Media praise for YouTube: An Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts
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"This is the only YouTube book worth getting."
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"No one knows more about building a fan base than YouTube star Alan Lastufka. Alan and his co-author, the well-known independent filmmaker Michael W. Dean, will show you a variety of effective strategies for becoming more popular. Proceed into the wisdom of this book, and I look forward to seeing you pass me on the YouTube most subscribed list."
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"I found a lot to like in this book. It would best be used by someone under 35 who isn't trying to be "conventional" in their marketing approach. A good and honest introduction in how to use YouTube to get the word out."
-- , Web Marketing Today
"Alan and Michael understand viral marketing — and they know what it takes to get your work on everyone's YouTube radar. And, once you read this book, so will you."
-- , ChrisPirillo.com
"...simply brilliant...I can honestly say i am reading this cover to cover, and this will most probably be one of the best non-fiction books i have ever brought, and i am sure this will most definitely help and guide me to making better good videos for YouTube, and may just help me to create awesome videos for FiveAwesomeWebGeeks."
-- , D-Blog
"So if you want to be a YouTube star, this book is required reading. "
-- , Portals and KM
"I'm happy for a few reasons. One, the book is really useful. Two, both authors dropped me a line pretty much the day I posted my review, meaning that they're really plugged into the blogging world (which makes me happy, and I don't care if that's a selfish feeling, but hey, if you're blogger-friendly, I'm more likely to like you back). Three, the book is really useful."
-- , Chrisbrogan.com
"This book is simple and easy to follow, and it will even teach you about the critical criteria of a good video."
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"Bottom line, this is an excellent book. The material is solid and comprehensive, and they back up everything they say with actual URL examples from YouTube. Again, if you are going to post on a semi-regular basis on YouTube, this is a must-read."
-- , Duffbert's Random Musings
"Want to make a hit on YouTube? Then it's key to acquire this title, written by two veteran 'Tubers' who have numerous subscribers to their name and show how to make quality videos, optimize and promote them, and how to create personal channels and successful displays that gain devote audiences. "
-- , California Bookwatch: The Business Shelf
"...a pretty good book; indeed, if you’re contemplating going on YouTube, you’d be well advised to get a copy and study it before you spend much time on your project. You’ll save more time than reading it will take."
-- , Chaos Manor
"The book's candid, colloquial tone, paired with plentiful screen-shot visual aids, gives it an informal, insider's feel...In short, Dean and Lastufka take a complex maze of information and make it user friendly in this behind-the-scenes, how-to guide on creating and promoting your videos for YouTube. Whether you are just looking for some useful tips on YouTube self-promotion, you should get something out of YouTube: An Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts."
-- , The Picture Professional, Issue 1, 2009
