Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/katie 🎬 So, my YouTube strategy needs a refresh. Now that’s we’re half way through the year, let’s sit down together and talk about how I plan to change up my approach to YouTube to keep growing my channel this year.
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 THIS is the key to a successful YouTube video
0:50 it’s time for a refresh
01:25 it can be intimidating to make a change…
01:48 some things you might not know about me
2:40 the two things I want to improve in my YouTube strategy
03:33 the balance of familiarity and novelty
04:10 the danger of OVER editing
05:21 do THIS to inject some personality into your videos
05:52 TLDR; here’s what I’m trying to do on YouTube
06:25 let’s film a sponsored Reel together!
07:38 a very ~gourmet~ lunch break
08:03 MORE EFFORT - how I’m gonna do it
08:38 the 3 mindset shifts I’m making to put more effort in
10:37 I can adjust my content production schedule
11:10 a quick meeting break & EXCITING NEWS!
12:13 good content needs breathing room
13:14 my new YouTube content creation workflow
15:55 I really focus on the VISUALS
17:02 MORE PERSONALITY - how to make your audience like you
17:50 community building, viewer retention, and FUN lol
18:21 sneak some personality into a tight edit
19:32 let’s plan my next week together!
21:24 this is a strategic approach, but also a fun approach
22:05 don’t let strategy take the joy out of YouTube ♥️
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👋🏻 About Me
Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I’m also the founder of a small video editing agency called Creatorly Media! We edit videos for YouTubers and video podcasters. If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com. Outside of my work, I love to travel (I live part-time in a self-converted camper van!) and I have a hobby YouTube channel that documents it! https://www.youtube.com/@KatieandDan