20 YouTube Growth Hacks in 10 Minutes

Summary

This video script reveals 15 YouTube growth hacks for content creators. It covers transcript utilization for video summaries, leveraging YouTube shorts, identifying viral video patterns, using thumbnail and title optimization, AI-powered tools for descriptions and titles, and studying competitor content. Additionally, it suggests engaging viewers with timely content, utilizing analytics for optimal posting times, outsourcing thumbnail design, and employing strategic video transitions to boost views.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use the YouTube transcript feature to quickly summarize videos for research by copying and pasting the text into Chat GPT for bullet point summaries.
• 📱 Leverage the 'shorts' feature on mobile to convert long-form videos into shorts, which YouTube is currently promoting to gain more views and subscribers.
• 🔍 Identify videos with more views than subscribers to discover content the YouTube algorithm is favoring, and study these for ideas on your own channel.
• 🔑 Utilize the 'trending' button on top YouTube channels within your niche to find videos with the most views per hour, indicating algorithmic promotion.
• 🖼️ Apply the 'shrink test' to your thumbnails by zooming out to ensure they remain clear and effective at a small size.
• 🎨 Use thumbs up dot TV to preview how your thumbnails and titles will appear on different platforms and adjust to prevent cutoff on mobile views.
• 🤖 Employ AI title recommendations to generate creative title ideas for your videos and brainstorm from the suggestions provided.
• 📰 Search Google News for your niche to find trending topics and video ideas based on current news articles.
• 📝 Copy tags from similar successful videos using vid IQ to streamline the process of tagging your own videos for better discoverability.
• 🔝 Prioritize important links and information at the top of your video description to ensure visibility before the 'show more' fold.
• 📝 Use vid IQ's AI description generator to quickly create context-rich descriptions for your videos, aiding in search and ranking.

Q & A

What is the first YouTube growth hack mentioned in the script?

The first YouTube growth hack is to use the transcript feature to summarize videos for research purposes by copying the text and pasting it into ChatGPT to generate bullet points.

How can you turn long-form YouTube videos into shorts?

You can turn your long-form videos into shorts by using the feature provided by YouTube, which is currently being promoted by the platform, allowing creators to gain more views and subscribers.

What is the significance of finding videos with more views than subscribers?

Videos with more views than subscribers indicate that the YouTube algorithm is promoting them, suggesting that these videos are good examples to study for potential viral content.

How can you identify trending videos on a competitor's channel?

You can identify trending videos on a competitor's channel by using the 'trending' button powered by vidIQ, which shows videos with the most views per hour.

What is the 'shrink test' for YouTube thumbnails?

The 'shrink test' involves zooming out on a thumbnail to see if it remains clear and visible at a small size, ensuring it will be effective even when displayed at a reduced size on YouTube.

Why is it beneficial to use the AI title recommendations tool?

The AI title recommendations tool can generate various title ideas based on your input, which can help brainstorm and create more engaging titles for your videos.

How can news articles inspire video ideas on YouTube?

By searching your niche in the news section on Google, you can find trending topics and news articles that can inspire video ideas and titles based on current events and trends.

What is the purpose of copying tags from a similar video?

Copying tags from a similar video can provide a head start on optimizing your video's metadata, potentially improving its discoverability on YouTube.

Why is it important to have clickable links in the top fold of the YouTube description?

Having clickable links in the top fold of the YouTube description ensures that the most important calls to action are visible without users needing to click 'show more,' increasing the likelihood of engagement.

How can the AI description generator on vidIQ save time?

The AI description generator on vidIQ can create draft descriptions for your videos based on keywords, saving time and providing a starting point for your video descriptions.

What is the benefit of changing the title and thumbnail on old videos?

Changing the title and thumbnail on old videos can increase their click-through rate and potentially boost impressions and views, as long as the changes improve the attractiveness of the video to viewers.

How can you find out the best time to publish your YouTube videos?

You can determine the best time to publish your YouTube videos by checking your channel's analytics under the 'audience' section to see when your viewers are most active.

Why is it recommended to get straight into the content at the beginning of your YouTube videos?

Starting your videos with direct content ensures that viewers immediately receive the value they expected from the video title and thumbnail, which can improve viewer satisfaction and retention.

What is the purpose of the 'competitors tab' on vidIQ?

The 'competitors tab' on vidIQ allows you to analyze what content is trending and performing well within your niche, providing insights into what types of videos you should consider creating.

How can you use the 'transition method' to double your views on YouTube?

The 'transition method' involves strategically placing calls to action or transitions within your videos to encourage viewers to watch another video, thereby increasing your overall views.

Why is it effective to use a PIN comment to drive viewers to another video?

A PIN comment, being prominently displayed in the comment section, can serve as an effective call to action, encouraging viewers to engage with more of your content by watching another video.

How can you utilize the homepage video feature to increase subscribers?

By selecting a video that converts well in terms of subscribers and setting it as your homepage video, you can increase the likelihood of viewers subscribing after watching it.