With the release of IGTV, I’ve been asked about how to edit vertical video for IGTV. Many Instagram-savvy folks are utilizing their iPhone for all-things-social these days, and when it comes to editing videos on an iPhone, it gets tricky. Luckily, there are some great video editing apps for iPhone, including LumaFusion. I created this …
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New GoPro Hero 7 – What You Need to Know
Earlier in 2018, GoPro promised 3 new cameras to be released later in the year. Well, it’s that time of year! GoPro sent me the HERO7 Black on September 20th (2018) during their pre-launch phase. The New GoPro Hero7 is a fantastic camera with TONS of new features!
Should You Buy a 360 Camera in 2018?
What’s up with 360 cameras these days? It seems like everybody and their Grandma are manufacturing 360 cameras. There are dozens of models available at varying degrees of affordability, but are they even useful for us “video hobbyists” who don’t shoot virtual reality stuff or real estate photography? Should you buy a 360 camera in …
How to Use a GoPro Camera
The GoPro Camera is small and mighty with only a couple of buttons, but for those wondering how to use a GoPro camera, it can be pretty overwhelming. In this post, I’ve laid out everything you need to know about how to use your GoPro. With videos, instructions, and direct links to the best GoPro …
Should you upload Facebook Livestreams to YouTube?
Repurposing your livestream videos by uploading them to YouTube sounds like a fantastic idea, but is it? Really? In this episode of the Video Pursuit Podcast, that’s exactly what we’re talking about. Can you repurpose your Livestreams or Instagram Stories publish them on your YouTube channel?
More Revenue – YouTube Ads vs. Ad Network Ads?
In this post, we’re talking about whether you should upload videos to YouTube and embed them in your blog posts, or upload your videos to your ad network, and embed THOSE in your blog post… Which is more valuable? This is my first ever Video Pursuit Podcast Official Experiment!
Motion Tracking in Adobe Premiere Elements 2018
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IGTV vs. YouTube: Is IGTV The YouTube Killer?
Ever since IGTV came out in June 2018, there is no hiding from the IGTV vs. YouTube debate for bloggers and content creators. I’ve even heard IGTV called “the YouTube killer”… but is it, really? Does IGTV change the game for Instagram and vlogging overall? That’s what I dive into in blog post and Video …
YouTube Analytics – Which Metrics Actually Matter for YouTube channel growth?
As a blogger, we care a lot about analytics like page views, sessions, and bounce rate. But we don’t have any of that in YouTube Analytics! We see views, watch time and subscribers… so which metrics in YouTube Analytics should we be looking at? What does YouTube Analytics tell you?
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Color Correction in Adobe Premiere Elements 2018
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Grow Your Email List with a YouTube Series
This episode is all about a fun, easy way to grow your email list with a YouTube series. I call this tactic Maximizer Loop because you can grow your email list AND get more views on your YouTube videos.
YouTube Keyword Tools I Use for Views & Growth
In this post, I show you the 5 YouTube Keyword tools that I use in 2018 to help get YouTube video views every time I upload. This goes along with episode #11 of the Video Pursuit Podcast, where I cover the 5 YouTube Keyword Tools that I use for researching and fine-tuning my video topic …
YouTube Video Ideas for Bloggers
So where do you come up with YouTube video ideas? As a blogger, you have a few powerful advantages when it comes to YouTube, and I shared them in episode #10 of the Video Pursuit Podcast… and when it comes to YouTube video ideas, your advantages will come in handy!
3 Secret Weapons Bloggers Have on YouTube
Same summary as the one in Simplecast. In this post, I will show you how bloggers have 3 secret weapons when it comes to YouTube… 3 unique, special traits that, as a blogger, will help you grow on YouTube faster than just the average Joe looking to start a YouTube channel. These are your unfair advantages!! Disclosure: Some links on this …
Should You Start A Youtube Channel For Your Blog
Is YouTube necessary in 2018? If you’re a blogger, should you start a YouTube channel for your blog, or is it too late? Spoiler Alert: No, it’s not too late to start a YouTube channel! Let me give you 7 solid reasons why bloggers should start a YouTube channel and create a YouTube content plan …
3 Ways Bloggers can Make More Money on YouTube
SameThis episode is for bloggers who are a bit wishy-washy with creating youtube content, and it will hopefully entice you a little bit, so we’re going to talk about 3 ways you can make more money as a blogger by creating content on YouTube in addition to your blog content. summary as the one in Simplecast.
My first 1000 YouTube Subscribers… what I did wrong
The 1000 YouTube subscribers milestone is kind of a big one for new YouTubers because YouTube changed their monetization requirements in 2018. In order to monetize your YouTube channel with Google AdWords, you have to have 1000 subscribers at a minimum (plus at least 4,000 hours of annual viewing time).
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My First 1000 Subscribers on YouTube – How I got there
Today we’re going back in time to uncover how I got my first 1000 subscribers on YouTube. I’m hoping to give you some tips if you’re a YouTube newbie, to hopefully save you some time and frustration. We’re going to go behind the scenes to see what works, what didn’t work, and how long it …
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Home Studio Setup for YouTube
I’ve been on YouTube since 2015 and my home studio video setup has changed a LOT over the years. I recently collaborated with Trena Little on her YouTube channel sharing what YouTube gear I currently use, and my home studio setup for YouTube.
YouTube Gear for Beginners (collab with Trena Little)
This week, I collaborated with Trena Little to bring you fantastic suggestions on YouTube gear for Beginners. When you’re first starting out on YouTube, all the equipment can be pretty daunting! But it’s easy to start small, keep it simple, and stick to Trena’s tips for easy equipment for making YouTube videos.
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