#the caption is a reference to the thumbnail of that video

[reaper4thekill]

Hand studies for dinner

[cuntyji]

@baepsays made me do it → sukuna as a cat dad except he is a wildlife (assistant) photographer. lots of crack, implied f. reader

it starts with a text from your cousin, a simple “is this not your man???” followed by a blurry thumbnail of a video with the headline “wildlife photographer tackled by tiger cubs in hilarious viral moment!” 

and you think, no. surely not. there’s no way your boyfriend got himself tackled by wild animals again. surely, the kitten incident taught him something about boundaries and self-preservation.

but oh no. oh no.

you click the video and there he is—in all his gloriously inked, painfully confident, tragically overcommitted glory—wearing a khaki vest like he’s been doing this for years, crouched in tall grass with a camera dangling completely unused from his neck, while two tiger cubs absolutely barrel into him with the force of furry freight trains.

“nope—nope, we’re not—oh, that’s a tooth—HEY,” he shouts as one of them latches onto his thigh like it’s found its new chew toy-slash-perch. he’s trying to sound authoritative, but it’s hard to pull off when you're being gnawed on by what is essentially a 40-pound meatball with murder mittens.

some poor assistant off-camera is yelling, “don’t move! they think you’re part of the pride now!” and sukuna just sighs, eyes glazed with the quiet understanding that he, once again, did not think this through.

“i said i wanted to get closer to nature,” he mutters to himself while stiffly trying to stand, tiger cub still attached to his leg like a sentient gym sock. “i didn’t mean emotionally bonded. this is not what i meant.”

and then. then.

like a scene straight out of a national geographic fever dream, mama tiger herself pads into frame. massive. majestic.

judgmental.

you hold your breath. sukuna doesn’t. sukuna points at her.

“look, ma’am,” he says—like he didn’t just refer to a 300-kilo apex predator as ma’am, “your kids? they’re wonderful. they’re enthusiastic. but they’re also menaces. i get it. i respect it. but maybe we enforce some boundaries? maybe a little claw control? huh?”

and the tiger... grunts. it’s not aggressive. it’s not a roar. it’s a low, deep huff that sounds weirdly like acknowledgement. like she’s saying, you know what? fair point. motherhood’s a scam and they’re out of pocket.

the camera zooms in just as sukuna, now on his knees, stares her dead in the face and goes, “you ever just wanna run away and eat a deer in peace?”

it cuts to black after that, but not before another cub flops directly onto his back and starts batting his shoelace like it’s a dangling cat toy.

you stare at your screen for a full minute. then another.

and then you send him a message:

“i swear to god if you bring a tiger home i’m making you sleep in the tub with it.”

he replies ten minutes later with a photo of a cub napping on his lap and the caption:

“she says she loves me. i can’t just abandon her now.”

you are going to fight him. and the tigers. maybe the tiger mama will help. she seems reasonable.

[originalleftist]

Even though the frenzy has mostly died down, and public opinion has shifted somewhat, Amber Heard's image remains poisoned by the trials and the associated hate campaign against her.

Just as an example, I typed "amber heard" into the search bar on Youtube. Here, in order, are the top 14 prompts it gave me:

amber heard

amber heard kate moss

amber heard johnny depp

amber heard my dog stepped on a bee

amber heard cross examination

amber heard interview

amber heard now

amber heard mentions kate moss

amber heard kiss

amber heard testimony

amber heard aquaman 2

amber heard lawyer gets owned

amber heard trial

amber heard johnny depp funny moments

See the problem? 14 prompts, and of those, 9 directly reference her abuser, the abuse, or the trial, and 3 of those are overtly derogatory/demeaning to her or her legal team.

A grand total of ONE references her work as an actor, in 11th place on the list, and then only her most recent film.

Actually search "amber heard" and view the search results, and it's even worse. Of the videos (not counting shorts) that come up, 6 of the top 10 are, just by glancing at the thumbnail/caption, overtly hostile and derogatory to her/her legal team, 3 pretty clearly are (ie using photos of her chosen to appear ugly or hostile, asserting that Aquaman 2 "failed"), and the last one appears to be an SNL skit about the Virginia trial. Of the shorts, 2 or 3 out of the first 8 visible are overtly negative, and at least 6 reference the trial or other scandals/controversies.

Granted most places I've seen aren't as bad as Youtube, Youtube is the absolute bottom of the barrel for hate content on social media, a recent study by the Anti-Defamation League actually found it was the worst offender for monetizing hate over Facebook and Musk's Twitter. But still.

If you are a random person who searches her name on Youtube, nearly everything you see about her will be about the Virginia trial or related controversy, most of it overtly demeaning/vilifying her. You have to actively look to find anything positive about her or her work or any other aspect of her life, and even then, you WILL have to trawl through a lot of MRA/Alt. Reich-ish content designed to illicit feelings of hatred, disgust, and contempt toward her, and often toward women and abuse survivors generally. If you are someone who didn't follow the trial, or a young person in a few years who was too young to remember it, and you look her name up, these are the first things you'll likely see, and your first impression of her. Everything else about her life- her dozens of film and television roles, her other relationships, her extensive activism and charitable work, is obscured. And any future work that she does will likely be difficult to promote, because it'll get quickly buried in all this shit (I am reminded of Steven Bannon's infamous remark describing his media tactics, "flood the zone with shit", and much of the hate campaign against Heard is very much in his style). And that will follow her for years- to some extent, probably, forever.

And somehow, that's not the saddest part about all of this. The saddest part is that she has a young daughter who, if not already, will soon be old enough to go on social media, or talk to people who have, and find out exactly what much of the world says about her mother, and by association her. Lovely.

