Is YouTube the Only Video Platform to Focus on? (Grok Diary – Day 186)

A couple of years ago, I tested BitChute, Odyssee and Rumble. I couldn’t find traction with tutorials or video essays. It seems like these platforms are primarily made for creators and audiences who where booted from YouTube after the 2016 election.

Sadly, YouTube definitely needs a good competitor to do better.

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Should Authors Livestream on YouTube? (Grok Diary – Day 184)

Livestreaming is very far at the end of my to-do-list. Without a basic audience it might be just a waste of time. I once had a podcast about fitness and nutrition in German. I didn’t really go through the roof and it never created a good funnel for podcast-listeners to check out the website and books about fitness and health that I had back then.

So, find an audience first, livestream later.

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Should Authors Make Vlogging Videos on YouTube? (Grok Diary – Day 183)

I always wanted to do it. But then chronic health issues stopped me before even starting. I’m currently in consultation with the doctors – wish me luck. If my health issues are ever solved, vlogging is still something I want to get in to. It helps people connect with you, you can get into cinematography and video editing, and it gives you a reason to experience new things.

Sure, it’s time consuming. But if you ever find an audience, vlogging might be the best content to make for any niche. If I were healthy, I’d do it right away.

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How to Create Video Titles for YouTube That Aren’t Clickbait? (Grok Diary – Day 182)

I hate these clickbait videos. When I started doing YouTube, I decided to never use my face with a weird expression in the thumbnail or a clickbait title. I’m surely losing out on a bigger audience, but I’d rather be authentic and honest to build a good community long-term than having short-term success with something that I hate as a content consumer.

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