Creators Unstuck live audience recording right now! Come hang

Looking forward to seeing you in Video Creator Class today! Class starts at 2pm PT followed by the Accelerator Zoom Session for subscribing members right after. 

Anything y'all are itching to talk about??

Fast Action Video Challenge: The 5-Second Hook Challenge 🎬

🚀 Challenge: You have 5 seconds to grab your audience’s attention—make it count!

🎥 Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
1️⃣ Film a short video (under 60 seconds) using a strong hook in the first 5 seconds.
2️⃣ Your hook should make people curious, surprised, or excited to keep watching.
3️⃣ Use one of these formats (or create your own!):

• A bold statement → "You’re making this mistake in every video!"

• A question → "Did you know most creators mess this up?"

• A mini-story → "I lost 6 months of progress because of this…"

• A challenge → "I bet you can’t guess how I did this!"
  4️⃣ Post your video inside the Video Creator Club and get feedback from the community!

🔥 Bonus: Drop a comment on two other challenge videos—support your fellow creators!

⏳ Deadline: End of the week—let’s go!

🔗 Post your video in the fast action video challenge channel and if you're feeling spicy - post it on social media :P 

🚀 The YouTube Algorithm in 2025 – What Creators Need to Know! 🎬

Hey Video Creators! If you’ve ever wondered how YouTube’s recommendation system actually works, here are the biggest takeaways from the latest deep dive with YouTube’s Creator Liaison, Rene, and Product Lead, Todd.

🔹 The algorithm doesn’t "push" your videos—it "pulls" them for the right viewers.
YouTube ranks videos for each individual user based on their preferences, not just how well a video performs overall.

🔹 Your analytics don’t tell the full story.
Click-through rate (CTR) and watch time matter, but YouTube considers personalized viewer behavior over raw metrics. Think of it as an "automated word-of-mouth" system.

🔹 Old videos can still take off.
Trends, nostalgia, news cycles, and search behavior can make older videos resurface. Keep optimizing your evergreen content!

🔹 Time of day and device influence recommendations.
Viewers get different recommendations in the morning vs. night, and what they see on mobile can differ from TV suggestions.

🔹 No single metric guarantees success.
Watch time, engagement, and satisfaction all play different roles depending on content type (e.g., podcasts vs. short-form videos). The key? Deliver real value!

🔹 Viewer satisfaction is the real algorithm hack.
YouTube actively surveys viewers and tracks their "not interested" feedback. The more value-per-minute your content delivers, the better your long-term performance.

🔹 Multi-language audio expands your reach.
If you're dubbing your videos, aim for at least 80% of your catalog in that language. Also, translate your titles and descriptions for better discovery.

🔹 Fluctuations in views are NORMAL.
Seasonality, trends, and shifts in audience interest can cause dips. Look at long-term data (90 days to a year) and Google Trends for better insights.

🔹 The subscription tab is your secret weapon.
It shows pure audience behavior without algorithm interference. Use it to analyze CTR and watch time from your core audience.

🔹 YouTube is now using AI-driven recommendations.
Large Language Models (like ChatGPT) are making recommendations smarter and more nuanced, going beyond just keywords.

💡 Key takeaway? Instead of chasing the "perfect metric," focus on creating valuable content, engaging your audience, and adapting based on insights. Growth is a long game!

What do you think? Have you noticed any of these shifts in your analytics? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ 🎥🔥

Doing a casual hang out and catch up on Creators Unstuck - come say hi! 

Happy Monday Jan 27! Is THIS the first Monday of the year? We'll see.

Looking forward to hanging out with y'all today! 

2pm PT / 5 pm ET  Video Creator Class Live:

free for anyone to attend, you need to log in to be able to chat, replay is for VCC subscription members only. 

3pm PT/6 pm ET Accelerator Session ZOOM class:

this is for all VCC subscription members. The link is in here for those that have access - if you can see the zoom link, you have access. If you're not a subscription member yet, you can sign up for a free trial to come check it out! 

Anything you itching to talk about, let me know!!!!! 

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