And to be honest I feel guilty even posting about it any more, because even by posting about it to call it out, I'm still contributing to the fact that so much of the content on social media about her is about the abuse and trial, that that's still defining how her whole life is perceived, and I know that, and I know that she probably doesn't want to be defined by that forever. Which is part of why I've tried to consciously shift in recent months to posting more about the rest of her life and work, and less about the trials and the witch-hunt.

But sometimes I do still feel the urge to point at this shit and say "What the fuck?"

[realrakib111]

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SEO for YouTube: Mastering YouTube Keywords for Growth

SEO for YouTube: Mastering YouTube Keywords for Growth

In today's digital landscape SEO for YouTube: Mastering YouTube Keywords for Growth YouTube has become one of the most powerful platforms for content creators, marketers, and businesses. But simply uploading a video isn’t enough. To truly stand out and grow your channel, you need to understand one vital aspect: SEO for YouTube. This strategy revolves around optimizing your video content using relevant keywords to increase visibility, attract more views, and boost subscriber growth.

What is SEO for YouTube?

SEO for YouTube refers to the process of optimizing your video content so that it ranks higher in YouTube’s search results. Just like traditional SEO for websites, this involves keyword research, title and description optimization, proper tagging, and engagement strategies. YouTube uses a complex algorithm that considers various factors like watch time, click-through rate, and user engagement—but keywords remain the cornerstone of this process.

Why Are Keywords Important in YouTube SEO?

When users search for content on YouTube, they enter specific terms or phrases. These are your keywords. SEO for YouTube hinges on selecting the right keywords that match what your target audience is searching for. This allows your videos to appear in relevant search results and suggested video feeds.

Using well-researched keywords increases your chances of:

Ranking higher in YouTube search

Appearing in Google search results

Gaining more views and subscribers

Reaching your niche audience

How to Find the Right Keywords for YouTube

The foundation of SEO for YouTube lies in keyword research. Here's how you can find high-performing keywords for your videos:

1. Use YouTube Search Suggestions

Start by typing a topic into the YouTube search bar. The auto-suggestions that appear are based on real searches. These are great starting points for identifying keywords.

2. Use Tools Like TubeBuddy or VidIQ

These browser extensions analyze search volume, competition, and overall keyword score. They are incredibly useful for refining your SEO for YouTube strategy.

3. Analyze Competitor Videos

Look at what keywords top-ranking videos in your niche are using. Examine their titles, descriptions, and tags for ideas.

Where to Place Your Keywords

Once you've selected your target keywords, proper placement is key to maximizing SEO for YouTube effectiveness.

Title

Your primary keyword should appear near the beginning of your video title. For example: "SEO for YouTube: Top 10 Tips to Rank #1 in 2025".

Description

Use the keyword naturally in the first 2–3 lines of your video description. Be descriptive and informative—YouTube reads this section to understand your content better.

Tags

Although not as influential as before, tags still support SEO for YouTube. Include a mix of your main keyword and relevant secondary terms.

Captions and Subtitles

Adding closed captions and subtitles with your keyword can help with accessibility and improve your video's SEO performance.

File Name

Before uploading your video, rename the file to include your target keyword (e.g., seo-for-youtube-tips.mp4). It’s a small but effective detail.

Optimize for User Engagement

Even the best keywords won’t help if your content doesn’t engage viewers. YouTube’s algorithm prioritizes videos with higher watch time, likes, comments, and shares. Good SEO for YouTube is not just about keyword stuffing—it's about delivering value.

Tips to Boost Engagement:

Create eye-catching thumbnails

Hook viewers in the first 15 seconds

Encourage viewers to comment, like, and subscribe

Add timestamps and chapters for easier navigation

Monitor Performance and Adjust

SEO for YouTube is not a one-time process. Use YouTube Analytics to track how your videos perform over time. Look for patterns in keyword usage, audience retention, and traffic sources. This helps you fine-tune future content and keyword strategies for better results.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Keyword stuffing: Overusing keywords can hurt your rankings.

Misleading titles: Avoid clickbait; it leads to low watch time.

Ignoring analytics: Not reviewing your data means missing valuable insights.

Final Thoughts

Mastering SEO for YouTube is essential for anyone serious about growing their presence on the platform. By understanding how to research and use keywords effectively, you increase your chances of getting discovered by the right audience. Combine this with engaging content, strategic optimization, and regular performance reviews, and you’ll be well on your way to YouTube success.

Remember, SEO for YouTube is a long-term game. Consistency, quality, and strategic keyword use are the keys to climbing the YouTube ranks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced creator, applying these techniques can make a significant difference in your channel’s growth.

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[novella-november]

Thank you , @bungoustraypups for the above comment.

I'll never understand people who "rhetorically" ask what its meant when people who are creatives say they "hate AI."

Its generative AI.

Every single time, its gonna be generative AI--

especially, since as you said, this person could have not only looked at my blog...

.....but also opened the notes *on this very post* and seen the various additions I have made where I list out accessibility tools I encourage people to use and what we need to make more accessible and affordable for all as a way to champion and fight for disabled authors and artists to be able to have accomodations and resources, instead of telling them to just type in a prompt and let a shitty computer model spit something out and claim it as their own.

@ragingcitrustree , If the people who are trashing the internet and trying to replace all humans in the creative industry don't have to specify they're doing it with ""generative"" AI in the first place then the people fighting back against that don't need to either. Either fight to make "AI" companies stop using that term altogether so it can go back to meaning things like spell-check, machine translation, text to speech engines, etc, OR stop nitpicking the people actually fighting for their livelihoods for using the same terms as the people trying to squash us and steal our work.

