A few months ago, the top minds of YouTube hosted a space on Twitter (yeah, I still call it Twitter). Speakers included: - Mario Joos (Retention Specialist, worked with MrBeast) - Noah Morris (Faceless Genius- 18 channels) - Ed Lawrence - Etc. I was in that space the whole time and took NOTE of everything important discussed. Today, I am sharing my notes with synthesizers... 1 BILLION+ VIEWS NOTES How to Succeed as a Beginner Creator in 2024: - Capture a Specific Market: Start by targeting a specific niche and expand gradually. - Be Yourself: Authenticity matters more than ever. - Try Long Videos: Some creators are finding success with longer content. YouTube's Secret Sauce: Viewer Satisfaction And it comes from 2 aspects 1. Grabbing Attention: Your title and thumbnail should create interest. 2. Delivering What's Promised: Make sure your content matches expectations. (DON'T CLICKBATE) What is STORYTELLING in simple terms: A good passage of information. A well structured video that gives the viewer what they want. Keep Viewers Interested: - Minimize Drop-offs: Try not to lose viewers between segments (e.g., Intro). - Show Your Personality: Humans like seeing real personalities. Social Proof Works : - Videos with higher view counts influence viewer behavior. People are more likely to click on a video with 1 million views than a video with 10k views Niche doesn't die; the topic dies. ChatGPT might disappear, but AI will not. Btw, use ChatGPT for writing segments, not the entire script. (Quillbot makes ChatGPT human) Understand Audience Psychology: - Shorts, live videos, and long-form content cater to different viewer expectations. - Shorts: To get eyeballs - Long form: To build deeper connection - Live: To build a parasitic relationship with your audience What Every Creator Should Do: