How To Add End Screen on YouTube Videos – Add Subscribe Button Links to End Screen // End Card Screens Subscribe Links are a great way to gain more views and boost subscribers. In this tutorial I will teach you how to add end screen subscribe button links and edit end screens within the new YouTube Studio Video Editor system.
Add End Screens on YouTube Studio to engage your viewers and push them to playlists. This can help boost session watch time, increase your search ranking and get you more suggested views in the YouTube Algorithm.
Edit End Screens with YouTube Studio to improve click through rates on end cards. This will help redirect people to the videos, playlists and websites you want people to visit. Maybe add a link to a mailing list, facebook page or website you sell your services from.
SACRIFICE THESE 5 THINGS – How To Grow A YouTube Channel in 2019 // YouTube Channel Growth can be hard but if you commit to your channel and aim for real YouTube Growth then you might need to sacrifice a little bit of your time to get ahead. Here are 5 thing you could sacrifice to win your time back and use to build a successful youtube channel in 2019
GROW ON MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS – #STARTCREATINGPODCAST EP 002 // Social media is the beast that runs our life these days. If you have a business, if you want suggestions of a good restaurant, keep up to date with friends, share your good or bad news… then you are likely to do it on a social media platform to maximize the impact is has. Maybe you are like me and you’ve got to that age where all of your friends are getting married, having babies or sharing 8million holiday photos – so you’ll now understand the reach of social networks and social media.
How does this affect you, your brand to expand your business on grow on YouTube? – GOOD QUESTION!
Social media platforms all have their own USP (unique selling point) or feature. Maybe you are great at building a community in a facebook group, promoting yourself on your Facebook page, sharing a stunning image on Instagram, entertaining people with stories or educating people on YouTube. They all have something you need to be using to grow your social media reach.
As of right now (May 2019) I have 6000 subscribers on YouTube and a very engaged active audience that likes to comment, reply and share my videos. If I can amplify their excitement and drive onto Twitter, Instagram and Facebook I can use that to get their friends, family, employees and bosses to see my content and subscribe themselves…. or better still, reach out and work with me as a client.
Ok great… I’ve amplified that passion and I grow to 50,000 subscribers or even 100,000 but only ever make content and interact on YouTube? What happens if that social media platform dies or that account gets blocked or hacked? How will you reach that audience now?
Weird analogy moment – If you ONLY play in one playing field and the next morning its ripped up and houses are built on it…. you’ll have lost it all in the blink of an eye. But if you play in EVERY football pitch, sand box, and bouncy castle…. you’ll always have new friends to play with.
Multitasking To Grow A YouTube Channel // How To Grow A Successful YouTube Channel in 2019 is a topic many people would love to know. Youtube growth is all about learning, patience and the ability to multitask to maximise your potential
For nearly 4 years I was making videos on YouTube using a webcam and its inbuilt microphone before I was finally able to upgrade to a DSLR and the Boya BY-MM1 Cardioid Microphone
You don’t have to break the bank to get the best cardioid microphone on a budget. The Boya BY-MM1 is a great quality microphone that rivals the Rode VideoMic GO at a fraction of the price.
I even made a video about comparing the Boya BY-MM1 Universal Cardioid Microphone, the inbuilt microphone in my Canon 200D and the Rode VideoMic Go.
The Boya BY-MM1 is a great shotgun microphone to master most daily tasks. It works well with my Canon 200D and connects directly into the audio jack.
I also have the fluffy dead cat wing guard which I found very helpful when doing blogs on the local canal on a windy day.
If you would like tips on equipment to buy to start your YouTube channel (including microphones, memory cards, cameras and even tripods) then you might want to check out my resource page.
Why Use A Cardioid Microphone?
Cardioid Microphones have a great range and field of polar patterns. What this means is when pointed at something you have a good comfort range.
Polar patterns describe how microphones pick up sound, showing specifically where mics ‘listen’ spatially and which positions are blocked. Having a good grasp of these polar patterns will help you select the right mics that capture the sound that you need while minimizing unwanted noise.
What type of microphone do I need?
There are many type of microphones, all with different fields or polar patterns. Each polar patterns are for different uses and can be very powerful when matched to the right use.
Cardioid Microphones
Cardioid mics capture everything in front and block everything else. This front-focused pattern will let you point the mic to a sound source and isolate it from unwanted ambient sound, making it ideal for live performance and other situations where noise reduction and feedback suppression are needed.
Cardioid mics surpass other polar patterns by far in terms of popularity, used widely in live performances, from karaoke to big arena concerts.
Other common uses include miking loud instruments like drum kits and guitar speakers. Note that these types of mics add subtle sound coloration when the source is off axis, which is why mic position when speaking and singing is very important.
