The YouTube Tabloids

bySteveO324

434 followers

10 months ago

Avoid Information Overload!

How many of you have gone down the rabbit hole of the YouTube tabloids?

Endless thumbnails displaying visions of grandreur.

Always a new tip, technique, or hack to get you ranking #1 in Google and gain thousands of visitors who will be knocking down your website doors. Go from Noob to Pro by following their special formula, just click.

I fully confess that I get caught up with clicking on them because I’m constantly trying to learn. After all, it has only been 1 year for me and I’m still a little naive. I’m slowly maturing…

It‘s like searching for the Holy Grail, and it’s just around the corner if you just keep going; gamble and play the YT lottery by choosing the perfect thumbnail to become rich; just….one….more….video….ugh 😮

Videos who desire to teach everyone the “right” way. Because, obviously, we are never doing it just right. They hold the secrets of affiliate marketing that no one else is privy to and all you have to do is click to instantly be enlightened.

WARNING! WARNING! INFORMATION OVERLOAD! It‘s enough to turn your brain to mush and stop all productivity.

If you’re watching a video, for the love of whatever you call sacred, make it full screen because you will be tempted by tons of attention getting videos waiting on the sidelines, much like groupies waiting for the rockstar to exit the stage. But then again, some might like that. 😜

Choose Wisely

That being said, they’re not ALL bad. There are some really insightful videos that can genuinely teach you something new. Let’s face it, I’m sure many of us here have YouTube channels (I’m working on mine), that create similar headlines to grab people’s eyes. It’s standard protocol and necessary if you want to get viewers and subscribers am I right? I totally get it and I’m certainly not bashing anyone.

My advice would be to choose wisely, especially if you’re new in this online realm. Look for information that aligns with what you’re currently working on. Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with being curious, I know I am, but be careful not to dive too deep into rabbit holes that will render you counterproductive. (saying this for my benefit too) 🙋🏼‍♂️

Stay Focused

Keep your eye on the ball and remain laser focused on the task at hand. Too much information at one time will drive anyone crazy and it will stifle your progress.

Break up your SEO learning into chunks:

• Keyword research
• Content writing
• Technical SEO
• On-page optimization
• Link building
• Web design (UX)
• Local SEO (if needed)
• Data analytics

*Remember, Wealthy Affiliate has plenty of training to help you right from the start. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the top bar to find even more helpful blogs and vlogs that will answer many of your questions. The community, live chat, and private messaging is always available too.

Conclusion

Now, I limit my time on YouTube by watching only a few faves I find interesting and if I’m wanting to learn something specific for further clarification.

Be mindful when scrolling through the Youtube tabloids my friends.

SteveO