Until "AI companies" are globally regulated in what they can train on, what they can use it for, how it gets labeled, how it is marketed is changed, people are going to continue to talk about their "products" as simply being AI, because that is what they are marketed as and that is the term in the public consciousness.

As long as "AI" is a billion dollar industry churning out slop based on millions of stolen works from unconsenting people, people are going to continue to rage against it with the name "AI".

Times change. Language evolves. There has been a very clear and very distinct shift in meaning of the word "AI" over the last four years, so now even the layest of laymans refers to "generative AI" as just "AI", and people, even people not in creative fields, are already feeling the impacts of this disaster of a completely unregulated business:

[ID: A video link + thumbnail by Atomic Shrimp on YouTube, showing two AI generated foraging books, with captioning in a dramatic font for attention that reads "These books will kill you." End ID]

Unless a global law goes out remarketing "AI" officially as LLMs and everyone including people not online started referring to them as LLMs, maybe we could have a talk then about semantics.

As it is, if you *actually cared* about accessibility aids like spell-checkers, speech to text, text to speech, eye-tracking technology, etc, which are all part of the traditional "AI" label you would have actually had a point on your post other than "but semantics!!" or you would have done the basic action of checking the notes and seen my multiple additions already made to this post.

Hate AI, but love writing contests?

Want to take part in a global, fun project to write a Novella in one month?

Grab some friends, and take part in Novella November, by writing 1,000 words a day for the month of November, ending with a 30,000 word Novella to test and stretch your novel-writing skills!

Your goal is not perfection, but merely getting into the habit of writing a litte bit every single day :D

No website, no sign-ups -- Just a community initiative to write using only your own word!

What are the rules? Just Three so far!

#1 - No AI

#2 - No Plagiarizing

#3 - Wordcount for the month should only come from what you write during the month.

What does that mean?

Only words written during November should go towards your Wordcount for the month... but! Feel free to use your 30k words as a continuation of previous writing, or just make it the first 30k words in a longer novel!

Don't think you can write a whole entire 30k word story? Write a series of short stories that total up to 30k!

Not ready to write original works yet? Write a 30k word fanfiction that you can post at the last day of the month!

Share your writing experience, tips, encouragement, and questions in the #Novella November tag!

EDIT 1, from the tags: Want a progress tracker? Track your progress with TrackBear!

https://trackbear.app/

Or, create some custom progress cards in advance you can fill out as you reach word goals!

[mdnurujjamal]

YouTube Video SEO (Search Engine Optimization) refers to the practice of optimizing your video content to increase its visibility on YouTube and in search engine results like Google. It involves various strategies and techniques aimed at improving how your videos rank in both YouTube search results and suggested videos, making it easier for viewers to find your content.Key Elements of YouTube Video SEO:Keyword Research: Identifying the keywords people use to search for content related to your video and including them in your title, description, and tags.Video Title: A compelling, keyword-rich title helps search engines understand the content and draws users in.Description: The description should be detailed, containing relevant keywords, links, and timestamps. This helps YouTube’s algorithm understand the context of your video.Tags: Tags further help YouTube categorize your content, improving its chance of being suggested for relevant searches.Thumbnails: Custom, eye-catching thumbnails increase click-through rates, signaling to YouTube that your video is engaging and relevant.Captions and Transcriptions: Including closed captions or subtitles improves accessibility and also allows YouTube to better understand the content of your video.Video Length and Engagement: Longer videos that keep viewers engaged signal to YouTube that the content is valuable, helping it rank better.Backlinks and Social Sharing: The more your video is shared or linked to from other websites, the better it may perform in search results.Video Filename: Use a descriptive filename with relevant keywords before uploading the video to YouTube.Benefits of YouTube SEO:Increased Visibility: Optimized videos are more likely to appear in search results, increasing organic traffic to your content.More Views and Subscribers: When your videos are easier to find, you’re more likely to gain viewers, subscribers, and watch time.Higher Ranking on YouTube and Google: Since YouTube is owned by Google, well-optimized videos can also appear in Google search results, further boosting exposure.Improved Audience Engagement: Videos that rank well tend to attract more comments, likes, and shares, which further enhances their visibility.Monetization Opportunities: More views and subscribers can lead to increased revenue opportunities through ad revenue, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.Brand Authority: Consistently producing optimized videos helps establish credibility in your niche, building brand authority.Effective YouTube SEO helps creators maximize the reach and impact of their content, driving growth and engagement.

[videoboosters]

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YouTube SEO is the technique of optimizing videos to appear higher in YouTube search results. Traditional SEO aims to boost the exposure of websites on search engines such as Google, but YouTube SEO focuses on increasing the discoverability of videos on the platform.

Conduct Keyword Research

Optimize Video Titles

Write Detailed Descriptions

Use Relevant Tags

Create Eye-Catching Thumbnails

Encourage Viewer Engagement

Leverage Closed Captions and Subtitles

Optimize Video Length

Include Strong Call-To-Actions (CTAs)

Utilize Playlists Strategically

Promote Your Videos on Social Media

Build Backlinks to Your Videos

Analyze and Adapt Your Strategy

Analyze Competitors’ Strategies

Focus on Viewer Retention

Regularly Update Older Content

Utilize YouTube Analytics to Refine Strategy

Mastering YouTube SEO is critical for any video creator hoping to stand out in the increasingly intense competition of 2024.

