Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

Did YouTube Just Make It Harder To Get Monetized?

If you haven’t heard, there are some new rules about YouTube monetization and how you can get into the YouTube Partner Program, and it may sound bad at first, but there is a bright side…

I break it all down in this live video:

https://youtu.be/VdyDFYqHf8c

6 days ago | [YT] | 0

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

Ready to quit your 9-5? Want to live off passive income from YouTube? Yeah… get in line. That’s the dream, but it’s not that simple. There are a few things you should know, and I talk about them in this video. I’ve been doing YouTube for 3+ years now and have grown a Skool community from zero to 230 members in the last 14 months. I’ve made money thanks to YouTube, but not in the way you would think. If you’re going to go down this road and build your YouTube empire, you’re going to want to see this first.

-Woody

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

7 Small Changes That Actually Grew Small Channels 📈

You don’t need a fancy camera, a viral video, or 10,000 subscribers to start making progress on YouTube.

Sometimes, small changes make a big difference. And there’s research behind some of these, too.

Here are 7 things worth trying on your next upload:

1. Make your title more specific. Don’t just describe your video. Give people a reason to click. Promise an answer, a transformation, or something they genuinely want to know.

YouTube recommends keeping titles accurate, concise, and easy to understand. The goal is to make the right viewer think, “That’s exactly what I’m looking for!” YouTube: Thumbnail and title tips

2. Simplify your thumbnail. One clear idea. Easy-to-read text. Strong visual contrast. Make sure it still makes sense on a phone.

In a study of 500 breakout videos, vidIQ found that 89% of their thumbnails used either a human face or high contrast (or both). That’s not a guarantee of success, but it’s a useful pattern to study. vidIQ: Thumbnail study

3. Cut the long intro. Your viewer clicked for a reason. Deliver on that promise quickly instead of spending the first 30 seconds explaining what you’re about to explain.

YouTube gives you an intro-retention metric to see how many viewers are still watching after the first 30 seconds. Check it in YouTube Studio and compare your videos to your own typical performance. YouTube: Measure audience retention

4. Make a follow-up to a video that worked. If one topic connected with your audience, don’t abandon it. Answer the next question, go deeper, or turn it into a series.

YouTube recommends creating content around topics that have already proven popular with your viewers. You don’t always need a brand-new idea. Sometimes, the next video is hiding in your last one. YouTube: Tips for building a loyal audience

5. Build a realistic publishing routine. Consistency gives you more opportunities to learn. Pick a schedule you can maintain without sacrificing the quality of your videos.

You don’t have to upload every day. You need a process that helps you keep improving without burning out.

6. Study your own analytics. Which videos attracted new viewers? Where did people stop watching? Which topics brought people back?

YouTube considers whether people choose to watch, stick around, and feel satisfied with a video. Your analytics can help you understand those behaviors. Use your own results to decide what to try next instead of blindly chasing someone else’s benchmarks. YouTube: How recommendations evaluate video performance

7. Give people YOUR perspective. You don’t have to invent an entirely new topic. Share your experience, your examples, your opinions, and your way of explaining things.

Two creators can cover the exact same subject and make completely different videos. Your perspective is part of what makes someone choose to watch you again.

Here’s your challenge: Don’t try to change all seven things at once. Pick ONE and test it on your next video.

👇 Which of these seven changes do you think would help your channel the most right now?

Drop it in the comments. Let’s talk about it!

-Woody

P.S. If you’d like a hand with your YouTube journey, I offer one-on-one coaching on everything from getting started to editing, thumbnails, and AI tools. We can keep it hourly or build a 6-week or 3-month plan around your goals. Email me at woody@thewoodyhill.com or shoot me a DM here on Skool!

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

DJI Mic Mini Noise Cancelling Not Working? Try This. I was trying to film a video using my DJI Mic Mini when I noticed the noise cancelling wasn’t working at all. It took me a while to figure out what was going on, but as soon as I did, I knew I needed to make a video about it. Here’s that video: https://youtu.be/zxvz5e7RxnQ

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Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

Consistency isn’t about having endless motivation. It’s having a creative process that still works when your motivation is low.

