Three most important social media networks are YouTube, Instagram and Tick Tock right now with it, it seems blog websites are becoming not necessary.
When starting a blog I wanted it to be a place of everything I love just at one place and things happening daily of importance to everyone as reminders of time flying by so easy.
Owning both a blog/website and a YouTube channel can be exhausting if you do not have proper equipment and video editing knowledge each Vlogger has.
As mentioned before three most popular networks right now are video editing networks: YouTube, Instagram Stories/Reels, and Tick Tock. While you can add video screen of your YouTube video inside each post. It is intended for people loving to see and hear the person whose video they are watching to learn something or to entertain themselves as these are the two most most important reasons people use these three networks.
For me one can not go without the other as like everyone has their Blog - Instagram connections today YouTube videos - Instagram Stories are basically fully connected which is not the fact I love as much as I love Instagram stories only as links to either a new blog post or YouTube channel video unless it's a beautiful photo of your new post as well.
Having it all can cause huge lack of self organization making stressful situation being behind schedule either with your blog post, YouTube video or both.
It's why I decided :
• to put a short video at the end of each post here at Blogger talking instead of viewers just reading the post,
• add Instagram stories links to both each new blog post and to Instagram post with photos I took being the same as at the blog,
• use my blog post as a guiding line for a script for each YouTube video as I don't want it to differ from one another,
• take more of my own photography instead of using Pixabay, both layers photos and my hometown or places I visit,
• take more photos of myself starting with the Workout Schedule I keep delaying and at some Kragujevac sightseeing spots.
Therefore connecting Instagram posts/stories - blog post - YouTube video post at the same time.
I can get easily confused when in such a commotion as why I am writing down on how is best to connect your networks and maintain your personal time.
I wanted to become eligible for Adsense, that is commercials you can see on almost each website meaning with click on a commercials I can get a certain percentage of the commercial marketing team of some company payed to Google owning Blogger to broadcast.
With YouTube it's different almost collecting your fan base or other bloggers/vloggers at one place through Subscribe button you see below each video with 👍 ~ loved the video and 👎 ~ hated the video for you to be able to grow your audience as people saying what to change in your comments or giving you new ideas. This is a bit different than the blog where viewers can only leave a comment.
Once you collect your fan base over 1.000 people with at least 4.000 hours of watched material you become eligible at YouTube Adds meaning getting an add in front each of your videos and as with Adsense getting a percentage of the entirely watched commercial before your own video or a click on it.
What blog post - video would you love to see here at my small web space?
Advices on having a YouTube channel:
• have a decent and recognizable intro with a possible logo,
• plan a decent thumbnail of the video,
• Ask people to subscribe at the beginning not the end of each video,
• our videos should not be lenger than about 10 minutes unless you leave in information time starting points for different topics,
• ask for comments at the beginning of each video,
• reply to each comment,
• plan your YouTube video title as with blog title using popular keyword search,
• if using English language in your videos plan a translation and opposite if you use your native language plan an English language translation of each video.
Blog vs. YouTube Channel—which is better for you? Both have unique advantages and challenges depending on your goals, skills, and the type of content you create. Here's a breakdown of key factors to consider when choosing between the two:
1. Content Format
- Blog: Primarily text-based, often with images, infographics, and occasionally videos embedded. Great for detailed guides, written tutorials, product reviews, and in-depth articles.
- YouTube: Video-based content. Perfect for visual tutorials, demonstrations, vlogs, interviews, and entertainment. People tend to consume video faster than reading articles.
2. Ease of Creation
- Blog: Requires writing skills and a good grasp of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Creating a high-quality blog post can take time (research, writing, editing), but it's relatively easy to start with minimal equipment.
- YouTube: Requires more technical setup, like a camera, microphone, and editing software. Video production is often more time-consuming and requires additional skills like filming, editing, and audio management.
