
Thinking about leveling up your YouTube channel in 2025? In this episode, I chat with Aprilynne Alter about the most common slip-ups creators make—and what to do instead. We dig into how to fine-tune your titles and thumbnails, how to nail that crucial first 30 seconds, and the small tweaks that can seriously lift your views, clicks, and retention rates.
Aprilynne also breaks down storytelling techniques that keep viewers glued to the screen, how to organize your content to stretch watch time, and why staying real—not robotic—is more important than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or already uploading regularly, this one’s full of smart ways to make your channel stand out.