Avoid This New YouTube Feature
Matt Koval Matt Koval

Avoid This New YouTube Feature

Heads up that YouTube recently rolled out something very tempting – called “YouTube Promote.”

It’s simple, slick, and starts at just five bucks.

In other words, you can slowly poison your channel for the cost of a latte.

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Your “Talking Head” Videos Aren’t Enough Anymore
Matt Koval Matt Koval

Your “Talking Head” Videos Aren’t Enough Anymore

Everyone and their mom is talking to the camera now, giving it their all in a single angle, hoping for big views.

The competition is stiff, and honestly, your talking head probably isn’t as special as you think it is.

Here are seven ways make your videos more dynamic, starting with the simplest…

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Launch Faster on YouTube if Your Company Has This👇
Matt Koval Matt Koval

Launch Faster on YouTube if Your Company Has This👇

Do you have an existing fanbase, audience, or customer base that you can leverage to launch your channel? Starting on YouTube from absolute zero is kind of like budging a giant boulder. At first, Every. Single. View. is going to feel like it's from you and your colleagues (or mom?) refreshing their browsers.

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How to Create a Company YouTube Channel: 3 Steps
Matt Koval Matt Koval

How to Create a Company YouTube Channel: 3 Steps

Creating a company YouTube channel can mean creating an incredibly valuable property for your business. But there are SO many challenges and pitfalls for the marketing or social media teams involved. After all, you can’t move quickly or nimbly like a “solo” creator can. You lack that homemade authenticity, and perhaps even lack a solid video production capacity. In this article, I break down the fundamentals of forming at content strategy for your company YouTube channel.

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