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YouTube Comments Over Coffee
by Nick Nimmin
Are you a YouTube content creator? Comments Over Coffee shares proven, actionable advice and insights to help you get better results. This show is designed to help you learn about YouTube and online video while you're enjoying your morning cup of coffee, tea or whatever your favorite beverage happens to be. Most of the questions answered in this show are from the comments of my (Nick Nimmin) YouTube channel where I help content creators learn everything they need to know about YouTube. The rest are pulled from other YouTube and video marketing related communities online. You can also submit your questions at CommentsOverCoffee.com. You can expect new episodes every Monday.
Episodes
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How To Get More Impressions On Your YouTube Videos - According To YouTube
An impression on YouTube is when YouTube shows your video to someone on the platform. As a Youtuber, it's important to get a lot of impressions on your videos so you can increase the opportunity for more people clicking on your content. This episode breaks down what impressions are, when they do...
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If Your YouTube Channel Isn't Growing, Listen To This
YouTube is hard. Especially if you don't have life experience that has prepared you for being a YouTube content creator. In this episode we talk about things to consider if your YouTube channel isn't growing. Use TubeBuddy, the #1 tool for Youtubers, to optimize your videos and grow your channel...
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How To Manage Unplanned Opportunities That Come From Your YouTube Channel
As a YouTuber you're going to be offered a lot of unexpected opportunities over time. Some of them will be small, some will be huge and of course everything in between. But, how should you handle the opportunities when they come in? In this episode we talk about opportunities in general and we...
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How To Get Feedback On YOUR YouTube Videos
As a YouTube content creator there might come a time when you want someone to give you feedback on what your videos or channel. You can reach out to your subscribers, ask in YouTube related communities online or hire a pro to help. In this episode we talk about your options and the pros and cons…
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How To Stand Out On YouTube Against So Many Awesome Creators
Learn how to stand out on YouTube in a sea of amazing content creators. It's a lot easier than you think, the hardest part is trusting yourself. Try our sponsor PlaceIt at https://placeit.net - Graphics, mockups and more you can use for your thumbs, videos and channel art. Use TubeBuddy, the #1...
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How To Keep Viewers Engaged When You Can't Upload
In addition to uploading content to YouTube, we also have lives outside of YouTube. Because of that, there will be times where we can't upload content. When that happens, how do we keep our viewers engaged and keep the channel moving forward? This eposide shares what you can do. Try our sponsor...
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How Long It Might Take You To Get 1000 Subscribers On YouTube
Content creators want results...and we want them fast! But how long does it take to get to 1,000 subscribers? This episode takes a different approach and answers how many VIDEOS you need to reach 1,000 subscribers and up. Try our sponsor Streamer Templates for fully customizable pro graphics and...
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How To Get More Visibility On Your YouTube Videos
Getting views on your videos can be difficult at first but there is one key component that makes it all easier. In this episode we talk about that and sharing your content. Try our sponsor Streamyard at https://streamyard.com - The easiest live streaming platform on Earth! Use TubeBuddy, the #1...
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What To Do AFTER Your Live Stream Is Complete
So you went live and now you have a piece of content on your channel. Should you unlist it, delete it, leave it public? Maybe you want to download it and repurpose it. This episode talks about about what to do with your completed streams. Try our sponsor Streamyard at https://streamyard.com - The...
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How To Protect YOUR YouTube Content From Theft
Content theft is real and it can happen to you. The crazy thing about it is, you might even be giving people permission to use your content. This episode covers how to keep your content safe and how to properly label it in the event you do want to make it available for others to use. Try…
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How To Prepare For A Viral Video And What To Do When It Happens
Going viral is the dream of a lot of content creators but what happens when that dream gets realized? How do you prepare for a viral event so you can maximize the results? In this episode we talk about what you can do to prepare for a full blown viral event on your YouTube channel. Get everything...
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Pros and Cons of Linking To VS Embedding Your YouTube Videos
Learn the pros, cons and best practices of linking to your YouTube videos from your website or social media accounts or directly embedding them. Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at https://bestcreatortools.com Official Comments Over Coffee YouTube channel coming…
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Camera and Lighting Advice for Youtubers
What camera should you get? How should you light your videos? How does it all come together to look professional? This episode talks about different cameras, camera settings and lighting concepts to help you make your videos look pro, even if you're using a phone. Get everything you need to grow...
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Does Uploading Videos As Unlisted Help Or Hurt Video Performance
When uploading videos you have the option to upload them as private, public or unlisted..which is best and why? This episode talks about the best setting to use, how to make that setting automatic and the pros and cons of uploading as unlisted and sharing the videos with others while they are set...
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Why Youtubers Should or Shouldn't Have Websites
Websites are an added expense, they can be time consuming to maintain and building one comes with a learning curve...but is having a website important enough to put out the extra energy? In this episode we're talking about the pros and cons of having a website as a Youtuber so you can make the...