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[mymediamusings2]

YouTube True Crime Thumbnails- Part 1

Is racial inequality perpetuated in Youtube true crime thumbnails? Visual crime media can perpetuate negative racial stereotypes for women and girls (Slakoff et al., 2023). In print media, photos, headlines, and captions of women convicted or accused of crimes routinely portray women and girls of color more negatively than white women and girls (Slakoff et al., 2023). This can reinforce negative racial stereotypes, termed the “Black criminal exemplar” by Slakoff, Brennan, & Epinger (2023), in the minds of readers, many of whom work for the criminal legal system as police, judges, prosecutors, corrections officers, and more, and might play a role in the serious racial disparities that we see every day in the criminal legal system, from police profiling of Black and Brown community members, to disparate sentencing outcomes between white defendants and defendants of color (Slakoff et al., 2023; King & Light, 2019). Jewkes & Linnemann (2018) discuss how a pluralist paradigm explains the stereotyping used by mainstream media outlets; these media use old stereotypes in order to create a single, uniform message, a message that maintains the status quo, encourages the oppression of historically marginalized groups, promotes criminalizing labels of certain groups, and ultimately creates a harmful narrative across platforms. Is the same phenomenon happening in the thumbnails of Youtube true crime videos?

To analyze this, I looked at thumbnail representations overall by race for three true crime Youtubers (Bailey Sarian, Kendall Rae, and Eleanor Neale). I selected thumbnails by most recent. Using a technique similar to Slakoff, Brennan, and Epinger (2023), I determined if the picture or title was positive, negative, or neutral, and then measured the answers by the race of the woman in the thumbnail. The videos were overwhelmingly of white women, with much fewer videos of Black women. I was analyzing thumbnails of Youtubers whose focuses were different (Sarian’s thumbnails focus more on the offender while Rae’s focus more on the victim), so I took a sample of three Sarian videos of Black women and three of white women, ten Rae videos of Black women and ten of white women, and ten Neale videos of Black women and ten of white women. There were not enough videos of Latina women to include them in the sample. The disparities in the numbers of women included by Sarian, Rae, and Neale in their videos by race could reflect the invisibility given to female victims of color by the media, an issue that reflects the inequalities innate to American institutions that are built upon a racist patriarchy (Neely, 2009).

I first analyzed the titles. I determined a title was neutral if it contained ambiguity (such as questions of if the woman is guilty or not, or if it is not clear if the woman is a victim or a perpetrator) or if it did not reference the woman at all. Titles I determined were negative placed the blame on the woman featured or included disparaging comments about the woman. Positive titles showed women not as perpetrators but rather as victims. Of the titles about white women, seven out of twenty-three (30.43%) were negative, five out of twenty-three (21.74%) were neutral, and eleven out of twenty-three (47.83%) were positive. Of the titles about Black women, four out of twenty-three (17.39%) were negative, six out of twenty-three (26.09%) were neutral, and thirteen out of twenty-three (56.52%) were positive.

Examples of negative titles include:

This title includes the word “ew” to describe Castor.

The negative terms “sugar baby” and “cannibal” are used to describe Nelson.

This title includes the crimes Riley was convicted of.

This title includes the crime Simpson is convicted of.

Examples of neutral titles include:

This title does not reference who is the victim or perpetrator, and does not make clear that McPhatter is the victim.

The ambiguity in this title does not make clear that both Wight and Brenner are victims.

Donna Green is not mentioned at all in this title. Only her son, Raymond Green, is mentioned.

Both a victim and perpetrator are mentioned in this title.

The title does not state if Miller is the perpetrator or victim.

This title asks whether the Whitelands are terrible or victims, rather than making a statement one way or the other.

Examples of positive titles include:

This title clearly shows that Richardson is the victim of a failed system.

Jackson is described as the innocent victim of an accident or a murder.

This title calls for justice for Hunt.

This title shows that Spungen was the victim of a crime.

This title shows that Bruce was the victim of a crime.

I next analyzed thumbnail pictures. Neutral pictures questioned if the woman was guilty or not, or was simply an unposed picture that did not reference a crime or the criminal legal system. Negative pictures showed the woman unflatteringly, in the criminal legal system (such as in mugshots or prison uniforms), or included things that brought attention to the crime and their guilt. Positive pictures showed women smiling and posing without reference to their guilt, or showed their innocence in some way. Of the pictures of white women, six out of twenty-three (26.09%) were negative, seven out of twenty-three (30.43%) were neutral, and ten out of twenty-three (43.49%) were positive.  Of the pictures of Black women, four out of twenty-three (17.39%) were negative, eight out of twenty-three (34.78%) were neutral, and eleven out of twenty-three (47.83%) were positive.

Examples of negative pictures include:

A spider is placed over Castor in this picture.

This picture has a turkey in the corner, referencing Nelson’s alleged cannibalism.

Conley is pictured in a prison uniform.

The Whitelands are in prison uniforms.

Anthony is pictured as a Jekyll and Hyde archetype.

Simpson is in an unflattering pose in this picture next to ominous fire and a castle.

Examples of neutral pictures include:

Short is posed and smiling but in front of police tape and next to a crime scene.

Jenkins is posed and smiling, but in front of blood and next to a crime scene.

Smith-Fields and Rawls are posed, but are not smiling.

It is not clear whether Miller is the alleged perpetrator or victim, and her picture is surrounded by crime scene references.

Examples of positive pictures include:

Richardson is smiling, and there is a poster that calls for help to find her.

Lenway is in a courageous pose.

Eggleston is smiling in a posed picture and is looking at the camera, with a city as the background.

Grimmie is singing on stage in this picture.

