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Best Time to Post on YouTube for Your Channel Niche and Time Zone

by | May 13, 2024 | YouTube

Do you upload your videos and then set them to public as soon they are done processing?

Here’s why it pays to wait to post your videos when your audience is most likely going to see them.

Uploading and posting at the right time can really help your YouTube video get discovered. You want to give your video the best chance to be seen as soon as your video is made public.

For what days are best, it depends on your niche. If your niche is more about business, uploading on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays are ideal.

If you are producing more entertaining videos, or longer content, weekends may be best.

 And as for upload time, the earlier is usually better.

I live on the West Coast of the USA so I have just accepted that I need to upload for Eastern Standard Time.

It can take some time to determine what works best for your channel and content.

Try different times and see how it works for your channel.

And remember, you can schedule your videos to go public at the time and day you choose in your YouTube Studio.

Until next time,

YouTube Copyright Strike vs. Copyright Claim

by | May 13, 2024 | YouTube

Have you thought about using video clips or audios in your YouTube videos? Are you concerned about copyright issues if you do? Copyright issues can be confusing and many content creators shy away.  But in truth, many channels like cover channels, news, reaction, dance routines,  and more, use copyrighted content with no problems.

 You just need to understand the difference between a copyright claim and a copyright strike.

What is the difference between copyright strike or a copyright claim?  

When you upload a video to YouTube, YouTube will run programs during processing to search for content that is under copyright. If they find material that is under copyright, the copyright holders may file a copyright claim.

The copyright claim allows the copyright holder to place ads on your video and the money will go to the copyright holder.

If you are not monetized, this has no real effect on you. If you are monetized, you may choose to dispute the claim as fair use (such as in news reports, cover channels, reaction videos, dance covers, etc.) if you believe your content falls under fair use.

A copyright strike is much more serious. There are two types of strikes for YouTube: Community strikes and Community Strikes. 

Community Strikes can happen when people upload content that is against YouTube’s rules and terms. Copyright Strikes are takedowns over copyrighted material that the copyright owner wants taken down immediately. Usually these strikes are over stealing content but not always.

Sometimes the copyright owner refuses to allow any images or audio of any kind. Fortunately, copyright strikes are fairly rare.

When a channel gets a strike, they will have a three month grace period and after that time, the strike will expire. But if a channel get three strikes, community or copyright in three months, the channel will be deleted.

And also, be aware of fair use. There are copyright claim trolls who try to claim classical compositions that are in Public Domain, so be aware.

In Summary:

1. YouTube copyright strikes are bad! And usually they stem stealing another work uploading in total as their own.
2. A copyright claim only means that the owner of the content can put ads on your videos.

3. If you are not monetized, a copyright claim has no effect on your channel.

4. If you are monetized, you can choose to dispute the copyright claim as fair use.

Have you been too nervous to use small bits of copyrighted material? I’d love to hear your experience. 

 

Until next time,

Are You Doing YouTube Wrong? – Common Mistakes and Misunderstanding

by | May 13, 2024 | YouTube

One of the biggest misconceptions new YouTubers have is that they just need to make great videos and then they will be set.

 Or people obsess about getting the perfect gear, cameras, microphones that it takes them years to start filming.

 There are very important protocols that must be understood and practiced in order to get your channel off the ground…

and it has nothing to do with filming…

I see so many coaches and businesses on YouTube and most of them are not doing very well. 

They just don’t get how YouTube works.

They think it’s all about making good content and then it will magically get discovered.

It doesn’t work that way!

I’ve checked out channels of people who have done challenges with me on my Facebook group and they still don’t get it.

So many mistakes and misunderstanding which is common for new YouTubers but also people who have been around for a while but they still don’t get it.

Since they unknowingly have so many mistakes and so many things wrong, they start thinking that YouTube is not for them.

 But in truth, they are just doing things wrong. Because if you know what to do and you’re consistent, YouTube WILL work for you!

The main mistakes are:

1. Not uploading regularly
2. Not understanding how channels grow
3. Not getting how search works
4. Not understanding how to make search worthy titles
5, Not getting thumbnail strategies or no thumbnail at all

And that is why I am a YouTube coach so I can help people stop doing it wrong so they can learn to do it right!

Getting on Camera for YouTube When You Aren’t Feeling It

by | May 12, 2024 | YouTube

Not gonna lie, some days can be tough to get your face on camera.

There are so many reasons why, of course, to put filming off.

But with YouTube, consistency is key.  🔑

So how do you get over yourself?

 When you are starting on YouTube and even if you are further along, there are times that you just don’t want to go on camera.

You may not be in the mood, or distracted about something else or you may have had an emotional situation happen. I’ve experienced all these things!

Now, I don’t suggest making videos if you’re really sick but if you are committed to YouTube, you really should upload at least once a week.

But it’s so easy to push if off because you don’t feel ready, which is really an excuse most of the time.

I get it. When we go through things,  it can be hard to show up.

But one of my coaches, Jen Gottlieb, from Super Connected Media, has a saying, “Your Mess is Your Message”.

You might be thinking, “What? That doesn’t make any sense!” But when you think again…when you are vulnerable and real, people respect that. 

For YouTube, we are not here to be perfect but to be ourselves and share our message.

And that is the beauty of YouTube. 💜

Your people are waiting for you!

Until next time…

Camera Confidence for YouTube – How to Be Confident and Comfortable on Camera

by | May 12, 2024 | YouTube

I get it. Showing up on camera is SCARY.

Especially when you’re not feeling super perky or you are going through some other challenges.

 You would rather not film…. but

 You also have a goal of filming and uploading regularly…. right?

 You still need to show up. Because your audience is waiting.

 Here are some tips on getting your confidence UP!

Often times the hardest part about being a YouTuber is showing up on camera.

Especially when you are just starting out, it feels so weird talking to a camera. It’s intimidating to say the least!

And then the editing process can stop you when you see just how awkward it is to edit your videos. You are always finding weird poses in the editing process and that’s what you remember!

I feel your pain!

When I started out, I was very awkward but I learned some tips and tricks after 12 years of making content for YouTube.

First off, plan your clothing, especially if you are batch filming. Chose mostly solid colors so your face is highlighted.

Next, use makeup! Makeup is used throughout the film industry, even newscasters. The truth is bright lights can wash you out on camera as well as a well lit stage.

We are just using makeup to highlight our features to bring them out.  Guys, too.

Next, make sure you have a great light. If you have a great southern window with lots of sun, that is perfect.  But if not, get a ring light. It’s worth the price having a consistent light source.

Here is the ring light I use: Neewer Ring Light Kit at Amazon.

Be clear about your message. If you have passion for your subject, that will ignite your audience. Keep thinking about them and what you are sharing!

And last of all, keep practicing. Filming and editing are new skills that improve over time.

The more videos you make, the easier it will get for you, because you will have the steps laid out above you and in time you will see the camera as a doorway to reach people with your message!

In this video you will learn:

 

  • How and why to plan your clothing in advance
  • Why simple makeup strategies creates better results, just like the pros
  • Make sure the light is good: natural sunlight or ring light
  • Be clear about your message
  • Keep practicing!

Until next time…