Episode #481
How to Become a Successful Vlogger if You’re Just Starting Today
November 24, 2017

In Episode #481, Eric and Neil discuss how to become a successful vlogger if you’re just starting today. Tune in to learn the importance of good editing, original content, great audio, and video quality – while cranking out volume so you can get your channel to rank.

Time-stamped show notes:

  • [00:28] – Today’s topic: How to Become a Successful Vlogger if You’re Just Starting Today
  • [00:39] – A good example is Casey Neistat he does a great job on his good editing.
  • [00:48] – If you just getting started, you need to find a good editor.
  • [01:08] – You also have to have a good camera and good audio is super important.
  • [01:30] – We are in the studio right now to deliver a better audio experience to you.
  • [01:37] – You need to come up with interesting content topics that pique interest.
  • [02:05] – Use sites like BuzzSumo to see what is and isn’t popular.
  • [02:29] – Only 1 in 30 videos are going to take off.
  • [02:51] – Look at what Gary Vaynerchuk does just by having a guy following him.
  • [03:29] – Crank out volume and deliver value.
  • [03:54] – With the algorithms your rankings can die down. Always shoot for success.
  • [04:40] – It’s also about building your channel’s authority.
  • [04:54] – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool
  • [04:55] – Go to SingleGrain.com/giveaway to get your FREE copy
  • [04:56] – That’s it for today’s episode!

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