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Published Sep 9, 2022

MKBHD: The Story To 16 Million & The World Of YouTube

Ali Abdaal hosts an insightful conversation with MKBHD, where Marques Brownlee reveals the creative, strategic, and authentic approaches behind his successful YouTube channel. They dive into content creation, staying relevant amidst evolving platforms, evolving business models, and the power of building a cohesive team to enhance content quality while staying true to personal passion and audience engagement.
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  • Platform Strategy

    Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, emphasizes the importance of strategic platform choices to maintain relevance in the ever-evolving digital landscape. He acknowledges the pressure many creators feel to adapt to new platforms like TikTok but remains focused on YouTube, where he believes his content is most valuable for those making informed tech decisions 1. Marques explains that while TikTok garners massive views, his goal is to create meaningful content for an audience seeking in-depth tech reviews. He states, "If I wanted the eyeballs, I'd be all over TikTok. But I think it's different. It's just that people searching for things, the people making purchase decisions, I'm trying to make valuable content for them."

    If I wanted the eyeballs, I'd be all over TikTok. But I think it's different. It's just that people searching for things, the people making purchase decisions, I'm trying to make valuable content for them.

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    This approach allows him to optimize content for both immediate subscribers and those who discover his videos through search, ensuring a balance between relevance and quality 2.

       

    Short Form Content

    Marques also shares his perspective on short-form content, such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts, and how it fits into his overall strategy. He recognizes the potential of these platforms to engage younger audiences but remains focused on his core demographic, which consists of viewers making tech purchase decisions 3. While he appreciates the idea of introducing tech to younger audiences through short-form content, Marques prioritizes content that aligns with his audience's needs and interests. He reflects on the evolution of tech content creators, comparing their role to that of traditional newspaper columnists, and remains open to future shifts in media formats 4.

    I enjoy tech, I enjoy making content about and with the tech, maybe that looks different when I'm 40 or 50, but I have no idea how it looks.

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    This adaptability ensures that he remains relevant while staying true to his content's purpose and audience.

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