Tube Labs Podcast - A Podcast For YouTube Creators About Growing A YouTube Channel (Rosh Sillars)

Your YouTube thumbnail is an important piece of your success combination on YouTube. It's important to test different ideas and to keep improving your ideas to earn the clicks.  In this show, I explore different elements you can consider in your thumbnails to improve your CTR and help YouTube grow your channel. 

Podcast with Jeremy Vest https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e5o7dv

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Erika Vieira is the host of the YouTube power hour. Erika's goal for the Youtube Power Hour podcast is to share the incredible YouTube success stories of women all over the world. She inspires you to take action and get closer to your dreams of YouTube success. 

Most of her career as a YouTube strategist is behind the scenes as a YouTube personal branding coach and creator of The Zero to influence youTube Bootcamp. There, she has helped over 400 women leverage their unique talents, personalities and interests with the YouTube algorithm helping them grow tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of subscribers. You can find more information at  Erikavieira.net/bootcamp

Andrew likes to say if I Kan you Kan too. He's a filmmaker who tells stories and shares insight about growing your channel with the Tubebuddy app. We have a fun and insightful conversation about his journey and how to grow your YouTube channel. 

You can find more information about Andrew on his YouTube channel: 

More about Tubebuddy - here.

Our friend Tolis Dokianos shares how you can create more interest in your videos and live streams with a multicamera set up using Cinamaker.  

We had some excellent guests in 2019 on the Tube Labs Podcast. This is the 2019 wrap up show with some of the best YouTube wisdom shared by our guests. If you want to hear more from a specific creator, check out the links below. 

All shows at The Tube Blog:

Nico Kamenzky: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/Powerful-YouTube-Algorithm-Insights---Nico-Kamenzky-Of-MorningFa-me-e4pa9k

Dan Currier: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/YouTube-Is-Not-Complicated--but-Its---Interview-with-Dan-Currier-e4tdl5

Owen Video: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/Insights-From-Owen-Video---Business-YouTubers-Should-Have-A-Different-Approach-To-YouTube-e51hi0

Daniel Batal: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/Daniel-Batal-Dodging-Tornados-And-Blowing-Up-YouTube-e52g89

Brian G. Johnson: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/Brian-G--Johnson---What-Is-The-Suckiest-Part-Of-Your-Last-Video-e5dpp7

Jeremy Vest: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/Jeremy-Vest---Your-Youtube-Thumbnail-Tune-up-e5o7dv

Joseph Cristina: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/How-Joseph-Cristina-Uses-Trends-To-Grow-His-YouTube-Channel-e887a8

Dane Golden: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/Dane-Golden-Is-Talking-About-YOU-e8uc5f

Herman Drost: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/episodes/How-YouTube-Playlists-Can-Drive-More-Traffic---With-Guest-Herman-Drost-e9i9er

Insight from Renee Teeley

When you have a good workflow for your video production it can make creating YouTube videos much easier. When you upload more and higher quality videos to your YouTube channel, it gives you a chance to grow faster.  Renee Teeley shares her knowledge about video production and some helpful apps to make your video creation process run smoother. 

More about Renee:

https://www.reneeteeley.com/

Podcast: http://videomarketingvalue.com/

Daniel Batal joins me on the Tube labs podcast to talk about how he has grown his YouTube channel, his experience on the platform and how he supports other YouTubers to grow their channels.  http://www.thetubeblog.com/daniel-batal-dodging-tornados-and-blowing-up-youtube-podcast-013/

Nick Nimmin visits The Tube Labs podcast to kick off 2020 with words of wisdom. More information about Nick is found here http://nicknimmin.ctcin.bio/

YouTube is hard and I've failed a lot of ways on YouTube. This show, I breakdown some of the things that I've done on YouTube which have lead to failure. It's never fun to admit failure, but I've certainly learned a lot from it and it's made me a better YouTuber. 

http://www.thetubeblog.com/how-ive-failed-at-youtube/

In this show, I chat with Desiree Martinez about repurposing your content to help grow your YouTube channel, social media, and the all-important email list. 

Find out more about Desiree Martinez at https://mrsdesireerose.com

This is the second podcast in the two-part series about what it takes to be a successful YouTuber. In the first show, I share a number of factors, but I didn't address the work involved to produce videos and be a success.  This show tackles the hard work issue, along with some helpful tips. 

More at http://www.thetubeblog.com/

Jules has collected memorabilia, books, toys, comics, videogames, etc for over 35 years. During that time, he's amassed a sizeable collection. YouTube is his way of sharing that collection with you. To date, UK YouTuber Jules Burt has over 3000 subscribers. In this show, he shares his journey.

Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/julesburtuk

I unlisted 687 videos from my channel! Why? In this show, I explore why it might and might not be a good idea to unlist your videos. This is just the beginning of my experiment for Tube Labs. I'll keep you up today, but first, listen to my thought and explanation. 

I've known Joseph Cristina for over a decade and he has excellent information to share. Currently, his YouTube channel is growing at a fast pace and he is using trends in his niche to do it. We have a great conversation about growing his channel, including the wins and struggles. 

You can check out his channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DRUh4X4lNz22WBbmkdiQQ

The tube labs podcast is hosted at TheTubeBlog.com 

Rosh Sillars Agency is found at http://agency.roshsillars.com

What is the niche of your YouTube channel? As YouTube becomes more popular, and more people start YouTube channels, it's important to be able to stick out from the crowd. You need to be unique and different - Find your niche.

Do you run video ads on other platforms or on YouTube, yet still want better results? In this show, Dane Golden drops by with his VidTarget tool. The tool is designed to help prevent you from spending your YouTube budget on ads which don’t drive results. The goal is to drive high-quality YouTube ads that transform into solid leads and sales, through VidTarget’s hyper-targeted YouTube video placements

More information at https://vidtarget.io

I do you grow your YouTube audience. What should you consider in the process of making your next video? Do you have a narrow Niche or are you a variety channel? Plus, currently, we are going live on Monday at 11 am via YouTube http://rosh.video. Join Us? and ask questions!

There are many ways to make money on YouTube. Dan Currier shares how he makes money on YouTube and how you can do the same using a variety of approaches and revenue sources. 

Creator Fundamentals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7N_5RzZa-Pf3ZnPxk0Ownw

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There are many ways to get views on your YouTube channel. In this show, I share insight which you can use to earn and direct more views to your YouTube videos.

Randy Risling shares his YouTube journey. He and his brother have grown their snowmobiling channel to almost 5000 subscribers in their first season. Maybe you will hear a few clues to help you grow your YouTube channel. BTW There is a good reason why they call their channel digit 9, I bet you will never guess the reason!? 

Check out Digit 9: https://www.youtube.com/c/DIGIT9

Your banner, profile image, thumbnails, video art, play a role in the success of your channel. How much of a role and what should you consider when developing your channel art is what we will explore in this show.

Matt Gielen of Little Monster Media Co. shares his insight into what it takes to grow a YouTube channel.  

Little Monster Media Co. was founded in August of 2016. They have quickly become the premier consulting, paid media, and production agency for media brands. Their clients include major media brands such as Condé Nast, CBS, Fandango/NBCu, BBC, WME|IMG, Pocket.Watch, Good Mythical Morning, and Watchmojo.

More information: 

https://www.littlemonstermediaco.com/

Little Monster YouTube Channel

Everyone seems to want success on YouTube, but what is YouTube success? In this show, I share my thoughts about my YouTube channel's success and failures. We also explore different types of YouTube success. 

This is a common YouTube question. How much does it cost to start a YouTube channel. There is something many people don't think about, however, the barrier to start a YouTube channel is very low for most people. Here is what you need to know about starting your YouTube channel.

I put a call out to YouTubers how have recently crossed 1000 subscribers. Arthur Guy raised his had and shares how he got to his first 1000 subscribers on YouTube.  The first 1000 subscribers often seem like the hardest, Arthur shares interesting tips which helped get him over the finish line.  

