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Thank you for attending my YouTube & AI workshop with Business & IP Centre

Below you’ll find some resources I think you’ll find useful, and that build on what we worked on during the day.

Any questions or feedback please do get in touch via our contact page or connect with me direct on LinkedIn

Download the Slides, Checklist & Prompt

Access the presentation slides from our session to revisit key points and insights. Download Slides

Youtube Optimisation Checklist is here

Youtube ChatGPT Prompt is here

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1. The Jonny Ross Fractional CMO Podcast

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3. 90 Day Website Mastery Programme

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4. Interactive “Roll the Dice” Tool

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5. The ULTIMATE Website Toolkit E-Book

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6. Fleek Marketing YouTube Channel

Access tons of marketing content and watch the entire podcast in video format on my YouTube channel. Watch on YouTube

Workshop Reminder and Key Takeaways

🔑 Key Takeaways: Smart YouTube Strategy for 2026

1️⃣ You don’t need to be perfect — just present.
Start where you are. Whether it’s one short video or a simple faceless clip, showing up consistently builds trust and visibility.

2️⃣ Think search, not just social.
YouTube isn’t just entertainment — it’s part of Google and the AI web. Optimise your videos like you would your website: clear titles, strong descriptions, and transcripts.

3️⃣ Let AI lighten the load.
Use AI tools for ideas, scripts, editing, and repurposing — but keep your human voice front and centre.

4️⃣ Engagement is your SEO signal.
Comments, likes, and watch time all tell YouTube your content has value. Encourage real interaction, not vanity metrics.

5️⃣ Small, consistent actions compound.
Plan one video at a time. Each upload teaches you something new — about your audience, your message, and your results.

6️⃣ Repurpose everything.
Turn long videos into Shorts, Reels, or snippets for social media. Work smarter, not harder.

7️⃣ Visibility is built, not lucked into.
Optimisation and consistency create momentum. AI can’t fake authenticity — and that’s your biggest advantage.

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