Youtube has become the most popular video streaming platform in the world. Millions of people visit youtube everyday to pass their time, to get entertained or to get information. Such a huge audience visiting youtube attracts a lot of video creators to this platform and also those people who wish to earn from advertising income. But no matter whether you are on youtube to promote your content or to earn money or for both, the primary thing you need to accomplish your objectives is a lot of views. But this is not an easy task. It’s true that there are millions of viewers on youtube, but another truth is that there are millions of video creators as well, all fighting for the same audience views. Thus the competition is huge. But there is nothing to worry about, as in this blog we are going to discuss some practical and effective tips that will help you get a lot of views and grow your youtube channel faster. So keep reading.

 

  1. Look & Feel Matters!

Your channel’s first impression must impress viewers. The channel must convey to viewers that you are capable and serious about your work on YouTube. The channel’s description, cover art, and logo must all be high-quality and represent you and your channel accurately. Your channel’s content should be organized into a playlist to make it easy for viewers to find the relevant videos. You should also try to find a niche, master it and focus your videos only on that niche. This shows viewers that you are an expert on that topic.

  1. Create an Introduction Video

Create an engaging video that introduces yourself and explains what your channel is all about. The video should grab viewers’ attention and make them want to watch more of your videos. This video should be no more than 1-2 minutes long so that everyone has the chance to take a look. It can be pinned to your homepage, and you can let it play automatically.

  1. Choose Your Topics Wisely

You should make videos about topics that will increase your views. The first thing you should do is be aware of trends and make videos about them. Also, it is important to ensure there aren’t too many videos about the same topic. Otherwise, your video won’t show up in search results. This is why you need to make sure that your video is ready as soon as there’s a new trend or news. Because there won’t be many videos about the topic at this time, your video should show up in search results. You can also search for high-frequency, low-competition keywords to create videos.

  1. Appearance Matters

The viewer’s perception of your video before they watch it is what ultimately decides whether or not they will view it. Make sure to write a catchy title and a descriptive description of the video. Make sure to use a high-quality camera and excellent editing techniques. A custom thumbnail that is modern and eye-catching should be added. It should not look amateurish. For creating thumbnails, you can use Canva and Camtasia to edit the video.

  1. Optimize For Search Engines

Search engines won’t show your videos if you don’t optimize your videos for search engines. No matter how good your videos are, no one will ever find them and watch them. Although SEO can seem complicated, there are a few things you can do to get started. You can use a keyword research tool to find a few high-frequency, low-competition keywords and put them in your title and description. In the description section of your videos, link some related videos. and also include relevant tags to indicate its type and subject. You may also go the extra mile and use YouTube SEO services such as video embeds or ranking views. (Credits: lenostube).

  1. Interact With Your Fans

Youtube algorithm promotes channels with high interaction rates. Asking your viewers to leave comments or ask questions is a great way to increase engagement. Also, you can create contests or giveaways that give away prizes to the viewers who leave the most valuable comments. You can be creative and show people how you can make them more engaged on your channel. You should also respond to as many comments and questions as you can. This will make viewers feel more connected to you.

 

Above mentioned are some of the really effective tips that most advanced youtubers follow. If you also follow them correctly and consistently then your youtube channel should definitely start to grow and gain more viewers day by day. Good luck!