Overall, the women in the thumbnails of true crime Youtubers Sarian, Rae, and Neale are not generally portrayed more positively or negatively by race. Though 26.09% of the titles of Black women were neutral compared to only 21.74% of titles of white women, 30.43% of titles of white women were negative compared to 17.30% of titles of Black women. Black women and white women had very similar percentages of positive titles (56.52% and 47.83% respectively). For pictures, Black women and white women had similar percentages across all categories, with 47.83% and 43.49% positive respectively, 34.78% and 30.43% neutral respectively, and 17.39% and 26.09% negative respectively. Sarian’s pictures and titles portray both white women and Black women as mostly negative and mostly in the context of being accused or convicted of a crime. Most of the women across race are portrayed positively by Rae, with only a few women portrayed negatively in the context of being accused or convicted of a crime. The women in Neale’s thumbnails were mostly portrayed neutrally because of her inclusion of crime scene references in pictures.

References:

Jewkes, Y., & Linnemann, T. (2018). Theorizing Media and Crime. In Media and crime in the U.S. (pp. 26–62). SAGE.

King, R. D. & Light, M. T. (2019). Have Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Sentencing Declined? The University of Chicago. 0192-3234/2019/0048-0003$10.00

Neely, C. L. (2009). News reflects views: An analysis of media and the perpetuation of the invisibility of Black women as victims of homicide in three major city newspapers [ProQuest Information & Learning]. In Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences (Vol. 70, Issue 2–A, p. 699).

Slakoff, D. C, Brennan, P. K., & Epinger, E. (2023). Swift judgment: How White, Black, and Latina women and girl perpetrators are differentially portrayed in crime news. In B. Russell & C. Torres (Eds.), Perceptions of female offenders, Vol. 2 (pp. 17-37). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45685-5_2

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@legochaotixmechzz

Ok, so

It‘s january 31, 2024. The first teaser for dragons rising season 2 just released. Then, 2 days later on february 2nd, a clip made of the season‘s first minute is uploaded on youtube titled „Ras at Shadow Dojo“

it‘s a interesting clip, showing us some interactions between Ras and Jordana and revealing via one of the locations Ras lists as part of the Wyldness(the Forever Rock to be specific) that the realm of Chima is the same as the Wyldness.

then for like a week nothing happens

i don‘t remember the exact date and the video was deleted shortly agter but it was sometime before february 11th, Lego accidentally reuploaded the same video „Ras at Shadow Dojo“. The difference to the original upload being that this one had an auto generated thumbnail made of a random frame of the video and english subtitles available, instead of the auto generated captions of the original.

Nothing all that big, someone at Lego probably just messed up trying to add subtitles to the original upload

BUT THEN ON FEBRUARY 15 THEY UPLOAD THE SAME CLIP AGAIN, THIS TIME IWTH THE EXACT SAME THUMBNAIL AS THE ORIGINAL AND NOTHING DIFFERENT AT ALL

the content starved fandom subsequently went apeshit/pos and a barrage of „Ras at Shadow Dojo“ memes flooded Ninblr. It died down after a while, but even to this day you come across one occasionally, usually met with a groaning or, in some cases, crashout.

Basically the clip has by now become Ninblr‘s Rickroll, being commonly used to troll people in various ways, either by disguised links or by indirect references that bring the memory back

Do you remember the whole lord ras in the shadow dojo thing? Because that was like over a year ago

but seriously, that whole situation was honestly hilarious.

still a little surprised Lego themselves actually released a statement tbh

[shadow-redferne]

How to spot and identify Clickbait!

(PT: How to spot Clickbait!) Slight trigger warning for unreality-inducing elements. Ahh clickbait. We've all seen it before. While clickbait may be obvious to identify, sometimes it's not always the case. With recent hockey rumors being spread (Something I already talked about on my hockey blog @blusical), I've seen a lot of clickbait titles/articles pop up. And I want to talk about how to identify it. First though, what is Clickbait? Clickbait is typically a link or a thumbnail meant to attract attention and hook readers into reading an article or watching a video. This form of content is typically over-exaggerated or straight up misinformation. One thing to keep in mind is that not all clickbait is exactly malicious. Most of the time it's usually annoying, though it can sometimes be used for humorous purposes (Say, a comedic YouTuber titling a mostly humorous video with "Here's why your hockey team sucks"). However, some people can take it too far, and it can be used to spread false information and can also be used to give people malware. When it comes to reading an article, try to look for the following when avoiding clickbait. Title format. Most clickbait articles use an advertising technique called Chumboxing, which refers to advertisements that use thumbnail grids and captions to drive traffic. These articles may be formatted in ways such as "Parents HATE this simple trick", "Secrets that the FBI doesn't want you to know!" and vise-versa. Another thing to look out for is words that are capitalized. Most clickbait titles tend to capitalize random words, or sometimes the entire title.

Additionally, keep an eye out for language that tries to make you do certain things or make you feel certain things. Stuff that's like "This is what happens when you do [x]", "Here's why you shouldn't do this!", "Moments that will make you happy/sad/angry".

(Watchmojo's in a lot of these aren't they?)

Those titles can also be very fear-mongering and may cause paranoia and anxiety in many. Also be sure to watch out for any title that uses sayings like "speechless", "shocking", "expert", "[x person] says", "must do" or any similar sayings, since odds are, they're clickbait.

Lastly, look for context in the article title if there's any? So the title mentions an expert? Is there a name? It mentions an athlete? Which one? Which sport? Is there a quote in the article? Who said it? And why was it said? Thumbnails.

