Video Creators

We are Taking a Break

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creators are constantly burning out on YouTube - and for good reason. YouTube is a lot of work and the successes don't come quickly. We want to encour...

YouTube Hacks for Explosive Growth

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of creators come to us with the "sprint mentality." They want to blow up their channel with their next video. And although we strongly preach th...

The State of YouTube Shorts in 2024

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shorts are not really a new thing anymore. They have been out for a couple years now. But the process of integrating them into our channels has defini...

Is Sam Sulek changing the future of YouTube?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider "unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek . He is a...

Why you aren't Succeeding on YouTube

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new year means new goals for your YouTube channel. Maybe your goals are subscriber based or maybe they are focused on producing a certain amount of ...

Underrated Strategies to turn Viewers into Subscribers

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if everyone who viewed your channel page hit subscribe? Wouldn't that be amazing! Well, we aren't sure we can guarantee every singl...

Why your viewers aren't connecting with you on YouTube

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But...

How to ACTUALLY Get your Viewers to Take Action

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something...

Overcoming the MOST common YouTube Roadblocks

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. We've ...

Here's How to Blow Up your Channel in 2024

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost 2024 and we know that you want to take your channel seriously and reach your goals. We want that for you too! So today, we want to unpack ...

Ultimate Monetization Guide: Earn MORE with less subscribers

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of creators we talk to have the goal of making a full time income. This is a great goal and totally possible. But unfortunately, many creators t...

How to ACTUALLY Gain Momentum on your YouTube Channel

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody talks about how to create your next viral hit, but what's often overlooked is the importance of getting these viewers to come back to your c...

THIS is holding you back from YouTube Growth

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As creators, sometimes we feel like we are doing everything right, but just can't seem to get our channel to grow. (Been there? I know I have.) Well,...

Rise to the top of your niche on YouTube with THIS

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how some creators become the go-to channel in their niche, amidst a sea of YouTube channels? In October, I attended VidSummit where thous...

Finding Clarity and Confidence in Your Creative Process

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've been there: Feeling overwhelmed, alone, and uninspired. Thankfully, we can help with that. Recently at Vidsummit, I got the opportunity to sit do...

Decoding the DNA of a Viral Video

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Going viral on YouTube is the dream, right? A million views overnight, subscribers pouring in, comments flooding your notifications. But the big ques...

The Hidden Struggle Behind Every Upload

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We see this happen all the time. Your favorite creators suddenly go silent, disappearing from your feed without a trace. Burnout is real and somethin...

From Casual Viewers to Raving Fans on YouTube

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Beast has it. Ryan Trahan's got it. Casey Neistat definitely has it. ...What is the thing that they have? Viewers that hang on their every word. T...

Escaping the YouTube Rut

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hard work pays off, right? So if you want channel growth, just make more videos! Well... I would disagree with that idea. Working your tail off doesn...

The Content You're Avoiding is Actually What You NEED

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The wave of "challenge content" has dominated YouTube for years. From the "Cinnamon Challenge" to the "Last One Out of the Circle Wins $10,000", creat...

Reality Check: Your content isn't cutting it (Yet)

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You probably started out with the idea, "If I create it, they will come." Buuuuut, they aren't coming. At least not as many as you hoped. A lot of peo...

Shift Your YouTube Focus without Losing Subscribers!

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creators want to pivot their channel due to many different reasons. Have you ever been there? Maybe you feel tired of your niche, bored of your conte...

The Art of Intrigue to Keep Your Viewers Watching MORE!

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've been saying it for years. If you want to succeed on YouTube, you need to master the art of storytelling. YouTube thrives on captivating stories. ...

Endless YouTube Content Ideas for the Struggling Creator

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't it be great if you always had amazing content ideas? You could just pop a coin into a machine and a great video idea would pop out any time y...

Stop sucking the joy out of your content

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube began as social media. It was a place of expression, connection and building community. But as monetization has come on the scene, it has beco...

Amplify Your Impact and Influence with these Collaboration Tips

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're serious about growing your YouTube channel, you can't do it alone. We hear it all the time, "two heads are better than one," and that's 100%...

Stop Being Generic and Grow on YouTube with THIS!

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bigger isn't better. And broader isn't better either. If you cast the widest net, you will catch the most fish, right? It sounds good, but we have fou...

