August 31, 2023 • 5 mins
Want to expand your blog's reach? Looking to boost your website's SEO? Trying to tap into visual learning? Want to diversify your monetization strategies for your blog?
Well then look no further than a YouTube channel.
In this episode we'll talk about all of those things, and more!
So stick around for the top 10 reasons why your blog needs a youtube channel.
Definitely subscribe to the show for more blogging, YouTube, and content marketing tips!
Well then look no further than a YouTube channel.
In this episode we'll talk about all of those things, and more!
So stick around for the top 10 reasons why your blog needs a youtube channel.
Definitely subscribe to the show for more blogging, YouTube, and content marketing tips!
Mark as Played
Transcript
Episode Transcript
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
(00:00):
Welcome to the Blogging Mindset Podcast,where I hope you gain clarity, focus
and inspiration to boost your blogging results. Hey, they're blogers and content creators.
Welcome back to another episode of theBlogging Mindset Podcast. I'm your host,
Miles Halter. At Today we arediving into a topic that's all about
taking your blog to the next level. We're going to discuss the ten compelling
(00:22):
reasons why your blog needs a YouTubechannel. So, whether you're a season
blogger or just starting out, thisepisode is for you, and quickly,
before we dive in, I wantto invite you to join my new Facebook
group, the Blogging Mindset Community.I look forward to seeing you in there.
Now, let's get started with thereasons why your blog needs a YouTube
channel. Reason number one is buildinga multidimensional online presence. With a blog
(00:44):
and a YouTube channel, you're notjust limited to written content. You can
reach a broader audience by offering bothwritten and visual content, catering to different
learning styles and preferences. Reason numbertwo is tapping into visual learning. People
love visual content. Sometimes concepts arebetter understood when explained through videos, especially
in certain niches, making it agreat way to complement your written blog posts.
(01:07):
You can also tap into learning visuallearning through the incorporation of infographics and
custom images, but that's an episodefor another day. Reason number three is
boosting your SEO and online visibility.Did you know that Google owns YouTube?
By having a YouTube channel linked toyour blog, you increase your chances of
appearing in search results, ultimately drivingmore traffic to your blog. Additionally,
(01:29):
YouTube itself is a search engine,one of the most visited search engines on
the planet. As a matter offact, With this in mind, linked
to your blog posts lead magnets andproducts in your YouTube video descriptions. Let
your YouTube video viewers know what extrabenefits they'll gain by clicking on the links.
Having a channel also boasts EAT anSEO, which stands for experience,
(01:52):
expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness. Reasonnumber four is diversifying your monetization strategies.
V a YouTube channel opens up newavenues for a monetization such as advertising,
revenue, sponsorships, and more affiliatemarketing opportunities. These make for great additional
streams of income alongside your blog.Reason number five is connecting with your viewers
(02:15):
and readers on a personal level.Your audience gets to see and hear you
in videos, which helps build astronger connection. This personal touch can lead
to increased trust and loyalty among yourfollowers. It's also a great opportunity to
build backlinks. You can get theselinks through website mentions from other YouTubers,
showing up in best YouTube channel listposts, creating a video podcast with guests,
(02:38):
and gaining more exposure on large mediachannels in your niche Whoason number six
is showcasing your expertise. Videos allowyou to demonstrate your knowledge, skills,
and passion in an authentic, trustworthyway. This can and will solidify your
reputation as an expert in your niche, especially in a new content world rampant
with AI written content. Reason numberseven is expanding to new audiences. YouTube
(03:02):
has a massive user base, whichmeans you can reach people who might not
have discovered your blog otherwise. Thiscross platform exposure can significantly grow your audience.
Reason number eight is enhancing social mediaengagement. Videos are highly shaable and
they tend to perform well on socialmedia platforms. By promoting your YouTube videos,
(03:23):
you can drive more traffic back toyour blog. Reason number nine is
keeping up with trends. Video contentis on the rise, no doubt,
and by having a YouTube channel,you're adapting to current online content consumption habits
and staying relevant in the current digitallandscape. Reason number ten is repurposing content
(03:44):
for maximum reach. You can repurposeyour blog content into video format and vice
versa. This not only saves youtime, but also reaches different audiences through
different mediums. I suggest repurposing contentfor the three biggest video platforms right now,
YouTube, Gram, Reels and TikTok. Create the content once and distribute
it to all three platforms. Tryto have a good mix of long form
(04:06):
and short form video content and thereyou have it, folks. Ten compelling
reasons why your blog needs a YouTubechannel. From boosting SEO to connecting on
a personal level, the benefits areundeniable. Remember, it's all about expanding
your reach, engaging your audience,and evolving with the ever changing online landscape.
