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16 // [STRATEGY] 15 YouTube Secrets to EXPLODE Your Channel!
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In this episode, I'm sharing the top YouTube strategies I've learned along the journey of growing my channel to 1 million views! Drawing from a background in infomercial production, I'm breaking down actionable tips for optimizing your content, increasing viewer retention, and building a loyal following.
You'll hear about:
- The importance of scripting and using teleprompter apps
- How to optimize for viewer retention and keywords
- Strategic content pillars and branding
- Thumbnail best practices and analytics guidance
- Including credibility factors and calls-to-action
- Why consistent content beats viral hits
- Tips for building camera confidence
What's in this episode:
[00:00:44] 25 YouTube Secrets E-book
[00:02:06] Secret #1: Creating the Netflix effect
[00:02:27] Secret #2: Planning and scripting
[00:02:53] Secret #3: Using teleprompter apps
[00:03:29] Secret #4: Viewer retention strategies
[00:04:00] Secret #5: Keyword optimization
[00:04:35] Secret #6: Content strategy beyond viral videos
[00:05:32] Secret #7: Camera confidence
[00:06:03] Secret #8-9: End screens, cards, and B-roll
[00:07:02] Secret #10-11: Branding and calls-to-action
[00:07:58] Secret #12: Content pillars
[00:10:59] Secret #13: Thumbnail strategies
[00:12:04] Secret #14: Analytics approach
[00:12:40] Secret #15: Including credibility factors