YouTube shorts are the new hot trending topic in the YouTube world. But what are they? 

YouTube has not been totally clear about how they work, so we decided to do our own investigation into YouTube Shorts.

On this episode of TubeTalk, vidIQ's own Rob Wilson, Dan Carson, and Liron Segev answer all your YouTube Shorts questions including:

What are the requirements for creating them?

Do you need to have #shorts in the title and description?

Should you put Shorts on your main channel

Want to Know Even More About YouTube Shorts?

How Creators Can Get More Views With YouTube Shorts

Can You Get 1 Million YouTube Views By Making Short Videos?

YouTube Shorts: What We Know About How They Work

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You can also find the complete list of all the

In this episode of TubeTalk, vidIQ does its own investigation into YouTube Shorts. You're welcome.

YouTube Shorts: The Ultimate Guide

To say 2020 has been weird is an understatement! So as we round off the year and head into the final quarter of 2020, what should we focus on as YouTube creators?

While it's easy to be despondent, you can easily double-down on the skills you have and still finish this year on a high note! In this episode of TubeTalk, we're joined by YouTube mastermind Benji Travis. As one of the guys behind the influential 

, he knows a thing or two about YouTube success! In this episode you will learn:

Important lessons for creators from the 2008 recession

That you have skills that businesses need

Want to Know the Five Big Mistakes YouTubers Make?

Benji has joined us before on TubeTalk to talk about the top five mistakes YouTube creators often make. These mistakes can often block their path to success. 

TubeTalk has been the #1 podcast for video creators and marketers since 2014. It's one of the most respected and listened to podcasts in the online video industry, so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to TubeTalk on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode!

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2020 has been a very challenging year, but YouTube creators can still end the year on a successful note. Find out how in this episode of TubeTalk.

What YouTube Creators Need to Focus on for the Rest of 2020

At vidIQ, we encourage YouTube creators to 

niche down on content if they want to successfully grow their channel

 in terms of views and subscribers. This is especially true when we see that their channel covers a range of topics that can often prove confusing to the viewer.

However, we're often met with resistance from more skeptical creators. But in this episode of TubeTalk, we chat with Abbey Howe, who was also skeptical at first but she went for it anyway and her 

Will niching down limit your opportunities?

How a focused channel grows without the "whiplash effect"

Process of creating new content when you are in a niche

If you're a YouTube creator who has listened to all the expert advice but your channel is still not attracting the views and subscribers you'd hoped it would what can you do now? Well, take a listen to this episode of TubeTalk and find out what it takes 

TubeTalk has been informing video creators and marketers for 8 years, and is one of the most respected and listened to podcasts in the online video industry. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to TubeTalk on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode!

You can also find the complete list of all the TubeTalk episodes here!

Focusing on one specific type of content can really make you stand out as a creator. It can also make your YouTube channel grow fast! Find out more on this episode of TubeTalk.

Why You Must 'Niche Down' if You Want to Succeed on YouTube

If you want to get a significant amount of views on a video, ranking highly on YouTube is a must. But securing a place in the top spot isn't an easy task. Even when you do everything right it doesn't guarantee that you will be in the top position when someone searches for your keyword.

So what can you do? How can you get your videos to rank and how do the YouTube algorithms actually work? In this episode you will learn:

How YouTube research plays into creating your titles

Are you really competing against other creators for ranking?

Even perfect SEO doesn't guarantee a good position in the search results

 for more tips, tricks, and advice on being the best creator you can be.

How to Rank #1 on YouTube with Keyword Research

Everyone knows that keyword research is hard work - but it's a skill that every video creator should have in their toolbox. 

Here are 7 ways to rank on YouTube using the best keyword research hacks!

You can also find the complete list of all th

Are your videos ranking much lower on YouTube than expected? Find out how why on this episode of TubeTalk.