Simple formula to keep viewers watching til the END

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How's your retention going? Are you struggling to keep your viewers engaged with your content? Are people viewers dropping? Are you getting less watc...

Live-streaming secrets to skyrocket Sales

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The one silver lining from the pandemic was that everyone learned how to connect with others live in Zoom. Sure, it was awkward at first to be live on...

Viral Video Myths and How to ACTUALLY Succeed on YouTube

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Viral videos may seem like the ultimate goal for any aspiring YouTube creator. It's like hitting the easy button to explode your channel right? But wh...

Sacrifices worth making in the name of explosive growth

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the vast ocean of creators, it can often feel like a daunting task to stand out. We begin to wonder if we can even make a mark for ourselves amongs...

How to Overcome the Silent Enemy of YouTube Creators

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit in on YouTube? Do you doubt that you're skilled enough to be successful, so you hesitate to even create? I...

The RIGHT way to steal ideas from other channels...

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has this ever happened to you? You see an amazing video on YouTube that is getting a zillion views and you think, I should just do that! It works for ...

How to Grow a Massive YouTube Audience Without Sacrificing Your Time and Energy

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The YouTube hamster wheel has gotten the best of many of us (myself included.) We want to grow, get more views, get more subs, make more money, etc. B...

3 Ways your Sabotaging your Sales on YouTube

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a product or course that you promote with your Youtube channel? How are your sales? If people aren't buying, it's likely because you are t...

Stop asking if titles & thumbnails are "that important"…

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you realize that your title and thumbnail could literally make or break your video? It doesn't matter how incredible your content is, the story you...

The Algorithm is Your Friend - NOT Your Enemy!

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is SO much misinformation out there on the YouTube Algorithm. It's not some big, bad, beast we're trying to trick or bribe into surfacing our co...

90% of Creators Are Doing YouTube BACKWARDS!

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know, we know. You want to create the best content, for the right person so you can grow your channel and business. But your channel isn't growing,...

Your tribe will Subscribe if they understand this...

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First impressions on YouTube are everything. Without clarity, your audience will fail to connect with you and your mission. If they don't instantly kn...

Get unstuck! Blueprint for Content Success with Roberto Blake

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I give you my opinion on YouTube all the time. But, today I want to give you the insider, tried and true opinions of one of the great YouTube experts ...

The Two Hooks You Need for YouTube Success (yes TWO)

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are two hooks in every video? Crafting these hooks are INCREDIBLY important if you want to keep your viewers watching. If you're lo...

Mistakes Big YouTubers are STILL Making

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After helping thousands of channels over the years with their YouTube strategy, we see the same mistakes from creators over and over and OVER again. T...

A proven strategy for when you run out of video ideas (it works)

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making videos is fun. But what isn't fun is figuring out WHAT to talk about. And the longer that you've been creating, the less fun this can be. Well,...

YouTube ANALYTICS that help you WIN

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Data can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Data tells a story, but if you don't understand what it's telling you, it can be frustrating at best...

Why Your Videos Fail to Keep Viewers Until the End

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Viewers abandoning your content is terrible for your channel. If people leave your content early, they are sending a HUGE negative viewer signal to th...

The Power of YouTube Shorts: Leveraging the Latest Changes for Massive Growth

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you've been using YouTube shorts for awhile or maybe you haven't even bothered with it. But, shorts have changed a lot in the past few months an...

Scale Your Email List Using These Proven YouTube Tactics (in 2023)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're treating your YouTube Channel like a business, something that goes hand-in-hand with that is an email list. Do you have an email list for yo...

How to avoid the Algorithm's Garbage Bin

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part of being a YouTube creator is finding that balance between what we think is good and what the data actually tells us is good content. We want bet...

Don't let TIME hold you back from YouTube Success

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We surveyed our audience and regardless of size, everyone seemed to be dealing with the issue time. Across the board, everyone felt like they needed m...

It's your FINAL opportunity to register for our popular YouTube group coaching program!

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we joined with vidIQ, we knew that eventually the information in our courses would get merged inside of vidIQ. We are totally ok with that becaus...

Effectively convert in sales content (without killing growth)

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're running a business along with your channel, at some point you need to get your audience off of YouTube and to your website, right? But, this...

Ways to connect with your audience immediately (Ideas that work)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To truly grow on YouTube, you need more than great ideas and amazing content. A crucial part of your strategy needs to be community. Unfortunately, th...

Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster of YouTube

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On our community tab we asked you guys, "In what way does YouTube provide you with meaning and purpose?" We had some very thought provoking answers, b...

Making HOW TO Content Bingeable Ultimate Playbook

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doesn't it just chap your hide when you put time and energy into your "how to" video, (making it beautiful, with graphics and high production value) a...

Clickable TITLE STRATEGY The ultimate playbook

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming up with a good title is HARD. They are SO important, so the pressure of making the perfect title can be paralyzing. Thumbnails get them to stop...

Whats YOUR PLAN for growth in 2023 (the RIGHT goals)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Years goals at this point. Maybe you've cheated on your diet or just feel discouraged by your progress and are ready to just give up. Because of that,...

DO THIS to podcast on YouTube the right way

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 50% of all podcasts are listened to on YouTube?? It's actually the #1 way people discover new podcasts. So, are there ways to maximi...

Level Up your YouTube game in 2023

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was quite the year for YouTube. - There were 80 BILLION views on YouTube LAST MONTH ALONE. Throughout the year many things have changed for creat...

Your videos are great. So why aren't more people watching? (Here's why)

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we get it in our heads that we need certain things to grow our channel. But honestly, there are a lot of things that contribute to channel g...

I'm Stuck. Simple YouTube strategies to start growing again.

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is SUPER common for creators to plateau in their YouTube journey. Hitting a plateau can be very frustrating. What used to get results isn't working...

What's the Best Strategy for.... (Ask Tim)

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, my team gave you all the opportunity to ask me anything and everything you want over on our YouTube Community Tab. Some of the questi...

YouTube burnout (and how to fix it)

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a common story. You feel like you need to chase views to continue to be successful. But then, you start to lose the love for what you're doing. T...

What it takes to sell and make money on YouTube (the right way)

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're just starting to get an audience on YouTube or have an established channel, one of the questions creators ask us all the time is how do...

Easily Fix the Missing ALGORITHM Piece

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We work with tons of creators and we see this problem all the time. You feel like you made the perfect video, but it just falls flat. It was perfect! ...

(Almost) Everything you Need to Know for an Effective Shorts Strategy on your Channel

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A little over a year ago, YouTube released "shorts." Since then, there has been a lot of experimenting with it - YouTube included, in regards to how i...

The Biggest Creators Make These Mistakes

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some channels grow millions of views a month, have millons of subs, develop a die-hard following just to plateau and fall off the face of the p...

How Travis Earns $8k per month in Coaching with a Small Audience

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us are creating content, selling courses, making podcasts, etc which provides a lot of value to our audiences. But today I want to talk about...

How YouTube's History Affects the Future of our Content Strategy

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good content strategy on YouTube isn't about hacks and tricks. It's all about learning to think about your content the way YouTube thinks about it. Wh...

It's Better if you Don't Make Money on YouTube. Here's Why.

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"If you turn your play into your work, you will never have to work a day in your life." FALSE. If you turn your play into your work, eventually it bec...

The Danger of Reaching Your Dreams on YouTube

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have big goals for ourselves. As creators, we want X amount of subs and we want to make X amount of dollars in X amount of time. When we actually r...

Why You're Stuck Getting the Same Number of Views (And How to Fix it)

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know about you, but I find it SO frustrating to work incredibly hard on a video, upload it and get the same amount of views over and over over...

The Most Underrated YouTube Strategy

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Putting out great content is only going to get you so far. Great discoverable content brings people to you. But, you really must have the "Know, Like ...

If you do these 7 things, YouTube will put your next video in front of more people.

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think that YouTube's job is to get more views for their videos. But it's actually the opposite! YouTube is trying to get the right video i...

What I Learned about Building a Sellable Business on YouTube

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Selling a business on YouTube doesn't always seem viable. But it is possible! In this video, we talk about how to craft a business that could be sella...

Not a storyteller? Use this formula. You'll nail it your first try.

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a YouTube creator who makes educational videos, how tos, DIY, and other informational-based videos, integrating story can feel like a challe...

Video Creators has been acquired by vidIQ! WHAAAT??

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The title says it all! vidIQ has acquired Video Creators and I am thrilled! Here's what this means for you and what's in the future of Video Creators ...

You're doing keyword research wrong. Do this instead.

