Looking to boost your online visibility and drive more views to your YouTube content? Reach out to Creative Media Hype for your digital marketing needs!
Congratulations—you’ve filmed, edited, and uploaded your video. Job done, right? Well, not exactly. If you really want your hard work to pay off, uploading your video is only the beginning. I’m Shannon, owner of Creative Media Hype, and today I’m sharing 18 proven strategies to ensure your content gets the views it deserves.
Before we dive in, here’s a quick bit about me: I spent 13 years working in television, winning two Emmy awards along the way with a national lifestyle magazine show. This incredible experience taught me exactly what makes content engaging, relevant, and irresistible. Believe it or not, my love affair with digital media started early—I’m talking 1997 when I built my first website on Geocities at the age of 12. Oh, and Tom from MySpace and I go way back. In other words, I’ve been part of the digital evolution since day one.
Now, let’s get into the 18 actionable steps you can take after uploading your YouTube videos:
1. Rename Your Video File
Rename your video file to include relevant keywords before uploading. This small step boosts YouTube SEO and helps the platform better understand your video’s content.
2. Craft a Click-Worthy Title and Thumbnail
Your title and thumbnail determine whether viewers click or scroll past. Use engaging titles and visually appealing thumbnails that clearly communicate the video’s value.
3. Generate & Insert Relevant Keywords
Use keyword tools like ChatGPT or TubeBuddy to generate relevant tags that align with your video content. Remember, YouTube allows up to 500 characters for tags.
4. Optimize Your Video Description
Create a detailed video description using your selected keywords naturally. Set upload defaults in YouTube Studio to include regular links and social media handles, saving you time.
5. Add Chapters (Timestamps)
Use TubeBuddy or manually add timestamps to create chapters. This improves user experience and SEO by allowing viewers to navigate your content easily.
6. Strategically Insert Info Cards
Use YouTube’s info cards to guide viewers toward relevant videos at key moments, boosting overall engagement and watch time.
7. Nail Your End Screen
Be specific about what video viewers should watch next in your end screen. Including just one clear video recommendation significantly increases engagement.
8. Curate Your Playlists
Organize videos into playlists centered around your main content themes. This encourages viewers to watch multiple videos, increasing total watch time.
9. Utilize the “&list” Link Hack
Copy the playlist URL code and append it to your video links. This tactic ensures subsequent videos from your playlist autoplay, keeping viewers engaged.
10. Pin Comments to Boost Engagement
Pin a comment containing a call-to-action or engaging question to encourage viewer interaction and signal algorithmic value to YouTube.
11. Schedule Strategic Community Tab Posts
Use GIFs or video previews to drive traffic via YouTube’s community tab. Schedule posts shortly after your video release for maximum visibility.
12. Create Frictionless Deep Links (YTOpenApp)
Use tools like YTOpenApp to create deep links that directly open YouTube videos in the app, enhancing user experience and retention.
13. Update Your Social Media Links
Regularly update your social media bios with deep links to your latest YouTube videos to streamline viewer traffic and engagement.
14. Repurpose Content into Shorts & Reels
Create short-form video content from your long-form videos for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Include CTAs to drive viewers back to your full-length content.
15. Automate Instagram Engagement
Set up ManyChat automation to send direct messages with your YouTube video link whenever specific keywords are commented on your Instagram posts.
16. Maximize Instagram Stories
Use Instagram Stories strategically by resharing short-form clips, thumbnails with links, and engaging video previews to boost views immediately after video publication.
17. Prioritize Community Engagement
Actively respond to viewer comments, especially in the first 24 hours after uploading, to increase viewer engagement and improve algorithmic performance.
18. A/B Test Titles and Thumbnails
Experiment with different titles and thumbnails using TubeBuddy or YouTube Studio to optimize your video’s performance and increase views.
Applying these strategies isn’t just about immediate views—it’s about sustainable growth and long-term visibility. As a creator and digital marketer, I’ve used these steps to transform client rankings from obscurity to the top spot on Google and YouTube.
Feeling overwhelmed? Creative Media Hype is here to help. We specialize in digital strategy, content creation, and achieving genuine visibility. If you’re ready to elevate your video performance and gain impressive results, reach out to us today.
Ready to amplify your YouTube success? Reach out to Creative Media Hype for your digital marketing needs!
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