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VIDEO 3: Blogging, YouTube & Podcasting

Welcome to the third online business model on Blogging, YouTube & Podcasting.

To learn more about this online business model, watch the video below and check out the additional information and resources listed below.

ABOUT BLOGGING, YOUTUBE & PODCASTING


Difficulty Level: Newbie Friendly

Blogging, YouTube, and podcasting is relatively easy and simple to get started with.  It doesn't require any previous online marketing or business experience.

Startup Costs: $20+

You can start blogging, publishing YouTube videos, and podcasting for as low as $20.  The primary expense to get started is buying a domain name and a hosting plan.  Once you have that, then WordPress is free.  Publishing videos to YouTube is free.  Podcasting requires hosting as well, but publishing to iTunes is free.

Avg. Timeframe: 6 months

Many bloggers, YouTubers, and podcasters don't make any money at all.  That could be because most don't approach it as a business.  However, it's important to understand that making money through blogging, YouTube and podcasting requires a lot of patience and time.  If you're a newbie, it can take 6 months of consistent publishing before you can expect to earn money.

Potential: $1,000,000+/year

The potential of blogging, YouTube, and podcasting is a seven-figure income, over $1,000,000+ per year.  The money you earn will be based on the market you're in, your traffic, subscribers, as well as the monetization methods that you utilize.

Passive: No

Blogging, YouTubing, and podcasting is not a reliable passive income stream over the long term.  It requires you consistently publishing content and engaging with your subscribers in order to stay relevant to them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

These are some of the most frequently asked questions that I get about blogging, YouTube, and podcasting.

Q: What if I'm not an expert or someone important?

A: That's okay.  You don't need to be an “expert” to share your ideas or message with the world.  The internet has provided an opportunity for ANYONE, anywhere in the world, to freely share their thoughts, opinions, wisdom, experiences, and message through blogging, YouTube, and podcasting.

Over time, you can become a known “expert” or “authority” in your market, but you don't need to start out that way.  I still see myself as someone that just passionately shares with the world everything that has benefitted me in my life, not seeing myself to be an expert or “guru.”

Q: What if I'm not a great writer, or great in front of the camera or podcast?

A: Nobody starts out as a great writer or with charisma in front of a camera.  It is learned, practiced, and developed over time.  The more you do anything, the better you get at it, and then you eventually become proficient.

Q: Do I need a high-quality camera or mic to do YouTube or podcasting?

A: No.  You can start with whatever you have.  If you have a webcam on your computer, a smartphone with a camera, or a digital camera, that will suffice for YouTube.  For a mic, you can start with the mic on your computer, webcam, or even attached to headphones.

As time goes on, you'll want to upgrade your equipment.  However, it's not required to get started.  The most important thing is the content, message, and your passion behind what you're sharing.

Q: How do I get a domain name and set up hosting for my blog?

A: A domain name can be purchased inexpensively at GoDaddy, which is what I use for my domains.  For hosting, I recommend Bluehost (you get a free domain if you use them), as they're reliable, easy to use, have good customer support, and cost less than $10/month.

I also recommend watching this video tutorial I did on how to create a blog and set it up in minutes.

Q: How do I decide what to create content about?

A: You can create content on whatever you choose – whatever you're most passionate about.  However, you can often have greater success by identifying a specific niche you want to create content on, then research all of the most popular topics that people are searching for and create content on that.

Once you get an audience and subscribers, you can then learn what they want and are more interested in, then create content to continue to add value to them.

Q: What is the best way for me to get started with blogging/YouTube/podcasting?

A: The best way to get started is to come up with the name of your brand (or you can use your personal name) and then watch this free tutorial on how to create a blog and set it up in minutes.  You can easily set up your domain name and hosting today.

If you're looking for my step-by-step strategies to build a following and get traffic through blogging, YouTube, and social media marketing, then check out my Affiliate Marketing Mastery course.  It'll not only show you how to create content and attract thousands of people to you through blogging and YouTube but also how to make money with it through affiliate marketing.

You can check out some of the additional resources mentioned below, as well as subscribe to this page to get more free training from me on blogging, YouTube, and podcasting:

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

These are some of the recommended resources for blogging, YouTube, and podcasting.

99 Designs – This is where I got the Project Life Mastery logo designed. You can create a contest and have people from around the world compete to design the best graphic for you.

Affiliate Marketing Mastery – My step-by-step training course helping you build an online brand, attract thousands of people to you through blogging, YouTube, social media and e-mail marketing, and how to make money from affiliate marketing.

AWeber – The most popular email opt-in service and e-mail broadcasting service.  I use AWeber for all my newsletters and mailing lists.

Blue Yeti USB Microphone – This is the USB microphone I use for recording screen captures or interviews from my computer.

Bluehost – This is the hosting service that I recommend and used when first starting blogging. Watch: How to create a blog and set it up in minutes.

Buzzsprout – This is the website I use to host my podcast and link it with iTunes.

Camtasia – This is the software that I use to record screen capture videos for some of my videos and programs.

Genesis Framework Theme – This is the WordPress theme that I currently use for my blog.  It’s very customizable, there’s a lot of cool features, and it’s easy to use.

Fiverr – An awesome place where you can get a variety of things done for as low as $5.  I’ve used Fiverr for many small tasks to help me with building my businesses.

GoDaddy – This is where I buy my web domain names. Alternatively, if you sign up for hosting with Bluehost, you receive a free domain for a year.

Google AdSense – This is Google's advertising platform that allows you to place Google ads on your website and start earning money.

Google Analytics – This is what I use to track all of the statistics for my websites, including visitors, traffic sources, etc…

iMovie – This is what I edit my video blogs with.  It’s available for Mac only.

Leadpages – This is what I use to create high converting landing pages and squeeze pages for my websites to collect e-mail leads.  I also use their LeadBox feature to collect e-mail addresses and build my e-mail list on my blog.

OptinMonster – The WordPress plugin that I use to have an exit pop-up appear to collect e-mail addresses when people are leaving my blog.  You can also easily create opt-in e-mail capture forms to add to your blog.

Panasonic GH5 – This is the current DSLR camera that I use for recording my video blogs.

Sennheiser EW 112 – This is the wireless mic setup that I use for recording my video blogs.

Upwork – This is where I outsource specific tasks or work for my blog or websites. You can get almost anything done very inexpensively and hire Virtual Assistants.

WordPress – The #1 blogging platform in the world, and the current content management system that I use for this blog. It’s 100% free and easy to set up.

WP Engine – This is the hosting service I currently use for my blog.  It's not required if you're just starting out as they are much more expensive and designed for bloggers with a lot of traffic.

YouTube – The #1 video website and video search engine in the world, where you can create your YouTube channel and publish videos to for free.

MORE ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Here are some additional articles and videos on online publishing from the blog.

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ABOUT STEFAN JAMES

I'm an internet entrepreneur, life and business coach, and philanthropist with a passion for living life to the fullest and fulfilling my potential as a human being.

My mission is to be a powerful and passionate example of the unlimited possibilities that are available for anyone that commits their life to mastery, while sharing my very best ideas and strategies that can make a difference in every area of your life.
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