The Digital Nomad – Part 4 – Social Media for Advanced Users
By Nabeha Latif and Angie Weinberger
As the world changes and transitions, it is essential to move with it on every level, as each passing moment brings new and improved methods/practices to sustain oneself. Similarly, becoming a Global Digital Nomad requires a person to be more social, adaptive and flexible to accommodate the learning curve. Traveling to work in various and sometimes remote locations may make you a Digital Nomad, but how to make a successful career out of it is another story. Like any other field, prior knowledge is required to understand the core meaning of being a digital expert. So stick around as we delve into the digital world and the key platforms you’ll want to establish yourself on, all while working as a nomad!
YouTube
Top of the digital food chain when it comes to video-based content, a vital form of media in the modern world. Although reading content and gaining knowledge from articles and such is a key component, video content adds a whole new flair to the debate. It is easier to demonstrate a topic as a coach and it is much easier to understand with the help of visual aids on the user’s end. As we’re inclined to gain knowledge in the most efficient way possible, YouTube offers a host of content creators and trainers ready to breakdown topics for your understanding.
YouTube receives millions of views on a daily basis and gaining a small traction with your content eventually leads to a mass following. The platform allows for the users to interact with the content by Liking, Commenting, Sharing and even disliking (Something which other platforms lack). YouTube allows monetization for channels when they reach a certain subscriber count and watch-time, making it a perfect source of passive income.
Dishing out the right content for your audience may seem daunting, especially from a business standpoint. But it is important to understand the audience is built and studied, therefore presenting the key components of say Digital Marketing will always attract the people willing to gain knowledge and enhance their skill set. Style of content is completely up to you and how you wish to present yourself, people may come for the learning-aspect but may stay because of your training style.
If nothing else, watching a few videos on how to establish a new channel from YouTube itself may just do the trick! That’s the versatility it offers. We are all familiar with using Google to search our queries away, yet YouTube tutorials allow for a more practical learning experience.
As a Digital Nomad, adapting to new platforms and their changes is key to staying relevant. Implementing these techniques with a combination of tactical strategies and hard work might just land you on that beach in the Bahamas.
About the Author
Nabeha Latif is our Digital Media Manager and runs her own company SparkZing, in Islamabad, Pakistan. She has a Master in Digital Communication and more than Nabeha is also an influencer and blogs about lifestyle and beauty. Angie Weinberger and Nabeha Latif originally met on Twitter in 2010 and became work collaborators and real-life friends afterward. When Nabeha left for maternity leave in July 2020, she had to stop working for us for a while. We are looking at options to support her move into a full-time role in Digital Media Marketing in Europe, Canada, or another amazing place in the world.
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