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube doesn't rank videos because you got the right keywords crammed into the right spaces. Doing so doesn't convince YouTube that your video is wor...

How one video's performance impacts your next video's performance

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on when you publish a video, it flops, and then your next videos after that flop, too? Does the performance of one video on your channel ...

You CAN get YouTube viewers to your website without killing your channel. Try this.

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're growing a business on YouTube, it's very important that you can drive that traffic to your website. Or, sometimes the opposite is true: you ...

Why you'll quit YouTube in 5 years (And how to avoid it) [feat. Matt Koval]

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most creators on YouTube go through a lifecycle where they work hard, achieve success, and then fade away. It tends to be about 5 to 7 years long. Aft...

Despite 18 billion views, Shannon won't grow her business on YouTube. Here's why.

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the top advice Austrailia's top creator has for us with 26 million subscribers and 400 million montly viewers? It's to not build your business...

Focusing on Search Ruined My YouTube Channel [feat. Jessica Stansberry]

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica spent a few years growing her channel by focusing on search. It's not that it didn't work -- it did. She got to over 100k subscribers, but it ...

How to Use Emotion to Drive Action on YouTube [feat. Tamsen Webster]

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want your viewers on YouTube to take action because of content they watched from you, it will only happen because you elicit an emotion from yo...

This ABT Method makes viewers connect with you faster [feat. Park Howell]

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about using storytelling to create videos that quickly create an emotional connection with viewers. When that happens, viewers watch lon...

The "Google Mentality" is Holding You Back on YouTube

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, Google and YouTube are owned by the same company, but that doesn't mean that what works on Google works on YouTube. Just look at their homepages ...

What to do when the YouTube Algorithm hates you

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what you try, you can't get more than a few views on your video. Or, maybe you used to be growing, but now all of the sudden you aren't. Why...

Finally, we disagree! Who's right about titles, thumbnails, top videos, and more?

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which is more important: titles or thumbnails? Should you delete your top performing video if it's an old video that's embarassing? What about keyword...

You're successful, but it's not all it's cracked up to be.

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's all wrapped up together: your YouTube channel, your business, your passion, your dreams for life, everything. Sometimes we get everything we want...

Can you resurrect a YouTube channel? Maybe. Try this.

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you resurrect a stagnant channel or do you need to start over with a new channel? This is something we're working on ourselves here at Video Creat...

When you're stuck making the same videos over and over again

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been creating videos for any period of time now, it can sometimes be a struggle to come up with good video ideas. You feel like you're makin...

How to Find and Train a ROCKSTAR Virtual Assistant

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I was starting my business and growing my channel, I quickly felt overwhelmed with how much work there was to do: email, shooting, editing, publi...

Stop asking for subscribers! It's hurting your channel.

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asking for subscribers in order to grow your subscriber count is such a common practice in the world of YouTube. But, what if this practice is actuall...

How She Unexpectedly Blew Up Her Vocal Coaching Channel [Ep. #316]

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're growing your YouTube Channel to grow your business, THIS is the episode for you. Tara Simon has 800,000 subscribers and in this episode, we ...

If you feel like you can't get content out fast enough, do this.

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting good content out regularly often comes down to one thing: ditching perfectionism to focus on human connection. Let's get real and talk about t...

YouTube, why are you giving us a keyword research tool?

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While we love most of the updates YouTube is rolling out lately, some of them have us scratching our heads while others just downright annoy us. Eithe...

The State of Brand Deals in 2022 [Ep. #309]

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the creator economy continues to grow, so do brand deals. But brand deals are different today than they were 5 years ago. How have they changed? Wh...

How to Approach Your Dream Brands for High Paying Sponsorships

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brand deals and sponsorships are a great way to make money for your channel, even if you already have a business around it of your own products and se...

The Most Clickable Video Titles Do These 3 Things

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that enticing titles are critical for the success of a YouTube video, but do we know what principles to follow that actually lead to more ...

The Importance of Changing Your YouTube Growth Strategy at 1K, 10K, and 100K Subscribers

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, Creator! We're coming at you with a new podcast episode today. I recently got to go to the Social Media Marketing World conference and hang out...

The key growth factor between 100k and 1 million subscriber channels and businesses

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a few big differences between YouTube channels and businesses that reach 100k subscribers and annual revenue and those who reach a million sub...