Nate & Anna are answering questions from P24 members regarding YouTube. Listen in for tips on traffic, monetization, & the latest with shorts.

00:45  P12 Update
01:30  UCW
03:49  P24 Question: Camera Angles
05:55  P24 Question: “Other YT Features” Traffic
07:21  P24 Question: Critical Start Up
08:55  P24 Question: Channel with No Knowledge
12:27  P24 Question: YouTube Sponsorships
16:02  P24 Question: Brand Statements
18:40  YT Shorts
20:25  YT Shorts Thumbnail & Category

It’s a Christmas Q&A with Jim & Ricky! The guys answer your questions from the around forum on a variety of topics. 

03:31  P24 Question: Mediavine to Adthrive
09:40  P24 Question: Setting 2021 Goals 
14:24  P24 Question: Combining Two Websites
18:00  P24 Question: Traffic Surge
18:57  P24 Question: Google Web Stories
20:20  P24 Question: Outsourcing Video
26:48  P24 Question: YT Views on a New Channel
31:53  P24 Question: Research Methods
38:30  Spinning Content
40:22  P24 Question: Domain Authority
42:07  P24 Question: Summaries at End of Blog Post

We’re talking about the December Google Update and what it means for you and your site.

00:25  UCW
03:25  Google Algorithm Update
12:24  Life Behind the Site
18:50  Becoming the Face of your Site/FUD
21:13  Passion, Creating, & Learning
26:05  Outsourcing Tips
29:36  Project 12
32:10  Post Recipe Testing

In Episode 112, the guys discuss how to improve yourself as a content creator. Specifically, they hone in on using feedback from others (even trolls) to offer clues on how to improve yourself and business.

00:20  Improving as a Creator
02:57  Trolls & Negative Feedback
08:19  Mentor Flaws
15:36  Expert vs Guide
17:07  Blogging Feedback
18:30  Feedback from Community
20:44  Sidebar Surveys
22:58  Reframing Trolls
26:17  UCW Challenge

We continuing prepping for “Your Best Year Ever” and answering your Legal Questions. We also announce the Ultimate Content Warrior Challenge starting Jan 1. 

00:17  Ultimate Content Warrior
03:04  Business Legal
04:32  P24 Question: Self Pay & Taxes
06:53  P24 Question: Health Insurance
07:38  P24 Question: Business vs Personal Taxes
09:14  P24 Question: Business Entity
11:59  P24 Question: Self Pay eDeposit
12:30  P24 Question: Business Name Trademark
13:46  P24 Question: Finding an Accountant
17:07  P24 Question: Business Expense Write Offs
18:27  P24 Question: Finding a Lawyer
21:40  Beginner Legal Basics

In part 2 of our “Your Best Year Ever” mini series, Nathan Ricky and Jim discuss financial considerations for the end of the year. Planning ahead with expenses and taxes can save you money down the road. 

00:54  P24 Question: Search Analysis
02:35  P24 Question: .net vs .com
05:32  P24 Question: YT, Blog, Both?
11:21  Preparing for Taxes
13:56  Cash vs Accrual Based Accounting
16:59  New vs Existing Businesses
20:17  Tax Write-offs
22:04  Planning for Next Year
26:36  Finances

The holidays are just around the corner which can mean a big increase in revenue for your site if you are ready. The guys chat about things to do, and not do, to optimize your monetization earnings through the end of the year. 

01:48  Ads
07:07  Ezoic
13:04  Affiliates/Gift Guides
16:00  Refer/Affiliate Sherpa
18:24  Info Products & Discount Sales
23:15  Google Search Console

In this episode of the podcast we’re announcing plans for the new Project 12 Accelerator and giving updates on a few of the things we’re currently testing. Nate & Anna also give an update and tips of YouTube shorts.

00:40  P24 Question: YouTube Info Videos
03:52  Project 12 Accelerator
06:47  Search Analysis
08:56  Google Index Updates
10:46  Testing Post Recipe Word Counts
14:30  No Link Mention
15:56  YouTube Shorts

Ricky, Nathan, & Nate discuss a new strategy for evaluation your content. Using the rings of a target as a visual they describe how to deliberately emphasize and balance your content for your audience.

00:24  P24 Question: Home Efficiency Niche
03:25  P24 Question: Logo Design
09:24  Evaluating Content
10:52  3 Rings of Content
15:31  Ring Split 
18:34  Be Deliberate in Ring Use
23:14  Build from Center Out

There are some big shakeups on the horizon in SEO. Jim, Nathan, & Nate talk through potential changes with Google’s November Core Update, the effectiveness of YouTube Shorts vs Stories, and Apple possibly getting in the search game.

00:24  Google Passage Indexing
05:22  Stand Alone Subheadings
08:04  Answer Targets within Subtitles
11:26  YouTube #Shorts
16:27  YouTube Stories
17:28  #Shorts Opportunity 
24:29  #Shorts Content
28:33  Apple Search Engine