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The Secret Framework Behind Every Great Video
In the era of the camera-phone and the handheld, unedited, off-the-cuff TikTok video, anybody can make a video that’s good enough.
But going from “good enough” to “good” is where those of us without professional video skills often get stuck in quality limbo:
Sifting through dozens of pro tips that are as likely to confuse you as to help you
Googling best video cameras
Putting the Amazon cart before the horse (the horse’s name is Knowing What You’re Doing)
It’s easy to do the wrong things, or the right things in the wrong order, and get videos that just don’t look or sound as good as the ones published by the brands and creators you look up to.
To help close my knowledge gap, I got some coaching from Descript’s video team, then went about applying their tips to see if I could go beyond good enough with my own video content. Read More
Article originally written by Braveen Kumar and published on Descript.
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It feels like it’s gone by way too fast, but 2025 is almost over, which means that you probably should be mapping out your 2026 marketing plan, in order to ensure that you’re maximizing your opportunities.
But how can you plan ahead with so much change on the horizon? AI, for example, is changing entire industries, yet, at the same time, it’s not having the expected level of impact on others. AR glasses are now closer than ever, with the launch of Meta’s Display wearables, while VR is also evolving fast.
Will these have major impacts on your marketing plan for 2026? Read More
Article originally written by Andrew Hutchinson and published on Social Media Today.
YouTube is a trust and distribution engine, not just an AdSense machine. In this episode, Michael Zuber of One Rental at a Time shows how a simple, consistent channel can power 17 income streams without a big team or heavy editing.
Treat YouTube as the top of your funnel and build from one monetization asset at a time. Start with a single “buy button” such as a book, mini course, or service, then layer in affiliates for tools you actually use, a simple newsletter to own your audience, and a lightweight membership for community and accountability.
Repurpose your videos to audio to capture extra distribution, and keep your upload workflow simple so you can publish reliably. Focus on title, thumbnail, and hook to earn the click, but avoid fear-baiting that attracts the wrong audience and weakens trust. Zuber’s blueprint is straightforward: show up, serve a focused niche, let YouTube build trust, and let multiple revenue streams compound behind the scenes. Watch Now
There are many reasons why you might want to know how to use your iPhone as a webcam. The most obvious one is to use a high-quality camera since the standard webcam embedded in your laptop doesn’t cut it.
You’ve already spent a big chunk of change on a great phone like the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which boasts one of the best cameras on the market. Why drain your wallet even more for a professional camera?
Without further ado, let’s dive into the steps to set up your iPhone as a camera on your Mac or PC. Read More
Article originally written by Stephen Robles and published on Riverside.com.
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Join geophysicist-turned-podcaster/solopreneur Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge on Stories for the Future for conversations with experts, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers who are building bridges in a divided world. Each episode explores how we break free from polarized thinking, navigate career transitions with purpose, and find common ground without compromising our values.
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Morgan James Publishing has revolutionized book publishing—from the author’s standpoint.
Morgan James teaches authors strategies to leverage their books and grow their businesses—adding value while staying out of the way.
Ranked by Publishers Weekly as one of the fastest-growing publishers in the nation ten times in our short history. Morgan James is reported to be “the future of publishing.”