Already have a YouTube channel and fill it with great content week after week? If your follower numbers are still not really going through the roof, you can help with some essential basic tips.
Check out my top tips for building a loyal community of followers on YouTube.
The right terms
To make sure your videos appear at the top of a search query, you should use certain keywords and trending terms in the title. But it’s also important to include as many relevant tags as necessary. So ask yourself “What’s trending right now?” and “How can I connect that trend to keywords from my video content?”. Then, you create the video title exactly from that and write about it in the video description as well.
Pro tip: Use tools like the ahrefs Keyword Explorer or a Browser extension like TubeBuddy.
More is more
This is especially true if you’re just starting to build your channel. The more videos you post, the more likely they are to get noticed. However, make sure they remain interesting and high quality. Find the right balance between quality and quantity.
Numbers don’t lie
YouTube Studio analyzes your videos so you can see exactly who’s watching them, when they were watched, and how long they were watched. Use this information to adjust and optimize your content.
Engage with your viewers
Listen to them and reply to them. Look closely at the comments to see what was said or subscribe to the channels of those who watch your videos. You can even ask your viewers for feedback. The Youtube algorithm rewards more activity with better rankings.
Ask your viewers to subscribe to your channel
This tip is so simple that most people don’t even pay attention to it. I think it is the most important tip! Add a call to action at the beginning and end of your video asking them to subscribe to your channel. This way, they’ll know immediately when a new video of yours appears.
Give viewers a taste of what’s to come in your next video
This builds excitement and makes viewers look forward to what’s coming. It also encourages them to subscribe to your channel.