Simple tips to help you start making YouTube videos. Let's go!

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Watch these for more about uploading YouTube videos:

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Sharing 9 simple ways to fight your fear and start creating.

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If you're ready to do video on YouTube, don't let these common excuses hold you back.

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Answering the top 17 questions this month about YouTube and online video.

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I've been a solo content creator since 2017 and since then I've tried a lot of different things to earn money. In this video, I'm sharing 19 of the ways I have made money on YouTube and off YouTube because of being on YouTube. Hope this list helps you make some money too!

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YouTube brand deals are getting bigger. Get the highlights and tips to help brands find you.

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I'm talking with Eddie Field about how he balances a full-time job, family, and being a YouTuber with over 10 MILLION views!

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Sharing some highlights from a new report about what viewers watch on YouTube. You might be surprised!

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Answering the top 15 questions this month about YouTube and online video.

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Here are the videos I mentioned:• https://youtu.be/ts-M3sOWBDw• https://youtu.be/dlj_iLTdX8Y• https://youtu.be/KTUhcVZOpBs

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Scoll YouTube for a second and you'll see a ton of videos about "the best camera" or something similar. Lots of these are nice but dang expensive which leads to this question, "do you need expensive gear to make a great YouTube video?" Let's talk.

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