All of us have different approaches to content creation, audience building, and monetization of our YouTube channels. So many of our motivations for getting into YouTube Shorts are different. If you are still on the fence about YouTube Shorts, consider the rationales that creators in the InfluenceLogic network have told us about how they think about Shorts.
While it is starting to feel like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are all morphing into one app, YouTube continues to differentiate itself with investment into learning and education. As the second largest search engine in the world, YouTube has become one of the most important education destinations on the internet. Whether you’re studying for a calculus test or you need help fixing your thermostat, YouTube has you covered in ways TikTok and Instagram simply do not.
Being verified on any platform comes with a new set of perks, primarily from the audience and the platform you’re using. The little check next to your name on YouTube can afford you some credibility among your audience.
Once you begin creating content online, some platforms can be left in the dust. After gaining a following, creators might forget about the benefits of LinkedIn, or think it doesn’t serve them anymore. Even if you think it doesn’t apply to you, LinkedIn is a great door to keep open, even after you’ve reached influencer status.
The social media sphere is filled to the brim with viral content, with a new video being passed around nearly every day. But what makes viral content so popular? Is there a formula to unlock virality on the internet? While there might not be one exact method, there are things creators can do to boost their chances of being the next viral video hit.
Burnout is bound to happen in any field. Professional burnout occurs when there are too many stress factors from your job for too long. For an influencer, this is no different and it makes sense that this could happen with millions of eyes on them.
Whether you believe it or not, the little blue check mark makes a difference as a creator on Instagram. According to Instagram, a verified badge signifies that “an account is the authentic presence of a public figure, celebrity or brand it represents.” They go on to clarify that the blue check mark does not mean Instagram endorses these figures.
Hashtags are small, but mighty. When using social media, hashtags can often help with the success of your posts, shares, likes, and even follower counts. Hashtags are used on a variety of different social media and video sharing sites and using them effectively can pay off in the long run.
As a creator, it is important to pay attention to your engagement on the social media platforms you use. While no one fully understands “the algorithm” on Instagram, there are a couple of ways to gain better engagement and more followers. Once you crack the code that best fits with your audience, you can see growth in your followers, reposts, comments, and likes.