MattCommand 🖖

I didn't want to taint your name with their automated response and my subsequent comment. I posted the screenshot of their response on my X account. I was accused of being a "fake friend" and trying to score multiple free accts. It's laughable because we've met a few times IRL, I bought your book, I've attended your talks, I subscribe to you on X, etc. but I am a "fake friend". Ludicrous accusation.

@MattCommand1 @ManusAI That's fairly odd. I used my Apple ID for it actually.

If you've ever wanted to get beyond simple AI prompting and just to build your own internal tools or custom dashboard or web interface for yourself I'm going to recommend @ManusAI manus.im/invitation/OTG… I get no commission from this (I get extra credits on my account) This tool is overpowered and is a better representation of what AI can actually do for you, in terms of building a functional custom tool on command.

Apparently, @ManusAI thinks I am a "fake friend" when I clicked a respected YouTube educator's link to sign up. I actually know this respected YT educator and met in person a few times. That is the only reason I clicked because I respect his opinions and suggestions. I bring it up to Manus tech support and I am accused of possessing multiple free accounts. No, it's my first and only account. Never heard of @ManusAI before today. And NO, I am not appealing the suspension. They can keep the new account I tried to register as "suspended". They can keep their AI service. So many to choose from. This is the quality of their response when you reach out to them.

@VubliApp That was a great interview with @Daniel_Batal . I've wanted to hear his perspective on Shorts for a long time. This is the only video I've seen where he gets into it.

Why Most Creators Misunderstand YouTube Shorts Strategy with Daniel Batal - EP12 🔥 Quick Intro Short-form content is everywhere. But most creators are using YouTube Shorts completely wrong. Daniel Batal explains what actually works - and why the common “appetizer” strategy fails. 👉 Episode in a Nutshell Daniel Batal breaks down how YouTube Shorts really function inside the platform. He explains why trying to push Shorts viewers into long-form content is often a mistake. You will see how a simple repeatable format created massive reach, strong search traffic, and a six-figure brand deal. This episode reframes short-form content as its own ecosystem, not a funnel. ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 - Why using Shorts as appetizers does not work 05:20 - Did Shorts really hurt long-form channels? 10:37 - The real goal of a YouTube Short 15:19 - YouTube’s recommendation philosophy 21:02 - Meet viewers where they are 27:39 - The repeatable Shorts structure 28:24 - From Shorts to a six-figure brand deal 33:32 - Search traffic vs Shorts feed traffic 41:22 - Engagement signals that matter 51:20 - How YouTube protects long-form creators 💡 What you will learn - Why most short-form content strategies quietly fail - The mindset shift that changes how you approach YouTube Shorts - How a repeatable video format builds recognition fast - What actually drives distribution inside YouTube’s system - Why search traffic may matter more than the Shorts feed 🔗 Resources - Daniel Batal YouTube Channel | See his Shorts strategy in action | @DanielBatal" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@DanielBatal - YouTube Help - How recommendations work | Understand YouTube’s philosophy | support.google.com/youtube/answer…

Based on previous years release dates, Wondershare is due to release #Filmora15 very soon. Probably going to be within the next couple of weeks.

@rares_gosman Jeez. Grok was down earlier, too. What is going on today?

Claude is down.

@robertoblake I am intrigued. I'm ready to listen.

Coming Soon - The 7 Levels of YouTube Success

@AprilynneAlter Not necessarily specific to Youtubers but I think people who take care of their ability to sleep and manage stressors is huge. I believe and practice it. It is central to almost everything you want to do well in life. They are core habits. BTW, good to meet you at Vidsummit.

What are some habits of highly effective/top-performing YouTubers? (I'm putting together a list)

@robertoblake It's quite unfortunate the number of conspiracies floating around on these (and other) topics. I don't think there is much anyone can do to dissuade people who are determined to hold on to them.

