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foundations for success boot camp quiz answer

foundations for success boot camp quiz answer I did it, get 80% and passed. 1.In order to succeed as a YouTube creator, you must adhere to all of the 10 fundamentals because they’re a checklist for what makes a great channel. false 2. Whether you aim for a niche or broad audience is an example of which fundamental? Targeting 3.What’s one way to bring interactivity into your channel? Pose a question that you want your audience to answer in the comments 4.Where is your channel icon displayed on YouTube?   On the left hand side of your channel banner and on the watch page. 5.What is a watermark? An image that viewers can click on to subscribe. 6.What is an effective branding strategy? Using a consistent image on your channel and in social media. 7.Why is it a good idea to decide on a programming strategy early on? All of the above. 8.A mission statement is helpful because: it allows you to think holistically about your channel. 9.What features should

YouTube Creator Academy-Copyright and other need-to-knows in the course: Foundations for success boot camp-day 5

YouTube Creator Academy-Copyright and other need-to-knows in the course: Foundations for success boot camp-day 5 Keep your videos legit! Get tips about our copyright and community guidelines. BEST PRACTICES: YouTube is a community. Sometimes, when a video may violate a law or our Community Guidelines, we need to take that video down, restrict its availability, or take other action. Keep your videos and channel in the clear by learning a bit more about YouTube’s policies and some of the important laws that come into play. -Make videos for a global audience: Keep your videos on the up and up:  YouTube is a place to showcase your creativity, but videos don’t belong on YouTube if they feature  hate speech ,  sexual content or nudity ,  violence ,  spam , or  threats . Check out the explanation of YouTube’s policies in our  Community Guidelines . Get your participants’ consent:  If someone is uncomfortable with being identifiable in your video, they can ask us to remove it

YouTube Creator Academy-Your channel trailer in the course: Foundations for success boot camp- day 4

YouTube Creator Academy-Your channel trailer in the course: Foundations for success boot camp- day 4 First impressions matter. You can win the hearts of unsubscribed viewers with a captivating trailer. BEST PRACTICES: How can you turn viewers into subscribers? The first thing your unsubscribed viewer will see when they come to your channel is your channel trailer and channel description, so use them to hook in your viewers and turn them into subscribers. Remember, subscribers tend to watch more (which boosts watch time) so you want to make an awesome first impression when viewers first discover your channel. -Produce a captivating trailer: Your channel trailer is like a movie trailer - use it as a way to offer a preview of your channel's offerings so viewers will want to subscribe. What should go into it? Think about the unique qualities of your channel, your personality, and why viewers should feel compelled to return. There are many ways to make a channel trailer, but

YouTube Creator Academy-Why branding matters in the course: Foundations for success boot camp-day 3

YouTube Creator Academy-Why branding matters in the course: Foundations for success boot camp-day 3 Your channel is like a storefront -- give it the right look to show off your style, and brand it like a pro. BEST PRACTICES: Why should you create a brand for your channel? Branding can establish your channel’s identity and attract viewers -- and help bring them back for more. It’s a symbol (or set of symbols) designed to convey a consistent message about your channel. Most viewers will be introduced to your channel through a single video that they find in YouTube Search or Suggested videos, or embedded on a site. Use branding to let the audience know, at a glance, that this YouTube content is yours and that they can find more of it on your channel. Read on to learn how to design impactful branding and feature it across YouTube. -Create a sensational brand on Youtube: Focus on the content:  Your brand should correspond to the type of content you produce. You’ll want it

YouTube Creator Academy-10 Fundamentals of a creative strategy in the course: Foundations for success boot camp-day2

YouTube Creator Academy-10 Fundamentals of a creative strategy in the course: Foundations for success boot camp-day2 Got a viral video that pulled 100,000 views? Great! But now what? Chances are, if the audience loved it, they’ll want more. Think beyond the one-video hit and consider developing a series of videos that are just as popular. Use these guidelines to test your ideas and give them the best chance of success on YouTube. BEST PRACTICES: -Shareability: Some ways to be shareable: Be topical:  When a story is breaking, join the conversation by crafting an episode around it. Be relatable:  Strike a chord with viewers on a subject they can relate to, whether it’s a broad topic like cell phone habits, or a niche topic like life in New York. Be valuable:  Try to provide practical value to the viewer. Tutorials rank among the most helpful, frequently used videos on YouTube. Be remarkable:  Upload a demonstration of exceptional talent or ability. -Conversation: Some