Check out his channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbvMRPW-tk-W-K3vAUHbvw

More information at thetubeblog.com

It's a common question - Can you still grow a YouTube channel today? In this show, I share how and why it's not too late, you can still grow a YouTube channel. There are basics you should know and understand and we are going to dig in based on a conversation I had with an agency owner. 

What is the secret to creating more YouTube videos and why might you want to publish more YouTube videos, especially in the beginning.

When you understand your YouTube workflow, it can help you make better choices and videos. You can set yourself up for success by doing the right things which help YouTube channels grow. 

This is a big topic. It's important to consider what your next video will be about. Will your audience care about this video? Should you listen to your audience and where can you get ideas to create new videos?

What is the importance of headlines to you grow your YouTube channel. I share what I do to create the best possible headlines and make them relevant to my videos.

It's nearing the end of 2019 and it's time to ask some questions related to your YouTube channel. In this show, I ask some questions you might want to consider moving forward. I share my experience and how I've handled these questions as I prepare for 2020.

Share your thoughts at http://thetubeblog.com.

YouTube is not easy, starting off on the right foot can help. It's important to find your Youtube niche for the long term. In this show, I share some ideas on how you can find your niche for your new or rebooted YouTube channel. 

ASK a Question: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/message

A new YouTube metric changes the direction you view your analytics. It's very powerful and insightful. You can compare videos and gain insight as to how to approach your next video based on side-by-side comparisons from the first 24 hours after your YouTube video is launched. 

If you would like to see a video on the metric check it out here https://youtu.be/h2i-RwKA_gg

There are many items to consider when you start a YouTube channel. If I were to begin working on a channel for 2021 these are the things I would consider. It's more than equipment and there is one thing you must do or it will not happen.

Nico Kamenzky shares insight about the YouTube algorithms and how you might approach them when you develop your YouTube channel. We dive into various approaches to growing a channel, such as evergreen content and trending videos. Nico is the creator of YouTube tool morningfa.me. You can find his YouTube Morningfame YouTube channel here. You can sign up for morningfa.me here (not affiliate).

In this solo show, I share insight into the basics of YouTube success. I also respond to some news and articles related to YouTube. I'm also happy to share my experience with #teamtrees. 

The Tube Labs podcast is hosted at http://thetubeblog.com/

Jeff Eatley has a passion for photography and YouTube.  As he eyes 1000 subscribers, Jeff shares his story about developing the channel and his plan moving forward. Check out Jeff's channel here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShnCqsrX8DATel9YsCnhXQ

This show is a question and answer show. We talk about how to attract viewers, how to get more comfortable in front of the camera, planning YouTube content, important YouTube metrics, having multiple niches, the hot topic of the YouTube algorithm glitch. 

Words are an important part of our YouTube videos. We use them in thumbnails, titles, descriptions and in our videos. Are you thinking about your words and how to use them to get the clicks and make better videos?

What happens when your YouTube channel stops growing or plateau's. What can you do to kickstart your channel again? What should you consider changing or improving to get traction again? The Tube Labs podcast is hosted at http://thetubeblog.com.

What YouTube Channel Should You consider creating in 2021? There are many approaches to help you decide on a YouTube channel topic. In this show, I will explore the options and share some new channel tips. 

Where do you find video ideas? In this show, we explore ways to find new video topics for your YouTube channel. There are many options, but which is right for you and what is the best way to decide if a video is right for your channel?

What live on Mondays 11am EST http://rosh.video

You hear many bits of advice when growing a YouTube channel. Some tips are helpful and others can hurt your channel. In this show, I share the foundational advice for YouTube. Most important are the tips and tricks you might want to consider and those you may want to avoid. 

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What should you consider before you create and launch your next video? There is an obvious list, and maybe a few things you've not thought about doing. Planning before creation can give you an advantage compared to filming and praying for your video to work. 

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There are often three steps or phases YouTubers go through to get their channels to grow. The goal is for YouTube to be the biggest generator of growth for their YouTube channel. In this show, we explore the three phases of YouTube traffic sources

It's one of the toughest things to decide when you create a YouTube channel. What is the topic or what should you focus on in your niche? In this show, I share a few ideas about what to consider when you develop the topic of your YouTube channel.