Super/Hyper Cardioid Microphones
These mics have the same front directionality, but have a narrower area of sensitivity compared to cardioids. This results in improved isolation and higher resistance to feedback.
Because of their enhanced ability to reject noise, you can use these for loud sound sources, noisy stage environments or even for untreated recording rooms.
On the flip side, back rejection is a bit compromised, so you will have to position unwanted sounds like stage monitors and drum kits on the dead spot sides.
Omnidirectional Microphones
These are microphones that capture sound from all angles. Because of their non-directional design and zero rejection, these mics capture nuances better, resulting in a more natural sound.
You can use these mics in studios and other venues (like old churches) with great acoustics, and can also be used for live recording of multiple instruments, as long as the noise level is low. The obvious downside is that they lack background noise rejection and are prone to monitor feedback, which makes them unsuitable for loud and noisy venues.
Figure-8 Microphones
The name of this pattern is derived from its graphical representation, which looks like the number 8. The long and short of it is that Figure-8 mics capture the sound of both the front and back, while rejecting the two sides. This front and back sensitivity makes them idea for stereo recording and for capturing two or more instruments.
They are essentially like omni directional mics, but with sound rejection on two sides. Although not as popular as other polar patterns, the figure-8 is commonly used on ribbon mics and on some large diaphragm condenser microphones.
Shotgun Microphones
Shotgun mics, also called Line and Gradient, feature a tube like design that make their polar pattern even more directional than hyper cardioids. The capsule is placed at the end of an interference tube, which eliminates sound from the sides via phase cancellation.
This design results in a tighter polar pattern up front with longer pickup range. Although Shotgun mics are more commonly used for film and theatre, they also make great overhead mics for capturing things like singing groups, chorals, drum cymbals. .
Switchable/Multi-Pattern Microphones
These are microphones that can change between different polar patterns, allowing for versatile placement. Many of today’s USB condenser microphones have this feature, letting you switch between multiple patterns by simply flicking a switch.
Others provide the same flexibility through changing the mic head. The advantage that these mics offer is obvious, more positioning possibilities and more usage. Just remember to be careful when handling these mics, you don’t want to accidentally damage the extra moving parts and circuitry that give them their versatility.
Top 5 Tools To Get You Started on YouTube
Very quickly before you go here are 5 amazing tools I have used every day to grow my YouTube channel from 0 to 30K subscribers in the last 12 months that I could not live without.
1. VidIQ helps boost my views and get found in search
I almost exclusively switched to VidIQ from a rival in 2020.
When I first started I threw things together in Window Movie Maker, cringed at how it looked but thought “that’s the best I can do so it’ll have to do”.
Big mistake!
I soon realized the move time you put into your editing and the more engaging your thumbnails are the more views you will get and the more people will trust you enough to subscribe.
That is why I took the plunge and invested in my editing and design process with Adobe Creative Suite. They offer a WIDE range of tools to help make amazing videos, simple to use tools for overlays, graphics, one click tools to fix your audio and the very powerful Photoshop graphics program to make eye-catching thumbnails.
Best of all you can get a free trial for 30 days on their website, a discount if you are a student and if you are a regular human being it starts from as little as £9 per month if you want to commit to a plan.
3. Rev.com helps people read my videos
You can’t always listen to a video.
Maybe you’re on a bus, a train or sat in a living room with a 5 year old singing baby shark on loop… for HOURS. Or, you are trying to make as little noise as possible while your new born is FINALLY sleeping.
This is where Rev can help you or your audience consume your content on the go, in silence or in a language not native to the video.
A GREAT way to find an audience and keep them hooked no matter where they are watching your content.
4. PlaceIT can help you STAND OUT on YouTube
I SUCK at making anything flashy or arty.
I have every intention in the world to make something that looks cool but im about as artistic as a dropped ice-cream cone on the web windy day.
That is why I could not live on YouTube without someone like PlaceIT. They offer custom YouTube Banners, Avatars, YouTube Video Intros and YouTube End Screen Templates that are easy to edit with simple click, upload wizard to help you make amazing professional graphics in minutes.
5. StoryBlocks helps me add amazing video b-roll cutaways
I mainly make tutorials and talking head videos.
And in this modern world this can be a little boring if you don’t see something funky every once in a while.
I try with overlays, jump cuts and being funny but my secret weapon is b-roll overlay content.
I can talk about skydiving, food, money, kids, cats – ANYTHING I WANT – with a quick search on the StoryBlocks website I can find a great looking clip to overlay on my videos, keeping them entertained and watching for longer.