Clickbait articles and videos will also use thumbnails or pictures to get clicks. What do those look like? Some thumbnails can be very heavily edited. This is one thing to look out for when it comes to videos. Now, this isn't always a sign of clickbait. Since many YouTubers do it to get clicks. Say, a gaming YouTuber simply adding "OMG" in the thumbnail of a video of them playing Dangranronpa (if you know you know).

However there are some that go over the top. Such as unnecessary text in the thumbnail, a bunch of images mashed together, those useless red arrows, you get the idea.

(By the way there is just so much wrong with this that I don't even know where to start).

Some thumbnails may also include images that, while they match the caption, don't provide much context to what's being talked about Again, context people! These usually tend to be stock images (And with the rise of AI, it's also important to look out for AI generated thumbnails too!)

And then there's clickbait with thumbnails that aren't even relevant to the title.

Some websites to look out for/avoid (Please correct me if I made a mistake):

While every website posts clickbait at some point, some do it more than others. And a lot of the times it's typically misleading or downright malicious. Most of the infamous ones include: Buzzfeed. TMZ (As well as most tabloids) AddictingInfo Upworthy. Deadspin (That site also just has questionable content to begin with). ViralNova Huffington Post And probably others but those were the first ones that came to my head. Final notes:

Not every article or YouTuber that does these things is automatically clickbaiting. However if it does more than one of those things, or it does it more often than not.. time to become skeptical. Again, clickbaiting isn't exactly good or bad. Most of the time it's just annoying, and in some cases can be used for comedic purposes (But either way, just... don't do it lol).

[youtubemarketingtips]

How do I get foreign traffic on YouTube?

YouTube is a global platform with over 2.5 billion monthly active users. If you're a content creator looking to expand your reach beyond your local audience, tapping into foreign traffic is a powerful way to grow your channel. But gaining international viewers takes more than luck — it requires strategy, cultural sensitivity, and smart optimization.

In this article, we’ll explore practical and effective strategies to attract foreign traffic to your YouTube channel.

1. Understand Your Target International Audience

Before creating content for international viewers, research the countries or regions you want to target. Ask yourself:

What languages do they speak?

What kind of content is popular there?

Are there cultural norms or taboos to be aware of?

What time zones do they live in?

YouTube’s analytics (found in YouTube Studio) can help identify where your current viewers are located. If you're already getting some international views, double down on those regions by customizing content to suit their preferences.

2. Use Subtitles and Captions

Language is a major barrier to international reach. Adding subtitles is one of the easiest ways to break that barrier.

Use auto-generated subtitles: YouTube can auto-caption your videos, but always edit for accuracy.

Manually add translated subtitles: Hire translators on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork to create accurate subtitles in target languages.

Use community contributions: Though YouTube discontinued this feature in 2020, creators can still encourage fans to submit translations via third-party tools.

Properly translated subtitles not only improve comprehension but also boost your video’s discoverability in search results across different languages.

3. Create Content with Global Appeal

While local humor or cultural references may not translate well, topics like technology, beauty, travel, music, gaming, and DIY often resonate universally.

Tips for global content:

Use visuals and demonstrations rather than heavy dialogue.

Avoid slang or culturally specific jokes unless they’re clearly explained.

Reference international trends or globally known events (like FIFA, Olympics, global product launches).

If you're aiming for non-English-speaking countries, consider creating videos with minimal speech, relying on visuals, text overlays, and voiceovers in native languages.

4. Translate Titles, Descriptions, and Tags

YouTube allows you to add translated metadata — this means you can provide video titles, descriptions, and tags in multiple languages.

To add translations:

Go to YouTube Studio > Subtitles.

Select the language.

Add translated metadata for each language.

Translated metadata helps your videos show up in search results in different languages, which increases the chances of being discovered by foreign viewers.

5. Use Multilingual Playlists and Channel Sections

If you produce content in multiple languages or target various regions, organize videos into language-specific playlists. This creates a more intuitive experience for international viewers and keeps them engaged.

Also, set up channel sections with clear titles in multiple languages. For instance:

“Latest Tutorials (English)”

“Nuevos videos en Español”

This small adjustment can significantly improve user experience for non-native viewers.

6. Collaborate with International Creators

Collaboration is one of the fastest ways to gain exposure to new audiences. Reach out to creators in your target countries for:

Collab videos

Guest appearances

Shoutouts or mentions

Cross-cultural collaborations introduce your content to a new audience with built-in trust and often result in long-term subscriber growth.

7. Optimize Video Thumbnails and Visuals

Thumbnails are often the first thing international users see, and a well-designed, universal thumbnail increases click-through rates.

Tips for global thumbnails:

Use bold, readable fonts.

Minimize text or translate it into the target language.

Use universal imagery and expressions.

Avoid culturally sensitive or offensive visuals.

A great thumbnail should communicate the essence of your video without relying too much on language.

8. Promote on International Social Media Platforms

YouTube isn’t the only channel to reach international audiences. Leverage other platforms to drive traffic:

Facebook/Instagram: Target specific countries with paid ads or multilingual content.

Reddit: Share on region-specific subreddits (e.g., r/Europe, r/India).

TikTok: Use trending hashtags from other countries.

Twitter: Join international conversations using local hashtags.

Localization is key — tailor the content and messaging for each platform and audience.

9. Post at the Right Time for Your Audience

If you want viewers from Japan, don't upload at midnight in Tokyo time. Use tools like TubeBuddy or vidIQ to determine the best times to publish based on your target time zones.

You can also use YouTube Analytics to see when your viewers are most active and schedule your posts accordingly.

