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YouTube is one of the biggest video-sharing platforms that has been dominant in that space ever since its inception. The Social Media behemoth has been active for almost two decades and has no plans to stop now.
It has never been easier to be a content creator. You can shoot and edit videos right on your phone and publish them through it.
But how can you stand out –
Edutainment
Informative content that is entertaining too, has been on the rise since 2020. It will dominate 2023 too and the content that is niche and very informative will do well in the times to come. Add visuals to your video and graphics as and when needed. Make sure your videos are anything but boring.
Writing hooks will help you gain an audience and keep their attention. It is something that needs to be practiced and you will only get better at it by doing it. Try and create and use original content so that you have a unique footprint on the app.
Frequency Matters
With the algorithm favoring frequency and quality over just frequency or quantity, there is a big chance that focusing on just one aspect won’t cut it. You will have to post high-quality content on an almost daily basis to get the best out of the platform,
Consistent posting is one of the main challenges when it comes to starting a channel. Therefore, you should decide on the next video beforehand.
Optimization
Make sure your titles, meta descriptions, and tags are up to date and optimized for your field. This will help the algorithm to find your video and then show it to more and more people. If possible, upload a transcript of the video too, and have an attention-grabbing thumbnail to get the most people to watch your video.
On top of that, you should have a YouTube trailer too for your channel. You can show people a glimpse of what they can expect from your channel and what you will do on it. Keep it short and sweet while giving out a gist of what you are trying to do on YouTube.
Watermark
It is very easy to have your video stolen and posted by a bigger account. They can get more likes and views too and this kind of thing is rampant with comedy and art videos. To save yourself from such a peril, you can add a watermark to your videos that is hard to crop.
Engage
It is important to know what the audience is thinking about you, but even more so to engage with them. Pin and reply to a lot of comments that are both positive and negative. This makes you seem approachable and builds trust in the long run.
Cross Platform Promotion
Make sure to promote your videos on every platform out there. This will help you get the most views for your video. Use other social media accounts to promote your YouTube video.
In the end
These are a few ways that will help you grow your YouTube channel right from the start and be successful in no time.
