Business of YouTube Resources
TubeBuddy - Rank Videos
This is an extension on your browser that helps you research your content and get your videos ranked on YouTube! Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Camera/Lights/Audio Setup
I've put together a store page on Amazon that shows some great equipment. Remember audio is most important, followed by lights, then the camera.
Canva - Thumbnails/Art
Canva is an amazing platform to use for creating thumbnails or art needed for videos or other social posts. We will have templates coming out that you can use here at the academy to help jumpstart your account and start creating.
Thumbnails (Done for You): Thumbnail Wiz
Thumbnails play a critical role in getting views and if you are looking for support, we got you covered. Thumbnail Wiz creates top-quality thumbnails for your videos. Let him know Denis Trufin from TruFinancials sent you and get 20% off your first set of Thumbnails
Adobe - Creative Cloud
If you're looking for an all-in-one for video editing, thumbnail design, and other editing software. This includes Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
Video Editing (Done for You): Editvideo.io
If you have the means to pay someone to do something for your channel, video editing is the most valuable. The time you save not needing to learn editing and of course the time it takes. Editvideo.io offers a great package to get your videos edited and includes a thumbnail design for you.
Wave - Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping and accounting is always a need for a business and Wave offers the basics most will need completely free. I have an overview video going over Wave's features here.
Novo Business Bank
Highly recommend having a business bank when earning money from the YouTube channel and other business income. Novo Bank is completely free and offers many great features including free invoices, debit card, and app. Watch my video on opening an account to see all the questions it will ask you here.
Business of YouTube ebook - Free
In case you don't have a copy or need to redownload it, here is the download link to my free ebook. Learn the MAP method to have long-term impact & income on YouTube.
Affiliate Sites
I took the guesswork out of finding affiliate sites that are worth your time to apply with. These are some of the top affiliate networks and many of them contain plenty of companies around your niche.
Kajabi - Membership
If you are building a coaching service, courses, newsletter, and or membership site - check out Kajabi (which is what we are using here). If you'd like to see the backend, you can watch my video right here.
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