YouTube Updates 2020

I’ve been seeing a few YouTube updates in the past few months that I thought was important to share… But first, why YouTube? We have YouTube training in the portal here but basically, YouTube is owned by Google. People go to Google to search for topics. If you created videos that help answer questions your…

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Create a Youtube Channel

You need a Google Account to sign into YouTube. A Google Account works across all Google products (e.g. Gmail, Blogger, Maps, YouTube). Create your Google account here: https://accounts.google.com/SignUp If you already have a Google account, sign in with that one. Go to youtube.com and sign in with your Google account. Once logged into youtube, go…

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YouTube 6 Equipment

So after you’ve watched all the training, you’re probably asking yourself what do I need in order to make this work for my creative business?  Honestly, not much. You can make great videos with an iphone 7 or higher and a light kit.  Will other gear make it easier for you to record? Yes. But…

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YouTube 4 – Video Editing

Tips for editing your video: You don’t have to necessarily record in the order of how the video will be played. In other words, record opening/intro at the end. Instead of stopping and starting the camera when you need to do different takes, be quite for 5-10 seconds, clap 3 times quick and then be…

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YouTube 3 Keywords & Uploading Video

Keywords help you get found online, no matter what platform you’re on. However, we need to know which keywords perform the best. When starting out, stick to searches that are smaller (in hundreds or thousands) with low competition. This will help you rank better in those smaller searches. If you use searches with a large…

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YouTube 2 Channel Branding

Brand Your Channel Video Instructions on Branding your channel… Your header on your channel is prime real estate.  This is what your cover art could include: How many videos you post per week and which day your audience can expect new content A brief description of what kind of content your channel will offer Your logo…

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YouTube 1 Channel Creation

Create & Name Your Channel 1. Create a Google account Create a Google Account at accounts.google.com or use an existing Google account. 2. Log in to YouTube.com using your Google account login and password 3. Give your channel a name. If you have a very specific niche for your brand/business, your channel name should reflect…

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