How To Turn On YouTube Incognito Mode for Mobile // Private browsing? Use Incognito mode for iphone or android to hide your browsing habits. In The YouTube app you can watch YouTube videos with incognito mode to hide your search and watch history and not be tracked by the youtube suggested algorithm. It is also a great way to see how your videos are ranking site wide without any bias data.
How To Use Incognito Mode in YouTube
While incognito, the YouTube app behaves as if you aren’t signed in to your account. This means that your YouTube experience won’t be influenced by any of your signed-in activity, such as videos watched, searches or subscriptions.
When you turn off incognito, your search and watch history is cleared. You’ll return to the last account that you used before turning on incognito, and none of your incognito session activity will be reflected on your account.
If you’re inactive for more than 90 minutes, your incognito session will end and you’ll be returned to the last account that you used. The next time that you open YouTube, you’ll see a message letting you know that you’re no longer incognito.
Everything you do while in incognito mode is private, so when you attempt to take a public action, like commenting, subscribing or liking, you’ll be prompted to turn off incognito to complete that action using the account last used.
Mental Health, Mindfulness and YouTube // Depression, stress, anxiety and burn out are all real things when you take on Youtube as a full time job or hobby. Try and take some time to yourself and discover a way to unwind. I personally like time to myself, or in quiet places with loved ones. So in this case I was taking a walk down my local canal with the ducks and the friendly walkers.
What do you do to battle stress, depression, anxiety or burn out?
Keep Learning And Grow On YouTube (DEEP DIVE) // The secret to non stop growth on youtube, life and business is learning. If you keep learning new skills, keep learning your niche then you can keep talking about it and teaching people. You can grow your channel and secure your future success by learning marketable skills that can add to your income.
Grow Your YouTube Channel While Learning – I have been on YouTube since 2012 and I strive to get better with every video. Every chance I get I listen to audio books, watch videos and experiment with new platforms to see how this can help my audience and expand my overall reach, and you should to!
Everyone has a creation story, every business starts from day one and today in Episode 1 of the start creating podcast I share with you how being a HUGE pro wrestling fan led me to being a Full Time YouTuber 12+ years later. This is the first of hopefully many many more Start Creating Podcast episodes to come.
TWEET ME YOUR QUESTIONS USING #STARTCREATINGPODCAST – GET YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST!!
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YouTube Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint (Grow On YouTube) // To grow a youtube channel in 2019 and grow on youtube you have to understand and accept one very important fact – YouTube Is A MARATHON and NOT A SPRINT! For you to make a successful youtuber and be successful on YouTube you have to play for the long haul and the long term growth. Once you put in enough time, enough content to build a back catalog, and dedicated your time to learning how to make better videos…. only then will your channel grow.
YouTube Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
You need to get over the numbers and you need to focus on quality content, within your set niche and pump out regular, reliable, helpful content that people search for and want to see. Once you finally commit to the long hard grind that is long term success on YouTube you will finally open your mind to the amount of work you need to put in to make it all work.
How To Make YouTube Videos // There is a lot that goes into making a YouTube video. How To Make A Video for YouTube is a skill you hone over the years that you make content and today I am here to show you how I set up my equipment, what equipment I use and how to get ready to make videos online.
Youtube Dark Theme – How To Use YouTube Dark Mode for Mobile (iPhone & Android) – Turn On Dark Mode – Desktop Dark Theme // Enable Dark Mode YouTube, black background, is a great way to freshen up your desktop and youtube mobile app. The new Youtube dark theme can be a good way to check your thumbnails pop and are eye catching. Some people call it YouTube night mode or the dark theme, the new youtube feature gives you choice and a new cool black look theme.
How To Add A Watermark To Your YouTube Videos (2019 tutorial) Add Your Logo To Your YouTube Videos! // The YouTube branding watermark is a great feature to add a subscribe button to your video, expand your brand and grab more subscribers. The youtube video watermark should be one of your tools to boost views and grow your audience.
Is it too late to start YouTube? In 2019 should you start a new channel? Starting a new channel on YouTube in 2019 should be less about going viral and making that YouTube money and be more focused on what you want from the platform and what you can do to add value to somebody. Are you starting a new channel to teach? Are you opening a new youtube channel to save your videos and make a diary? Are you coming to youtube to make marketing videos for your brand? As long as its not just a get rich quick scheme and there is true value behind your content for you, or your audience then its NEVER TOO LATE TO START ON YOUTUBE!
How To Feel Comfortable On Camera — Get Confident for Video // How to get comfortable // How to be more confident // And how to be good on camera, fight camera camera shyness — is a skill you have to learn over time while making videos on YouTube.
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