Your Thriving Side Hustle
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMeredith Marsh from the VidProMom YouTube channel and blog brings your weekly kick-in-the-butt action to take action in your side hustle so you can be the boss of your own future.
Discover what’s working right now with YouTube, blogging, and content creation including growth strategies, video tips for beginners, search engine optimization methods, content marketing experiments, and good old-fashioned advice from other YouTubers, Bloggers, and Influencers.
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How I handle sponsored content on my blog and youtube channel
October 06, 2018 18:22 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB17: Have you ever wondered how bloggers and YouTubers get products to review, for free? How do you become a PAID influencer, and how do you make that happen?? In this post, I'll give you the details on how I handle sponsored content and brand deals on my blog and YouTube channel. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/how-i-handle-sponsored-content-on-my-blog-and-youtube-channel ⚡️ 5-DAYS to a POLISHED & PROFITABLE YOUTUBE PRESENCE ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 ...
Should you upload Facebook Livestreams to YouTube?
August 14, 2018 15:20 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB16: In this episode, we're talking whether or not you should upload Facebook livestreams to YouTube... can you repurpose your Livestreams or Instagram Stories publish them on your YouTube channel? Ooooh this is a hot topic!! Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/16-should-you-upload-facebook-livestreams-to-youtube ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 ⚡️LINKS + MENTIONS ▶︎ Episode 14: IGTV vs. YouTube: Is IGTV The YouTu...
More Revenue: YouTube Ads vs. Ad Network Ads?
July 18, 2018 19:54 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB15: In this episode, we're talking about whether you should upload videos to YouTube and embed them in your blog posts, or upload your videos to your ad network, and embed THOSE in your blog post... Which is more valuable? This is my first ever Video Pursuit Podcast Official Experiment! Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/youtube-ads-vs-network-ads ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 ⚡️LINKS + MENTIONS ▶︎ Episode 11...
IGTV - is it the YouTube killer?
July 09, 2018 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB14: Have you heard about IGTV? If you have, you might have also heard it called the "YouTube" killer... but is it, really? Does IGTV change the game for Instagram and vlogging overall? That's what I dive into in this episode. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/igtv-vs-youtube ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/igtv-vs-youtube/ ⚡️LINKS + MENTIONS ▶︎ VIDPROMOM IGTV CHANNEL ▶︎ M...
YouTube Analytics – which metrics actually matter for YouTube channel growth?
July 05, 2018 17:30 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB13: This episode is all about breaking down some of the mysteries behind YouTube analytics... As a blogger, we like to look at page views, right? We probably also care about Sessions, session duration, and bounce rate, right? But we don't have page views on YouTube, we have views and watch time and subscribers... so which metrics should we be looking at? Which metrics matter when we're trying to grow our channels and improve our videos? Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/yout...
Grow Your Email List with a YouTube Series
June 20, 2018 18:12 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB12: This episode is all about a fun, easy way to grow your email list with a YouTube series. I call this tactic Maximizer Loop because you can grow your email list AND get more views on your YouTube videos. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/grow-your-email-list ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/grow-your-email-list/ ⚡️LINKS + MENTIONS ▶︎ EPISODE #9: 3 Ways Bloggers can Make...
Youtube Keyword Tools I Use for Views & Growth
June 12, 2018 17:52 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB11: In this episode, I'm going to cover the YouTube keyword tools I use to do keyword and topic research for my YouTube videos, to help (hopefully) guarantee views on new videos and grow my channel. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/youtube-keyword-tools ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/youtube-keyword-tools/ ⚡️LINKS + MENTIONS ▶︎ TUBEBUDDY: vidpromom.com/tubebuddy ▶︎ MORN...
3 Secret Weapons Bloggers Have on YouTube
June 04, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MB10: In this episode, I will show you how bloggers have 3 secret weapons when it comes to YouTube... 3 unique, special traits that, as a blogger, will help you grow on YouTube faster than just the average Joe looking to start a YouTube channel. These are your unfair advantages!! Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/3-secret-weapons-bloggers-have-on-youtube ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidp...
3 Ways Bloggers can Make More Money on YouTube
June 01, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MB9: This episode is for bloggers who are a bit wishy-washy with creating youtube content, and it will hopefully entice you a little bit, so we're going to talk about 3 ways bloggers can make more money on YouTube in addition to blog content. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/make-more-money-on-youtube ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/make-more-money-on-youtube/ ▶︎ SHOOT FUN /...