More things you want to know about growing a YouTube channel. Tips and tricks that work and some that don't work. 

ASK a Question: https://anchor.fm/tubelabs/message

Tolis Dokianos is a YouTube and Video Marketing Expert. He's a citizen of the world and speaks 7 languages.

Currently, he's based in Zurich Switzerland, and is the founder of APEX Video Marketing.

He's managed multi-million dollar marketing and advertising campaigns, and has 10+ years’ experience in automotive.  He’s worked at Ford Motor Company, and has run YouTube ad campaigns for Audi and VW in Switzerland.

He’s an accomplished public speaker and trainer, has been invited to MasterChef and voted best chef by his wife!

Little things can make a difference in your YouTube success.  In this show, I share some little things for you to consider to improve your videos and process of growing your YouTube channel.

We all know YouTube is hard, yet, there are ways to approach YouTube to give you a better chance at success, Dan Currier shares his insight. Dan also share the exciting news about the upcoming People of video conference in Albany New York May 2-3, 2020 https://peopleofvideo.com/

YouTube is more than AdSense and Amazon affiliate links. There are many ways to make money using the platform. In this show, I dig a little deeper to offer ideas that can help make more money on YouTube.  

I had the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles to VidSummit. It was an awesome experience, everything I expected and more. A few of the people I had the opportunity to meet were Brian G. Johnson, Nick Nimmin, Dee Nimmin, Jeremy Vest, Matt Gielen, Daniel Batel, Nico Kamenszky and many others. Not to mention all the many presenters sharing their wisdom. In this podcast I'm sharing some of my take-a-ways and some insight from the presenters. If you want more information about VidSummit (not an affiliate link) https://vidsummit.com. 

The best way to improve your videos is to learn from your last video. What worked, what did not work? Why did your poorly viewed videos not get shared? Why does YouTube promote some of your videos over others? In many cases, you can figure out why.

More information at http://thetubeblog.com/

It's still a big topic. Click Through Rate for your YouTube videos. Why is it important and what can you do to improve your CTR?

There are old school ideas people still use today to try and grow their YouTube channel. In this show, I share the differences between old school YouTube and the new rules of YouTube channel growth. 

It's important to think through your channel and topic selections. What do you need to consider when it comes to the creation of a successful YouTube channel?

In this show I share thoughts about starting and what you should think about before you start a YouTube channel. 

Herman Drost visits the Tube Labs podcast to share his insight about how YouTube playlists can help grow your channel. 

Check out his channel here - https://www.youtube.com/drostvideo

How do you increase your audience retention? What are the techniques, strategies and concepts which can keep your audience watching your video longer? In this video, I share dependable ways to increase your YouTube audience retention

On my last Tube Labs show, I share some of my best advice as to how to become a success on YouTube. I will be moving over to my creative marketing podcast found at roshsillars.com beginning 2022 where I will talk about growing your creative business - which will, of course, include YouTube strategies. 

Sometimes we need to restart our YouTube channel. What we are doing is not working, so it's time to face a different direction. What are some of the things we need to consider when we restart. What are the secrets to restarting?

What makes your YouTube channel different? Should it be different and how do you know?

We hear a lot about consistency as it relates to YouTube. Is it really important for your YouTube channel? In this show I share my ideas about consistency and honestly, it's not everything you think it is and it's not just about publishing. If you wish to share your ideas about YouTube head on over to thetubeblog.com.

This show is about why one YouTube channel is easier to grow than the other channel. Why do you need to think of your channel as a large playlist.?

YouTube suggesting your videos is one of the fastest ways for your YouTube videos to earn views. A viral video is often a suggested video because YouTube has up to 2 billion people to recommend your video to, which is most likely a few more people than on your email list :-) .  Find more information about growing a YouTube channel on the thetubeblog.com. 

Tube Labs Podcast is hosted by Rosh Sillars

In this podcast, I share the questions I ask before I begin to record my video.  These questions help me create better videos, improve the success of my channel and plan future videos. 