For a decade I have been hearing people spin conspiracy after conspiracy of how YouTube would do anything to cheat creators out of revenue. I had people argue with me right here on Twitter that YouTube Premium was going to be the end of Adsense… Or how many times that the Adsense program would go away… Or how they would lower the revenue split… The latest and greatest BS is the idea that the company will manufacture its own AI Slop and keep all the ad revenue and push out organic creators. Anyone believing or pedaling this is proving they are woefully IGNORANT about business and how advertising and advertisers work… And if you’re afraid of this fringe possibility ending your career or income… You don’t understand business or human nature, let alone the limits of AI tools, or the craft of storytelling or entertainment. Skibidi Toilet and TikTok convinced far too many of you that the cheap attention farming of brain rotted teenagers and children controls the market… When simple math and some unfortunate trending data says there are far more people alive and online over 30 than under 30… Millennials, Gen X and the youngest boomers are alive and well and hold all the consumer buying power… And young people are very rabidly anti AI overall. Stop fear mongering people who are insecure about content creation. There is no coherent argument for believing this nonsense or that YouTube will betray creators, it’s the main platform that built us up and we’ve never had a better champion.

I am getting more active reading my Linkedin feed. Am I the only one who feels that some users post too much? I find myself unfollowing some of the people I follow. It just seems like there is a competition to be in your feed every day. I'm not convinced posting so frequently on LinkedIn is a good thing.

It was a bit shocking the glut of products that brands and vendors were giving away at #vidsummit2025 . Bags, journals, meat sticks, cookies, tea leaves, and shockingly, Prime soda/energy drinks. So many free items were unwanted. I talked a few of the security people to get the drinks because there was a glut of them sitting unwanted.

Finished my first #vidsummit at #vidsummit2025 as a late-50's Gen-X creator. What an experience. My feet hurt from all the walking. I'm grateful to have met so many creators for the first time whom I've admired from afar as well as creators from different genres and backgrounds. The list is so long, I can't easily list them here.

@robertoblake I predict this will be an incredible and fabulous book! Count me in! It will be worth the wait!

Need to add some new context and about a dozen graphics to the book, I think I’m going to move the release date back in order to round it out more. I think the final version will be close 65,000 words now. It is not a weekend read. But it will be something you won’t find difficult, just robust. The appendix alone is worth the cost of the book if I’m being honest. This will be the definitive book on understanding becoming a full-time content creator and how creators make their money and build businesses.

@Daniel_Batal @Filmora_Editor I'm not convinced the person made an accurate statement. I am a life-timer and don't have a problem exporting. But I did get 3-months of their Creative Assets but that is different for the core Filmora editor.

I absolutely encourage @Filmora_Editor to comment if this person’s commentary is untrue or otherwise inaccurate. I will help lead the charge to correct any disinformation on your behalf. 👊😎☮️

I’ll just leave this here.

@Daniel_Batal One day, I hope to hear your presentation and perspective in more detail. I know you are being very strategic about the process.

@MattCommand1 I hear you. Shorts were a reasonably easy step for me because lots of the videos that helped grow my channel originally were very short. Now that’s Shorts can be up to 3 minutes, they are really in my wheelhouse ☮️

Working with brands and sponsors can be a real minefield, sometimes. I've said "No" to more brands than I can list. Companies who have quite literally thrown blank checkbooks at me. Often, I just don't like their products or I don't think they'd be a good fit for my community. I felt exactly that way about OpusClip. They were a hard pass for me. ...that is, until one unexpected dinner completely changed my mind. Here's what happened 👉 youtu.be/Dh6tMik2DgE @OpusClip

@NickNimmin Very interesting photos.

Deleted the last posts so I can make a thread out of these... Nano Banana is insane. All of the images in this thread were generated from this image of me sitting at my desk.

@robertoblake It was a pleasure to meet them in person!

My mom and sisters came to my keynotes and my brother came out and filmed BTS footage for me in between networking and freelancing.