My channel is only a month old (but I’m in it to win it). ;) VidIQ is offering 55% off a monthly subscription forever (including Live Feed). Do y’all think it’s worth it? I’ve been using the free version for titles, descriptions, and looking at outlier videos, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten. I use chatgpt (and myself) for title ideas and then see how they score with VidIQ. It’s been helpful (although views are of course low at this stage), but it’s also time consuming to do it that way and they only give one set of title suggestions per day with the free version. I think Alexa also recommended comparing both VidIQ and Tube Buddy keyword analytics, but I haven’t gotten that far. I’ve also seen several YT teachers recommend Descript, but I don’t even know if that offers title/keyword help. I’d love to hear your experience. TIA!

On day 2 of the challenge I quickly realized why my videos were getting very few views and no engagement. My channel name and videos aren’t specific enough. I know that there is an ideal audience for my content, but my brain doesn’t always cooperate with my intention, and my voice has got a mind of it’s own!! Today, I plugged in transcripts from the 7 videos I’ve posted to date and asked AI why I’m not having success. The answer was long, and honestly a bit upsetting to read. My struggle with limiting beliefs about my own value and the resulting procrastination is hindering my ability to do the work to make my channel better. I will keep pushing past these thoughts and take action with the accountability provided by Alexa’s creator boost challenge and this wonderful community. My next video will be released tonight and I’ll keep working on it from there so others can watch my transformation happen. Sending love and positive thoughts to you all😊 Jen

Just got my first client payout from a YouTube creator, and the best part? He was a former coworker from years ago. My background in Tech and as a College Professor gave me the credibility he needed in two key areas: Tools & Systems: I understand the back-end tech stack. Teaching & Clarity: I can clearly explain the concepts. If you have a skill or expertise that's just a few steps ahead of someone else, you are ready to help (and get paid for it).

Does anyone have experience paying someone in Europe (Roumania)?

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