videobloggers

YouTube content creators

Videobloggers are people who create video blogs—regular online video content documenting their lives, opinions, or interests.

The term emerged as video hosting platforms made self-publishing easy.

Now usually shortened to vloggers: Videobloggers on YouTube can earn substantial income from ad revenue.

content

YouTube

Video-sharing website

vlogs · series · episodes · tutorials · how-to · unboxing · reviews · hauls · mukbang · Q&A

production

webcam

Computer-mounted video capture device

lighting · microphone · B-roll · jump cuts · transitions · intro · outro · setup · filming · camera

platform

streaming

Real-time digital delivery

premiere · notifications · subscriptions · feed · embeds · shorts · reels · TikTok · Twitch · Patreon

growth

monetization

Converting something into revenue

SEO · trending · viral · views · likes · comments · shares · retention · CTR · impressions

career

creator

One who produces something

affiliate · endorsement · partnerships · merchandise · AdSense · full-time · manager · press trips · media kit · burnout

Opposites
medium/format

videobloggerswriters

Text composition professionals

bloggers · podcasters · authors · essayists · radio hosts

production style

videobloggersbroadcast journalists

Media professionals delivering news

film directors · news correspondents · filmmakers · TV personalities · mainstream media

audience relationship

videobloggersviewers

People who watch

lurkers · subscribers · watchers · spectators · ghostwriters

Family

videoblogger

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G