My first 1000 YouTube Subscribers... what I did wrong
May 30, 2018 19:00 - 12 minutes - 9.15 MB8: The first 1000 subscribers on YouTube milestone is a big one for new YouTubers because of their new monetization requirements. To piggyback on my YouTube video on the 7 things I think I did right to hit that milestone, in this episode, I talk about what I did wrong... or more specifically what I would do different, today. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/first-1000-youtube-subscribers ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook...
My Current Blog Setup - Platform, Plugins, and Tools Working For Me Right Now
May 29, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB7: In this episode, I'm giving you a peek under the hood of my blog and blog setup... WordPress, hosting, plugins, tools, and services... and I answer a question from Craig, a YouTuber who is wondering if having a blog is beneficial when you have a YouTube channel. ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 ▶︎ SHOOT FUN / EDIT FAST CHALLENGE: http://vidpromom.com/challenge ▶︎ GET YOUR DOMAIN NAME: http://vidpromom.com/namecheap ▶︎ HOSTI...
Video Editing Software for Bloggers
May 18, 2018 18:13 - 15 minutes - 11 MB6: In this episode, Meredith gives you 5 options for video editing software for bloggers that are perfect for beginners and some advice on getting started with editing videos for the first time. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/video-editing-software ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 To summarize, Meredith discusses: iMovie (Mac-only) Adobe Premiere Elements (Mac and Windows) Filmora (Mac and Windows) Camtas...
Evolution of my YouTube Gear - from Beginner to Now
May 17, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MB5: In this Episode, I'm breaking down the entire evolution of my YouTube gear from the time I started on YouTube to what I'm using now. I dish on what worked, what didn't work, when to upgrade and what to avoid... I am hoping to save you some time, money, and aggravation in this episode! ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ ▶︎ JOIN MY PODCAST TRIBE: vidpromom.com/podcast ▶︎ MY YOUTUBE + VIDEO GEAR: vidpromom.com/gear I participate in various affiliate programs, including Am...
Recurring Passive Income Report (April 2018)
May 16, 2018 18:13 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MB4: In this episode, I'm breaking down my recurring passive income from my own business for the month of April 2018. All the details about advertising revenue and affiliate revenue as a "small" blogger/YouTuber! Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/recurring-passive-income-streams ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/recurring-passive-income-streams/ ▶︎ Morning Fame YouTube analytic...
How VidProMom and other Bloggers and YouTubers Make Money
April 26, 2018 22:05 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB3: Awww yeah, let's have the money talk, shall we? Yes, VidProMom is a business! And dang it's a fun one. In this episode, Meredith talks about multiple income streams for bloggers and YouTubers, how they work, and which ones VidProMom has tapped into. Full Blog Post: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/blog/passive-income-ideas ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 Full Shownotes: http://vidpromom.com/passive-income-ideas/ ▶︎ JOIN MY POD...
Branding Advice for New YouTubers + That Time I Had to Rebrand Everything
April 25, 2018 22:25 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MB2: This is a short storytime episode about the time I had to rebrand EVERYTHING... did you know VidProMom was not VidProMom at first? In this episode, I share some perhaps unconventional branding advice for newbies plus the whole story about why I had to rebrand to VidProMom back in the early days of my YouTube channel and blog. ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 ▶︎ JOIN MY PODCAST TRIBE: vidpromom.com/podcast ▶︎ MY YOUTUBE + VID...
What's Up with the Video Pursuit Podcast and Who is Meredith?
April 24, 2018 19:10 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB1: In this episode of the Video Pursuit Podcast Meredith gives a brief overview of who she is, what VidProMom is all about, and what the Video Pursuit Podcast will bring you in future episodes. ⚡️ YOUTUBE FOR BLOGGERS CHEAT SHEET & CHECKLIST ⚡️ 😎 VIDEO FOR BLOGGERS free Facebook group 😎 ▶︎ JOIN MY PODCAST TRIBE: vidpromom.com/podcast ▶︎ MY YOUTUBE + VIDEO GEAR: vidpromom.com/gear I participate in various affiliate programs, including Amazon, and I sometimes get a commission through purc...