3. Audience Engagement
- Blog: Engaging via written content, comments, and social media shares. Blogs allow for long-form content that can be in-depth and highly informative.
- YouTube: Engagement happens through likes, comments, shares, and the ability to connect with audiences via voice and visuals. Videos can create stronger emotional connections and instant reactions through facial expressions and tone of voice.
4. Monetization Options
- Blog: You can monetize with affiliate marketing, ads (like Google AdSense), sponsored posts, digital products, or services. Blogs typically rely on organic traffic and SEO for income.
- YouTube: Monetization comes through ads (via the YouTube Partner Program), sponsored content, affiliate marketing, and Super Chats in live streams. YouTube requires a larger subscriber base and view count for significant income.
5. SEO and Discovery
- Blog: Search engines like Google index written content, and a well-optimized blog post can attract organic traffic for months or even years. SEO plays a huge role in blog success.
- YouTube: YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world (after Google), and video content is indexed by YouTube and Google. However, SEO on YouTube focuses on keywords in video titles, descriptions, tags, and the video itself.
6. Audience Reach and Growth
- Blog: Growing a blog takes time, but it can attract long-term traffic through SEO. Blogs typically build organic search traffic, and the content remains relevant for a longer time.
- YouTube: YouTube offers fast growth potential, especially if a video goes viral or if you consistently create shareable content. YouTube’s algorithm can help recommend your videos to a larger audience if they engage well with your content.
7. Technical Skills
- Blog: Basic knowledge of website platforms (WordPress, Blogger, etc.) is necessary. SEO knowledge is also crucial for driving traffic. Writing is your main skill set.
- YouTube: Requires knowledge of video recording, editing, and sound management. Thumbnails, titles, and descriptions must be eye-catching and optimized for search.
8. Longevity of Content
- Blog: Blog content can remain relevant for a long time if it’s evergreen and well-optimized for SEO. Older blog posts can continue driving traffic for years.
- YouTube: Videos can also have long-term reach, but their visibility tends to decrease over time unless they are constantly updated or relevant.
9. Time Commitment
- Blog: Writing and editing articles can take a significant amount of time, especially if you're aiming for high-quality, in-depth posts. However, once the post is published, you don’t need to update it constantly.
- YouTube: Creating videos requires scripting, filming, editing, and optimizing. The time commitment for each video can be quite high, but the content is more engaging and shareable in real-time.
10. Community Building
- Blog: While blogs can build communities via comments and email lists, they tend to feel less personal than video content. You still can develop a loyal audience, but the connection is usually less immediate.
- YouTube: Videos create a more personal connection because you are on screen, and viewers hear your voice and see your expressions. Building a community on YouTube feels more interactive.
When to Choose a Blog:
- If you're passionate about writing and prefer to create in-depth, informative content.
- If you want to build an SEO-driven platform for long-term traffic.
- If your content requires a lot of research and detailed explanations (like how-tos, guides, reviews).
- If you're comfortable with writing and don’t want to deal with video equipment or editing.
When to Choose a YouTube Channel:
- If you're comfortable being on camera and prefer to create visual content.
- If you want to engage with your audience in a more personal, face-to-face manner.
- If your content is better suited for demonstration or visual storytelling (e.g., tutorials, product demos, vlogs).
- If you prefer a more social and interactive format with the ability to connect instantly with viewers.
Conclusion:
- Blog: Great for detailed, in-depth content with long-term SEO potential. Ideal if you're a writer and want more control over your content and monetization options.
- YouTube: Perfect if you enjoy being on camera, want to create engaging, visual content, and have the resources (time, equipment, skills) to manage video production. It offers a strong community-building opportunity and potential for faster growth.
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Thanks for sharing your experience and advice about making the most of our social media/blogging, etc. I haven't ventured into YouTube yet as I have no idea what I'm doing -- maybe that's something for the new year?!
ReplyDeleteWhy not unless working from the beginning with some brand no one is expecting your first videos to be perfect.
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