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Big Mistakes Youtubers Make That Cost Them Time, Growth and Opportunity
Content creators often take the wrong approach when it comes to YouTube and it ends up costing them time, growth and opportunity. In this episode I put a spotlight on a huge issue I see with a lot of Youtubers so, hopefully, you don't make the same mistakes. Get everything you need to grow and...
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How To Be Consistent On YouTube and Come Up With Video Ideas
Consistency on YouTube is important because it allows you to continually get in front of your audience and regular uploads can create an influx of new viewers with each upload. Once viewers respond to your content, YouTube will start to show them more from your back library. So, this episode will...
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Things You Should Know About Deleting Content From Your YouTube Channel
Should you delete old content? How about content that doesn't perform well on your channel or content that you just don't like anymore? This episode talks about thigns you should consider when it comes to deleting content from your YouTube channel. Get everything you need to grow and manage your...
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Things To Keep In Mind For The Background Of Your Videos
Some people put a lot of thought into their video background and some...not so much...but they should! This episode is about how your background represents you as a creator and things you should keep in mind when designing your YouTube video background. Get everything you need to grow and manage...
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Should You Optimize Your YouTube Videos For Search or Not
There is a lot of misinformation going around about the effectiveness of search on YouTube and in this episode we get to the bottom of it. I talk about why search can be valuable and how you can target search but still get views from other YouTube features. Get everything you need to grow and...
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The Good and Bad About Using Platforms Like Patreon To Make Money From Your Channel
Making money from your YouTube efforts is important because, over time, it can get expensive making content on a regular basis. There are a lot of ways you can make money from your channel but in this episode we're talking about using services like Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee, Uscreen and Kofi.…
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Writing Titles - You Need to Listen to This Episide
Writing titles that people will click is one of the biggest challenges a YouTuber faces. Even seasoned pros are constantly refining their process and trying to get better at the skill that is a mix of art and science...which is putting together a compelling package, including the thumbnail, that...
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Should You Use Your Face in Your Profile Icon?
Should you use a photo of your face or a graphic of some kind for your profile icon on YouTube? This episode of Comments Over Coffee shares my personal experiences with faces vs no face and some best practice information to keep in mind when you're choosing your channel profile icon. Get…
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How Comment Threads Impact Video Performance
This episode is about a nuance in YouTube I get asked about a lot, if someone leaves a comment but someone replies, if a viewer comes back to reply to the reply, does it hurt your video performance? It was almost confusing to write that out...lol...but in this episode, we get to the bottom of it…
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Making Videos for Subscribers VS Non-Subscribers
When it comes to the content you're releasing on YouTube, should you make it more for the people who are currently subscribed so they'll be happy or should you try to make content that will get you in front of more people? Get everything you need to grow and manage your YouTube channel at...
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Things You Should Know For Live Streaming
Live streaming can be a great addition to the content you're putting out or it can be the only content you're putting out but if you're interested in live streaming or want to make your streams better, this episode is for you. It's longer than most of the episodes and includes my journey into…
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Should You Grow Your YouTube Channel With Ads?
A lot of content creators think using ads will fast track their YouTube growth. This can be true but it can also be very false. In this episode we talk about using ads, who should and shouldn't and things you need to be aware of if you decide to use ads for your channel. You can support the…
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Will Adding Text To Thumbnails Get You More Views?
Should you use text in your thumbnails or not? This episode talks about thumbnail best practices, how to test your thumbnails and listening to the advice of other creators. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at http://bestcreatortools.com The...
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Going "All In" On Content Viewers Like and Deleting The Rest
We all make content for different reasons but if you are wanting your channel to grow as fast as possible and reach whatever goals you have with your channel as fast as possible, it's important that you're making the right decisions about the content you're making, and the content you keep on…
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Does Your Video Background Matter?
Creators use all kinds of backgrounds in their videos. This episode explores the question of if it matters or not. I share some things you should consider when it comes to the backgrounds you're using in your YouTube videos. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your...
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How To Keep Viewers Watching Your Videos Longer
We all know how important audience retention is on YouTube but how do you actually keep people watching for longer? This episode shares some things to keep in mind when it comes to keeping viewers engaged in your content. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube...
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How To Make The Perfect Hook For Your Videos
How you start your videos can have a major impact on your audience retention which will in turn impact the performance of your videos. So, in this episode we talk about how to create the perfect hook for your video and things to keep in mind when you're crafting your hook. You can support the...
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Will Making Shorter Videos Hurt Your YouTube Channel
Are you worried about making shorter videos since watch time is so important on YouTube? Do you think you'll get punished by YouTube's algorithms if your video lengths start bringing down the average watch time on your channel as a whole? This episode explains what matters when it comes to the...
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Should You Hide Logos In Your Videos or Give Brands Free Exposure?
If you use products in your videos, should you hide the logos or should you advertise for the company for free? In this episode we discuss what you should do and how to take advantage of the opportunity you have when showcasing products in your YouTube content. You can support the podcast by...
