LimeLight DIY - The Podcast For Independent Creators

Taken directly from the newest video our our YouTube channel and ripped directly from the headlines, this episode of the podcast is all about digging into the truth about the new rules YouTube has put in place for channels creating children's content and how it REALLY effects creators.

This week Shawn from Negrorlando joins us as we tackle 4 more YouTube myths that might be hurting your youtube growth!

Doing a little research for my own show, I'm sharing my findings and my thoughts of on just how often you should release a new episode of your podcast, as well as how long a podcast episode should be!

One of the questions that I have seen come up more than almost any other podcasting question is whether or not it makes sense to host your podcast on a free hosting services like Anchor.FM. Today we'll take a dive into what people are saying about Anchor.FM and whether or not it may make sense for your show!

With all the options available to podcasters, artists, YouTubers, and other creators these days, the idea of paying for (or creating) a traditional website might sound more daunting than what is needed. Do you really need a website these days, or is a free option like a social media account enough to get the job done?

One of the oldest debates for YouTube Creators and Podcasters is whether Sub4Sub is a road to quick growth, or just the path to eventual destruction.

Today we will dive into the sometimes overlooked consequences of Sub4Sub and whether or not it can really be as dangerous as people say.

From the point where this podcast was first conceived in August of 2018 to the the point where I published the 30th consecutive week of publishing the LimeLight DIY Podcast, there have been more than a few changes and more than a few lessons. We'll talk about podcast marketing, booking guests, and what to expect when you start your own podcast.

On August 15 2019, YouTube announced changes to the Manual Content ID Claim process that shifts the burden of proof from video creators to copyright holders in an attempt to tamp down on excessive claims and abuse. How will this effect YOUR channel, what are your rights under the new policy, what are your responsibilities, and how will it effect your YouTube monetization?

in mid 2018, YouTube announced that they would begin support for YouTube Hashtags - a new way for viewers to find specifically themed content easier and for creators to reach new audiences. Fast forward more than a year after the release of the hashtag program and confusion continues over how to use YouTube Hashtags, WHEN to use them, and whether or not you SHOULD use them to grow your YouTube channel. Today we'll take a deep dive into the tool and determine what is the best approach for your channel.

It's hard enough to be a YouTube creator... competition is insanely thick, the amount of time and commitment required is considerable, and the rules that YouTube has to rank keep changing. To make it even more difficult, there are always the myths floating around that we have to decipher... what will really help us (or hurt us) and what is just a myth? Today, we'll dive deep into 5 myths that you've probably heard before!