10. Run Multilingual YouTube Ads

If you have a marketing budget, use YouTube Ads (via Google Ads) to run multilingual campaigns targeting specific countries.

Translate your ad copy.

Target users by language, location, and interests.

A/B test various languages and regions to see what works best.

YouTube ads can help jumpstart international visibility and bring targeted traffic to your channel.

11. Leverage Trends in Other Countries

Use tools like Google Trends and YouTube Trending (set to different regions) to identify what’s popular in your target countries.

Creating timely content around trending topics — such as local holidays, viral challenges, or pop culture events — increases your chances of going viral in that region.

12. Create Separate Channels for Different Languages (Optional)

If you're committed to creating multilingual content regularly, consider launching separate channels for each language (e.g., “MyChannel Español”).

This ensures a more consistent viewer experience and avoids alienating subscribers who don't speak other languages. Just be prepared to manage the extra workload.

Final Thoughts

Attracting foreign traffic on YouTube is not just about translating your videos — it's about adapting your content, optimizing for global search, and building meaningful connections with international viewers. With the right combination of localization, collaboration, and strategic promotion, your channel can grow beyond borders.

Start by identifying your target audience, then implement these strategies gradually. Over time, you’ll notice increased watch time, engagement, and a growing global subscriber base.

[freelancer-shahinur]

What is Video SEO?

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Video SEO (Search Engine Optimization) refers to the process of optimizing videos to improve their visibility and ranking in search engine results, particularly on platforms like YouTube and Google. Just like traditional SEO for text-based content, video SEO aims to make your videos more discoverable by search engines, leading to increased organic (non-paid) traffic and views.

Here are some key aspects of video SEO:

Keyword Research: Similar to text-based content, identifying relevant keywords and phrases is crucial for video SEO. Research and select keywords that accurately represent the content of your video and are commonly used by your target audience when searching for similar videos.

Title and Description: Craft a descriptive, engaging, and keyword-rich video title. The title should accurately convey what the video is about and entice viewers to click. In the video description, provide a detailed summary of the video's content, including relevant keywords. Use this space to provide additional information, links, and context.

Tags: Use relevant and specific tags that reflect the content of your video. Tags help search engines understand the context of your video and can improve its visibility in related search queries.

Thumbnail: Create an eye-catching and compelling thumbnail image that accurately represents the video's content. A well-designed thumbnail can increase click-through rates and attract more viewers.

Closed Captions and Transcripts: Adding closed captions and transcripts to your videos not only improves accessibility but also helps search engines understand the content of your video, potentially leading to better rankings.

Engagement Metrics: User engagement metrics, such as likes, dislikes, comments, and watch time, can influence the ranking of your videos. Encourage viewers to engage with your content by asking questions, inviting comments, and creating engaging video content.

Quality Content: High-quality, informative, and engaging content is key to retaining viewers and encouraging them to share and interact with your video. Search engines prioritize videos that offer value to viewers.

Video Sitemaps and Schema Markup: Implement video sitemaps and schema markup to provide search engines with additional information about your videos. This can help search engines index and understand your video content better.

Promotion and Sharing: Promote your videos through social media, your website, and other relevant channels. More views and shares can lead to increased visibility and better rankings.

Consistency: Regularly uploading new, high-quality videos and maintaining a consistent posting schedule can help build an engaged audience and improve your video SEO over time.

Remember that SEO is an ongoing process, and it may take some time before you start seeing significant results. Keep monitoring your analytics, adapting your strategies, and optimizing your videos to improve their performance in search engine results.

[webtechify]

YouTube SEO Secrets: Achieve Top Rankings

YouTube SEO refers to the practice of optimizing videos on the YouTube platform to improve their visibility, search rankings, and overall performance. It involves implementing strategies and techniques to enhance the discoverability of your videos and attract more viewers.

Here are some key aspects of YouTube SEO:

Keyword Research: Conducting thorough research to identify relevant keywords that users are searching is good for YouTube SEO. These keywords should be incorporated into video titles, descriptions, tags, and captions to improve searchability.

Compelling Titles: Creating engaging and descriptive titles that accurately represent the content of your video. It's important to include relevant keywords in the title to help YouTube understand the video's topic.

Optimized Descriptions: Crafting detailed and keyword-rich descriptions that provide additional information about the video. The description should be informative, engaging, and include relevant links.

Video Tags: Adding relevant and specific tags to your video helps YouTube understand its content and context. Include a mix of broad and specific tags related to your video's topic.

Thumbnail Optimization: Designing eye-catching and high-quality thumbnails that entice viewers to click on your video. Thumbnails should accurately represent the video's content and be visually appealing.

Closed Captions and Transcripts: Providing accurate closed captions and transcripts for your videos can improve accessibility and make your content available to a wider audience. Additionally, captions can be indexed by YouTube, enhancing searchability.

Video Engagement Metrics: Encouraging viewers to like, comment, and share your videos can boost engagement metrics. Higher engagement signals to YouTube that your video is valuable, which can improve its visibility in search results.

Video Length and Watch Time: Creating videos that are engaging and retain viewers' attention is important. Longer watch times and higher audience retention can positively impact your video's ranking.

Channel Optimization: Optimizing your YouTube channel as a whole by customizing the layout, adding relevant keywords to the channel description, and organizing videos into playlists can improve the overall visibility and discoverability of your content.

Remember that YouTube SEO is an ongoing process, and it's essential to monitor your analytics, gather insights, and adapt your strategies accordingly to improve your video's performance and reach a larger audience.