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Should You Remake Content on Your Channel If You Can Do It Better?
Creators get faced with the option of remaking videos when they run out of ideas or when a video out performs other videos on the channel. But is it ok? Should you remake videos at all or should you always keep it fresh? That's what we're discussing in this episode. You can support the podcast by...
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How To Improve Your Channel Without Burning Out
YouTube is difficult and it's easy to burn out if you're not balancing things. This episode shares some things you can do to avoid getting burned out but still keep moving yourself and your channel forward. You can support the podcast by getting everything you need for your YouTube channel at...
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When To Commit To Making One Type of Content
As a content creator you're probably stacked with a ton of great ideas for content but is that content the right fit for your viewers? In this episode we talk about when to commit to making one type of content so you can focus all of your efforts on a specific type of viewer and turn your channel...
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How To Use Playlists To Organize Your Content
So you have a lot of content or you're regularly putting out content but you don't know how to organize it to make it easy for viewers to binge your content. This episode shares a few different ways to use your playlists to make it easy for viewers to find what they want while helping you drive...
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You Might Be Thinking of YouTube Niches The Wrong Way
A lot of people think of niches as content only. But really, having a niche on YouTube is a lot deeper than just the content you make. This episode will hopefully change the way you look at niches on YouTube so you don't feel trapped in a little tiny box when it comes to making your content...
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The Importance of Using Contracts With Sponsors And How To Get Bigger Brand Deals
The word contract is often viewed as a dirty word but in reality, contracts can save you a ton of headache and possibly money. This episode shares the details of why you should use contracts, if you should write them or have them write them, things to keep in mind when you're negotiating your...
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YouTube Conferences - Should You Go and Things You Should Know
People are always asking about all of the different YouTube conferences and if they should go or not. And for the people decide to go, they often ask for any tips for going to conferences. This episode shares why conferences are awesome for creators and things you should consider when you're...
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How To Know Why A Video Got Views So You Can Repeat It
If you've ever had a YouTube video take off or do a lot better than some of your other videos there is a clear reason or handful of reasons one video did better and if you can figure it out, you can start getting more views consistently. This episode takes a look into your YouTube analytics to...
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How To Keep Your YouTube Content Organized
As a YouTuber you're going to make a ton of content. So much in fact that your hard drives are going to fill up quickly, your going to have graphics, animations and music all over the place and if you don't keep it all organized, it's going to drive you mad or possibly cost you an opportunity.…
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Should You Accept Donations From Viewers?
As a content creator you might struggle with the idea of accepting donations from your viewers. Some people see it as begging or simply asking too much of their viewers. This episode shares why you should accept donations and the importance of monetizing your YouTube content in as many ways as...
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When You Should Or Shouldn’t Use Ads On Your Videos
A lot of creators strive to reach that 1,000 subscriber/4,000 hour watch time milestone so they can run ads on their videos but is running ads always a good idea? What if you're using YouTube for affiliate marketing or for your business, should you run ads on your videos? This episdode answers...
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How To Get Started On YouTube Without Social Media
Learn how to get started on YouTube if you don't have any social media following at all. This episode is for anyone starting at zero who wants to start building an audience on YouTube but doesn't know how to get the ball rolling. Support the show by getting everything you need for your YouTube...
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Can You Monetize In Other Ways When Using Copyright Protected Content?
If you make content that contains any type of copyright protected material, you need to listen to this episode. I go over the risks, a way to monetize and the possible legal implications of monetizing content that contains copyright protected material. Support the show by getting everything you...
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How to Sound Natural When Reading Scripts
If you read scripts for your YouTube videos, you might struggle with making yourself not sound robotic. This episode shares recommendations on using scripts vs not using scripts and some things you can be mindful of to make your script reading better...or at least not sound robotic. Support the...
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How To Grow on YouTube in 2020
What do you need to focus on to grow your YouTube channel in 2020? Out of everything you can focus your attention on, there are a few things that can be game changers for your YouTube channel. This episode talks about what those things are so you can grow your channel in 2020 and start the new...
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COPPA - Should You Use Disclaimers or Limit Your Content?
COPPA, the law that every content creator on the internet is worried about right now, is going to impact all creators in some way but should you go through the trouble of adding disclaimers to the beginning of your video or limiting the content you make in order to make sure you don't violate…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you a YouTube content creator? Comments Over Coffee shares proven, actionable advice and insights to help you get better results.
This show is designed to help you learn about YouTube and online video while you're enjoying your morning cup of coffee, tea or whatever your favorite beverage happens to be.
Most of the questions answered in this show are from the comments of my (Nick Nimmin) YouTube channel where I help content creators learn everything they need to know about YouTube. The rest are pulled from other YouTube and video marketing related communities online. You can also submit your questions at CommentsOverCoffee.com.
You can expect new episodes every Monday.
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