Tube Labs is hosted at the thetubeblog.com

It's important for you to know how to serve your YouTube audience. It all starts with the audience, however, once identified, how do you serve them? That is what I talk about in this solo show. 

Hosted at the http://www.thetubeblog.com

What is the best way to approach social media as it applies to your YouTube channel? 

Last show I talked about the little things, in this show, I'm talking about the big picture, the big stuff that helps a channel grow and what I've learned from my recent experiences. 

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What do you do after you launch your YouTube video? Do you just let it ride? should you promote it, how about analyzing data from your audience. In this show, I share some thoughts about making the best use of your time after you hand off your video to YouTube. 

Growing a YouTube channel requires strategy. Planning and development can be a big part of the success of your channel. Some YouTubers are lucky and grow immediately. If you are not one of those YouTubers, then consider some different growth strategy options I share in this show. 

The first minute of your video can mean success or failure.  Especially for longer videos. How do you keep people engaged with your videos? Do you ramble on with introductions and information about yourself or do you get right into the topic. 

I'm headed to vid summit this week, I hope to see you there. 

Is there a best time to publish a video? Is consistency really important or is there a secret publishing schedule. How do you know when to upload and release a video to your specific audience. We dive into these topics in this episode. 

For creative entrepreneurs:  http://www.roshsillars.com

If you know your YouTube audience you have an advantage. I know you think you might know your audience, but do you really? Your true audiences is most likely more specific than you think it needs to be. Once you know who your audience is, you can do a better job of understanding what to service them for success on YouTube.

Are subscribers more than a vanity metric? Does hitting the subscribe button really mean anything or is there more to it. We explore subscribers to your YouTube channel and the latest YouTube announcements from VidCon.

YouTube is not the easiest social media. However, when it works, it works big. This is the allure of the video platform. However, there may be a time to call it quits. When is that and what are your considerations?

6 common Mistakes YouTubers make that you should try to avoid. These mistakes are common because they are easy to make. Hopefully, by hearing these ideas you will correct them if you are making such mistakes.  Any one of these mistakes can prevent your channel from growing. 

In this show, I share my favorite YouTube tricks which are working to help me grow my YouTube channel. I'm using the community tab, analytics, YouTube tools, and the right timing. 

Success on YouTube takes many forms. In this episode, I explore what it takes to become successful on YouTube. What are the considerations and the common factors you may find on other successful channels? 

I'm currently streaming live on Mondays. The weeks I have a guest, I'll answer questions about YouTube and growing a YouTube audience.  Please join us. http://rosh.video will take you there. 

Video marketing specialist Dane Golden visits the Tube Labs podcast. He explains the importance of the word you in your videos.

Dane Golden is a YouTube marketing and video expert.  His home base for his blog and video marketing consulting is https://vidiup.tv. Dane specializes in digital marketing strategy for companies who wish to drive sales with YouTube and Facebook video using a content marketing approach. 

Tube Labs is hosted at the thetubeblog.com

YouTube has a lot of tools to help you grow a channel. Some tools are available during upload, some are analytics related, and many tools are helpful, but forgotten about. It's easy to forget to implement them because there are so many options and opportunities. We sometimes prioritize which YouTube tools we want to take advantage of for channel growth.  

Affiliate link: Powerful YouTube Growth Tool Tubebuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/roshphoto 

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Jessica Hatch of the husband (Jamie Hatch) and wife YouTube duo Gone to the Snow Dogs visits the Tube Labs Podcast. Jessica and Jamie created their YouTube channel in 2009. They share their love of Siberian Huskies and feature their dogs on their channels. Gone to the Snow Dogs now has over 1 Million subscribers on YouTube.

Their mission is to show you what life with your dogs can be like! From Traveling with your Dogs, Camping with your Dogs, Making DIY Dog Treats, Dog Training Tips and advice, and other dog adventures and Dog videos, they help you share a better life with your dog! 

On the show, Jessica shares her experience, insight, and journey on YouTube. 

Gone To The Snow Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoneToTheSnowDogs

Nico Kamenzky visits the Tube Labs podcast to talk about YouTube shorts, the data behind them and how to use the YouTube algorithms to your advantage. 