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A Breakdown of Things from this Video - POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR THE KING OF THE HILL REVIVAL

Essentially the thumbnail shows the more or less official art of Bobby Hill from the revival! Grey DeLisle (who it is speculated is working on the series) took a picture of it while at an event for the show.

The image contained a bio about chef Bobby, I won't quote it word for word, but it describes what got him into the cooking business (it contains a few references to things like spa-peggy and meatballs!).

The bio also states that Bobby was a contestant on something called "King of the Grill", which may be a reality show within the King of the Hill univerese

Bobby currently works as a Robata chef. Robata is a Japanese cooking method that incorporates charcoal, Johnny2Cellos speculates that this could create tension between Bobby and Hank

One of Bobby's biggest inspirations is grilling with his father, a nod to the ending of the series

It looks as though the restaurant Bobby works at fuses Robata style cooking with Texas cuisine

There is also a sort of character sheet that shows what looks like an older Nancy Gribble! I won't put the picture here as I am waiting for things to be confirmed, but take a look in the video at 6:56

The rest of the video is speculation about how these elements will be incorporated into the main show, I'd really recommend watching these parts as, although they are just speculation, they are really fun and include both these new things and stuff that Bobby's VA Pamela Adlon has said in a past interview about where Bobby is

Source: Johnny2Cellos on youtube

My personal opinions are that I like the direction things appear to be going in. As Johnny2Cellos pointed out it seems like the main tension between Hank and Bobby will be the use of charcoal and I think that that is such a cool and interesting way to complicate their relationship, especially since we know Bobby likes the taste of charcoal in grilling in Season 5 Episode 11 "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator". Really looking forward to their dynamic!

I sort of wish that Bobby was a full time entertainer. Idk something about those idealistic dreams of his during the series about being an entertainer got to me, but as stated in the video he may still be doing that outside of cooking.

I can't wait to see what other characters are up to but so far I think that this is a really strong indication of what's to come! It also appears that Grey DeLisle was at the King of the Hill wrap party (as indicated by the caption of her Instagram post) so it seems like the first season at least may be done!

Ultimately this is exciting, but I am also a little scared and saddened about the fact that core parts of the cast have passed on like Tom Petty, Brittany Murphy, and Johnny Hardwick. I'm not sure how the series will handle such major losses, especially since Johnny Hardwick passed recently and likely close to or during production. I hope that the characters these people played are honoured along with their talented actors, cause each one contributed so much and made King of the Hill what it is today.

Exciting King of the Hill Revival News/Speculation!

Source: Youtube

Let me know if you want me to break this down in a post for those of you who don't want to watch videos!

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Would you maybe be able to bring other editors on board? Perhaps teach Lyarrah how you do your jazz so she can take over for a couple weeks. Unless I'm mistaken in assuming that her job is just copy pasting the script into the YouTube captions feature. I don't really know how captioning works

Okay, this is actually quite fun to talk about because YES! Youtube's caption system does have a feature where you can get auto-captions made if you just feed it the transcript of the video! HOWEVER, Lyarrah's job on the Recap is not to just do that.

First and foremost, Ly actually handles all of the metadata of the vids except thumbnails. Tags, description and even the titles are all things she has to fill in after I upload, because by that time I have absolutely 0 energy to do that. She also is the one moderating the comments. Even if I'm often the one to reply, she does a lot to filter out the bad stuff and add spam-filters.

Then she has to make the actual captions. Even with the script available, this is actually still a serious undertaking. Because that feature that you just feed the script and it puts the timings in automatically? It sucks ass. The timings are all over the place, it struggles with even the british accent and it couldn't add who is speaking or sound/tone descrptions even if you put them in. And with Recaps specifically, it couldn't put in the parts where the Hermits themselves are speaking, because THEIR LINES ARE NOT EVEN IN THE SCRIPT! What clips to use and to add to the video is mostly decided in the video-editing phase, long after the script is written. So that stuff needs to be added later. But because it's not in the script, the system gets confused about parts where the words that are not in the script are said, and just puts whatever lines in there. As a result, cleaning up after the algorithm takes longer than to just make whole new subtitles. WHICH IS WHAT LYARRAH ACTUALLY DOES.

More or less every video she makes captions for is re-transcribed by hand with the script only as a reference. This results in much better captions where she can even add her personal touch with the emojis to convey tone and all that!

I know there are automated systems in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere that could output pretty solid captions with working timings, and she's actually looking into that, and will be trying them out. But even then, it will be her responsibility and her choice to use these tools, because she's our captioning specialist. Whatever research she does will still be a load off my back.

But could she just edit the recaps for me? Funny you say that, because in theory? She probably could. Lyarrah and Pixlriffs are both adept video editors, each with their own youtube channels, and perfectly capable of producing videos no worse than what I make. Pix has already edited a couple recaps in the past, and every time he'd deliver on time and arguably a tighter product than what I make. HOWEVER, the trick here is that to get the HC Recap done every week, week after week, on time and with passable editing, when the source material is a dozen videos at least and the result needs to be well paced, illustrative and well, passable, is a whole other ordeal. I don't mean to toot my own horn, but here you gotta not know how to edit, but know how to edit like a motherfucker.

...that doesn't mean "good" or "fast",... just.. like a motherfucker.

And for one, I wouldn't want to put that much work onto anyone, while for two, I wouldn't trust to put that much work onto anyone. Maybe to a professional editor or like, a TV-editor this isn't much, but I don't think I have the funds to hire one, especially when at the end of the day, to me the whole process has long become routine, entertainment even. I love the edit. Which is also why I struggle with stress and burnout the way I do: it is incomprehensible to me that I can't just sit down and do this like always!

One must imagine Sisyphus happy.