How to Get Your Videos to Rank on YouTube

As a creator, you've found your niche on YouTube and you're building views and subscribers to your channel at a steady rate. So now is a great time to think about monetizing your YouTube channel beyond AdSense and affiliate links. 

The real money comes from working with brands - but how do you even do that?

 And will those brands want to work with you if you're not a huge creator?

In this episode of TubeTalk, we chat with Addison, Talent Manager at 

, about how YouTube creators can work with brands. In this podcast you will learn:

What brands actually look for when working with a creator

Whether you have to have a large subscriber base to start working with brands

How can you convince brands that you are a good fit?

How to know how much to charge for a brand deal

Should you ask for a budget or have a rate card?

What are the advantages of working with a Talent Manager?

Don't forget to click on any of the podcast links above to hear this invaluable advice. You can catch up with Addison

Want to Know How to Get MORE Brand Deals as a YouTuber?

A huge number of YouTubers are partnering with brands to promote products or services online. But what are brands looking for? We tell you in this 

You don't need millions of YouTube subscribers to secure a great brand deal. Find out more on this episode of TubeTalk.

How to Get a Brand Deal as a Smaller YouTube Channel

Creators think they have to always be in front of the camera to be successful on YouTube, but that's not always the case. On this week's episode, I chat with Jessica Hatch, the CEO of Gone To The Snow Dogs, a phenomenal channel where the main "stars" are her dogs!

 so clearly Jessica has figured out what her audience wants and how to use the YouTube algorithm in her favor. On today's episode you will learn:

Can you share too much with your audience?

The Analytics that you should be focused on

Recreating content that already works is a great strategy

 to listen to Jessica's advice, and don't forget to give her social channels a follow!

What to do When You're Feeling Stressed as a YouTuber

Creator Burnout is a very real thing, and on this 

, four YouTubers will be discussing their journey and what happens when its time to take a break.

TubeTalk has been informing video creators and marketers since 2014, and is one of the most respected and listened to podcasts in the online video industry. Don't forget to 

 to TubeTalk on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode!

Did you know? You don't even have to appear in front of the camera to be a successful YouTube creator. Find out more in this week's episode of vidIQ's TubeTalk podcast.

Why You Don't Need to Be On Camera to Be a YouTube Sensation

Are you ready to quit YouTube because you're finding it too stressful to appease the algorithm? What happens when you walk away from your channel to recalibrate - will your channel die?

Creator Burnout is a very real thing, and on this episode of TubeTalk, four YouTubers will be discussing their journey and what happens when its time to take a break. Join vidIQ expert creators Rob Wilson, Dan Carson and I, along with special guest 

Do you play to the algorithm or creativity?

Can you step away from YouTube and what will happen to your channel?

Quality over Quantity: Is one better than the other?

How much do comments and social media negativity play into the creator just wanting to give up?

Want to Know How To Beat Burnout as a Content Creator?

YouTube burnout, or mental burnout of any description, is a very real problem. Learn why 

creators much more susceptible to burnout, and what to do about it

 on your favorite podcast application so you never miss an episode!

If you're a YouTuber that's feeling stressed and is possibly on the verge of quitting, please take a listen to this week's TubeTalk podcast for some great advice.

In this week's episode of YouTube, I spoke with Devin Weber, CEO of Braille Skateboarding, about the techniques the company implemented to become a leader not only on YouTube, but in the hugely competitive skateboarding industry.

Devin shared with us how they found their audience, built a community, and how we can do the same with our own channels. In this episode of TubeTalk you will learn:

How to find a gap in the market and use YouTube to fill it

What NOT to do - including this one BIG mistake

Why being brand and family-friendly underpins long-term success

Why evergreen content is important for longevity

Click on the podcast link above and take a listen!

So, you're a YouTube creator who has listened to all the advice but your channel is still not attracting the views and subscribers you'd hoped it would. What are you doing wrong? Find out what it 

takes to be a successful channel on YouTube

TubeTalk has been informing video creators and marketers since 2014, and is one of the most respected and listened to podcasts in the online video industry. Don't foprget to 

We have all heard of niching down, but how about niching up? It's a strategy that Braille Skateboarding used to generate over 5 million YouTube subscribers!