You can find more at https://morningfa.me

I receive questions about what should you focus on when reviewing YouTube Studio Analytics. What should you care about and why. In this podcast, I  dig into YouTube Studio to help you understand what you might want to pay attention to, to help grow your channel. 

Ask questions or leave a comment at http://tubelabs.com

Owen Video shares powerful insight into some of the best approaches business YouTubers should take when they consider YouTube as part of their business. Owen offers useful tips to make YouTube work for your business . He also addresses how to work through the ups and downs of running a YouTube channel. 

Understanding traffic sources is an important part of growing your YouTube channel. Knowing what sources provide the best quality visitors can help you make better decisions as to which sources and topics to double down on for future YouTube growth.

Jeremy Vest shares how you can improve your YouTube thumbnails. Thumbnails are often the first introduction to your video. A good thumbnail can increase your click-through rate, which can lead to YouTube promoting your video to more prospective viewers. Jeremy has a ten-point checklist you might find helpful. Follow this link http://bit.ly/2ItXNtS

Jeremy is responsible for all inbound marketing for vidIQ including SEO, PPC, Blog, Email, Automation, Tracking, Conversion Science, and Content Marketing. He is also the co-founder of Video Marketing World.

Brian G. Johnson shares his YouTube story and how he has grown his channel. Everybody begins their YouTube journey from zero. Less than 3% of YouTube channels gain more than 10,000 subscribers. However, in a one-year period, Brian G Johnson gained 10,623 subscribers and drove over half a million video views. Today he is about to hit 100,000 a couple years later. Brian presents many concepts which can help you grow your YouTube channel now.

The 70/50 rule is a combination of concepts which YouTubers use to understand how well their audience appreciates the videos they create.  When you understand the 70/50 rule, it can help you make better videos. 

Share your thoughts at http://www.thetubeblog.com/ 

You can see a video on the 70/50 here https://youtu.be/4U9n-Mj0_VU

 Daniel Batal Helps You Get Focused On YouTube Growth.  He shares insights on thumbnails, mindset and the new YouTube #shorts. How can Daniel's insights help you grow your channel?

1000 uploads to YouTube is a lot. Is there a specific expectation or a level you will reach after uploading 1000 videos? Well, this is my story and what I learned. 

Gwen Miller is a digital video strategist.  She shares her experience and insight into how to grow a YouTube channel. She dives into helpful insights as it pertains to your subscribers and what metrics you should consider before your next video. 

2021 is around the corner and many people want to start a YouTube channel or are planning on how to grow their current channel. Understanding Analytics can play an important role. How will you use them in 2021?

Do you know about the 5 T's of YouTube? I bet you know a few of them if you are trying to grow a YouTube Channel. It's important to consider the 5 T's when you develop your next video.  Once you get the 5T's down, it's also important to not forget the 2 V's too. It may all seem mysterious, but I clarify in this show so you can apply these ideas to your next video. 

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Shelly visits the Tube Labs podcast to support you to grow your YouTube channel and improve your editing skills.  We cover her YouTube journey and insights into how to improve your videos. 

Shelly's course is found here imoviemadeeasy.com  use the code tubelabspodcast to get $10 off! 

Check out her YouTube channel 

In this show, I share what is working on Youtube such as all the buzz about Jennelle Eliana and why I like Mr Beast. We dive in to these two YouTuber. I also talk about new options for copyright claims on YouTube with the latest YouTube editing tools.

In this show, I share an interesting story about some of my new YouTube subscribers and views. Also how to approach situations when you earn a lot of new views.

Brian G. Johnson/Daniel Batal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH5zdr8SXQo

Little Monster video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsBLoCXkp50

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In this show, I share important YouTube metrics which can help you grow your YouTube channel. Every once in awhile it's nice to have a YouTube statistics and metric review.  

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You may be considering going in a new direction with an old or current YouTube channel. How should you approach what to do next? In this show, I share some tips as to how to come up with new ideas and what to focus that matters when restarting your YouTube channel. 

My apologies, some of you may have only received part of the show in the first day, this is now fixed.  

More information at http://www.thetubeblog.com/