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Things that have helped my YouTube channel get more views and rank in search

Hi everyone, I’ve learned a lot from this subreddit, so I wanted to give back and share a few things that have helped my channel.

My watch time and views on youtube have been improving so much in the past few months and it’s all because of three things: SEO, better thumbnails, and better titles. For me improving on these three elements is key for consistent growth month over month. I’d love to get lucky and get massively recommended by the algorithm, but so far it hasn’t happened.

For thumbnails what works on my channel is big, and I mean, BIG titles. Taking up half of the screen or more and words that will spark curiosity. Make sure your thumbnails are readable and eye-catching in the smallest size possible (I couldn’t find the exact measurement, but it is the size of the suggested videos thumbnails when you’re watching in the YT app). I also try to use aesthetically pleasing photos, enhanced bright colors in the photo (I started editing my thumbnail photos with lightroom, too and use presets that enhance the colors – you can find free or cheap presets online and the lightroom app is free)
Using close ups of my face if possible or prominently showing the product if a product review has led to higher CTR. Also, using consistent fonts – I only use 3 fonts on my channel in different combinations.

For titles: half of my title is SEO friendly – I run it through TubeBudy (free version) to see if it is searched enough and what the competition is (aka my chance to rank); the second part of the title is a bit more directed to making viewers interested, I try to make it a little more sensational.

I also make my video descriptions super SEO friendly – I find all the tags that are searched enough and that I can potentially rank for and write a copy that naturally uses as many of them as possible.

By no means am I saying that I’ve cracked the code to youtube success and perfected these techniques, but doing these things has definitely made a difference in my channel. Hope it’s helpful to someone.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewTubers/comments/eq3kv8/things_that_have_helped_my_channel_get_more_views/

My lessons learned so far, from a viral video, in my first 6 months.

I understand that my channel might be an exception vs. a rule so take my lessons learned with a grain of salt. In fact, take any advice you ever receive with a grain of salt and weigh it against your own knowledge, and the knowledge of others.

1- QUALITY OVER QUANTITY.

I find personally that if I put more effort into a video, EVENTUALLY it will be rewarded with higher views and more engagement. The lazier it is, the worse. Don’t put out content just for the sake of putting out content. It needs to have a punch. Medicore won’t do, you have to stand out in some way. Cut aggressively. Put out only your best. I’m personally sitting on about 10 videos/songs/ideas that just aren’t quite there yet.

2- ENGAGE VIEWERS.

Talk to them. Like/heart their comments. treat them the way you wish your favorite Youtuber would treat you. Build that audience. Let them know they’re valued. Not by spamming “THANKS SO MUCH” in your video, but by taking the time to actually communicate. They want to talk to you, so talk back.

3- CURATE COMMENTS.

YouTube comments section can be straight up cancerous. It sucks to get some scathing criticism or get trolled. As you grow, it’ll happen more and more. First- Unless you’re Onison, or publishing controversial viewpoints, know that it probably isn’t you. The internet is full of trolls. Thing is, this is YOUR comment section. Trolls can troll where the fuck ever, but your comment section is yours. If there’s a post in there that’s obviously inflammatory, hurtful, or downright shitty, delete that ish. Constructive criticism? Fine. Asshattery? Nope.

4- LET YOUR SUBSCRIBERS/FANS HELP.

They subscribed. They like you. Encourage them to share your work with their friends. They likely run in a social circle that likes the same things they like. So encourage them to pass it on. Sharing is caring. Whether that be on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or (shudder) 9gag.

5- DON’T GIVE UP.

Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Do new things that are related to your niche. Try new things. Combine your niche with something new or interesting. Mash stuff together. Mix it up, baby, you’ve got a stew going. Make it funny, fresh, new, interesting. Keep creating.

6- LUCK

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Just like any other aspect of show business, luck plays a very large part.

Most importantly- if you do manage to somehow capture lightning in a bottle? Don’t hold yourself to that. Don’t compare every video against the one. Let them stand on their own. You can compare what works and what doesn’t, but don’t go “HOW COME MY OTHER VIDEOS DON’T HAVE AS MANY VIEWS AS THIS ONE?” Let that go. It’s the nature of the beast.

Enjoy yourself.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewTubers/comments/emu4fx/my_lessons_learned_so_far_from_a_viral_video_in/