Overrated Youtube Tips you MUST ignore to grow your channel

Last updated: Jul 30, 2023

This video is about debunking popular YouTube advice and providing alternative tips for growing a successful channel, such as studying and researching content, having a business mindset, using free trials for equipment, and exploring multiple niches.

This video by ENERGI was published on Nov 26, 2022.
Video length: 11:10.

This video is about debunking overrated YouTube tips that are commonly given by YouTube gurus.

The speaker, who has grown their own channel and coached others, believes that most YouTube advice is bad and that to be successful on YouTube, you need to ignore 80% of what you've learned. They emphasize the importance of studying and researching successful content, having a business mindset, and creating your own products to monetize from day one. They also suggest using free tools like TubeBuddy and Epidemic Sound, rather than investing in expensive equipment.

Additionally, they encourage creators to not limit themselves to one niche and instead explore multiple passions.

  • Studying and researching successful content can lead to quick success on YouTube.
  • Approaching YouTube with a business mindset and creating your own products can lead to early monetization.
  • Fancy equipment is not necessary, and utilizing free trials and affordable tools is sufficient.
  • Exploring multiple niches can attract a wider audience and lead to success in different areas.
  • Being yourself is not enough, and you need to learn marketing and presentation skills.
  • Posting fewer, well-researched videos is more important than consistency.
  • Posting calculated, high-quality videos can lead to success and monetization.

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Section 1: Study and Research

  • Being successful on YouTube doesn't necessarily take a long time if you focus on the right things.
  • Study and research every piece of content that catches your eye to understand what makes it successful.
  • Take note of the thumbnail, title, and content that stood out to you and implement those elements into your own videos.
  • By studying and researching, you can blow up your channel in 30 days.
  • Don't mindlessly click on videos, but analyze why you clicked on them and what caught your attention.
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Section 2: Have a Business Mindset

  • Approach YouTube with a business mindset from the start.
  • Focus on creating your own products and monetizing yourself from day one, rather than relying solely on AdSense.
  • Create ebooks, courses, or offer consultation services to start making money early on.
  • By having your own product, you can start making a significant income within a short period of time.
  • Shift your focus from AdSense and subscriber count to building a profitable business on YouTube.
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Section 3: Equipment and Tools

  • You don't need fancy equipment to be successful on YouTube.
  • Use what you have, such as filming on your phone, and take advantage of free trials for tools and software.
  • TubeBuddy is a useful tool for optimizing titles, keywords, and tags to improve your video's visibility.
  • Epidemic Sound provides copyright-free music that can enhance the quality of your videos.
  • Don't get caught up in buying expensive equipment, but focus on utilizing free trials and affordable tools.
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Section 4: Explore Multiple Niches

  • Don't limit yourself to one niche based on popular advice.
  • Experiment with different niches and create content that you're passionate about, even if it's not directly related to your main niche.
  • Having multiple niches can attract a wider audience and lead to success in different areas.
  • Don't be afraid to make travel content, finance content, or any other content that interests you, even if it's different from your main niche.
  • Being multi-passionate can actually benefit your channel and help you reach a larger audience.
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Section 1: Be Yourself, But with Strategy

  • Being yourself is not enough to be successful on YouTube.
  • You need to become a marketer and know how to sell yourself and your content.
  • Learn how to present information concisely and in an entertaining way.
  • Develop storytelling skills to engage your audience and evoke emotions.
  • Connect with the camera and your viewers by asking questions and emphasizing certain words.
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Section 2: Less is More

  • Consistency is not as important as being calculated with your content.
  • Spend 60% of your time researching and collecting data for your videos.
  • Create videos that are unique and fill a gap in the market.
  • Study other creators' comment sections to understand what viewers want to see.
  • Post fewer videos that are well-researched and have a higher chance of success.
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Section 3: Calculated Posting

  • Posting consistently does not guarantee success.
  • Focus on posting videos that have the potential to go viral or gain a large number of views.
  • Use data and research to determine the best time and content for your videos.
  • Quality over quantity - prioritize creating high-quality, well-researched videos.
  • Monetization and success can be achieved with a small number of calculated, successful videos.
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Section 4: YouTube is Worth It

  • YouTube has the potential to generate a significant income.
  • Success on YouTube does not have to take a long time.
  • Focus on creating calculated, high-quality videos to maximize your chances of success.
  • Even experienced creators can post infrequently if their videos are well-researched and successful.
  • YouTube is a platform where you can make a lot of money if you approach it strategically.
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Debunking Overrated YouTube Tips

  • It's important to unlearn and forget some of the things you've been taught about YouTube because strategies that worked in the past may not work anymore.
  • Businesses need to evolve and change their approach to stay relevant.
  • Consistency is key, but it's important to adapt and try new things.
  • Using tools like Epidemic Sound for background music can add a unique touch to your videos.
  • Take advantage of free trials and discounts for equipment and services.
  • Set goals and make plans for the new year to grow your channel.

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