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YouTube Strategy: Effective Content
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YouTube Strategy: Effective Content

Cara Nicole

Instructor: Cara Nicole

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop strategic plans for impactful YouTube content

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June 2025

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A strong content strategy is the foundation of long-term success on YouTube. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to define your niche, create focused content themes, and plan videos that align with your goals and audience needs. Explore frameworks like content calendars, the hub-and-spoke model, and batch production techniques to help you stay consistent and efficient. You’ll also use tools like YouTube Studio, Google Trends, and AI assistants to generate ideas and track performance. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a strategic roadmap to guide your channel’s growth and keep your creative process sustainable.

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1 video3 readings2 assignments

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Cara Nicole
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