someone on the platform. As a Youtuber, it's important to get a lot of impressions on your videos so you can increase the opportunity for more people clicking on your content. This episode breaks down what impressions are, when they do and don't count and how to get more of them. (Sponsor) Get graphics for your videos on my website here - https://tubertools.com Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and...

YouTube is hard. Especially if you don't have life experience that has prepared you for being a YouTube content creator. In this episode we talk about things to consider if your YouTube channel isn't growing. Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at...

As a YouTuber you're going to be offered a lot of unexpected opportunities over time. Some of them will be small, some will be huge and of course everything in between. But, how should you handle the opportunities when they come in? In this episode we talk about opportunities in general and we focus in on the opportunity of making content for another channel to help you get exposure or income. Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel...

As a YouTube content creator there might come a time when you want someone to give you feedback on what your videos or channel. You can reach out to your subscribers, ask in YouTube related communities online or hire a pro to help. In this episode we talk about your options and the pros and cons of who you're asking for help. Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin Get everything you need to grow and manage your...

Learn how to stand out on YouTube in a sea of amazing content creators. It's a lot easier than you think, the hardest part is trusting yourself. Try our sponsor PlaceIt at https://placeit.net - Graphics, mockups and more you can use for your thumbs, videos and channel art. Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Official...

In addition to uploading content to YouTube, we also have lives outside of YouTube. Because of that, there will be times where we can't upload content. When that happens, how do we keep our viewers engaged and keep the channel moving forward? This eposide shares what you can do. Try our sponsor Streamyard at https://streamyard.com - The easiest live streaming platform on Earth! Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel...

Content creators want results...and we want them fast! But how long does it take to get to 1,000 subscribers? This episode takes a different approach and answers how many VIDEOS you need to reach 1,000 subscribers and up. Try our sponsor Streamer Templates for fully customizable pro graphics and overlays for your Streamyard live streams - https://streamertemplates.com Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin Get...

Getting views on your videos can be difficult at first but there is one key component that makes it all easier. In this episode we talk about that and sharing your content. Try our sponsor Streamyard at https://streamyard.com - The easiest live streaming platform on Earth! Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel https://tubebuddy.com/nimmin Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Official...

So you went live and now you have a piece of content on your channel. Should you unlist it, delete it, leave it public? Maybe you want to download it and repurpose it. This episode talks about about what to do with your completed streams. Try our sponsor Streamyard at https://streamyard.com - The easiest live streaming platform on Earth! Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Official Comments Over Coffee YouTube channel coming soon,...

Content theft is real and it can happen to you. The crazy thing about it is, you might even be giving people permission to use your content. This episode covers how to keep your content safe and how to properly label it in the event you do want to make it available for others to use. Try Streamyard at https://streamyard.com Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Official Comments Over Coffee YouTube channel coming soon, subscribe here -...

Going viral is the dream of a lot of content creators but what happens when that dream gets realized? How do you prepare for a viral event so you can maximize the results? In this episode we talk about what you can do to prepare for a full blown viral event on your YouTube channel. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Official Comments Over Coffee YouTube channel coming soon, subscribe here -...

Learn the pros, cons and best practices of linking to your YouTube videos from your website or social media accounts or directly embedding them.  Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Official Comments Over Coffee YouTube channel coming soon, subscribe here - https://commentsovercoffee.com/youtube (https://commentsovercoffee.com/youtube) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your...

What camera should you get? How should you light your videos? How does it all come together to look professional? This episode talks about different cameras, camera settings and lighting concepts to help you make your videos look pro, even if you're using a phone. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) The diss track example I mentioned from Brian G and me - https://youtu.be/OQe3T7FJnI4...

When uploading videos you have the option to upload them as private, public or unlisted..which is best and why? This episode talks about the best setting to use, how to make that setting automatic and the pros and cons of uploading as unlisted and sharing the videos with others while they are set to unlisted. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Official Comments Over Coffee YouTube channel coming soon,...

Websites are an added expense, they can be time consuming to maintain and building one comes with a learning curve...but is having a website important enough to put out the extra energy? In this episode we're talking about the pros and cons of having a website as a Youtuber so you can make the right choice when it comes to yours. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Have a question about what you’re...

Content creators often take the wrong approach when it comes to YouTube and it ends up costing them time, growth and opportunity. In this episode I put a spotlight on a huge issue I see with a lot of Youtubers so, hopefully, you don't make the same mistakes. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at ...

Consistency on YouTube is important because it allows you to continually get in front of your audience and regular uploads can create an influx of new viewers with each upload. Once viewers respond to your content, YouTube will start to show them more from your back library. So, this episode will tell you how to be consistent and how to come up with video ideas to make sure do. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com...

Should you delete old content? How about content that doesn't perform well on your channel or content that you just don't like anymore? This episode talks about thigns you should consider when it comes to deleting content from your YouTube channel. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at ...

Some people put a lot of thought into their video background and some...not so much...but they should! This episode is about how your background represents you as a creator and things you should keep in mind when designing your YouTube video background. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at ...

There is a lot of misinformation going around about the effectiveness of search on YouTube and in this episode we get to the bottom of it. I talk about why search can be valuable and how you can target search but still get views from other YouTube features. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com/ (https://bestcreatortools.com) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at...

Making money from your YouTube efforts is important because, over time, it can get expensive making content on a regular basis. There are a lot of ways you can make money from your channel but in this episode we're talking about using services like Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee, Uscreen and Kofi. Should you use them, should you not and why? Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com (https://bestcreatortools.com/) Have a question about...

Writing titles that people will click is one of the biggest challenges a YouTuber faces. Even seasoned pros are constantly refining their process and trying to get better at the skill that is a mix of art and science...which is putting together a compelling package, including the thumbnail, that people will click on. This episode shares how to write titles for search and YouTube's recommendation features as well as some key elements you need to know as a creator when it comes to writing...

Should you use a photo of your face or a graphic of some kind for your profile icon on YouTube? This episode of Comments Over Coffee shares my personal experiences with faces vs no face and some best practice information to keep in mind when you're choosing your channel profile icon. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com (http://bestcreatortools.com/) Have a question about what you’re doing on YouTube? Submit your comment at ...

This episode is about a nuance in YouTube I get asked about a lot, if someone leaves a comment but someone replies, if a viewer comes back to reply to the reply, does it hurt your video performance? It was almost confusing to write that out...lol...but in this episode, we get to the bottom of it as well as talk about the importance of focusing your efforts on the right things. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com Have a question...