(04:26):
So whether you're a wordsmith or videoguru, why not embrace the best
of both worlds. Thank you fortuning into this episode of the Blogging Mindset
podcast. Keep creating and keep innovating, and please subscribe to the show and
leave a review. Letting me knowwhat you took away from this episode and
share this episode with a friend.I will catch you in the next episode
(04:50):
of the Blogging Mindset podcast, butfuck out.
Welcome to the Blogging Mindset Podcast,where I hope you gain clarity, focus
and inspiration to boost your blogging results. Hey, they're blogers and content creators.
Welcome back to another episode of theBlogging Mindset Podcast. I'm your host,
Miles Halter. At Today we arediving into a topic that's all about
taking your blog to the next level. We're going to discuss the ten compelling
(00:22):
reasons why your blog needs a YouTubechannel. So, whether you're a season
blogger or just starting out, thisepisode is for you, and quickly,
before we dive in, I wantto invite you to join my new Facebook
group, the Blogging Mindset Community.I look forward to seeing you in there.
Now, let's get started with thereasons why your blog needs a YouTube
channel. Reason number one is buildinga multidimensional online presence. With a blog
(00:44):
and a YouTube channel, you're notjust limited to written content. You can
reach a broader audience by offering bothwritten and visual content, catering to different
learning styles and preferences. Reason numbertwo is tapping into visual learning. People
love visual content. Sometimes concepts arebetter understood when explained through videos, especially
in certain niches, making it agreat way to complement your written blog posts.
(01:07):
You can also tap into learning visuallearning through the incorporation of infographics and
custom images, but that's an episodefor another day. Reason number three is
boosting your SEO and online visibility.Did you know that Google owns YouTube?
By having a YouTube channel linked toyour blog, you increase your chances of
appearing in search results, ultimately drivingmore traffic to your blog. Additionally,
(01:29):
YouTube itself is a search engine,one of the most visited search engines on
the planet. As a matter offact, With this in mind, linked
to your blog posts lead magnets andproducts in your YouTube video descriptions. Let
your YouTube video viewers know what extrabenefits they'll gain by clicking on the links.
Having a channel also boasts EAT anSEO, which stands for experience,
(01:52):
expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness. Reasonnumber four is diversifying your monetization strategies.
V a YouTube channel opens up newavenues for a monetization such as advertising,
revenue, sponsorships, and more affiliatemarketing opportunities. These make for great additional
streams of income alongside your blog.Reason number five is connecting with your viewers
(02:15):
and readers on a personal level.Your audience gets to see and hear you
in videos, which helps build astronger connection. This personal touch can lead
to increased trust and loyalty among yourfollowers. It's also a great opportunity to
build backlinks. You can get theselinks through website mentions from other YouTubers,
showing up in best YouTube channel listposts, creating a video podcast with guests,
(02:38):
and gaining more exposure on large mediachannels in your niche Whoason number six
is showcasing your expertise. Videos allowyou to demonstrate your knowledge, skills,
and passion in an authentic, trustworthyway. This can and will solidify your
reputation as an expert in your niche, especially in a new content world rampant
with AI written content. Reason numberseven is expanding to new audiences. YouTube
(03:02):
has a massive user base, whichmeans you can reach people who might not
have discovered your blog otherwise. Thiscross platform exposure can significantly grow your audience.
Reason number eight is enhancing social mediaengagement. Videos are highly shaable and
they tend to perform well on socialmedia platforms. By promoting your YouTube videos,
(03:23):
you can drive more traffic back toyour blog. Reason number nine is
keeping up with trends. Video contentis on the rise, no doubt,
and by having a YouTube channel,you're adapting to current online content consumption habits
and staying relevant in the current digitallandscape. Reason number ten is repurposing content
(03:44):
for maximum reach. You can repurposeyour blog content into video format and vice
versa. This not only saves youtime, but also reaches different audiences through
different mediums. I suggest repurposing contentfor the three biggest video platforms right now,
YouTube, Gram, Reels and TikTok. Create the content once and distribute
it to all three platforms. Tryto have a good mix of long form
(04:06):
and short form video content and thereyou have it, folks. Ten compelling
reasons why your blog needs a YouTubechannel. From boosting SEO to connecting on
a personal level, the benefits areundeniable. Remember, it's all about expanding
your reach, engaging your audience,and evolving with the ever changing online landscape.
(04:26):
So whether you're a wordsmith or videoguru, why not embrace the best
of both worlds. Thank you fortuning into this episode of the Blogging Mindset
podcast. Keep creating and keep innovating, and please subscribe to the show and
leave a review. Letting me knowwhat you took away from this episode and
share this episode with a friend.I will catch you in the next episode
(04:50):
of the Blogging Mindset podcast, butfuck out.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.