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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, […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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”.

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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