How This Skateboarding Channel Kickflipped its Way to 5M YouTube Subscribers

So, you're a YouTube creator who has listened to all the advice but your channel is still not attracting the views and subscribers you'd hoped it would. What are you doing wrong?

This is a really common question for vidIQ, so in this episode of TubeTalk we address this very issue. I'm joined by my fellow vidIQ experts, Rob Wilson and Dan Carson as we discuss why your channel still isn't growing. In this podcast you will learn:

What it takes to be a successful creator on YouTube

How to Encourage YouTube Subscribers to Watch Your Videos!

It can be a struggle to get your subscribers to watch more of your video content. So join the vidIQ team as they bring you the best strategy for bringing those 

Are you doing all the right things but your YouTube channel has stalled? Find out how to kickstart it again in this week's episode of TubeTalk.

How to Kickstart Your YouTube Channel Right Now

Many creators research, film, and upload videos in their spare time. If it isn't your full-time career then it's something you need to fit in between work, family, and all the other commitments you have.

But even those hobby channels need to pay attention to best practices around optimization and audience development if they really want to generate significant views and subscribers. Especially if they are creating niche content, or competing against millions of other creators for a competitive topic.

On this episode of TubeTalk, I chat with Gwen Miller, the VP of Content for Kin. Gwen and her team have been using data-driven insights to create high-quality women’s lifestyle programming and creating mega YouTube stars in the process! Gwen is full of insights and tips, and on this episode you will learn:

Why chasing viral video success is really bad idea

How to experiment with content without ruining your channel

How niche should you really be on YouTube?

Learn the art of storytelling so you stand out from the noise

Why you need a strong hook for every single video

Click on the podcast links above to listen

 to Gwen's expert advice, and don't forget to give her social channels a follow!

Want to Know How to Turn Your YouTube Channel into a Successful Business?

Do you want to change your YouTube channel from your passion into a real business that generates significant revenue for you? Then we have some solid advice that can really help you 

turn your hobby into a bona fide YouTube business model.

Those big YouTube channels we all love have many tried and tested methods for success. Find out more on this week's episode of TubeTalk.

How Big YouTube Channels Develop Winning Strategies for Success

If you haven't optimised your YouTube homepage for the viewer, and given them a very clear and enticing first impression of who you are and what content they can expect them you, then how will they ever subscribe to you? Worst still, those potential fans may leave and never come back.

Your YouTube Homepage is absolutely critical to your success as a creator. On this episode of TubeTalk, I chat with vidIQ’s own Dan Carson and Travis McPherson as we dive into this highly underrated topic. It's such a quick win for any creator, but so many aren't ensuring their homepage is all it can be. In this episode you will learn:

How to get the most out of Community posts

Why ignoring your 'About' tab is a big mistake!

How to Get Your YouTube Subscribers to Watch Your Videos!

Is your YouTube homepage setting you up for success, or is it actually costing you views and subscribers? Find out in this week's episode of TubeTalk.

Is Your YouTube Homepage Losing You Subscribers? Find Out Now!

Of course, YouTube has some auto-captioning capabilities, but that feature can be very inaccurate, and can possibly hurt your video content much more than it helps. In this week’s episode of TubeTalk, I chat with Ryan P. Sweeney, Head of Partnerships at 

 about how adding your own captions and subtitles can help you as a creator. 

What are captions and subtitles and why they matter

What’s the difference between human and machine-automated captions

Do captions really help your video’s performance

Listen to this episode which is about the 

5 Critical Mistakes Revealed From Hundreds of YouTube Channel Audits

Do closed captions really help your videos rank higher on YouTube? And if so, how does that even work? Find out in this episode of TubeTalk.

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