TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive guide on what to do immediately after uploading a video to YouTube to maximize its visibility and growth potential. It covers essential steps such as optimizing the video file name, crafting compelling titles and descriptions, leveraging playlists and deep links, designing effective thumbnails, using relevant tags, adding end screens, utilizing subtitles, and engaging with comments. Additionally, the video touches on strategies like rewatching the video from a second account, linking shorts to long-form content, and using AI tools to create engaging shorts.
- Optimize video elements like file name, title, description, and thumbnails.
- Utilize playlists, deep links, and end screens to increase watch time.
- Engage with audience through comments and cross-promote content using shorts.
Intro [0:00]
The video emphasizes that the actions taken after uploading a video to YouTube are as crucial as the video's content itself. Many small YouTubers fail because they simply upload and hope for the best, without implementing a strategic approach to promote their videos. The creator shares a winning upload strategy that has contributed to over 3 million views across four videos, promising to break down the exact steps taken after each upload to ensure videos get views.
YouTube Video File Name [0:52]
The video addresses the debate around the importance of video file names for SEO. The creator believes that naming the video file the same as, or as close as possible to, the video title is a valuable way to incorporate keywords. Since the file name is visible and likely analyzed by YouTube, it can positively impact SEO, even if the effect is small.
YouTube Video Title [1:50]
The video highlights the critical role of the title and thumbnail, especially for new or small YouTubers. A title should be enticing and accurately reflect the video's content. Including descriptive keywords in the title is essential for both SEO and accurately informing viewers about the video's topic.
YouTube Video Description [3:08]
The video describes the YouTube description as a gold mine for helping the algorithm push videos out. The creator uses the video's transcript to generate an optimized description using a tool like Chat GPT. By providing Chat GPT with the script and details about the target audience, it can create a keyword-rich description that boosts views.
IMPORTANT YouTube Growth [4:21]
The creator encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel and mentions the upcoming launch of the YouTube Wealth Academy. The academy aims to teach creators how to gain subscribers and monetize their channels, even without being monetized by YouTube's Partner Program.
YouTube Playlists, Links & Hashtags [5:18]
The video explains the importance of adding links, hashtags, and other supporting content to the description. Including relevant links to other content and resources mentioned in the video is crucial. Deep links, which direct viewers to a playlist of your videos, can significantly increase watch time by keeping viewers on your channel. The creator recommends using a call to action to encourage viewers to click on the playlist link. Adding 3-5 relevant hashtags, based on keywords and search terms closely related to the video title, is also recommended.
YouTube Thumbnails [8:29]
The video emphasizes that thumbnails, along with titles, are crucial for attracting viewers. For new channels with poor thumbnails, it will be hard to get viewers. The creator recommends creating three different thumbnails to allow the algorithm to test and select the best one. Thumbnails should invoke curiosity and stand out. For inspiration, the creator suggests using One of 10, an AI tool that identifies viral videos and provides insights for thumbnail design.
YouTube Tags for SEO [9:57]
The video discusses the use of tags for SEO, noting that while their importance is debated, they likely contribute at least a small amount. The creator recommends using a free tag generator to quickly create SEO-heavy tags by entering the video title.
End screens [10:52]
The video recommends adding an end screen to boost views and watch time. The creator advises using the "best for viewer" option, which suggests a new video to viewers at the end of the current one.
24hr Publish [11:27]
The video suggests setting the video to private or unlisted for 2-24 hours before publishing. This allows the YouTube algorithm time to gather data about the video, ensuring it is pushed to the right audience upon release.
Subtitles for different languages [12:08]
The video advises adding subtitles in multiple languages to attract and retain foreign viewers. The creator recommends using YouTube's automatic captions, correcting any errors, and then using the auto-translate feature to generate subtitles in other languages.
Rewatch the video 2nd channel [13:13]
The video recommends creating a second YouTube account to boost initial views and watch time. After uploading a video, the creator suggests watching it in full from the second account, liking it, and leaving a comment. Additionally, watching the video from a separate web browser where you are not logged in can also help increase views and watch time.
Shorts linking [14:12]
The video highlights the importance of linking shorts to long-form videos to increase exposure. The creator advises linking each new video to all existing shorts. The video also touches on the potential of shorts to bring in new viewers, recommending the use of AI tools like Nexus Clips to repurpose long-form content into engaging shorts.
Comments [15:55]
The video emphasizes the importance of responding to comments, especially for small YouTubers. Engaging with comments and sparking conversation can increase engagement, which is a positive signal for the algorithm.