A repeatable format reduces the number of decisions you need to make, which takes friction out of your process. Templates reduce your setup time. Batching protects your focus. Having an ongoing idea bank where you dump your thoughts keeps an empty page from becoming an emergency.

The best system isn’t the one that produces the most content this week. It’s the one that leaves enough energy to make honest work next month.

Sustainable creators may look slower in the short term, but they remain in the game long enough for their skill, audience, and opportunities to compound.

You got this. 💪

-Woody

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1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

A video can underperform without saying anything meaningful about your potential.

It tested one topic, one framing, one title, one thumbnail, and one opening against a particular audience at a particular moment. That’s actually useful information, not a final judgment.

Study where people clicked, stayed, left, and returned. Keep the lesson, then release the shame.

Analytics can evaluate the performance of the work. They cannot evaluate the worth of the person who made it.

Use the numbers to improve your craft, not define your identity.

-Woody

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Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

Most creators don’t become confident and then publish.

They publish while uncertain. They notice what works. They survive the awkward early attempts. Eventually, all that evidence becomes confidence.

Your early videos aren’t proof that you lack talent. They’re the price of learning a craft that can only be learned by doing.

Perfection delays the lesson. Publishing reveals it.

The creator you want to become isn’t waiting somewhere in the future. They’re being built every time you finish the work and let it exist.

-Woody

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1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

You want to grow on YouTube. But also make a website. But also grow an email list. But also start a community. But also write a book. And maybe start another YouTube channel because for some reason the first one couldn't do exactly what you wanted.

Sound familiar?

I just met someone who had this exact problem. They wanted to turn all this into a real income stream, but weren't sure how to tie everything together.

This is what I said:

"You gotta start somewhere, and even if you feel like you haven't made progress towards your main goal, the work you have done so far has helped you build skills you are going to need to get there!

What is your main offer? Who are you trying to help?

If you don't mind some unsolicited advice... 🙂

✅ first thing is to get crystal clear on your offer. this doesn't have to be complicated. simple is best. "I help people overcome a fear of public speaking. If you were always quiet in class, this is for you."

✅ second thing would be to share some proof / your own story, and describe it viscerally in a way that your ideal audience member can identify with. "I always struggled with speaking in front of others. When a teacher called on me in class, I would tense up and couldn't bring myself to say much of anything. I felt embarrassed for the words I hadn't even said yet. And when I did speak, I didn't sound confident. I didn't say what I really wanted to. I thought I would never be able to speak up, until one day I realized what was really going on."

✅ then talk about the way you solved the problem for yourself and what you learned along the way. talk about books you read or videos you watched or a mentor that helped you shift your mindset. Talk about the epiphany moments or transformative moments in your journey.

then let people know how you can help them. your offer points them to a resource that they "pay" for, either with their money, or with their time and attention. That could be:

🔵 your youtube channel (watch this video to learn the steps I took to overcome xyz)

🟠 an e-book or PDF (enter your email here and I'll send you the 7 steps I took to break out of my comfort zone)

🟣 a 1-on-1 call (coaching, mentorship, whatever you want to call it); start with a free call for the first 3 to 5 people. This gives you data (are people booking the free call? If not, tweak your offer) and experience. Then start charging for the call.

And like many people have said here already, simplify! One audience, one platform, one offer, and do that for one year. You will learn a lot in the process, and probably make some money too!

Good luck, you got this 💪"

If you are just starting out and feel lost, I have a free resource for you. Seriously, it's free. No opt-in or email address required. Just visit newtubersskoolcourse.com/

Stay the course, my fellow NewTubers 😎

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2 months ago | [YT] | 1

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

Free Course: newtubersskoolcourse.com

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

Woody Hill | NewTubers YouTube Skool

What is your “One Thing” for this week?

What is the one thing you’ll do this week to move your YouTube channel forward?

research a topic?
Write a script?
Film a video?
Revise your channel homepage?
Get some editing done?
Make some thumbnails for future videos?

Drop it below and let us know 😎

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